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National Investigation Agency (NIA) has published the recruitment notification E-95/002/Depu-Insp & SI(C.F.No.11528)/NIA/2026/12683 for 57 vacancies comprising Inspector (29 posts) and Sub-Inspector (28 posts) on a deputation basis for an ordinary period not exceeding three years. Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline and 2 years experience, with a maximum age limit not exceeding 56 years as on the last date of receipt of applications, while departmental officers in the feeder category in the direct line of promotion and deputationists for promotion cannot apply. The pay is specified as Pay Matrix Level-7 for Inspector and Pay Matrix Level-6 for Sub-Inspector. Eligible candidates should apply offline by post to DIG (Adm), NIA HQ, Opposite CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi within 45 days from publication (about 22 November 2026), and the selection process involves scrutiny of applications and documents followed by appointment on deputation.

NIA Recruitment 2026 – Overview

NIA Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF

Candidates who are interested in applying for the NIA Recruitment 2026 should first download and carefully read the official notification PDF. The notification contains complete details about vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, stipend/salary, selection process, important dates, and application instructions. Reading the official document is important to ensure that you meet all requirements before submitting the application form.

Download NIA Job 2026 Notification PDF

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

• Inspector: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Holding analogous posts on regular basis in parent cadre or department OR with 5 years’ service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in posts in Level-6 of pay matrix (Rs. 35,400-1,12,400) and 2 years’ experience in handling of cases of investigation of criminal cases, or intelligence work or operations or IT cases or Training in counter terrorism.
• Sub-Inspector: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Holding analogous posts on regular basis in parent cadre or department OR with 6 years’ service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in the Pay Level-5 with Grade Pay of Rs. 2800/- and 2 years’ experience in handling of cases of investigation of criminal cases, or intelligence work or operation or IT cases or Training in counter terrorism.

Age Limit

• Inspector: Maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding 56 years.
• Sub-Inspector: Maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding 56 years.

Salary / Stipend

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Scrutiny of applications and documents
• Appointment on deputation basis

How to Apply

Candidates who wish to apply for NIA Various Posts Recruitment 2026 through offline mode should follow the steps below.

• Read the official notification carefully before applying.
• Download the application form from the official website: www.nia.gov.in.
• Fill the application form carefully with correct information.
• Attach self-attested copies of required documents such as photograph, signature, ID proof, and certificates.
• Check all details carefully before submission.
• Send the completed application form to the address mentioned in the notification through Speed Post / Registered Post or as instructed.
• Ensure the application reaches before the last date: 22-11-2026.
• Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference.

NIA Recruitment 2026 – Important Links