NIA Recruitment 2026: 50 Ministerial Staff Vacancies on Deputation – Apply Offline by 25 November 2026

The National Investigation Agency (NIA), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has issued an advertisement for 50 ministerial staff positions on a deputation basis. The posts include Senior Private Secretary, Section Officer/Office Superintendent, Assistant, Accountant, Stenographer Grade-I, Stenographer Grade-II, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), and Lower Division Clerk (LDC). Applications must be forwarded through the proper channel to the DIG (Admin), NIA Headquarters, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi — 110003, on or before 25 November 2026.

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

*Subject to variation depending on future vacancy positions. A Special Security Allowance of 20% of basic pay is applicable in addition to the pay band for all the above posts.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

Who Can Apply?

This recruitment is exclusively for officers of Central Government, State Governments, and Union Territories serving under the Stenographer's cadre or ministerial cadre. Fresh candidates and private sector employees are not eligible to apply. Applications must be routed through the proper channel with the cadre controlling authority's endorsement.

Post-Wise Qualification & Experience Requirements

• Senior Private Secretary: Officers of the Stenographer's cadre under Central/State Government or Union Territories – (a)(i) holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre/department; or (ii) with two years' service in Level-7 (Rs. 44,900–1,42,400); and (b) possession of a graduate degree from a recognized University.
• Section Officer / Office Superintendent: Officers under Central/State Government/UTs – (a)(i) holding analogous posts on regular basis; or (ii) with five years' service in Level-6 (Rs. 35,400–1,12,400); and (b) Bachelor's degree from a recognized University with computer proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and slide generation certified by the cadre controlling authority.
• Assistant: Officers of Central Government, State Government, or UTs – (a)(i) holding analogous posts on regular basis; or (ii) with six years' service in Level-5 (Rs. 29,200–92,300); and (b) Bachelor's degree from a recognized University and passed the computer proficiency test prescribed by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC).
• Accountant: Officers under Central/State Government/UTs – (a)(i) holding analogous posts on regular basis; or (ii) with six years' service in Pay Band-1, Scale of Pay Rs. 5,200–20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 2,800 (revised Level-5); and (b) Bachelor's degree from a recognized University; and (c) passed the SAS examination conducted by an organized Accounts Department of the Central Government, or undergone training in cash and accounts work at ISTM or equivalent with three years' experience in cash, accounts, and budget work.
• Stenographer Grade-I: Officers of Stenographer's cadre under Central/State Governments or UTs – (a)(i) holding analogous posts on regular basis; or (ii) with six years' service in Level-5; or (iii) with ten years' service in Level-4; and (b) graduate degree from a recognized University with computer proficiency. Skill test: shorthand speed 10 minutes @ 100 words per minute; transcription in 40 minutes (English) or 55 minutes (Hindi) on computer.
• Stenographer Grade-II: Officers of Stenographer's cadre under Central/State Governments or UT Administrations – (a) holding analogous posts on regular basis; and (b) 12th class pass from a recognized Board or equivalent.
• Upper Division Clerk (UDC): Officers of Central Government, State Governments, or UT Administrations – (a)(i) holding analogous posts on regular basis; or (ii) with eight years' service in Level-2 (Rs. 19,900–63,200); and (b) 12th class pass from a recognized Board.
• Lower Division Clerk (LDC): Officers of Central Government, State Governments, or UT Administrations – (a) holding analogous post on regular basis; and (b) 12th class pass from a recognized Board or equivalent.

Age Limit

The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications (25 November 2026).

Selection Process & Screening Criteria

Selection for the NIA Ministerial Staff posts will be made on a deputation basis and involves the following stages:

• Screening of Eligibility: Applications will be screened against the prescribed qualification, experience, and tenure conditions for each post.
• APAR / ACR Assessment: Copies of the Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) dossier for the years 2021-22 to 2025-26 will be assessed.
• Vigilance Clearance & Integrity Certificate: The Department Enquiry / Vigilance clearance certificate and Integrity certificate from the current employer must accompany the application.
• Document Verification: Original documents will be verified at the time of joining.
• Stenography Skill Test (for Stenographer posts): Shorthand speed and transcription test will be conducted as per the prescribed standards for Stenographer Grade-I.
• Final Approval by Competent Authority: The appointment on deputation is subject to the approval of the competent authority in NIA and the parent department's release.

No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for attending the document verification or skill test.

How to Apply – Step-by-Step Process

1. Verify eligibility against the prescribed criteria for the post you are applying for.
2. Download the prescribed Bio-data Proforma (Annexure-II) from the official NIA recruitment page at nia.gov.in/recruitment-notice.htm.
3. Fill in the Bio-data form completely and get it duly countersigned and stamped by the competent authority / employer / cadre controlling authority.
4. Prepare photocopies of the APAR dossier (2021-22 to 2025-26), duly attested by an officer of the rank of Under Secretary of the Government of India or above.
5. Ensure the application includes the Department Enquiry/Vigilance clearance certificate, Integrity certificate, and details of major/minor penalties imposed during the last 10 years.
6. Forward the complete nomination through proper channel to: DIG (Admin), NIA Hqrs, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003 within 02 months from the date of publication in Employment News, i.e., on or before 25 November 2026.

For the complete advertisement and eligibility details, download the NIA Ministerial Staff Deputation Official Notification PDF.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Filled-in Bio-data Proforma (Annexure-II) countersigned and stamped by the competent authority / cadre controlling authority
• Attested photocopies of APAR dossier for the years 2021-22 to 2025-26 (attested by Under Secretary rank or above)
• Department Enquiry / Vigilance clearance certificate from the current employer
• Integrity certificate issued by the competent authority
• Details of major/minor penalties imposed during the last 10 years
• Self-attested copies of all educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
• Experience / service certificates from the parent department or cadre controlling authority
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the cadre controlling authority for deputation

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the last date to apply for NIA Ministerial Staff Deputation Recruitment 2026?

The last date to forward the application through the proper channel is 25 November 2026, which is within 02 months from the date of publication in Employment News. The notification was dated 25 September 2026.

2. How should candidates submit the application for NIA Ministerial Staff posts?

Applications must be sent in offline mode through the proper channel. The complete nomination, along with the countersigned Bio-data Proforma and all supporting documents, should be forwarded to DIG (Admin), NIA Hqrs, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003 on or before 25 November 2026. Direct applications from individuals will not be accepted.

3. Is there any application fee for NIA Ministerial Staff recruitment?

The notification does not mention any application fee for these deputation posts.

4. Who is eligible to apply for NIA Ministerial Staff recruitment?

Only serving officers of Central Government, State Governments, and Union Territories under the Stenographer's cadre or ministerial cadre are eligible. Fresh candidates, ex-servicemen, and private sector employees cannot apply. The officer must either be holding an analogous post on a regular basis or meet the minimum service requirements specified for each post.

5. What is the salary structure for NIA Ministerial Staff posts?

The pay ranges from Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 – Rs. 63,200) for LDC to Level-8 (Rs. 47,600 – Rs. 1,51,100) for Senior Private Secretary in the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix. Additionally, a Special Security Allowance of 20% of basic pay is applicable to all posts.

6. What is the selection process for NIA Ministerial Staff recruitment?

Selection is made on a deputation basis, involving eligibility screening, APAR/ACR assessment (2021-22 to 2025-26), vigilance clearance, integrity verification, and document verification. A stenography skill test will be conducted for Stenographer Grade-I posts. The final appointment is subject to approval by the competent authority and release by the parent department. No TA/DA is payable.