The National Investigation Agency, the apex counter-terrorism investigation agency of India under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has announced recruitment for 50 Ministerial Staff posts on a deputation basis. The vacancies cover Senior Private Secretary, Section Officer, Assistant, Accountant, Stenographer Grade-I and Grade-II, Upper Division Clerk and Lower Division Clerk, with postings across India. These are clerical and secretarial roles filled from serving government officers, so the page matters mainly to those already in Central or State service.
NIA Stenographer, LDC and More Recruitment 2026
Posted 10 Oct 2026Updated 10 Oct 2026E-74/002/C.F. No.11377/Depn-MS/NIA/2026/12134
Total Vacancies
50
Last Date
25 Nov
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Last date 25 Nov 2026 · 38 days left
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About National Investigation Agency Stenographer, LDC and More Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- National Investigation Agency
- Advertisement No.
- E-74/002/C.F. No.11377/Depn-MS/NIA/2026/12134
- Post Name
- Senior Private Secretary (Level-8 in Pay Matrix, Rs 47,600 - 1,51,100/-), Section Officer/ Office Superintendent (Level-7 in Pay Matrix, Rs 44,900 - 1,42,400/-) and 6 more
- Job Location
- All India
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Officers of Central Government / State Governments / Union Territories / Stenographer's cadre)
- Job Type
- Deputation
- Age Limit
- Up to 56 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Deputation: officers holding analogous posts on a regular basis, or with 2 to 10 years of service in the specified feeder grade depending on the post
Vacancy Breakdown
Senior Private Secretary (Level-8 in Pay Matrix, Rs 47,600 - 1,51,100/-)
3
Section Officer/ Office Superintendent (Level-7 in Pay Matrix, Rs 44,900 - 1,42,400/-)
5
Assistant (Level-6 in Pay Matrix, Rs 35,400 - 1,12,400)
5
Accountant (Level-6 in Pay Matrix, Rs 35,400 - 1,12,400)
1
Stenographer Grade-I (Pay Matrix Level-6, Rs 35,400 - 1,12,400)
15
Stenographer Grade-II (Pay Matrix Level-4, Rs 25,500 - 81,100)
6
Upper Division Clerk / UDC (Pay Matrix Level-4, Rs 25,500 - 81,100)
3
Lower Division Clerk / LDC (Pay Matrix Level-2, Rs 19,900 - 63,200)
12
Total50
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Senior Private Secretary (Level-8 in Pay Matrix, Rs 47,600 - 1,51,100/-) | 3 |
| Section Officer/ Office Superintendent (Level-7 in Pay Matrix, Rs 44,900 - 1,42,400/-) | 5 |
| Assistant (Level-6 in Pay Matrix, Rs 35,400 - 1,12,400) | 5 |
| Accountant (Level-6 in Pay Matrix, Rs 35,400 - 1,12,400) | 1 |
| Stenographer Grade-I (Pay Matrix Level-6, Rs 35,400 - 1,12,400) | 15 |
| Stenographer Grade-II (Pay Matrix Level-4, Rs 25,500 - 81,100) | 6 |
| Upper Division Clerk / UDC (Pay Matrix Level-4, Rs 25,500 - 81,100) | 3 |
| Lower Division Clerk / LDC (Pay Matrix Level-2, Rs 19,900 - 63,200) | 12 |
| Grand Total | 50 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Senior Private Secretary (Level-8 in Pay Matrix, Rs 47,600 - 1,51,100/-)3 posts
- Qualification
- Officers of the Stenographer's cadre under the Central Government or State Governments or Union territories: (a)(i) holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or (ii) with two years' service in level-7 (Rs. 44900-142400) in the pay matrix; or (b) Possessing a graduate degree from a recognised University.
