NeGD Project Manager & Procurement Specialist Recruitment 2026

About This Job

NeGD is hiring 2 contract positions — one Project Manager and one Procurement Specialist — under the Digital India Corporation, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Both roles are based in New Delhi and are on a 3-year contract, extendable as per project requirements. The last date to apply online is 30 April 2026. You need a Bachelor's degree with 5–12 years of relevant experience to be eligible.

NeGD Project Manager & Procurement Specialist Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts

The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) has released notification N/18/2026-NeGD dated 15 April 2026 for two specialist contract positions. NeGD is the programme management arm of MeitY, responsible for flagship digital governance projects like DigiLocker, UMANG, Poshan Tracker, API Setu, and the Academic Bank of Credits. These are high-responsibility senior roles — the Project Manager will lead programme governance for large-scale IT delivery, while the Procurement Specialist will own end-to-end Government RFP and tendering processes. If you have hands-on experience working with Central Government digital programmes, this is a direct opportunity to work at the heart of India's Digital India initiative.

Vacancy Details

Both positions are based in New Delhi, transferable to NeGD/DIC project locations as per policy.

Who Can Apply?

For Project Manager:

• Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Technology / Management. MBA preferred.
• Total Experience: Minimum 8–12 years in large-scale IT programmes, with at least 5 years in programme or project management roles.
• Government IT Experience: You should have worked with Central Government Ministries, Regulators, or Statutory Bodies on e-Governance or digital governance programmes.
• Delivery Model: Hands-on experience managing Agile / Scaled Agile delivery, sprint governance, and multi-workstream programmes.
• Preferred Certifications: PMP / PRINCE2 / PMI-ACP / SAFe Agilist.

For Procurement Specialist:

• Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Technology / Management / Commerce. MBA (Finance / Operations) preferred.
• Total Experience: Minimum 5–10 years in Government procurement, IT tendering, or public sector procurement advisory roles.
• Procurement Experience: You must have drafted Government of India RFPs, EOIs, or RFQs for IT systems, with hands-on knowledge of government financial rules and public procurement standards.
• Technology Domain: Familiarity with enterprise platforms (ERP, workflow systems, digital governance) covering areas like HR, Finance, Procurement, and Project Management.
• Preferred Certifications: CIPS / NIGP-CPP / PMP. Training in Government financial rules is an added advantage.

Other Requirements (Both Posts):

• Government/PSU/Autonomous Body employees must apply through proper channel or attach a No Objection Certificate.
• Familiarity with MeitY guidelines, CERT-In advisories, and data protection requirements is expected for the Project Manager role.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 55 years as on the closing date (30 April 2026).
• No minimum age is specified in the notification.

Salary

• Project Manager: Up to Rs. 39,34,764/- per year (approx. Rs. 3,27,897 per month) — consolidated contract remuneration.
• Procurement Specialist: Up to Rs. 33,62,436/- per year (approx. Rs. 2,80,203 per month) — consolidated contract remuneration.
• These are maximum budget figures. Actual remuneration will be fixed based on qualifications and experience.

Application Fee

• No application fee for any category. The notification does not mention any fee.

Selection Process

There is no written exam. Selection will be done through the following stages:

1. Application Screening: Applications are shortlisted based on qualifications, age, and relevant experience. NeGD reserves the right to fix higher threshold criteria if the number of applicants is large.
2. Interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. NeGD/DIC reserves the right to not select any candidate without assigning reasons.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official NeGD/DIC application portal at ora.digitalindiacorporation.in.
2. Register and fill in the online application form with your personal and professional details.
3. Upload required documents — educational certificates, experience letters, and photo/signature as prescribed.
4. If you are currently employed in Central/State Government, a PSU, or an Autonomous Body, attach a No Objection Certificate from your employer.
5. Submit the application before 30 April 2026.
6. Keep a copy of the submitted application for your records.

For queries, contact the HR Team at NeGD: 4th Floor, Electronics Niketan, 6-CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003. Email: Negdhr@digitalindia.gov.in

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 15 April 2026
• Application Start Date: 15 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 30 April 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Manage the Integrated Programme Plan and track delivery milestones across all active workstreams
• Establish governance structures including sprint reviews, stakeholder syncs, and steering committee meetings
• Monitor scope adherence, SLAs, and contractual obligations; initiate corrective action when deviations occur
• Maintain the RAID register (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) and track mitigation actions
• Coordinate across parallel workstreams to manage interdependencies without impact to the overall timeline
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports and executive dashboards for NeGD and client leadership
• Draft Government RFP documents in compliance with applicable GoI procurement regulations
• Manage the pre-bid process end-to-end including vendor queries, corrigenda, and evaluation frameworks