NIA Recruitment 2026 | Apply Online for Section Officer, Assistant, UDC, LDC & More Posts on Deputation Basis

NIA Recruitment 2026: The National Investigation Agency (NIA), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has released an official notification inviting applications for multiple ministerial posts on a deputation basis. This recruitment offers a valuable opportunity for government employees across India to work with one of the country’s most important investigative agencies.

According to the official notice dated 18 March 2026, candidates from Central and State Government departments, as well as Union Territories, can apply for various positions based on eligibility criteria.

Overview of NIA Recruitment 2026

Vacancy Details

As per the table on Page 1 of the PDF, the following posts are available:

Note: Vacancies may vary depending on requirements.

Eligibility Criteria (Post-wise Summary) for NIA Recruitment

Section Officer

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
• Experience in administration or similar roles
• Computer proficiency required
• Officers must hold analogous posts or have relevant service experience

(Detailed criteria available on Page 3–5)

Assistant

• Graduate degree
• Computer proficiency certification
• Experience in Level-5 or equivalent roles

(Refer Page 6–7)

Stenographer Grade-I

• Graduate degree
• Stenography skills (100 wpm shorthand, transcription ability)
• Experience in stenography cadre

(Refer Page 8–9)

Upper Division Clerk (UDC)

• 12th pass or equivalent
• Clerical experience in government departments
• Knowledge of rules and file handling

(Refer Page 10–11)

Lower Division Clerk (LDC)

• 12th pass from recognized board
• Basic clerical and administrative skills

(Refer Page 12–13)

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 56 years as on the closing date of application
  (Mentioned across multiple annexures)

Salary & Benefits

All selected candidates will receive:

• Pay as per the respective Pay Matrix Level
• DA, HRA, Transport Allowance (as per central government rules)
• 20% special security allowance

Job Responsibilities for NIA Recruitment 

From the detailed duties listed in Pages 4–5, key responsibilities include:

• Managing office administration and coordination
• Handling files, records, and official correspondence
• Drafting documents and maintaining discipline in office work
• Supervising staff and ensuring timely disposal of work
• Assisting in audit, procurement, and legal matters

Deputation Terms

• Governed by DoPT rules (OM dated 17.06.2010)
• Standard deputation tenure applies
• Parent department approval mandatory

Application Process for NIA Recruitment 2026

It is requested that the above requirement may kindly be circulated among all Departments/ Institutions/ Offices under your charge and also host on their website. The nominations of eligible officers along with following documents may be forwarded to the DIG (Admin), NIA Hqrs, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003_through proper channel at the earliest and in any case not later than 02 months from the date of publications of this advertisement in the ‘Employment News’

Candidates must apply through proper channel with the following documents:

• Bio-data in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-II) (available at NIA website
  www.nia.gov.in/recruitment-notice.htm) duly countersigned by the competent
  authority.
• Photocopies of APARs dossier from the year 2020-2021 to 2024-25 duly attested.
• Departmental Enquiry/ Vigilance clearance certificate.
• Integrity Certificate
• The details of Major/ Minor penalties imposed on the official during the last 10
  years.

(Detailed format available on Page 14–18)

Official Notification: Download

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