NeGD Data Governance Recruitment 2026

About This Job

National e-Governance Division (NeGD) is hiring 7 data governance professionals for project roles under Digital India Corporation. If you have a Master's degree, B.Tech/B.E., LLB/LLM, MBA/PGDM, or data/policy qualification with relevant experience, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 30 June 2026. The maximum age limit is 45 years on the closing date, and the posts are on a two-year contractual basis.

National e-Governance Division (NeGD) Data Governance Recruitment 2026 - 7 Posts

National e-Governance Division (NeGD), an independent business division under Digital India Corporation, has released Advt. No. N-22022/6/2026-NeGD for seven specialist profiles. These roles support data governance, standards, data sharing policy, privacy, digital platforms, Centre-State coordination, research, and knowledge management work linked with national Digital India projects. Each post has one vacancy, so this is a focused recruitment for experienced professionals rather than a mass hiring drive.

NeGD supports the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in e-governance programme management, digital public infrastructure, capacity building, project appraisal, technology management, and implementation support for Central and State Government departments. If your background is in public policy, technology, data architecture, privacy, legal policy, project coordination, research, or analytics, read the role-wise eligibility carefully before applying.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Team Lead - Data Governance & Coordination: 1 post
• Data Standards & Interoperability Specialist: 1 post
• Data Policy & Legal Specialist: 1 post
• Digital Platforms & DPI Integration Specialist: 1 post
• Centre & State Coordination Specialist: 1 post
• Data Privacy, Security & Compliance Officer: 1 post
• Research, Analytics & Knowledge Management Specialist: 1 post

Who Can Apply?

Team Lead - Data Governance & Coordination

• Qualification: You need a Master's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, related social science, MBA, PGDM, Technology Management, or B.Tech/B.E. in CS, IT, Electronics, or related engineering.
• Experience: You need 12 to 15 years of experience in government, public sector, multilateral organisations, e-governance, digital transformation, or large programme management.

Technical and Platform Specialist Roles

• Data Standards & Interoperability Specialist: B.Tech/B.E. in CS, IT, Electronics, or related engineering with 8 to 10 years of experience in government IT systems, data architecture, APIs, metadata, integration, or digital infrastructure.
• Digital Platforms & DPI Integration Specialist: B.Tech/B.E. in CS, IT, or Electronics with 6 to 8 years of experience in digital platform deployment, systems integration, cloud infrastructure, API gateways, or government DPI platforms.
• Data Privacy, Security & Compliance Officer: B.Tech or equivalent in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or IT with 7 to 9 years of experience in data privacy, cybersecurity governance, information security, audits, or regulatory compliance.

Policy, Coordination, Legal, and Research Roles

• Data Policy & Legal Specialist: LLB or LLM from a recognised institution with 8 to 10 years in legal, regulatory, government policy, technology law, privacy, or public sector consulting work.
• Centre & State Coordination Specialist: Master's degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Sciences, MBA, PGDM, Management, or Governance with 7 to 9 years in government coordination, state-level e-governance, or federal programme management.
• Research, Analytics & Knowledge Management Specialist: Master's degree in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Data Science, or a related quantitative discipline with 5 to 7 years in policy research, data analytics, programme evaluation, or knowledge management.

Age Limit

• The maximum age limit is 45 years.
• Age will be counted on the closing date of application, which is 30 June 2026.
• The notification does not mention a separate minimum age or category-wise age relaxation.

Salary

• The notice says these posts are on a contractual basis for two years.
• The PDF does not mention the monthly salary amount for these seven profiles.
• You should check the DIC online recruitment portal while applying for any portal-displayed salary field.

Application Fee

• The official PDF does not mention any application fee.
• Apply through the DIC online recruitment portal and follow the fee instructions, if any, shown during form submission.

Selection Process (No Written Exam Mentioned)

The PDF does not give a detailed written exam pattern or marks scheme for these posts. It does mention that candidates already working in government, PSU, or autonomous bodies may produce a No Objection Certificate at the time of interview.

1. Online Application: Submit your form on the DIC ORA portal before 30 June 2026.
2. Shortlisting: NeGD may shortlist candidates based on qualification, experience, role fit, and project needs.
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates may be called for interview. Keep your qualification, experience, and NOC documents ready.
4. Final Decision: NeGD can fill all, some, or none of the advertised posts as per project requirement.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official DIC online recruitment portal at ora.digitalindiacorporation.in.
2. Register on the portal or sign in if you already have an account.
3. Search for the relevant NeGD data governance role from this advertisement.
4. Fill in your personal details, qualification, work experience, and role-specific information carefully.
5. Upload your resume, degree certificates, experience proof, and other documents asked by the portal.
6. If you are already working in a Central/State Government, PSU, or autonomous body, attach a No Objection Certificate or keep it ready for interview.
7. Submit the online application before 30 June 2026 and save the acknowledgement for future reference.

Important Dates

• Web Advertisement Date: 10 June 2026
• Application Start: 10 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 30 June 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Manage data governance work across Central Ministries, Departments, and States
• Prepare policy notes, progress reports, dashboards, and compliance matrices
• Coordinate standards, APIs, data sharing policies, and platform onboarding activities
• Review privacy, security, consent, and compliance requirements for data exchange projects
• Support Centre-State coordination, stakeholder consultations, workshops, and escalation tracking
• Prepare research notes, policy briefs, knowledge repositories, and data governance evidence reports
• Work with NeGD, MeitY, NIC, CERT-In, and other government stakeholders on Digital India initiatives