Organisation Name | National Investigation Agency (NIA), Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India, Opp. CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003 |
File / Letter No. | No. E-79/001/Dep-Scientific/NIA/2026 (CF No. 5282)/4537 dated 13/04/2026 |
Post Names | Technical Forensic Psychologist, Finger Print Expert, Explosive Expert, Cyber Forensic Examiner, Crime Scene Assistant |
Department | National Investigation Agency (NIA), Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India |
Nature of Engagement | Deputation (ISTC) basis - deputation period shall not ordinarily exceed 3 years |
Total Vacancies | 30* (subject to variation depending on vacancies) |
Place of Posting | NIA Establishment - can be posted anywhere in India due to administrative requirements; choice of posting considered in case of vacancy |
Special Security Allowance | 20% of basic pay (for all posts except Crime Scene Assistant which has same benefit) |
Application Mode | Hard copy through proper channel - submit to SP (Admin), NIA HQ, Opposite CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003; Advance copy by email to spadmin.nia@gov.in |
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NIA Scientific Posts Deputation Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Date of Notification / Circular | 13/04/2026 |
Last Date for Receipt of Nominations | Within 60 days from the date of publication of this item in 'Employment News' (13/06/2026) |
Age Calculated As On | Closing date of receipt of applications |
Advance Copy (Email) | Can be sent to spadmin.nia@gov.in before the closing date |
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).
Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Scale (7th CPC) |
|---|---|---|
Technical Forensic Psychologist | 03* | Pay Matrix Level-10 (Rs. 56,100-1,77,500/-) | Pre-revised PB-3, GP Rs. 5400/- |
Finger Print Expert | 01* | Pay Matrix Level-10 (Rs. 56,100-1,77,500/-) | Pre-revised PB-3, GP Rs. 5400/- |
Explosive Expert | 02* | Pay Matrix Level-10 (Rs. 56,100-1,77,500/-) | Pre-revised PB-3, GP Rs. 5400/- |
Cyber Forensic Examiner | 18* | Pay Matrix Level-10 (Rs. 56,100-1,77,500/-) | Pre-revised PB-3, GP Rs. 5400/- |
Crime Scene Assistant | 06* | Pay Matrix Level-7 (Rs. 44,900-1,42,400/-) | Pre-revised PB-2, GP Rs. 4600/- |
Total | 30* | *Subject to variation depending on vacancies |
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
Post Name | Essential Qualification | Essential Experience | Desirable |
|---|---|---|---|
Technical Forensic Psychologist | Master's Degree in Criminology or Clinical Psychology (regular course) from a recognized University | 3 years' experience in applied Psychology or Criminology / Crime Investigation | Doctorate Degree in Psychology from recognized University; 3 years' experience in practicing clinical psychology; M.Phil in Clinical Psychology / PG Diploma in Forensic Psychology / M.Phil in Forensic Psychology |
Finger Print Expert | M.Sc. in any Science subject or M.Sc. in Forensic Science; OR B.Sc. Degree with Chemistry as one of the subjects from a recognized University | 3 years' experience in a laboratory in development and identification of finger print | Doctorate Degree relevant to qualification; OR Finger Print Expert examination from a recognized institution |
Explosive Expert | Master's Degree in Chemistry or M.Sc. in Forensic Science with Chemistry as one of the subjects at B.Sc. level from a recognized university | 5 years' experience in examination of explosives and fire arms | Doctorate Degree in Chemistry |
Cyber Forensic Examiner | B.E./B.Tech in Computer Engineering / Computer Technology; OR Master's Degree in Computer Application / Computer Science / Information Technology; OR M.Tech in Computer Science / Information Technology from a recognized University | 3 years' experience in digital investigation / computer forensics and cyber security work in Central/State Govt. / Union Territories / Statutory / Autonomous Organisations / PSUs / Universities / recognised research institutions / private sector organizations listed on stock exchange | Not specified separately (refer official annexure) |
Crime Scene Assistant | Master's Degree in Bio-technology / Analytical Chemistry / Physics / Forensic Science from a recognized University | 3 years' experience in crime scene processing in Central Govt. / State Govt. / Union Territories / Statutory or Autonomous Organisations / PSUs / Universities / Recognized Research Institutions | Not specified separately (refer official annexure) |
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.
Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
All Categories (Deputation ISTC) | Maximum 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications |
Deputation Period | Ordinarily not to exceed 3 years (including any prior ISTC deputation period in another ex-cadre post immediately preceding this appointment) |
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.
Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
All Categories | NIL - No application fee prescribed for deputation |
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.
Stage | Description |
|---|---|
Stage 1 | Nomination by Ministries/Departments/Organizations through proper channel within 60 days of publication in Employment News |
Stage 2 | Scrutiny of applications and supporting documents by NIA (eligibility verification, APAR dossier review, Vigilance Clearance, Integrity Certificate) |
Stage 3 | Selection by NIA Selection Committee - appointment on deputation (ISTC) basis |
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 spadmin.nia@gov.in 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: spadmin.nia@gov.in
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
NIA Scientific Posts Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
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