- Place of Posting
- All India Based
Section Officer/ Office Superintendent (Level-7 in Pay Matrix, Rs 44,900 - 1,42,400/-)5 posts
- Qualification
- Officers under Central/State Government/UTs: (a)(i) Holding analogous posts on regular basis; or (ii) With five years' service in level-6 (Rs. 35,400-1,12,400/-); and (b) Bachelors' Degree from a recognized University and computer proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, slide generation certified by cadre controlling authority.
- Place of Posting
- All India Based
Assistant (Level-6 in Pay Matrix, Rs 35,400 - 1,12,400)5 posts
- Qualification
- Officers of Central Government, State Government or UTs: (a)(i) holding analogous posts on regular basis; or (ii) with six years' service in level-5 (Rs. 29200-92300); and (b) Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University and passed computer proficiency test prescribed by Staff Selection Commission.
- Place of Posting
- All India Based
Accountant (Level-6 in Pay Matrix, Rs 35,400 - 1,12,400)1 post
- Qualification
- Officers under Central/State Government/UTs: (a)(i) Holding analogous posts on regular basis; or (ii) With six years' service in Pay Band-1, Scale of Pay Rs. 5200-20200/- with Grade Pay of Rs. 2800/- (revised Level-5); and (b) Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University; and (c) Passed SAS examination conducted by organized Accounts Department or Central Government; OR undergone training in cash and accounts work in ISTM or equivalent with three years' experience in cash, accounts, and budget work.
- Place of Posting
- All India Based
Stenographer Grade-I (Pay Matrix Level-6, Rs 35,400 - 1,12,400)15 posts
- Qualification
- Officers of Stenographer's cadre under Central/State Governments or UTs: (a)(i) holding analogous posts on regular basis; or (ii) with six years' service in level-5; or (iii) with ten years' service in level-4; and (b) Graduate Degree from a recognized University and computer proficiency. Skill test: stenography speed 10 minutes @ 100 words per minute; transcription: 40 minutes (English), 55 minutes (Hindi) on computer.
- Place of Posting
- All India Based
- Skill Test
- Stenography speed 10 minutes @ 100 words per minute; transcription 40 minutes in English, 55 minutes in Hindi on computer
Stenographer Grade-II (Pay Matrix Level-4, Rs 25,500 - 81,100)6 posts
- Qualification
- Officers of Stenographer's cadre under Central/State Governments or UT Administrations: (a) Holding analogous posts on a regular basis; and (b) 12th Class pass from a recognized Board or equivalent.
- Place of Posting
- All India Based
Upper Division Clerk / UDC (Pay Matrix Level-4, Rs 25,500 - 81,100)3 posts
- Qualification
- Officers of Central Government or State Governments or UT Administrations: (a)(i) holding analogous posts on a regular basis; or (ii) with eight years' service in level-2 (Rs. 19900-63200); and (b) 12th class pass from a recognized Board.
- Place of Posting
- All India Based
Lower Division Clerk / LDC (Pay Matrix Level-2, Rs 19,900 - 63,200)12 posts
- Qualification
- Officers of Central Government or State Governments or UT Administrations: (a) holding analogous post on regular basis; and (b) 12th class pass from a recognized Board or equivalent.
- Place of Posting
- All India Based
Age Limit
Not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications
Selection Process
- 1Deputation
Selection is on deputation basis for officers holding analogous posts on a regular basis or with the specified service in the feeder grade.
- 2Document Verification
Bio-data proforma, APAR dossier and other certificates submitted with the application are verified.
- 3APAR Assessment
The APAR dossier of the officer for 2021-22 to 2025-26 is assessed.
- 4Vigilance Clearance
Department Enquiry/Vigilance clearance and Integrity certificate are required.
Salary Structure
Special Security Allowance of 20% of basic pay. Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance and other allowances admissible as per Central Government orders from time to time.
