NIA Inspector and Sub-Inspector Recruitment 2026 for 57 Posts

• Both posts require a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
• Inspector: Applicants must hold an analogous post regularly in their parent cadre or department, or have five years of regular service in Level-6 posts (Rs. 35,400–1,12,400).
• Sub-Inspector: Applicants must hold an analogous post regularly in their parent cadre or department, or have six years of regular service in Pay Level-5 with Grade Pay of Rs. 2800.
• Both posts require two years of experience in criminal investigation, intelligence work, operations, IT cases or counter-terrorism training.
• Departmental officers in the feeder category within the direct line of promotion are not eligible for deputation; deputationists cannot be considered for promotion.

• Read the official notification and check the post-specific service and experience requirements.
• Download the application form from NIA's official website and enter the required information accurately.
• Attach self-attested copies of the required photograph, signature, identity proof and certificates.
• Review the completed form and supporting documents before dispatch.
• Send the application to DIG (Adm), NIA HQ, Opposite CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, by Speed Post, Registered Post or the method specified in the notification.
• Ensure receipt within 45 days of publication; 22 November 2026 is the approximate closing date indicated.
• Retain a photocopy of the submitted application.

Recruitment overview

The National Investigation Agency has issued advertisement No.E-95/002/Depu-Insp & SI(C.F.No.11528)/NIA/2026/12683 for Inspector and Sub-Inspector appointments on deputation. The recruitment covers 57 positions, split between 29 Inspector vacancies and 28 Sub-Inspector vacancies. The ordinary deputation tenure will not exceed three years.

Who can apply

These positions require more than a graduate qualification. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized university and meet the service conditions for their chosen post. For Inspector, the service route is an analogous regular post or five years of regular service in Level-6. For Sub-Inspector, it is an analogous regular post or six years of regular service in Pay Level-5 with Grade Pay of Rs. 2800.

Both posts also require two years of experience in criminal investigation, intelligence work, operations, IT cases or counter-terrorism training. The upper age limit is 56 years on the application closing date. Departmental officers in the feeder category in the direct promotion line are excluded from deputation, while deputationists cannot be considered for promotion.

Deadline and application steps

The receipt deadline is 45 days from publication, with 22 November 2026 indicated as an approximate date. Check the official notification for the applicable closing date before dispatching the form.

• Download the prescribed application form from NIA's official website.
• Complete the form and attach self-attested copies of the required photograph, signature, identity proof and certificates.
• Check the entries and send the application to DIG (Adm), NIA HQ, Opposite CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.
• Use Speed Post, Registered Post or the dispatch method directed in the notification, and retain a photocopy of the application.

Pay and selection

Inspector posts carry Level-7 pay of Rs. 44,900–1,42,400, while Sub-Inspector posts carry Level-6 pay of Rs. 35,400–1,12,400. Selection consists of scrutiny of applications and documents followed by appointment on deputation.