National Investigation Agency (NIA) invites offline deputation nominations for 50 Ministerial Staff posts including Senior Private Secretary, Section Officer, Assistant, Accountant, Stenographers, UDC and LDC. Applications through proper channel must reach DIG (Admin), NIA Hqrs, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003 by 25-11-2026. Pay ranges from Level-2 to Level-8 (Rs 19,900 to Rs 1,51,100) with a 20% Special Security Allowance. Selection is by deputation with document verification, APAR assessment and vigilance clearance; maximum age is 56 years on the closing date.
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Vacancy Details
- Senior Private Secretary: 3 vacancies
Qualification: Officers of stenographer’s cadre with analogous posts or two years’ service in level-7 OR graduate degree from a recognised University. - Section Officer/ Office Superintendent: 5 vacancies
Qualification: Officers with analogous posts or five years’ service in level-6; Bachelor’s degree and certified computer proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, slide generation. - Assistant: 5 vacancies
Qualification: Officers with analogous posts or six years’ service in level-5; Bachelor’s degree and passed computer proficiency test prescribed by SSC. - Accountant: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Officers with analogous posts or six years’ service in Pay Band-1 (revised Level-5); Bachelor’s degree and SAS examination OR training in cash/accounts with three years’ relevant experience. - Stenographer Grade-I: 15 vacancies
Qualification: Officers with analogous posts or six years’ service in level-5 or ten years in level-4; Graduate degree and computer proficiency; stenography skill test required. - Stenographer Grade-II: 6 vacancies
Qualification: Officers of stenographer’s cadre holding analogous posts; 12th Class pass from a recognized Board or equivalent. - Upper Division Clerk (UDC): 3 vacancies
Qualification: Officers holding analogous posts or eight years’ service in level-2; 12th class pass from a recognized Board. - Lower Division Clerk (LDC): 12 vacancies
Qualification: Officers holding analogous posts on regular basis; 12th class pass from a recognized Board or equivalent.
Qualification Requirements
Qualifications vary by post: Senior Private Secretary: officers of stenographer’s cadre with analogous posts or two years’ service in level-7 or possession of a graduate degree. Section Officer/Office Superintendent: analogous posts or five years’ service in level-6 plus Bachelor’s degree and certified computer proficiency. Assistant: analogous posts or six years’ service in level-5 plus Bachelor’s degree and Staff Selection Commission prescribed computer proficiency test. Accountant: analogous posts or six years’ service in Pay Band-1 (revised Level-5) plus Bachelor’s degree and SAS examination or equivalent training with three years’ cash/accounts experience. Stenographer Grade-I: analogous posts or six years’ service in level-5 or ten years in level-4, graduate degree and computer proficiency; stenography skill test required. Stenographer Grade-II: analogous posts and 12th class pass. UDC: analogous posts or eight years’ service in level-2 and 12th class pass. LDC: analogous posts and 12th class pass.
Age Limits
- Maximum Age: 56 years
Selection Process
- Deputation: Candidates are considered on a deputation basis from eligible officers of Central/State/UT Governments or applicable cadres.
- Document Verification: Submitted applications and supporting documents (bio-data, APARs, certificates) will be verified for authenticity and completeness.
- APAR Assessment: APAR (Annual Performance Appraisal Report) dossiers for specified years will be examined as part of assessment.
- Vigilance Clearance: Candidates must obtain vigilance clearance; selection is subject to satisfactory vigilance and integrity verification.
How to Apply
- Check eligibility criteria and download the prescribed Bio-data proforma (Annexure-II) from the official NIA recruitment notice page (www.nia.gov.in/recruitment-notice.htm).
- Fill out the bio-data form completely and get it duly countersigned and stamped by the competent authority/employer/cadre controlling authority.
- Gather photocopies of the APAR dossier for 2021-22 to 2025-26, duly attested by an officer of the rank of Under Secretary or above.
- Ensure the application includes Department Enquiry/Vigilance clearance certificate, Integrity certificate, and details of major/minor penalties imposed during the last 10 years.
- Forward the complete nomination through proper channel to DIG (Admin), NIA Hqrs, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003 within 02 months from the date of publication in Employment News (by 25-11-2026).
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Important Dates
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility/qualification requirements for these posts?
Eligibility varies by post. Some posts require a Bachelor’s degree while clerical/steno posts may accept 12th class pass; many appointments are on deputation requiring officers from Central/State/UT Governments or stenographer’s cadre with specified service/analogous post requirements.
How do I apply for the NIA Ministerial Staff recruitment?
Download the prescribed bio-data proforma (Annexure-II) from the NIA recruitment page, fill it, get it countersigned by the competent authority, attach required APARs and certificates, and forward the nomination through proper channel to DIG (Admin), NIA Hqrs, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003.
What is the last date to apply?
Applications must reach through proper channel by 25-11-2026, which is within two months from the date of publication in Employment News.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection is on deputation basis and includes document verification, APAR assessment, and vigilance clearance.
What is the pay scale for the posts?
Pay ranges from Level-2 to Level-8 in the Pay Matrix (Rs 19,900 to Rs 1,51,100) and includes a Special Security Allowance of 20% of basic pay.
