National Investigation Agency (NIA) Ministerial Staff Notification 2026 has been released on 18 March 2026 on the official website nia.gov.in. A total of 29 vacancies have been announced through the NIA Ministerial Staff Recruitment 2026 on Deputation Basis.
Eligible officers of Central Government / State Government / Union Territories holding analogous posts on regular basis or with requisite years of service in the grade are eligible to apply for these Ministerial Staff vacancies. Nominations along with required documents must be forwarded to NIA Headquarters, New Delhi within 02 months from the date of publication of this advertisement in the Employment News.
Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply through the direct links provided below in this article.
NIA Ministerial Staff Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Notification for NIA Ministerial Staff Recruitment 2026 (File No. NIAHQR-ESTT0DEPU/7/2026-ESTABLISHMENT NIA-HQ) has been issued by the National Investigation Agency, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Candidates should thoroughly read the official advertisement to check post-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, deputation conditions, required documents, and instructions for forwarding nominations.
NIA Ministerial Staff Recruitment 2026 – Overview
NIA Ministerial Staff Recruitment 2026 – Post-wise Vacancy Details
*Subject to variation depending on vacancies.
NIA Ministerial Staff Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
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
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
