NATGRID Recruitment 2026: Apply for 23 Director, Deputy Director & Assistant Director Posts (Deputation) - Full Notification, Eligibility, Salary

NATGRID Recruitment 2026: Apply for Director, Deputy Director & Assistant Director Posts (Deputation) - Full Notification, Eligibility, Salary

Recruitment Overview

The National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID), an attached office of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has released a vacancy circular for recruitment on deputation (including short-term contract). This is an excellent opportunity for officers under Central/State Government or Union Territories to serve in a premier intelligence gathering agency. A total of 23 vacancies are available for positions ranging from Director to Assistant Director in various specialized domains such as IT Security, Project Management, and Data Centre Operations.

Recruitment Type: Direct Recruitment via Deputation (Merit-based selection through application review and interview; no competitive written exam).

Key Highlights Table

Vacancy Details (Detailed Breakdown)

Eligibility Criteria (In-Depth)

Educational Qualification

Director: Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. Desirable: Minimum three years’ experience in IT-related project management.

Deputy Director (Relationship Management): Bachelor’s degree + 7 years overall experience. Desirable: 2 years in law enforcement/intelligence/security agencies.

Deputy Director (Solution Security): B.Sc./B.Tech in IT/CS/Electronics/Electrical/Communication/BCA + 7 years experience (3 years in IT security/cyber security). Desirable: CISA/CISM certification.

Deputy Director (Project Management): Bachelor’s degree + 7 years experience (3 years in project management). Desirable: PMP/PRINCE2 certification, MBA, IT project experience.

Deputy Director (BMS Data Centre): B.Sc./B.Tech in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical/CS/IT + 7 years experience (3 years in power/AC operations). Desirable: DCIM/Building Mgmt System experience.

Assistant Director (IT Infra Security): B.Sc./B.Tech in IT/CS/Electronics/Communication/BCA + 2 years experience (1 year in info security/cyber security). Open to Armed Forces Personnel.

Assistant Director (BMS-Data Centre/Disaster Recovery): B.Sc./B.Tech in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical/CS/IT + 2 years experience (1 year in power/AC operations). Open to Armed Forces Personnel.

Assistant Director (Solution Security): B.Sc./B.Tech in IT/CS/Electronics/Electrical/Communication/BCA + 2 years experience (1 year in IT security/cyber security). Desirable: CISA/CISM. Open to Armed Forces Personnel.

Assistant Director (Security): Bachelor’s degree + 2 years experience (1 year in handling security). Desirable: 1 year in admin/security in law enforcement/intelligence. Open to Armed Forces Personnel.

Assistant Director (Project Management): Bachelor’s degree + 1 year experience in scheme/project/finance activities. Open to Armed Forces Personnel.

Assistant Director (Transit Accommodation & Mess): Bachelor’s degree + 1 year experience in administration. Open to Armed Forces Personnel.

Assistant Director (Relationship Management): Bachelor’s degree. Desirable: 1 year in coordination activities. Open to Armed Forces Personnel.

Assistant Director (Capacity Building): Bachelor’s degree + 1 year experience in coordinating trainings/documentation. Open to Armed Forces Personnel.

Age Limit

Maximum Age: 54 years.

Cut-off Date: Persons crossing the age of 56 years on the last date of receiving applications (20th April 2026) need not apply.

Deputation Period: Ordinarily not exceed five years.

Mandatory Requirements

• Officer must be under Central/State Government or Union Territories.
• Cadre clearance and attested copies of APARs (last 5 years) are required.
• Supporting documents for qualifications and experience must be attested.

Selection Process

Recruitment is based on deputation. The selection involves:

1. Submission of application in prescribed pro-forma.
2. Review of application, cadre clearance, and APARs.
3. Shortlisting and interview (if required).
4. Final selection in consultation with UPSC.

Application Fee

Not specified in the notification. Usually, there is no fee for deputation posts.

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

1. Visit the official website of MHA or NATGRID to download the notification.
2. Read the vacancy circular carefully and check eligibility.
3. Download the prescribed pro-forma (Annexure-1) from the notification.
4. Fill the application form in duplicate (two copies).
5. Attach required documents: Cadre clearance, attested copies of APARs (last 5 years, signed/stamped on each page), and supporting certificates (qualification/experience, signed/stamped).
6. Send the application packet to: Under Secretary (Estt.), NATGRID, Ministry of Home Affairs, 1, Andheria Mor, Vasant Kunj Road, New Delhi-110074.
7. Ensure submission within 45 days from the date of publication (by 20th April 2026).

Important Dates

• Notification Release: 6th March 2026
• Application Start: 6th March 2026
• Application End: 20th April 2026 (45 days from publication)

Important Links Section

• Notification PDF: Download Here
• Official Website: https://www.mha.gov.in