Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Recruitment Name | NIA Ministerial Staff Recruitment 2026 (Deputation Basis) |
File No. | NIAHQR-ESTT0DEPU/7/2026-ESTABLISHMENT NIA-HQ |
Organization | National Investigation Agency (NIA), Ministry of Home Affairs |
Post Names | Section Officer/Office Superintendent, Assistant, Stenographer Grade-I, UDC, LDC |
Total Vacancies | 29 posts (subject to variation) |
Nature of Post | Deputation Basis |
Application Mode | Offline – through proper channel via post |
Place of Posting | All India Based |
Notification Date | 18 March 2026 |
Last Date to Apply | Within 02 months from date of publication in Employment News |
Address for Submission | DIG (Admin), NIA Hqrs, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003 |
Official Website | nia.gov.in/recruitment-notice.htm |
NIA Ministerial Staff Recruitment 2026 – Post-wise Vacancy Details
Name of Post | Vacancies | Place of Posting |
|---|---|---|
Section Officer / Office Superintendent | 03* | All India Based |
Assistant | 03* | All India Based |
Stenographer Grade-I | 14* | All India Based |
Upper Division Clerk (UDC) | 03* | All India Based |
Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | 06* | All India Based |
Total | 29* |
*Subject to variation depending on vacancies.
NIA Ministerial Staff Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
Events | Important Dates |
|---|---|
Notification Date | 18 March 2026 |
Last Date to Submit Nominations | Within 02 months from publication in Employment News (18-05-2026) |
NIA Ministerial Staff Recruitment 2026 – Post-wise Eligibility Criteria
1. Section Officer / Office Superintendent Officers of Central Government / State Government / Union Territories:
Holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre/department; OR
With 5 years' service in Level-6 (Rs. 35,400–1,12,400) on regular basis; AND
Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University
Computer proficiency (word processing, spreadsheet, slide generation) certified by cadre controlling authority
Maximum age: 56 years as on closing date
2. Assistant Officers of Central Government / State Government / Union Territories:
Holding analogous posts on regular basis; OR
With 6 years' service in Level-5 (Rs. 29,200–92,300) on regular basis; AND
Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University
Passed computer proficiency test as prescribed by Staff Selection Commission
Maximum age: 56 years as on closing date
3. Stenographer Grade-I Officers from Stenographer's cadre under Central Government / State Government / UTs:
Holding analogous posts on regular basis; OR
With 6 years' service in Level-5 (Rs. 29,200–92,300); OR
With 10 years' service in Level-4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100) on regular basis; AND
Graduate Degree from a recognized University
Computer proficiency
Skill Test: Stenography at 100 words per minute (10 minutes); transcription 40 minutes (English) / 55 minutes (Hindi) on computer
Maximum age: 56 years as on closing date
4. Upper Division Clerk (UDC) Officers of Central Government / State Government / Union Territory Administrations:
Holding analogous posts on regular basis; OR
With 8 years' service in Level-2 (Rs. 19,900–63,200) on regular basis; AND
12th class pass from a recognized Board
Maximum age: 56 years as on closing date
5. Lower Division Clerk (LDC) Officers of Central Government / State Government / Union Territory Administrations:
Holding analogous posts on regular basis; AND
12th class pass from a recognized Board or equivalent
Maximum age: 56 years as on closing date
Common Notes for All Posts:
Deputation period shall ordinarily not exceed 3 years (including any preceding ex-cadre deputation)
Departmental officers in the direct line of promotion are not eligible for deputation
Deputationists shall not be eligible for consideration by promotion
Special Security Allowance: 20% of basic pay (in addition to DA, HRA, TPT and other allowances)
NIA Ministerial Staff Recruitment 2026 – Pay Scale & Allowances
Post | Pay Matrix Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
Section Officer / Office Superintendent | Level-7 | Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400 |
Assistant | Level-6 | Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 |
Stenographer Grade-I | Level-6 | Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 |
UDC | Level-4 | Rs. 25,500 – 81,100 |
LDC | Level-2 | Rs. 19,900 – 63,200 |
In addition, all posts carry DA, HRA, TPT and other allowances as admissible under Central Government orders, plus a Special Security Allowance of 20% of basic pay.
NIA Ministerial Staff Recruitment 2026 – How to Apply
This recruitment is through deputation basis only and not through direct online application. The process is as follows:
Step 1 – Eligible officers should obtain the Bio-data/CV proforma (Annexure-II) available on the NIA website at nia.gov.in/recruitment-notice.htm.
Step 2 – Fill the Bio-data proforma duly countersigned by the competent authority.
Step 3 – The nominating Ministry / Department / Organization should forward the nomination through proper channel to the DIG (Admin), NIA Hqrs, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003.
Step 4 – Ensure all required documents listed below are attached before dispatching.
Step 5 – Applications must reach NIA Headquarters within 02 months from the date of publication of this advertisement in the Employment News.
Documents Required Along with Nomination
Bio-data in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-II), duly countersigned by the competent authority (available at nia.gov.in/recruitment-notice.htm)
Photocopies of APARs dossier from the year 2020–2021 to 2024–25, duly attested
Departmental Enquiry / Vigilance clearance certificate
Integrity Certificate
Details of Major / Minor penalties imposed on the official during the last 10 years
Important Instructions
Applications received after the last date or incomplete applications will not be considered
Candidates who apply will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature subsequently
The eligibility criteria, application form, and recruitment rules are also available on the NIA website at nia.gov.in/recruitment-notice.htm
The advertised number of posts is subject to variation
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