National e-Governance Division (NeGD) has released the recruitment notification for 1 vacancy for the post of Platform Engineering Head / Architect on a contract basis under its 2026 recruitment drive. Eligible candidates possessing a full-time regular B.Tech./B.E. in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related engineering discipline along with required certifications can apply online up to 19 October 2026. The selection process consists of screening of applications based on qualifications, age, and relevant experience, followed by an interview of shortlisted candidates.
NeGD Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | National e-Governance Division (NeGD) |
| Advertisement No. | N-22012/7/2023-NeGD |
| Post Name(s) | Platform Engineering Head / Architect |
| Total Vacancies | 1 |
| Pay | Not specified in the notification |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | New Delhi (transferable to project locations of NeGD) |
| Official Website | www.negd.gov.in / www.dic.gov.in |
NeGD Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Web Advertisement Date | 08.10.2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Applications | 19.10.2026 |
NeGD Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details (Post-wise)
There is a total of 1 vacancy available for the recruitment drive.
| S. No | Position | Experience | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Platform Engineering Head / Architect | 12+ Years | 1 |
NeGD Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
NeGD Qualification
| Post | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Platform Engineering Head / Architect | B.Tech./B.E. in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related engineering discipline (Must have; full-time regular course). M.Tech. / M.S. in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Software Engineering desirable. Certifications (at least one required at deployment — Must have): AWS Solutions Architect Professional, AWS DevOps Engineer Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, or CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator). Certifications (Desirable): CKAD, CKS, HashiCorp Terraform Associate, Certified Backstage Associate (if available), TOGAF 9, SAFe Architect, ITIL 4 Foundation. |
Experience
12+ years in software engineering, platform engineering, or DevSecOps, with minimum 4 years in a Lead Architect or Head of Platform role owning a production platform end-to-end. Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with an Internal Developer Platform (IDP) — Backstage or equivalent — covering plugin architecture, software catalogue, scaffolder templates, and SSO integration. Demonstrated experience architecting and operating cloud-native platforms at scale, serving 500+ developers across multiple business units or tenants. Demonstrated experience with source-code and DevSecOps platforms (GitLab, GitHub Enterprise, Bitbucket) as the CI/CD backbone, and with an OSS or licensed project management tool (OpenProject, Jira, Azure DevOps Boards). Prior experience delivering platform engineering initiatives for government, PSU, BFSI, or regulated enterprise programmes preferred. Prior experience owning migration of a large SDLC / ALM estate — repositories, work packages, users, pipelines, audit logs — to a new platform desirable.
NeGD Age Limit
The maximum age limit shall be 55 years on the closing date of receipt of application.
NeGD Application Fee
The notification does not mention any application fee.
NeGD Selection Process
Screening of applications will be based on qualifications, age, and relevant experience. NeGD reserves the right to fix higher threshold of qualifications and experience for screening and limiting the number of candidates for interview. Only shortlisted candidates shall be invited for interviews.
How to Apply for NeGD Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official online application portal at ora.digitalindiacorporation.in.
- Review the detailed notification and instructions carefully before filling out the form.
- Complete the online application form with required personal, educational, and professional details.
- Upload necessary documents, certificates, and credentials as required.
- Submit the application online on or before the last date of 19.10.2026.
- Keep a printout or digital copy of the submitted application for future reference.
NeGD Important Instructions
- Candidates who are already in regular or contractual employment under Central / State Government, Public Sector Undertakings or Autonomous Bodies must apply through proper channel or attach a 'No Objection Certificate' from the employer concerned with the application OR produce a No Objection Certificate at the time of interview.
- NeGD reserves the right to fill all or some or none of the positions advertised without assigning any reason as it deems fit.
- The positions are purely temporary in nature for the project of NeGD/DIC and appointees shall not derive any right or claim for permanent appointment at NeGD/DIC or on any vacancies existing or advertised in future.
- NeGD reserves the right to terminate the appointments of all positions with a notice of one month or without any notice by paying one month's salary in lieu of the notice period.
- The designation of selected candidates shall be mapped as per the existing designation policy of NeGD.
- The place of posting shall be in New Delhi but transferable to project locations of NeGD as per existing policy of NeGD/DIC.
NeGD Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Online Application Portal |
| Official Notification PDF | Download Web Advertisement |
| Official Website | NeGD Official Portal |
