NIA – DEO & LDC Recruitment 2025 (Deputation Basis)
Organisation: National Investigation Agency (NIA), under Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
Notification No.: E-78/001/Dep-DEO/NIA/2025/11880
Vacancies
Post Number of Vacancies
Data Entry Operator (DEO) 35
Lower Division Clerk (LDC) 5
Total 40
Pay / Salary
Post Pay Level / Scale
DEO Pay Matrix Level-5 (₹ 29,200 – 92,300)
LDC Pay Matrix Level-2 (₹ 19,900 – 63,200)
Important Dates
Event Date / Timeframe
Notification Release 11 September 2025
Last Date to Apply 25 October 2025
Window Duration 45 days from publication in Employment News
Eligibility Criteria
Deputation Basis: This recruitment is on deputation. Candidates must be from Central / State Government / PSU / Autonomous institutions etc., working in regular posts.
For LDC: Must have passed 12th Standard or equivalent from recognized board.
For DEO: In addition to being a government employee in regular post (for deputation), candidates should have a relevant certificate/qualification in Information Technology (IT) e.g. O-Level / A-Level certificate or equivalent.
Age Limit
Maximum age: 56 years (as on the closing date of receipt of applications)
Age relaxation: As per government rules for reserved categories / deputation norms.
Mode of Application
Mode: Offline (Hard Copy) via proper channel. Applicants should send their nominations / applications through their parent department.
Address to send: SP (Adm), NIA HQ, Opposite CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003
Selection Process
No written exam is mentioned in summary. Likely criteria include verification of eligibility, departmental experience, service record etc. as per deputation norms.
Other norms: submitting through parent department, ensuring all required documents are attached.
Documents Required (Expected / Mentioned)
While the detailed notification would list full documents, from summaries the following are usually required:
Application / bio-data form (format as per the notification)
Proof of current employment (service certificate) via parent department (regular post)
Educational certificates (12th pass, IT certificate for DEO)
Identity proof, Date of Birth certificate etc.
Key Tips / Notes
Because this is deputation, candidates must apply through their current department / employer, not directly. NOC (No Objection Certificate) or corresponding forwarding is often required.
Check the official notification PDF (via Employment News and NIA website) to confirm application format, annexures, and post-wise detailed eligibility.
Be mindful of last date; application must reach the NIA HQ via post (or through proper channel) by 25 October 2025. Late or incomplete applications could be rejected.
Make sure all certificates are self-attested and properly scanned / photocopied if needed.