National Investigation Agency has released an official notification for NIA Recruitment 2026. The recruitment drive is being conducted to fill 40 vacancies for the posts of Data Entry Operator (DEO) and Lower Division Clerk (LDC) on a deputation basis. Eligible and interested candidates can apply through the offline application process after reviewing the official notification.
The application process started on 20 February 2026, and candidates can submit their applications until 06 April 2026. The maximum age limit for applicants is 56 years.
Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification to check details such as eligibility criteria, age limit, selection process, and application procedure before submitting the offline application form.
| NIA Recruitment 2026 |
| National Investigation Agency (NIA) : Short Details of Notification Advertisement Number E-78/001/Dep-DEO/NIA/2025/11880 | Short Details of Notification https://sarkarinaukari.live/ |
| Important Date |
| • Notification Released : 20 February 2026 • Application Start : 20 February 2026 • Last Date for Apply Offline : 06 April 2026 • Last Date for Fee payment : 06 April 2026 • Correction Date : As Per Schedule • Exam Date : Notify Soon • Admit Card : Before Exam • Result Date: Notify Soon |
| Application Fees |
| • No Application Fee |
| Age Limit |
| • Minimum Age : N/A • Maximum Age : 56 Years • Age relaxation for Reserved Category candidates as per Rules. |
| No. of Post |
| 40 Posts |
| Eligibility Criteria |
| • Data Entry Operator: Officers of Central/State Government/PSUs/Autonomous Institutions holding analogous post on regular basis + ‘O’ or ‘A’ Level IT Certificate from Government recognized institute. • Lower Division Clerk (LDC): Officers of Central/State Government/UT Administrations holding analogous post on regular basis + 12th Pass from recognized Board. • For more educational details check the official notification PDF. |
| Important Documents |
| • Bio-data in prescribed proforma (Annexure-II) duly filled and countersigned by competent authority. • Attested copies of APAR dossier from 2020-21 to 2024-25. • Departmental Enquiry / Vigilance Clearance Certificate. • Integrity Certificate. • Details of major/minor penalties imposed during last 10 years. • Supporting documents for ‘O’ or ‘A’ Level IT Certificate (For DEO only). |
| Salary |
| • Data Entry Operator: Pay Matrix Level 5 (Rs. 29,200 – 92,300/-) • Lower Division Clerk (LDC): Pay Matrix Level 2 (Rs. 19,900 – 63,200/-) |
| Selection Process |
| Deputation basis |
| NIA Recruitment 2026: How to Apply |
| 1. Visit the official website (https://nia.gov.in/) of NIA. Candidates can apply from 20 February 2026 to 06 April 2026. 2. Before applying, candidates should carefully read the official notification for “NIA Recruitment 2026.” 3. Download the prescribed application format (Annexure–II) and fill in all the required details carefully. Attach duly attested copies of the necessary documents along with the completed application form. 4. After completing the application, send it through the proper channel to the following address: SP (Adm), NIA HQ Opposite CGO Complex, Lodhi Road New Delhi – 110003 The completed application must reach within 45 days from the date of publication in Employment News. |
| Some Important Links | |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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