The National Investigation Agency (NIA), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has invited nominations for 50 Ministerial Staff posts on deputation. Under Advertisement No. E-74/002/C.F. No.11377/Depn-MS/NIA/2026/12134 dated 25 September 2026, these posts will be filled at NIA Headquarters, New Delhi.
Please note: this recruitment is on deputation only — it is not an open direct recruitment. Freshers and private-sector candidates are NOT eligible. Only serving officers and employees can apply, through the proper channel.
NIA Ministerial Staff Recruitment 2026: Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | National Investigation Agency (NIA), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India |
| Posts | Ministerial Staff (various posts) |
| Total vacancies | 50 |
| Advertisement No. | E-74/002/C.F. No.11377/Depn-MS/NIA/2026/12134, dated 25 September 2026 |
| Nature of recruitment | Deputation only, ordinarily up to 3 years |
| Pay | Pay Level 2 to Level 8, plus 20% Special Security Allowance |
| Job location | NIA Headquarters, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi |
| Mode of application | Nomination through the proper channel (no online application) |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Senior Private Secretary | 3 |
| Section Officer / Office Superintendent | 5 |
| Assistant | 5 |
| Accountant | 1 |
| Stenographer Grade-I | 15 |
| Stenographer Grade-II | 6 |
| Upper Division Clerk (UDC) | 3 |
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | 12 |
| Total | 50 |
Eligibility
- Deputation only: this recruitment is on deputation only. Candidates must be serving officers/employees of the Central or State Government or other eligible organisations. Freshers and private-sector candidates are not eligible.
- Maximum age: 56 years as on 25 November 2026.
- Deputation period: ordinarily up to 3 years.
- Post-wise eligibility: the detailed eligibility conditions, pay levels and experience required for each post are given in the official advertisement — please read the official advertisement before applying.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement issued | 25 September 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of nominations | 25 November 2026 |
| Date for calculation of age | 25 November 2026 |
Application Fee
No application fee has been prescribed in the advertisement.
How to Apply
- Check the recruitment notice on the official website, nia.gov.in, and obtain the nomination format.
- Fill in the nomination form and get it countersigned by your cadre controlling authority.
- Attach APARs (Annual Performance Appraisal Reports) and vigilance clearance.
- Send the completed nomination to: DIG (Admin), NIA Headquarters, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003
- The nomination must reach NIA Headquarters by 25 November 2026.
Important Links
| Link | Description |
|---|---|
| NIA Official Website | nia.gov.in |
| NIA Recruitment Notices | Recruitment notice page |
| Hindi Post – NIA Ministerial Staff भर्ती 2026 | Hindi version of this recruitment |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- How many Ministerial Staff posts are available in NIA in 2026? — 50 posts in total: Senior Private Secretary 3, Section Officer/Office Superintendent 5, Assistant 5, Accountant 1, Stenographer Grade-I 15, Stenographer Grade-II 6, UDC 3 and LDC 12.
- Is this a direct recruitment? — No. This recruitment is on deputation only. Freshers and private-sector candidates are not eligible.
- What is the last date to apply? — Nominations must reach NIA Headquarters, New Delhi, by 25 November 2026.
- What is the maximum age limit? — The maximum age is 56 years as on 25 November 2026.
- What is the pay for NIA Ministerial Staff posts? — Pay Level 2 to Level 8, plus 20% Special Security Allowance.
- What is the application fee? — No application fee has been prescribed in the advertisement.
- Where should the nomination be sent? — DIG (Admin), NIA Headquarters, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003
Next Action: serving officers and employees should send their nomination through the proper channel before 25 November 2026, and read the official advertisement on nia.gov.in before applying.
