Islamabad Police Jobs 2026 ASI, Constables, Assistant

The Islamabad Capital Territory Police, functioning under the Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control, has rolled out a fresh hiring announcement under the banner of Islamabad Police Jobs 2026. This recruitment drive is aimed at filling 1,712 vacant seats spread across two broad categories: Executive Staff, which consists of field and uniformed roles, and Ministerial Staff, which consists of office and clerical roles. The advertisement is open to Pakistani nationals from every province and region, with seats distributed under a defined regional quota system that includes Open Merit, ICT, Punjab, Sindh Rural, Sindh Urban, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, AJK, Gilgit-Baltistan and NA/FATA.

Below is a detailed breakdown of Islamabad Police Jobs 2026, covering the number of vacancies for each post, the eligibility requirements for both Executive and Ministerial categories, the documents needed at the interview stage, the online application procedure, and the rules governing fee payment and selection.

Islamabad Police Jobs 2026 Details and Online Apply

Islamabad Police Jobs 2026 Overview

Here are the essential facts every applicant should know before starting the application process:

Department: Islamabad Capital Territory Police
Parent Ministry: Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control
Total Vacant Seats: 1,712
Categories: Executive Staff and Ministerial Staff
Eligible Applicants: Male, Female and Transgender Pakistani nationals
Application Mode: Online only
Application Websites: www.npftas.pk and www.islamabadpolice.gov.pk
Application Fee: Rs. 2,000 per post (non-refundable)
Age Calculation Cut-off Date: 08.07.2026
Application Window: 15 days from the date of advertisement publication

Total Number of Vacancies in Islamabad Police Jobs 2026

The following responsive table summarizes every post advertised in this recruitment cycle along with the number of seats reserved for each.

Post Name	No. of Posts
Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) – General Cadre	223
Constable – General Cadre	1334
Constable – Band Staff (Male)	22
Constable – Mounted Police	09
Assistant	20
Production Assistant	01
Stenotypist	25
Data Entry Operator	09
Upper Division Clerk (UDC)	28
Lower Division Clerk (LDC)	41
Grand Total	1712

Uniform Staff Posts – Eligibility Criteria

The Executive Staff category covers the uniformed and field-based roles of Islamabad Police. These posts demand both an academic qualification and a physical standard, since the job involves active duty.

Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) – BS-11

223 seats are allocated under this post across Open Merit and regional quotas.
Fresh applicants must fall between 18 and 25 years of age.
An extended age window of up to 26 years, 11 months and 7 days applies strictly to those candidates who had already cleared the interview stage in the 2024 recruitment cycle, in compliance with an Islamabad High Court order.
A Bachelor's degree such as BA or B.Sc, or an equivalent qualification, from a recognized university is mandatory.
Male candidates must stand at least 5 feet 7 inches tall, while female candidates must be at least 5 feet 2 inches.
A chest measurement of 33 to 34.5 inches is required, applicable to male applicants.
Every applicant must pass a timed 1-mile run, completed within 7 minutes for men and within 10 minutes for women.

Constable – General Cadre – BS-07

This is the single largest post in the entire advertisement, carrying 1,334 vacancies spread across all quota categories.
The standard age bracket is 18 to 25 years, extendable to 26 years, 11 months and 7 days for candidates who already qualified for interview in 2024.
Matriculation or an equivalent certificate from a recognized board is the minimum academic requirement.
Height standards mirror the ASI post: 5 feet 7 inches for men and 5 feet 2 inches for women.
A 33 to 34.5 inch chest measurement is required for male candidates.
Candidates must successfully complete a 1-mile endurance run in 7 minutes (men) or 10 minutes (women).

Constable – Band Staff (Male) – BS-07

22 posts are reserved exclusively for male candidates under this category.
The applicable age bracket is 18 to 25 years.
Besides holding a Matriculation certificate, applicants must demonstrate practical skill in playing a relevant musical instrument used by the police band.
A minimum height of 5 feet 7 inches is compulsory.
The chest measurement requirement stands at 33 to 34.5 inches.
Applicants must clear a 1-mile run within 7 minutes.

Constable – Mounted Police – BS-07

9 seats are available for this specialized post, distributed among ICT, Punjab, Sindh Rural and KPK quota.
Candidates must be between 18 and 25 years of age.
A Matriculation certificate is required, together with demonstrated competence in horse riding.
Applicants are expected to know how to use a "Zeen" saddle and other horse-riding gear, as well as understand feeding routines and dietary supplements for horses.
Height requirements are 5 feet 7 inches for male and 5 feet 2 inches for female applicants.
Male candidates must also meet the 33 to 34.5 inch chest standard.
A 1-mile endurance run must be completed in 7 minutes (men) or 10 minutes (women).

Non Uniform Staff Posts – Eligibility Criteria

Unlike Executive Staff, the Ministerial Staff category does not require a physical or height standard. Instead, these posts focus on academic qualifications, computer literacy and, in some cases, specific technical skills such as typing or shorthand speed.

Assistant – BS-15

This post offers 20 seats across Open Merit and regional quotas.
Fresh candidates must be between 18 and 28 years old, with relaxation extending to 29 years, 11 months and 7 days for eligible 2024 interview-stage candidates.
A graduate degree from a recognized university is required.
Applicants must be computer literate, including proficiency in MS Office, internet usage and typing.

