NeGD SIDH Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 2 Contract Posts - Eligibility, Last Date, Official Notification

NeGD SIDH Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 2 Contract Posts - Eligibility, Last Date, Official Notification

Recruitment Overview

The National e-Governance Division (NeGD), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has released the official notification for NeGD SIDH Recruitment 2026. This recruitment drive is conducted by the Digital India Corporation (DIC) for the SIDH Project (Digital Public Infrastructure for the skilling ecosystem).

The organization is looking to hire experienced professionals for 2 high-impact contract positions: Data & Analytics Lead and UI/UX Lead. This is a prime opportunity for IT and data professionals to contribute to flagship Digital India initiatives.

Recruitment Type: This is a Direct Recruitment based on a contract basis. It is not a competitive examination. Selection will be based on screening of qualifications and experience, followed by an interview.

Key Highlights

Vacancy Details

The vacancies are available purely on a contract basis, initially for 1 year, extendable as per project requirements.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

The maximum age limit for applying is 55 years. Age is calculated as of 20 February 2026 (closing date of application). There is no specific age relaxation mentioned for reserved categories as this is a contract role based on expertise.

Educational Qualification & Experience

1. Data & Analytics Lead (1 Post)

• Educational Qualification: B.Tech./M.Tech/M.S./PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or related quantitative field (advanced degree preferred).
• Experience: Minimum 8+ years in data analytics, business intelligence, or quantitative research. Must have at least 3 years of experience leading analytics initiatives.
• Essential Skills:
  • AWS Data Engineering (Informatica 10.5.4, Airflow, Jenkins, Kafka, PySpark).
  • Data Warehousing (S3, Redshift/Snowflake, SQL/NoSQL).
  • BI Reporting (Power BI), Python/R for ML/NLP.

2. UI/UX Lead (1 Post)

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Design, HCI, Fine Arts, Visual Design/Communication, Design Computing, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 8 years in UI/UX design with at least 5 years in a senior designer role. Experience in large corporations or government IT organizations is preferred.
• Essential Skills:
  • Proficiency in Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch.
  • Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
  • Understanding of GIGW 3.0 and WCAG Accessibility standards.

Selection Process

Since this is a contract-based direct recruitment, there is no written exam. The selection process involves:

1. Screening: Based on qualifications, age, and relevant experience. The committee may fix higher cut-offs for shortlisting.
2. Interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview (likely online or in-person).
3. Final Merit: Based on interview performance and overall suitability.

Application Fee

Not explicitly mentioned in the notification text. Generally, there may be no fee for contract positions, but candidates should verify on the online portal while applying.

How to Apply

Candidates must apply online via the ORA (Online Recruitment Application) portal.

1. Visit the official application portal: https://ora.digitalindiacorporation.in/
2. Register/Login using a valid email ID and mobile number.
3. Select the post "NeGD SIDH Recruitment 2026" (Data & Analytics Lead or UI/UX Lead).
4. Fill in the application form with personal details, academic qualifications, and work experience.
5. Upload required documents (CV/Resume, Educational Certificates, Experience Certificates).
6. Important for Government Employees: Candidates working in Central/State Govt./PSUs must apply through the proper channel or submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the interview stage.
7. Review the form and submit before the deadline.
8. Save the acknowledgment copy for future reference.

Important Dates

Important Links

• Official Notification PDF: Click Here to Download
• Apply Online (ORA Portal): Click Here to Apply
• NeGD Official Website: www.negd.gov.in
• Digital India Corporation Website: www.dic.gov.in