The National Investigation Agency (NIA), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India has released Advertisement No. E-74/002/C.F. No.11377/Depn-MS/NIA/2026/12134 dated 25 September 2026 for 50 Ministerial Staff vacancies on a deputation basis – Senior Private Secretary, Section Officer/Office Superintendent, Assistant, Accountant, Stenographer Grade-I, Stenographer Grade-II, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), and Lower Division Clerk (LDC). These posts are open only to serving officers of Central Government, State Governments, and Union Territories who meet the prescribed service and qualification conditions. Applications through proper channel must reach the DIG (Admin), NIA Hqrs, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003 by 25 November 2026. Pay ranges from Level-2 to Level-8 plus a Special Security Allowance of 20% of basic pay.
These are deputation posts. Only currently serving government officers meeting the prescribed analogous post or feeder grade service conditions are eligible. Fresh or direct candidates are not eligible.
Important Note:
- Route your application through proper channel – your cadre controlling authority or head of department must countersign and stamp the bio-data form before it is forwarded to DIG (Admin), NIA Hqrs, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003. Applications not routed through proper channel will not be considered.
- The application must include attested photocopies of your APAR dossier for all five years from 2021-22 to 2025-26, along with Vigilance Clearance, Integrity Certificate, and details of major/minor penalties during the last 10 years – applications missing any of these documents are rejected.
- The maximum age limit of 56 years is reckoned as on 25 November 2026. Ensure you will not cross 56 years on or before that date before applying.
Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | National Investigation Agency (NIA), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India |
| Advertisement No. | E-74/002/C.F. No.11377/Depn-MS/NIA/2026/12134, dated 25 September 2026 |
| Posts | Senior Private Secretary, Section Officer/Office Superintendent, Assistant, Accountant, Stenographer Grade-I, Stenographer Grade-II, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Lower Division Clerk (LDC) |
| Total Vacancies | 50 (subject to variation depending on actual vacancy position) |
| Nature of Appointment | Deputation basis |
| Who Can Apply | Serving officers of Central Government, State Governments, or Union Territories meeting prescribed service and qualification conditions |
| Maximum Age | 56 years as on 25 November 2026 |
| Special Allowance | Special Security Allowance of 20% of basic pay (in addition to pay, DA, HRA, TA) |
| Application Mode | Offline – through proper channel only |
| Application Fee | Not mentioned in the notification |
| Application Last Date | 25 November 2026 |
| Posting | All India |
| Official Website | nia.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 25 September 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 25 November 2026 (within 2 months of Employment News publication) |
Vacancy Details
| Sl. No. | Post | Pay Level | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senior Private Secretary | Level-8 (Rs. 47,600 – Rs. 1,51,100) | 3* |
| 2 | Section Officer/Office Superintendent | Level-7 (Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400) | 5* |
| 3 | Assistant | Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400) | 5* |
| 4 | Accountant | Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400) | 1* |
| 5 | Stenographer Grade-I | Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400) | 15* |
| 6 | Stenographer Grade-II | Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100) | 6* |
| 7 | Upper Division Clerk (UDC) | Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100) | 3* |
| 8 | Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 – Rs. 63,200) | 12* |
| Total | 50* |
*Subject to variation depending on actual vacancy position.
Eligibility Criteria
Who Is Eligible
Only serving officers of Central Government, State Governments, or Union Territories who meet the analogous post or feeder grade service conditions prescribed for each post are eligible. These are not open to fresh candidates.
Age Limit
Maximum 56 years as on the closing date of 25 November 2026.
Post-wise Qualification and Service Requirements
| Post | Service Condition | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Private Secretary | Officers of the Stenographer’s cadre under Central/State Govt/UTs: (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis; or (ii) with 2 years’ service in Level-7 (Rs. 44,900-1,42,400) | Graduate degree from a recognised university |
| Section Officer/Office Superintendent | Officers under Central/State Govt/UTs: (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis; or (ii) with 5 years’ service in Level-6 (Rs. 35,400-1,12,400) | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university and computer proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and slide generation, certified by cadre controlling authority |
| Assistant | Officers under Central/State Govt/UTs: (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis; or (ii) with 6 years’ service in Level-5 (Rs. 29,200-92,300) | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university and computer proficiency test as prescribed by Staff Selection Commission |
| Accountant | Officers under Central/State Govt/UTs: (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis; or (ii) with 6 years’ service in Level-5 (pre-revised PB-1 with GP Rs. 2,800) | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university; AND either passed SAS examination conducted by an organised Accounts Department or Central Government, OR undergone ISTM training in cash and accounts with 3 years’ experience in cash, accounts, and budget work |
| Stenographer Grade-I | Officers of Stenographer’s cadre under Central/State Govt/UTs: (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis; or (ii) with 6 years’ service in Level-5; or (iii) with 10 years’ service in Level-4 | Graduate degree from a recognised university and computer proficiency. Skill Test: stenography at 100 wpm for 10 minutes; transcription on computer: 40 minutes (English) or 55 minutes (Hindi) |
| Stenographer Grade-II | Officers of Stenographer’s cadre under Central/State Govt/UTs: holding analogous posts on regular basis | 12th class pass from a recognised board or equivalent |
| Upper Division Clerk (UDC) | Officers under Central/State Govt/UTs: (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis; or (ii) with 8 years’ service in Level-2 (Rs. 19,900-63,200) | 12th class pass from a recognised board |
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | Officers under Central/State Govt/UTs: holding analogous posts on regular basis | 12th class pass from a recognised board or equivalent |
Pay and Allowances
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level-2 to Level-8 as per post (details in vacancy table) |
| Special Security Allowance | 20% of basic pay |
| Other Allowances | DA, HRA, TA, and other allowances as per Central Government orders in force |
Application Fee
Not mentioned in the official notification.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1 | Application received through proper channel |
| 2 | Scrutiny of bio-data, APAR dossier, Vigilance Clearance, Integrity Certificate, and penalty history |
| 3 | Selection on deputation basis |
There is no written examination or interview. Selection is based on scrutiny of service record and prescribed documents.
