🏢 Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | National Investigation Agency (NIA) |
| Total Vacancies | 40 |
| Post Type | Deputation (Transfer from Central/State Govt/PSU) |
| Job Type | Government — Central |
| Application Mode | Offline (send by post / in person) |
| Official Website | nia.gov.in |
| Advertisement No. | E-78/001/Dep-DEO/NIA/2025/11880 |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Application | 20 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 6 April 2026 |
Applications must reach NIA HQ within 45 days from the date of publication in Employment News.
📍 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | 35 | Deputation |
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | 5 | Deputation |
| Total | 40 |
🎓 Educational Qualifications
For Data Entry Operator (DEO):
- Must be a Central/State Government or PSU/Autonomous Institution employee holding an analogous post on regular basis
- Must possess ‘O’ or ‘A’ Level Certificate in Information Technology from a Government-recognised institute
For Lower Division Clerk (LDC):
- Must be a Central/State Government or Union Territory employee holding an analogous post on regular basis
- Must have passed 12th Class from a recognised Board or equivalent
💰 Salary Details (per month)
| Post | Pay Level | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|
| Data Entry Operator | Pay Matrix Level 5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
| Lower Division Clerk | Pay Matrix Level 2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
Plus additional allowances as applicable under Central Government rules.
⏳ Age Limit
- Maximum age: 56 years as on the closing date of application (for both posts)
- Age relaxation as per Government rules
🎯 Selection Process
Selection is purely on a deputation basis — no written exam or interview. Candidates are shortlisted based on:
- Bio-data and service records
- APARs (Annual Performance Appraisal Reports) for 2020–21 to 2024–25
- Vigilance and integrity clearance
- Recommendation through proper channel by the cadre authority
📑 How to Apply
This is an offline application process. Here’s what you need to do:
- Download the Bio-data proforma (Annexure-II) from nia.gov.in/recruitment-notice.htm
- Fill it completely and get it countersigned by your competent authority
- Compile all required documents (see below)
- Send the complete application package through proper channel to:
SP (Administration), NIA Headquarters Opposite CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003
⚠️ Incomplete applications or those received after the deadline will be rejected outright.
⚙️ Key Documents Required
- Filled bio-data in prescribed proforma (Annexure-II), countersigned by competent authority
- Photocopies of APAR dossier from 2020–21 to 2024–25, duly attested
- Vigilance Clearance Certificate
- Integrity Certificate
- Details of major/minor penalties (if any) in the last 10 years
- ‘O’ or ‘A’ Level IT Certificate (for DEO post only)
📘 Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download Here |
| Official NIA Website | nia.gov.in |
| Recruitment Notice Page | nia.gov.in/recruitment-notice.htm |
| Recruitment Rules | nia.gov.in/recruitment-rules.htm |
💡 No application fee — since this is a deputation-based recruitment, there are no fees involved. Read the official notification PDF carefully before applying.



