Key Takeaways
- The federal government plans to create 838 new vacancies in the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA).
- The move aims to enhance the agency's capacity to handle increasing cybercrime cases.
- The recruitment process will proceed after final approval from the Finance Division.
The federal government has announced plans to create over 800 new vacancies in the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), aiming to bolster its response and investigation capabilities amid a rise in cybercrime cases across Pakistan. According to a national daily, the proposal was sent by the Director General NCCIA through the Ministry of Interior.
The Establishment Division has already given its support to the plan, which is currently under review by the Finance Division for financial feasibility. The new posts are intended to address the growing pressure on current staff due to an increase in online fraud, financial scams, and digital harassment cases.
A detailed breakdown of the proposed vacancies includes 32 positions at the BS-18 level, while 50 will be added at the BS-17 level. These include roles such as Deputy Directors and Assistant Directors in various technical and investigation-related fields. A significant portion of the hiring will focus on field staff, with plans to recruit 133 Inspectors, 97 Sub-Inspectors, 123 Head Constables, 174 Constables, and 64 Constable Drivers.
The agency is also expected to receive additional support staff, including superintendents, technical assistants, steno-typists, upper division clerks, and lower division clerks. The recruitment process will move forward only after final approval from the Finance Division, which is currently assessing the financial impact of the proposed posts.
Officials stated that NCCIA's current staff is facing increasing pressure due to a surge in cybercrime cases. The new vacancies are seen as crucial for improving the agency’s investigation and response capacity. The move reflects the government's commitment to addressing the growing threat of cybercrime in Pakistan.
