NIA Recruitment 2026 Details
| recruiting body | National Investigation Agency (NIA) |
| designation | Inspector, Sub Inspector, Assistant Sub Inspector and Head Constable |
| official website | nia.gov.in |
| vacancy | 88 (Inspector-38, Sub Inspector-27, Assistant Sub Inspector-11, Head Constable-12) |
| Application start date | 07 January 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 21 February 2026 |
| salary | Inspector – (44,900-1,42,400) Sub Inspector- Level-06 (35,400-1,12,400/-) Assistant Sub Inspector-Pay Level-05, (29,200-92,300/-) Head Constable- Level-04 (25,500-81,700) |
| selection process | deputation |
| Recruitment notification | NIA Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF |
What is the qualification required for job in NIA?
Not everyone can apply for this recruitment. Because different qualifications and application conditions have been fixed for all posts.
- Inspector: Those officers of the State and Union Territory who are working on the same post on regular basis. OR Must have completed 5 years of service on regular basis in posts in Basic Cadre Pay Matrix Level-06 (Rs. 35,400-1,12,400). Apart from this, candidates must have done graduation and have two years of experience in investigation of criminal cases, intelligence work or operations, information technology matters or anti-terrorism training or vigilance collection.
- Sub Inspector: The officer should be in Level-5 pay band with 6 years of service on regular basis in the Center or Union Territory. Along with this, one should have Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience in criminal case investigation or intelligence work, operation etc.
- Assistant Sub Inspector: For Assistant Sub Inspector, one should have 5 years of regular service experience in the post of Head Constable Level-04 in any State or Central Police Organization. Along with graduation and 2 years experience of criminal case investigation, intelligence work operation.
- Head Constable: Candidates working on regular basis in Central or State Police Organization. Those who have passed minimum 12th. The maximum age of the candidate should not be more than 56 years as on the last date of closing of applications.
How to apply for NIA Recruitment?
- Eligible candidates who want to apply for this recruitment will have to first download the curriculum vitae of bio data from the official notification.
- Fill all the details like post applied, name, date of birth, educational qualification, experience, basic pay, grade pay etc.
- Below this, fill all the details like employer/cadre controlling authority.
- Now send it to NIA through speed post.
- The last date for sending the application form is 21st February. Any applications received after this will not be accepted.
For any other information related to this recruitment, candidates can also visit the official website of NIA.
