NCB Superintendent (Cyber) Recruitment 2026

Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) is hiring 3 Superintendent (Cyber) officers at its Headquarters in New Delhi, entirely on deputation including Short Term Contract (STC) basis. If you have a Master's degree in Cyber Security/Digital Forensics or a B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, IT, or Electronics along with 2 years of digital forensic experience, you can apply offline through proper channel. This is a rolling recruitment — there is no fixed last date, and applications are considered every month until all posts are filled. The post carries a monthly pay of Rs. 47,600 to Rs. 1,51,100 under Pay Level 8.

Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Superintendent (Cyber) Recruitment 2026 - 3 Posts

The Narcotics Control Bureau, under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has issued a vacancy circular to fill 3 posts of Superintendent (Cyber) at NCB Headquarters, New Delhi. NCB is India's apex drug law enforcement agency, working to curb the illicit trafficking and abuse of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances — this cyber specialist role supports NCB's digital forensics and cyber investigation work in tracking online and dark-web based drug trafficking networks. The recruitment is 100% by deputation including Short Term Contract (STC), meaning only serving Central/State Government, Union Territory, Autonomous Body, Statutory Organization, Public Sector Undertaking, or recognized university employees who meet the eligibility criteria can apply. This vacancy circular has been circulated to organizations including CRPF, SSB, ITBP, BSF, CISF, Delhi Police, CBI, Intelligence Bureau, NCRB, DRI, the Directorate of Enforcement, Central Bureau of Narcotics, and all State Police Departments — officers from these and other eligible cadres who meet the criteria are encouraged to apply. This is an open, continuously running vacancy circular — applications received by the last day of each month are considered for that month's available vacancies, so you can send your application anytime rather than waiting for a fixed deadline.

Who Can Apply?

• Cadre Eligibility (any one): Holding an analogous post on a regular basis in your parent cadre/department; OR 2 years' regular service in Level-7 of the pay matrix or equivalent; OR 6 years' regular service in Level-6 of the pay matrix or equivalent.
• Qualification: Master's Degree in Cyber Security Forensics / Digital Forensics, or Master's Degree in Computer Application or Computer Science, or M.Tech (specialization in Computer Application), OR B.E./B.Tech in Computer Engineering / Computer Science / Computer Technology / Computer Science Engineering / Information Technology / Computer Application / Electronics / Electronics and Communication Engineering from a recognized University/Institute.
• Experience: 2 years of digital foot printing and digital forensic experience — CDR/IPDR analysis, web crawling and indexing, Python skills, and social/reverse engineering (digital foot printing); write blocker use, imaging, deleted data extraction, network forensics, data recovery, and digital evidence handling (digital forensics).
• Desirable: Certificate course in CompTIA, Dark Web, Blockchain, Social Media Monitoring, or Crypto Analysis.
• Eligible Employers: Officers under Central Government, State Governments, Union Territories, Autonomous or Statutory Organizations, Public Sector Undertakings, or recognized universities.

Age Limit

• Maximum age for appointment by deputation is 56 years as on the last date of receipt of applications.
• The deputation period, including any immediately preceding ex-cadre deputation in the same or another Central Government department, will ordinarily not exceed 3 years.
• The terms and conditions of your deputation, including pay protection, will be governed by the Department of Personnel & Training's standard deputation guidelines.

Salary

• This post carries a pay of Rs. 47,600 to Rs. 1,51,100 per month under Level 8 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (pre-revised PB-2 Rs. 9,300-34,800 + Grade Pay Rs. 4,800).
• Deputation terms and conditions are governed by DoPT's OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay-II) dated 17.06.2010, as amended from time to time.

Selection Process

This is a deputation-based recruitment — there is no written exam:

1. Application Screening: Your bio-data/CV, educational certificates, and APARs (last 5 years) are checked by your parent department before being forwarded through proper channel.
2. Document Verification: Your Integrity Certificate, Vigilance Clearance, and major/minor penalty statement (last 10 years) are checked.
3. Selection by Competent Authority: NCB selects eligible officers based on qualifications, experience, and service record for the available vacancies.

How to Apply

1. Prepare your Bio-data/CV in the prescribed proforma along with self-attested copies of your educational and experience certificates.
2. Attach attested photocopies of your APARs for the last 5 years, along with GAP Sheet/NIC/NRC (or an undertaking from your employer if NRC is not issued).
3. Attach your Integrity Certificate, Vigilance Clearance Certificate, and a major/minor penalty statement for the last 10 years.
4. Get your application routed and forwarded through proper channel by your Head of Organisation, with cadre clearance.
5. Send the complete application by dak or email to the Deputy Director General (P&A), Narcotics Control Bureau Headquarters, 20th Floor, August Kranti Bhawan, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi - 110066.

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis — those received by the last day of each month are considered for that month's available vacancies. No advance applications will be entertained, and all applications must be routed through proper channel with the necessary permission from your Head of Organisation.

Important Dates

• Vacancy Circular Date: May 2025
• Application Deadline: None fixed — this is a rolling recruitment, applications are reviewed monthly until all posts are filled

• Conduct digital forensic investigations related to narcotics and cyber-enabled drug trafficking cases
• Perform CDR and IPDR analysis to trace suspects and criminal networks
• Carry out web crawling, indexing, and dark web monitoring to track illegal drug trade online
• Extract and recover digital evidence from seized devices using forensic tools and write blockers
• Handle digital evidence following proper chain-of-custody and evidentiary procedures
• Coordinate with law enforcement teams during raids, searches, and cyber investigations
• Prepare technical reports and present digital evidence findings for prosecution
• Stay updated on emerging cyber forensic tools, blockchain analysis, and crypto tracking techniques