NeGD Data Scientist (AI & ML) Recruitment 2026 for 4 Posts

• B.Tech./B.E., M.Tech./M.S. or M.Sc. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, AI/ML or a related quantitative discipline.
• At least 4 years of experience in data science, machine learning or applied AI; 6 or more years is preferred. This must include at least 3 years developing models or AI systems deployed in production or used for operational decisions.
• Evidence of end-to-end responsibility for at least two models or AI systems with measured outcomes, and hands-on work on at least one end-user LLM or deep learning application with documented evaluation.
• Experience in at least two areas among fraud or anomaly detection, forecasting, risk scoring, NLP and LLM applications, computer vision or document AI, speech, and causal inference.
• Experience handling large, varied datasets, including linking records from different sources.
• An advanced degree or published applied work in machine learning, NLP, computer vision or statistics is highly desirable. Regulated-sector or Indian-language data experience is an advantage.
• Certifications are not compulsory. Strong verifiable work, such as Kaggle Expert level or above, published research or significant open-source contributions, may be considered instead of formal qualifications.

• Read Advertisement No. N/39/2026-NeGD and check the qualification, experience and age requirements.
• Open the Digital India Corporation online recruitment portal using the official application link.
• Submit the online application for Data Scientist (AI & ML) by 4 November 2026.
• If employed regularly or contractually with a Central or State Government organisation, PSU or autonomous body, apply through the proper channel, attach the employer's NOC with the application, or produce it at the interview.

About this recruitment

The National e-Governance Division, part of Digital India Corporation under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, is recruiting 4 Data Scientists specialising in AI and ML. Advertisement No. N/39/2026-NeGD carries a web advertisement date of 20.10.26. Online applications close on 04.11.2026.

Who the role is for

This opportunity targets experienced professionals rather than fresh graduates. Applicants need at least 4 years in data science, machine learning or applied AI, including a minimum of 3 years developing systems used in production or operational decisions. Six or more years of relevant experience is preferred. Candidates must demonstrate ownership of at least two systems with measurable outcomes and experience delivering an LLM or deep learning application to end users.

The listed degrees cover computing and quantitative disciplines. However, strong verifiable achievements, including Kaggle Expert status or above, published research or substantial open-source contributions, may be considered in place of formal qualifications. Certifications are not mandatory.

Work and appointment conditions

The role covers statistical modelling, forecasting, fraud detection, retrieval-augmented generation, document understanding, vision and speech applications. Responsibilities include rigorous evaluation, production-quality Python development, monitoring, privacy safeguards and explaining model limitations to non-technical stakeholders. Indian-language and code-mixed data are also part of the technical scope.

Appointments are initially for 3 years and may be extended according to project needs. The maximum budget is 40 LPA. Posting is in New Delhi, with transfer liability to NeGD project locations. These appointments do not create a claim to permanent employment.

What applicants should do now

• Review the official notification against your qualifications, project experience and the maximum age of 55 years on the closing date.
• Use the Digital India Corporation recruitment portal to submit the online application by 4 November 2026.
• Applicants employed in government organisations, PSUs or autonomous bodies should follow the proper-channel or employer-NOC requirements. The NOC may accompany the application or be produced at interview.

Screening will consider qualifications, age and relevant experience. NeGD may apply higher shortlisting thresholds, and only shortlisted applicants will be called for interview. The notification does not specify an application fee.