Production Assistant – BS-14

Only 1 seat is available, reserved under Open Merit quota.
The age limit is 18 to 28 years, extendable to 29 years, 11 months and 7 days for eligible candidates from the 2024 process.
An Intermediate certificate along with a Production Diploma or Certificate is required.
Candidates need at least one year of audio production experience gained in a government department or a non-commercial community educational channel.

Stenotypist – BS-14

25 vacancies are available across Open Merit and regional quotas.
Eligible age range is 18 to 25 years, with relaxation up to 26 years, 11 months and 7 days for qualifying 2024 candidates.
An Intermediate qualification is the minimum academic requirement.
Applicants must type at a minimum speed of 40 words per minute and take shorthand dictation at a minimum speed of 80 words per minute.
Basic computer literacy is mandatory.

Data Entry Operator – BS-14

9 posts are open under ICT, Punjab, Sindh Rural and KPK quota.
The age bracket is 18 to 25 years, relaxable up to 26 years, 11 months and 7 days for eligible 2024 candidates.
A second-class or Grade "C" Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or Statistics from an HEC-recognized institution is required.
Applicants must achieve a minimum data entry/verification speed of 10,000 key depressions per hour.
Computer literacy is compulsory.

Upper Division Clerk (UDC) – BS-13

28 vacancies are spread across Open Merit and regional quotas.
Candidates must be between 18 and 25 years old, with relaxation up to 26 years, 11 months and 7 days for eligible 2024 candidates.
An Intermediate certificate is the minimum requirement.
Applicants must be computer literate, covering MS Office, internet and typing skills.

Lower Division Clerk (LDC) – BS-11

41 seats, the largest allocation among Ministerial posts, are distributed across Open Merit and all regional quotas, including NA/FATA.
The age limit is 18 to 25 years, extendable up to 26 years, 11 months and 7 days for eligible 2024 candidates.
A Matriculation certificate is required.
A minimum typing speed of 30 words per minute is necessary.
Basic computer literacy is mandatory.

Required Documents for Islamabad Police Jobs 2026

While the application itself is submitted online without uploading hard-copy documents, shortlisted candidates must carry the following original documents to their interview:

Original CNIC issued by NADRA
Original academic certificates matching the qualification claimed in the application
Domicile certificate of the relevant province or region
Two passport-size photographs with a plain blue background
A Deputy Commissioner-countersigned affidavit, required only for applicants under the minorities (non-Muslim) quota
Supporting family-claim documents such as a Family Registration Certificate, pension book or retirement order, for candidates applying as the real son, grandson, daughter or granddaughter of a serving, retired or deceased police employee

Online Application Procedure

Since Islamabad Police accepts applications strictly through its online system, candidates should carefully follow these steps to avoid rejection of their application:

Go to the official application portal at www.npftas.pk or the departmental website www.islamabadpolice.gov.pk.
Register as a new applicant using your CNIC, mobile number and a valid email address.
Choose the specific post and regional quota you are eligible to apply under.
Complete every field of the online application form, including personal details, qualification, domicile and contact information.
Upload a recent passport-size photograph with a blue background, exactly as required by the format.
Candidates applying under the minorities quota should attach the Deputy Commissioner-countersigned affidavit downloaded from the official websites.
Generate the fee challan through the portal, which will display a unique 24-digit PSID number.
Deposit the Rs. 2,000 application fee using 1Link-1Bill, available through banks, ATMs, internet banking, Easypaisa, JazzCash, UPaisa or TimePay.
Repeat the entire process separately for each additional post if applying for more than one position.
Declare any past or present involvement in criminal cases through the undertaking section on the portal.
Review the completed form thoroughly before final submission, since edits may not be possible afterward.
Retain a digital or printed copy of both the submitted form and the fee payment receipt for future reference.

Application Fee and Payment Method

A fee of Rs. 2,000 must be paid for every individual post applied for.
The fee is strictly non-refundable, regardless of the outcome of the application.
Payment can be made through 1Link-1Bill Service using any bank, ATM, internet banking, Easypaisa, JazzCash, UPaisa or TimePay channel, against the 24-digit PSID generated on the fee challan.
Candidates applying for multiple posts must generate and pay separate challans for each post but will undergo the physical test only once.

Selection Procedure for Islamabad Police Jobs 2026

After the application deadline, only shortlisted candidates will be invited for computer-based written and skill tests.
Executive Staff candidates will additionally be required to clear the prescribed physical and endurance tests.
Candidates who successfully pass the written, skill or physical tests will be called for a final interview.
At the interview stage, all original documents and applicable affidavits must be produced for verification.

Important Instructions for Applicants

No height or chest relaxation will be granted to any Executive Staff candidate under any circumstances.
Furnishing false or misleading information in the application can result in prosecution under Section 420/468/471 of the Pakistan Penal Code, carrying a penalty of up to seven years imprisonment for forgery, fraud or cheating.
Every applicant must disclose any criminal case history, whether resulting in discharge, challan, acquittal, conviction or FIR cancellation, and confirm this through an affidavit at the interview stage.
Transgender applicants may apply according to their self-perceived gender identity, in line with the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2018, matching the gender recorded on their CNIC.
Serving government employees who meet the eligibility criteria should route their applications through the proper departmental channel and may be granted applicable age relaxation.
An additional 5-year upper age relaxation, as permitted under Federal Government rules, applies according to existing policy.
Applications submitted by hand, courier or any channel other than the official online portal will not be accepted under any circumstances.