How to Apply for NIA Ministerial Staff Recruitment 2026
- Visit the NIA Recruitment Notices page at nia.gov.in/recruitment-notice.htm and download the prescribed Bio-data Proforma (Annexure-II) and the full official notification.
- Fill in the bio-data form completely and accurately.
- Get the completed form duly countersigned and stamped by the competent authority/employer/cadre controlling authority.
- Attach the following mandatory documents:
- Attested photocopies of APAR dossier for all five years from 2021-22 to 2025-26, attested by an officer of the rank of Under Secretary to the Government of India or above.
- Department Enquiry/Vigilance Clearance Certificate.
- Integrity Certificate.
- Details of major/minor penalties, if any, imposed during the last 10 years (or a nil statement if none).
- Forward the complete nomination through proper channel to:
DIG (Admin),
National Investigation Agency Headquarters,
CGO Complex, Lodhi Road,
New Delhi – 110003
- The application must reach NIA Hqrs on or before 25 November 2026.
Important Instructions
- This recruitment is on deputation basis only. Fresh or direct candidates are not eligible.
- Applications not routed through proper channel will not be entertained.
- Incomplete applications or those missing mandatory documents will be rejected without correspondence.
- The maximum age of 56 years is strictly reckoned as on 25 November 2026.
- Officers who apply must inform their cadre controlling authority and head of office in writing.
- The number of vacancies is subject to change depending on actual vacancy position at the time of selection.
- Posting is on an All India basis. Selected officers will be posted at any NIA location as required.
- The Special Security Allowance of 20% of basic pay is admissible in addition to regular Central Government allowances.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| NIA Recruitment Notices Page – Bio-data Proforma and Full Notification | Click Here |
| NIA Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
What is NIA Ministerial Staff Recruitment 2026?
It is a deputation-based recruitment notification (Advertisement No. E-74/002/C.F. No.11377/Depn-MS/NIA/2026/12134 dated 25 September 2026) by the National Investigation Agency for 50 Ministerial Staff posts including Senior Private Secretary, Section Officer, Stenographer, UDC, LDC, and others.
Can fresh candidates or direct applicants apply?
No. These posts are on deputation basis only. Only currently serving officers of Central Government, State Governments, or Union Territories who meet the prescribed service conditions for each post are eligible.
What is the last date to apply?
Applications through proper channel must reach NIA Hqrs, New Delhi by 25 November 2026.
What is the maximum age limit?
56 years as on the closing date of 25 November 2026. No age relaxation is mentioned in the notification.
What APAR years must be submitted?
Attested photocopies of the APAR dossier for all five years – 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 – duly attested by an Under Secretary to the Government of India or above, are mandatory.
What allowances are paid in addition to the pay?
A Special Security Allowance of 20% of basic pay is admissible in addition to regular allowances (DA, HRA, TA) as per Central Government orders.
Is there a written examination or interview?
No. Selection is based on scrutiny of service record, APAR dossier, Vigilance Clearance, Integrity Certificate, and penalty history.
Where will selected officers be posted?
Posting is on an All India basis. Selected officers may be posted at any NIA location as required.
Disclaimer
The information in this article is based on the official NIA Ministerial Staff recruitment notification (Advertisement No. E-74/002/C.F. No.11377/Depn-MS/NIA/2026/12134) dated 25 September 2026, published on nia.gov.in. The number of vacancies is subject to change depending on actual vacancy position at the time of selection. These are deputation posts and are not open to fresh or direct candidates. Candidates must verify all eligibility conditions and mandatory document requirements from the complete official notification available at nia.gov.in/recruitment-notice.htm before applying. JobShouter is not associated with NIA or the Ministry of Home Affairs. This article is for informational purposes only.
