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NIA Scientific Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 30 Crime Scene Assistant, Explosive Expert and More Posts
| Post Name | Technical Forensic Psychologist, Finger Print Expert, Explosive Expert, Cyber Forensic Examiner, Crime Scene Assistant |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 30* (subject to variation depending on vacancies) |
| Application Mode | |
| Job Location | Pan India |
| Last Updated | 05 May 2026 |
| Official Website | www.nia.gov.in/recruitment-notice.htm |
30* (subject to variation depending on vacancies)
Vacancies
Within 60 days from the date of publication of this item in 'Employment News' (13/06/2026)
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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 Free Job Alert of "Upcom
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | Within 60 days from the date of publication of this item in 'Employment News' (13/06/2026) |
|---|---|
| Event / Date | Date |
| Date Of Notification / Circular | 13/04/2026 |
| Age Calculated As On | Closing date of receipt of applications |
| Advance Copy (Email) | Can be sent to [email protected] before the closing date |
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.
Age Limit
| Age Details | Deputation (ISTC) basis - deputation period shall not ordinarily exceed 3 years |
|---|---|
| Details | 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. |
Qualification / Eligibility
| Matched Qualifications | ITI, B_Tech_BE, M_E_MTech, CA |
|---|---|
| Details | 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 |
Vacancy Details
| Sr. | Post Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Technical Forensic Psychologist |
| 2 | Finger Print Expert |
| 3 | Explosive Expert |
| 4 | Cyber Forensic Examiner |
| 5 | Crime Scene Assistant |
| 6 | Total |
Category-wise Vacancy
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Total |
| Pay Scale (7Th Cpc) | *Subject to variation depending on vacancies |
Selection Process
1Stage Description
2Stage 1 Nomination by Ministries/Departments/Organizations through proper channel within 60 days of
3Stage 2 Scrutiny of applications and supporting documents by NIA (eligibility verification, APAR dos
4Stage 3 Selection by NIA Selection Committee - appointment on deputation (ISTC) basis
How to Apply
- 1Applications 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.
- 2Documents to be Submitted Along with Nomination (Hard Copy through Proper Channel):
- 3Bio-data in prescribed proforma (Annexure-II) - duly filled and countersigned by the competent authority (available on NIA website)
- 4Photocopies 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
Important Instructions
- 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