Who can apply? Only serving officers of Central or State Government departments who hold an analogous post or meet the pay-level service conditions below. Fresh candidates, freshers and private-sector applicants cannot apply for this notice.
Advertisement No. E-74/002/C.F. No.11377/Depn-MS/NIA/2026/12134, dated 25 September 2026. The vacancies are subject to variation.
NIA Ministerial Staff Recruitment 2026 at a glance
| Organisation | National Investigation Agency (NIA), Ministry of Home Affairs |
|---|---|
| Posts | Senior Private Secretary, Section Officer / Office Superintendent, Assistant, Accountant, Stenographer Grade-I and II, UDC, LDC |
| Vacancies | 50 |
| Mode of filling | Deputation only (serving government employees) |
| Application mode | Offline, through proper channel |
| Pay | Level-2 to Level-8 of the 7th Pay Commission, plus 20% Special Security Allowance |
| Age limit | Not more than 56 years as on 25 November 2026 |
| Job location | NIA, New Delhi and other NIA offices |
| Last date | 25 November 2026 |
Important dates
Live countdowns update automatically from today’s date.
Vacancies and pay level, post-wise
50 ministerial posts at NIA, filled on deputation. Vacancies are subject to variation.
| Post | Vacancies | Pay level | Pay scale (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Private Secretary | 3 | Level-8 | 47,600 to 1,51,100 |
| Section Officer / Office Superintendent | 5 | Level-7 | 44,900 to 1,42,400 |
| Assistant | 5 | Level-6 | 35,400 to 1,12,400 |
| Accountant | 1 | Level-6 | 35,400 to 1,12,400 |
| Stenographer Grade-I | 15 | Level-6 | 35,400 to 1,12,400 |
| Stenographer Grade-II | 6 | Level-4 | 25,500 to 81,100 |
| Upper Division Clerk (UDC) | 3 | Level-4 | 25,500 to 81,100 |
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | 12 | Level-2 | 19,900 to 63,200 |
| Total | 50 |
Besides pay, deputationists get a 20% Special Security Allowance on basic pay, plus DA, HRA, transport allowance and other admissible allowances. A category-wise vacancy split is not given in the reported notice.
Eligibility and service conditions
In every case the officer must hold the analogous post, or meet the pay-level service shown, in the parent cadre or department.
| Post | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Senior Private Secretary | Stenographer cadre officer holding an analogous post, or with 2 years of service in Level-7. Graduate degree. |
| Section Officer / Office Superintendent | Officer holding an analogous post, or with 5 years of service in Level-6. Bachelor’s degree and certified computer proficiency. |
| Assistant | Officer holding an analogous post, or with 6 years of service in Level-5. Bachelor’s degree and computer proficiency test as prescribed by SSC. |
| Accountant | Officer holding an analogous post, or with 6 years of service in Level-5. Bachelor’s degree, SAS exam or ISTM cash and accounts training, and 3 years of experience. |
| Stenographer Grade-I | Stenographer cadre officer holding an analogous post, or with 6 years of service in Level-5 or 10 years in Level-4. Graduate degree and computer proficiency. |
| Stenographer Grade-II | Stenographer cadre officer holding an analogous post. 12th pass. |
| Upper Division Clerk (UDC) | Officer holding an analogous post, or with 8 years of service in Level-2. 12th pass. |
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | Officer holding an analogous post on a regular basis. 12th pass. |
Skill test. Only Stenographer Grade-I has a skill test: dictation at 100 words per minute for 10 minutes, then computer transcription within 40 minutes (English) or 55 minutes (Hindi).
Age limit
| Maximum age | Not more than 56 years as on 25 November 2026, the closing date for receipt of applications |
|---|---|
| Relaxation | No category-wise age relaxation is given in the reported notice. 56 years is the ceiling for deputation. |
Application fee
Nobody is authorised to take money for an NIA deputation. Report anyone who asks.
Selection process
No written exam or interview is mentioned for any post.
Scrutiny
Nominations are checked for eligibility.
Service record
APARs, vigilance clearance and integrity are reviewed.
Skill test
For Stenographer Grade-I only. Dictation and transcription
Appointment
After document verification and release by the parent cadre.
How to apply for NIA deputation 2026, step by step
- 1Download the bio-data proforma (Annexure-II) and the eligibility annexures from the NIA recruitment notices page.
- 2Fill the proforma and get it countersigned and stamped by the competent authority of your cadre or department.
- 3Attach the supporting papers listed below.
- 4Your department forwards the nomination through proper channel to: DIG (Admin), NIA Headquarters, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, 110003.
- 5Make sure it reaches NIA on or before 25 November 2026. Direct individual applications are not accepted.
Documents to attach
- ✓Bio-data proforma (Annexure-II), countersigned
- ✓Attested APARs for 2021-22 to 2025-26
- ✓Vigilance clearance certificate
- ✓Integrity certificate
- ✓Details of major and minor penalties in the last 10 years
Official links
- NIA recruitment noticesOfficial notification and Annexure-II on nia.gov.in
- NIA official websitenia.gov.in
There is no online apply link for this notice. Always check the official advertisement before you send a nomination.
NIA मिनिस्टीरियल स्टाफ भर्ती 2026: मुख्य बातें
- राष्ट्रीय जांच एजेंसी (NIA) में प्रतिनियुक्ति (डेपुटेशन) पर 50 पद: वरिष्ठ निजी सचिव 3, सेक्शन ऑफिसर 5, असिस्टेंट 5, अकाउंटेंट 1, स्टेनोग्राफर ग्रेड-I 15, स्टेनोग्राफर ग्रेड-II 6, UDC 3 और LDC 12।
- यह भर्ती केवल सेवारत सरकारी कर्मचारियों के लिए है। फ्रेशर या निजी उम्मीदवार आवेदन नहीं कर सकते।
- आवेदन ऑफलाइन है और विभाग के माध्यम से भेजा जाएगा। अंतिम तिथि 25 नवंबर 2026 है।
- अधिकतम आयु 25 नवंबर 2026 को 56 वर्ष।
- वेतन: लेवल-2 से लेवल-8 तक, साथ में 20% विशेष सुरक्षा भत्ता।
- कोई आवेदन शुल्क नहीं बताया गया है।
- चयन दस्तावेज़ों और सेवा रिकॉर्ड की जांच से होगा। केवल स्टेनोग्राफर ग्रेड-I के लिए स्किल टेस्ट है।
- पता: DIG (Admin), NIA मुख्यालय, CGO कॉम्प्लेक्स, लोधी रोड, नई दिल्ली 110003। किसी को पैसे न दें।
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for NIA Ministerial Staff recruitment 2026?
Only serving government employees can apply, because these 50 posts are filled on deputation. Fresh graduates and private candidates are not eligible.
How many vacancies are there?
50 posts: Senior Private Secretary 3, Section Officer or Office Superintendent 5, Assistant 5, Accountant 1, Stenographer Grade-I 15, Stenographer Grade-II 6, UDC 3 and LDC 12.
What is the last date to apply?
25 November 2026. The nomination must reach NIA Headquarters in New Delhi by this date.
Is there an online application or fee?
No. Applications are offline and go through the candidate’s parent department. No application fee is mentioned in the notice.
What is the age limit?
Not more than 56 years as on 25 November 2026, the closing date.
Is there a written exam or interview?
No written exam or interview is mentioned. Selection is by scrutiny of nominations and service records. A skill test applies only to Stenographer Grade-I.
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