Overview
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has announced 29 ministerial staff vacancies for deputation basis across various posts including Section Officer, Assistant, Stenographer Grade‑I, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), and Lower Division Clerk (LDC). Eligible officers from central, state, or UT cadres can nominate themselves within 02 months of publication. The recruitment involves submitting a bio‑data, countersignature, and required documents to NIA HQ. Pay ranges from Level‑2 to Level‑7 with allowances, and the maximum age is 56 years.
Key Details
- Organization
- National Investigation Agency (NIA), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
- Qualification
- Section Officer/Assistant – Bachelor’s degree; Stenographer Grade‑I – Graduate degree; UDC/LDC – 12th class or equivalent.
- Vacancies
- 29
- Posted
- 18 March 2026
- Last date to apply
- 18 May 2026
Important Dates
| notification_date | 18 March 2026 |
| last_date_to_submit | 18 May 2026 |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
Section Officer / Office Superintendent: 3; Assistant: 3; Stenographer Grade-I: 14; Upper Division Clerk (UDC): 3; Lower Division Clerk (LDC): 6
Selection Process
Deputation basis only; eligible officers must submit a countersigned bio‑data (Annexure‑II) along with required documents to the DIG (Admin), NIA HQ. No direct online application is accepted. The nomination must reach NIA HQ within 02 months of publication.
How to Apply
Obtain the Bio‑data/CV proforma (Annexure‑II) from the NIA website., Fill the proforma and have it countersigned by the competent authority., Forward the nomination with the countersigned proforma and required documents to DIG (Admin), NIA HQ, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003., Ensure all required documents (APARs dossier, departmental enquiry/vigilance clearance, integrity certificate, penalty details) are attached., Submit the nomination within 02 months from the publication date in Employment News.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for NIA Ministerial Staff Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 29 LDC, UDC and More Posts?
notification date: 18 March 2026; last date to submit: 18 May 2026
What is the age limit?
Maximum age 56 years as on closing date
What is the selection process?
Deputation basis only; eligible officers must submit a countersigned bio‑data (Annexure‑II) along with required documents to the DIG (Admin), NIA HQ. No direct online application is accepted. The nomination must reach NIA HQ within 02 months of publication.