NIA Ministerial Staff Recruitment 2026

About This Job

NIA has released notification for 29 Ministerial Staff posts on deputation basis, covering Section Officer, Assistant, Stenographer Grade-I, Upper Division Clerk, and Lower Division Clerk roles. Candidates who are serving in Central or State Government departments can apply offline through proper channel. Last date to apply is 18 May 2026. Salary ranges from Rs 19,900 to Rs 1,42,400 per month depending on the post, plus a 20% Special Security Allowance.

National Investigation Agency (NIA) Ministerial Staff Recruitment 2026 - 29 Posts

The National Investigation Agency (NIA), working under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has published an official notification dated 18 March 2026 for filling up 29 ministerial staff positions on deputation basis. NIA is India's central counter-terrorism law enforcement agency responsible for investigating and prosecuting offences affecting the sovereignty, security and integrity of the country. This is a deputation-only recruitment with no written examination — selection will be based on your service record, APARs, and departmental clearance. Serving government employees across India with the right experience and qualifications should consider this opportunity.

Vacancy Details

Note: Vacancies may vary depending on organizational requirements.

Who Can Apply?

Section Officer (Level 7):

• Qualification: Bachelor's degree from a recognised university
• Experience: You must be holding an analogous post on regular basis, or have relevant administrative experience in government service
• Computer proficiency is required

Assistant (Level 6):

• Qualification: Graduate degree from a recognised university
• Experience: You should be working in Level 5 or equivalent roles on regular basis
• Computer proficiency certification is mandatory

Stenographer Grade-I (Level 6):

• Qualification: Graduate degree
• Skills: Stenography at 100 words per minute in shorthand with transcription ability
• Experience: You must have experience in the stenography cadre in a government department

Upper Division Clerk (Level 4):

• Qualification: 12th pass or equivalent from a recognised board
• Experience: Clerical experience in a government department with knowledge of rules and file handling

Lower Division Clerk (Level 2):

• Qualification: 12th pass from a recognised board
• Experience: Basic clerical and administrative skills in a government setting

All posts require you to be a serving employee of Central Government, State Government, Union Territory Administration, PSU, or Autonomous Body holding an analogous post on regular basis.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications (18 May 2026)
• Standard age relaxation for deputation posts applies as per DoPT guidelines

Salary

• Section Officer: Pay Level 7 — Rs 44,900 to Rs 1,42,400 per month
• Assistant: Pay Level 6 — Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400 per month
• Stenographer Grade-I: Pay Level 6 — Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400 per month
• Upper Division Clerk: Pay Level 4 — Rs 25,500 to Rs 81,100 per month
• Lower Division Clerk: Pay Level 2 — Rs 19,900 to Rs 63,200 per month
• All posts carry a 20% Special Security Allowance in addition to regular pay
• You will also receive DA, HRA, Transport Allowance and other benefits as per Central Government rules

Application Fee

• No application fee — this is a deputation-basis recruitment, so there is no fee to apply

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

There is no written examination for these posts. Selection is purely on deputation basis:

1. Scrutiny of Applications: NIA will review your bio-data proforma, service details, and qualifications against the eligibility criteria for each post
2. APAR Evaluation: Your Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) for the last 5 years (2020-21 to 2024-25) will be assessed for overall performance and suitability
3. Vigilance Clearance: Your parent department must certify that no disciplinary or vigilance case is pending or contemplated against you
4. Document Verification: All original documents and service records will be verified before final selection

How to Apply

1. Visit the official NIA website at nia.gov.in and go to the Recruitment Notices section
2. Download the official notification and the Bio-data Proforma (Annexure-II)
3. Fill in the bio-data form completely and get it countersigned by your competent authority
4. Attach self-attested photocopies of APARs for 2020-21 to 2024-25
5. Obtain Vigilance Clearance Certificate and details of major/minor penalties from your department
6. Send the complete application through proper channel to: DIG (Admin), NIA Headquarters, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003
7. Your application must reach NIA within 2 months from the date of publication in the Employment News (latest by 18 May 2026)

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 18 March 2026
• Application Start Date: 18 March 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 18 May 2026
• Exam Date: Not applicable (no written exam)

• Handle administrative and secretarial duties within the assigned NIA branch or division
• Prepare official correspondence, reports, and case-related documentation
• Manage file processing, record-keeping, and data entry in government systems
• Assist senior officers in coordinating day-to-day office operations and inter-branch communication
• Maintain confidential records and handle classified material with appropriate security protocols
• Monitor incoming and outgoing mail, despatches, and official communications
• Support investigation teams with clerical, stenographic, and administrative backup as required