NIA Scientific Posts Deputation Recruitment 2026: Get the latest National Investigation Agency (NIA) recruitment notification 2026 inviting nominations for 30 Scientific posts on Deputation (ISTC) basis under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Posts include Technical Forensic Psychologist, Finger Print Expert, Explosive Expert, Cyber Forensic Examiner, and Crime Scene Assistant. Nominations are to be submitted within 60 days from the date of publication in Employment News. Find NIA vacancy details on the official website www.nia.gov.in. You can also get JobDost Alert of “Upcoming NIA Scientific Posts Deputation Recruitment 2026” notifications. Also know the direct official link for NIA Deputation Recruitment 2026 application from the NIA career page.
NIA Scientific Posts Deputation Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
The National Investigation Agency (NIA), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India has officially issued No. E-79/001/Dep-Scientific/NIA/2026 (CF No. 5282)/4537 dated 13/04/2026 inviting nominations to fill up 30 Scientific posts on Deputation (ISTC) basis at NIA Establishment. The notification covers five posts – Technical Forensic Psychologist (03), Finger Print Expert (01), Explosive Expert (02), Cyber Forensic Examiner (18), and Crime Scene Assistant (06) – with detailed eligibility criteria in Annexures I-A to I-E. Hard copy nominations must reach SP (Admin), NIA HQ, Opposite CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003 through proper channel within 60 days from date of publication in Employment News. The eligibility criteria and application form (Annexure-II) are available on the NIA website.
NIA Scientific Posts Deputation Recruitment 2026 Overview
NIA Scientific Posts Deputation Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
NIA Scientific Posts Deputation Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
A total of 30 vacancies (subject to variation) have been announced across 5 Scientific posts on Deputation (ISTC) basis at NIA Establishment. All posts under General Central Service, Group-A (Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) except Crime Scene Assistant which is Group-B (Non-Gazetted).
NIA Scientific Posts Deputation Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Only officers of the Central Government / State Government / Universities / Recognized Research Institutions / Union Territories / Public Sector Undertakings / Semi-Government, Statutory or Autonomous Organisations are eligible to apply on deputation (ISTC) basis. The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation (ISTC) shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications. Period of deputation (ISTC) including any prior ISTC deputation period shall ordinarily not exceed 3 years.
Common Deputation Service Eligibility (applicable to all posts):
Officers must satisfy ANY ONE of the following service conditions in the parent cadre/department: (i) Holding analogous posts on regular basis; OR (ii) With 2 years’ service in Pay Band-2 (Rs. 9300-34800/-) with GP Rs. 4800/- or equivalent (for Group-A posts); OR (iii) With 3 years’ service in Pay Band-2 (Rs. 9300-34800/-) with GP Rs. 4600/- or equivalent. For Crime Scene Assistant (Group-B), the condition is: 5 years’ service in Pay Band-2 (Rs. 9300-34800/-) with GP Rs. 4200/- or equivalent.
Post-wise Educational Qualification & Experience
NIA Scientific Posts Deputation Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation (ISTC) shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications. No separate minimum age is specified – the service eligibility conditions in the parent cadre effectively determine the minimum service requirement.
NIA Scientific Posts Deputation Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
No application fee is required for this deputation recruitment. This is an inter-departmental nomination process – no fee is prescribed for government officers applying on deputation basis.
NIA Scientific Posts Deputation Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
Selection will be made on deputation (ISTC) basis. Applications received without the required documents or after the closing date will not be considered. Cadre Authorities are required to ascertain that the particulars sent by the officials are correct as per records before forwarding nominations. Candidates who apply will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature subsequently.
The other terms and conditions of deputation will be governed as laid down in the Govt. of India, DoPT OM No. 6/08/2009-Estt (Pay-II) dated 17.06.2010, as amended from time to time.
How to Apply for NIA Scientific Posts Deputation Recruitment 2026
Applications must be submitted in hard copy through proper channel to: The SP (Admin), NIA HQ, Opposite CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003 within 60 days from the date of publication in Employment News. Nominations must be forwarded by the concerned Ministry/Department/Organisation along with all required documents. Interested officers may also send an advance copy of the application by email to [email protected] or by post at the above address. The Bio-data Proforma (Annexure-II) is available on the NIA website at www.nia.gov.in/recruitment-notice.htm.
Documents to be Submitted Along with Nomination (Hard Copy through Proper Channel):
- Bio-data in prescribed proforma (Annexure-II) – duly filled and countersigned by the competent authority (available on NIA website)
- Photocopies of APAR dossier from 2020-21 to 2024-25 – duly attested on each page with rubber stamp by an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
- Vigilance Clearance Certificate and Integrity Certificate issued by the respective department
- Details of major/minor penalties imposed on the official during the last 10 years
- Supporting documents for claimed education
- Details of experience properly filled in bio-data forms
Submit Hard Copy to: SP (Admin), NIA HQ, Opposite CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003
Advance Copy Email: [email protected]
Recruitment Rules & Application Form: www.nia.gov.in/recruitment-rules.htm
Important Instructions for NIA Scientific Posts Deputation Recruitment 2026 Candidates
- This recruitment is exclusively on Deputation (ISTC) basis – only serving officers of Central/State Govt. / Universities / Recognized Research Institutions / PSUs / Semi-Govt. / Statutory / Autonomous Organisations are eligible.
- The maximum age limit for deputation (ISTC) appointment is 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
- Deputation period shall ordinarily not exceed 3 years (including any prior ISTC deputation period).
- All posts can be posted anywhere in India as per administrative requirements of NIA – choice of posting will be considered in case of vacancy.
- All nominees will receive Special Security Allowance @ 20% of basic pay in addition to DA, HRA, TPT and other allowances as admissible under Central Government orders.
- Applications received after the closing date or not accompanied by required documents will not be considered.
- Candidates who apply will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature subsequently.
- APAR dossiers must be attested on each page with rubber stamp by an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary to the Govt. of India.
- The nomination circular is to be circulated by all addressee Ministries/Departments/Organizations among all Departments/Institutions/Offices under their charge and hosted on their websites.
- For deputation purpose, service rendered prior to 1.1.2006 or date of 6th CPC pay structure revision shall be deemed as service in the corresponding grade pay as per pay commission recommendations.
- Eligibility criteria, application form, and Recruitment Rules are available at www.nia.gov.in/recruitment-rules.htm