Senior Private Secretary (Level-8 in Pay Matrix, Rs 47,600 - 1,51,100/-)
Pay: Level-8 in Pay Matrix, Rs 47,600 - 1,51,100
Section Officer/ Office Superintendent (Level-7 in Pay Matrix, Rs 44,900 - 1,42,400/-)
Pay: Level-7 in Pay Matrix, Rs 44,900 - 1,42,400
Assistant (Level-6 in Pay Matrix, Rs 35,400 - 1,12,400)
Pay: Level-6 in Pay Matrix, Rs 35,400 - 1,12,400
Accountant (Level-6 in Pay Matrix, Rs 35,400 - 1,12,400)
Pay: Level-6 in Pay Matrix, Rs 35,400 - 1,12,400
Stenographer Grade-I (Pay Matrix Level-6, Rs 35,400 - 1,12,400)
Pay: Pay Matrix Level-6, Rs 35,400 - 1,12,400
Stenographer Grade-II (Pay Matrix Level-4, Rs 25,500 - 81,100)
Pay: Pay Matrix Level-4, Rs 25,500 - 81,100
Upper Division Clerk / UDC (Pay Matrix Level-4, Rs 25,500 - 81,100)
Pay: Pay Matrix Level-4, Rs 25,500 - 81,100
Lower Division Clerk / LDC (Pay Matrix Level-2, Rs 19,900 - 63,200)
Pay: Pay Matrix Level-2, Rs 19,900 - 63,200
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Senior Private Secretary (Level-8 in Pay Matrix, Rs 47,600 - 1,51,100/-) | Level-8 in Pay Matrix, Rs 47,600 - 1,51,100 |
| Section Officer/ Office Superintendent (Level-7 in Pay Matrix, Rs 44,900 - 1,42,400/-) | Level-7 in Pay Matrix, Rs 44,900 - 1,42,400 |
| Assistant (Level-6 in Pay Matrix, Rs 35,400 - 1,12,400) | Level-6 in Pay Matrix, Rs 35,400 - 1,12,400 |
| Accountant (Level-6 in Pay Matrix, Rs 35,400 - 1,12,400) | Level-6 in Pay Matrix, Rs 35,400 - 1,12,400 |
| Stenographer Grade-I (Pay Matrix Level-6, Rs 35,400 - 1,12,400) | Pay Matrix Level-6, Rs 35,400 - 1,12,400 |
| Stenographer Grade-II (Pay Matrix Level-4, Rs 25,500 - 81,100) | Pay Matrix Level-4, Rs 25,500 - 81,100 |
| Upper Division Clerk / UDC (Pay Matrix Level-4, Rs 25,500 - 81,100) | Pay Matrix Level-4, Rs 25,500 - 81,100 |
| Lower Division Clerk / LDC (Pay Matrix Level-2, Rs 19,900 - 63,200) | Pay Matrix Level-2, Rs 19,900 - 63,200 |
How to Apply
- 1Download the prescribed Bio-data proforma (Annexure-II) from the official NIA website and check the eligibility criteria
- 2Fill the bio-data form completely and get it countersigned and stamped by the competent authority, employer or cadre controlling authority
- 3Attach attested photocopies of the APAR dossier for the years 2021-22 to 2025-26, attested by an officer of the rank of Under Secretary of the Government of India or above
- 4Include the Department Enquiry/Vigilance clearance certificate, Integrity certificate and details of major or minor penalties imposed during the last 10 years
- 5Forward the complete nomination through the proper channel to DIG (Admin), NIA Hqrs, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003 within 02 months from the date of publication in Employment News
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Bio-data in prescribed proforma (Annexure-II) duly countersigned and stamped
•Attested photocopies of APAR dossier for 2021-22 to 2025-26
•Department Enquiry/Vigilance clearance certificate
•Integrity certificate
•Details of major/minor penalties imposed during the last 10 years
Important Details
- The vacancies are subject to variation depending on future vacancy positions.
- Applications must be forwarded through the proper channel and must carry the Department Enquiry/Vigilance clearance certificate, Integrity certificate and details of major or minor penalties imposed during the last 10 years.
- The application window is within 02 months from the date of publication in Employment News.
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