NIA Recruitment 2026: 50 LDC, Steno and More Posts
An official notification has been published by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Ministry of Home Affairs, to recruit 50 Ministerial Staff posts on deputation across India. These vacancies comprise Senior Private Secretary, Section Officer / Office Superintendent, Assistant, Accountant, Stenographer Grade-I, Stenographer Grade-II, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), along with Lower Division Clerk (LDC). Interested serving personnel from Central Government, State Governments, or Union Territory Administrations must route nominations via proper channel by 25 November 2026.
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 25 September 2026 |
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| Offline Application Start Date | 25 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Nominations | 25 November 2026 |
Application Fee
| All Candidates | Nil (No Application Fee) |
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Age Limit & Posting
| Maximum Age Limit | 56 Years as on the closing date of application receipt. |
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| Place of Posting | All India Based (NIA Headquarters, New Delhi and Branch Offices across India). |
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be personnel from Central Government, State Governments, or Union Territory Administrations working in analogous positions regularly or having the required regular service duration in designated feeder cadres.
- For Senior Private Secretary / Section Officer / Assistant / Accountant / Steno Grade-I: Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from an approved University along with computer proficiency or pertinent job experience.
- For Steno Grade-II / UDC / LDC: Candidates must have cleared 12th Class from an approved Board and possess relevant service experience in the feeder cadre.
Salary Details
| Senior Private Secretary | Pay Matrix Level-8 (Rs. 47,600 - 1,51,100/-) |
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| Section Officer / Office Superintendent | Pay Matrix Level-7 (Rs. 44,900 - 1,42,400/-) |
| Assistant / Accountant / Stenographer Grade-I | Pay Matrix Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400/-) |
| Stenographer Grade-II / UDC | Pay Matrix Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 - 81,100/-) |
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | Pay Matrix Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 - 63,200/-) |
| Special Security Allowance (SSA) | 20% of Basic Pay admissible as per government rules. |
NIA Ministerial Staff Deputation 2026: Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
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| Senior Private Secretary | 03 |
| Section Officer / Office Superintendent | 05 |
| Assistant | 05 |
| Accountant | 01 |
| Stenographer Grade-I | 15 |
| Stenographer Grade-II | 06 |
| Upper Division Clerk (UDC) | 03 |
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | 12 |
| Total | 50 |
How to Apply for NIA Ministerial Staff Deputation 2026
- Go to the official website of NIA at nia.gov.in.
- Head over to the Recruitment tab to obtain the notification document alongside the Bio-data Proforma (Annexure-II).
- Provide all asked details accurately in the form and have the document countersigned and authenticated by your cadre controlling authority.
- Include verified copies of APAR dossiers covering 5 years (2021-22 to 2025-26), endorsed by an official holding at least the rank of Under Secretary to the Government of India.
- Make sure to enclose the Integrity Certificate, Vigilance Clearance Certificate, plus records of any major/minor penalties received in the preceding 10 years.
- Your department must send the completed nomination envelope to: DIG (Admin), NIA Hqrs, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003.
- The files must arrive on or before 25 November 2026. Any application delivered directly or missing routing via proper channel will face rejection.
Important Links
Before Applying
Always check the official notification to confirm complete eligibility criteria, age limits, educational qualifications, fee rules, and extra terms prior to applying.
Frequently asked questions
How many total vacancies are announced in NIA Recruitment 2026?
A total of 50 vacancies are available across various ministerial posts.
What is the deadline to submit the nomination forms?
Completed nominations must reach the designated office on or before 25 November 2026.
Where should the nomination documents be sent?
They should be sent to DIG (Admin), NIA Hqrs, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003 through proper channel.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.