NeGD Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 8 Deputy General Manager, Senior Manager and More Posts

The National e-Governance Division (NeGD), an independent business division under the Digital India Corporation, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, is inviting applications for 8 posts purely on contract basis, initially for 3 years and extendable as per the requirement of the project. There is one vacancy in each post. The maximum age limit is 55 years on the closing date of receipt of application. Eligible candidates may apply online at https://ora.digitalindiacorporation.in/ and the last date is 15 November 2026.

NeGD Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the pay or the application fee.

About NeGD

NeGD is an independent business division under the Digital India Corporation, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, at Electronics Niketan, 6, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003. The notice says it supports MeitY in programme management and implementation of e-governance projects of various Ministries and Departments at the Central and State levels. Initiatives named in the notice include DigiLocker, UMANG, Poshan Tracker, OpenForge Platform, API Setu, National Academic Depository, Academic Bank of Credits and Learning Management System.

Vacancy Details

NeGD has advertised 8 posts with one vacancy each, so the total is 8. The notice gives no category-wise break-up.

Who Can Apply

The age limit is the same for all posts: the maximum age limit shall be 55 years on the closing date of receipt of application. The notice prints no minimum age and no age relaxation by category. Post-wise qualification and experience are below.

Preferred and desirable points, post by post

• Regulatory: strong writing and analytical skills with the ability to simplify complex regulatory topics; good understanding of the Indian startup ecosystem and regulatory environment; ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and drive outcomes. The post reports to the Director.
• Marketing: a master's degree is very much preferred and desired; graphic design and video editing skills (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere et al) are a big plus; strong digital marketing expertise and extensive knowledge of brand management, content creation and media strategies.
• Recognition (Deputy General Manager/Senior Manager): a relevant Master's degree is preferred; demonstrated experience independently managing teams and high-volume digital application or query workflows; strong proficiency in spreadsheet, dashboard and data tools.
• Recognition (Associate): CA / CS / Lawyer from Premier Institute will be preferred; experience at a Consulting Firm / Government Advisory / Leading corporate will be preferred; experience in policy facilitation or project management with the State Govt. or Govt. of India is a plus.
• Special Projects (Deputy General Manager/Senior Manager/Manager): proficiency in Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel, PowerPoint); knowledge of BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
• Special Projects (Associate): prior experience in working with government projects or initiatives is advantageous; strong proficiency in MS Office tools; familiarity with public sector processes, entrepreneurship policies and the startup ecosystem is a plus.
• Income Tax Exemption (Associate): working proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word; understanding of the Indian startup ecosystem, DPIIT recognition and startup-related tax incentives; exposure to e-governance portals, workflow automation, user-acceptance testing or process improvement.
• Information Technology (Deputy General Manager): knowledge of Backend languages such as Node.js, Python, Java or similar; Frontend such as Angular, React, Vue; DevOps: AWS, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes; Database: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch; APIs: RESTful APIs, OAuth 2.0, API Gateways; experience with government tech platforms, digital governance projects or large-scale B2B/B2G platforms.

Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.

NeGD Recruitment 2026 Job Description

Regulatory _ Deputy General Manager/Senior Manager

The role focuses on identifying issues faced by startups and the wider startup ecosystem, including incubators, investors, accelerators and other partners, and working with government departments to resolve them.

• Policy Strategy and Issue Identification: track challenges faced by startups, incubators, investors and ecosystem partners and build a clear policy agenda.
• Stakeholder Coordination: work with ministries, regulators, industry bodies, incubators and founders to gather feedback and push practical solutions.
• Drafting Notes and Policy Inputs: prepare issue notes, recommendations, briefing documents and consultation responses.
• Regulatory Tracking and Analysis: monitor government notifications, regulations and policy changes and explain their impact on startups.
• Consultations and Working Groups: lead meetings, roundtables and working groups and convert feedback into structured recommendations.
• Program Support: support Startup India programs that require policy alignment, such as funding schemes, incentives, ease of doing business and new initiatives.
• Internal Coordination and Leadership: work with internal teams, guide associates and ensure timely, high quality delivery of policy work.
• Representation and Advocacy: represent Startup India in meetings with ministries, regulators and industry groups.

Marketing _ Deputy General Manager/Senior Manager

• Create and maintain a strong, consistent brand identity and narrative across all channels and oversee brand positioning, messaging and visual identity.
• Work with the larger Invest India Brand Communications team on marketing, content and media efforts for the Startup India initiative.
• Build a pro-active, agile and scalable social media strategy across all functions of Startup India and develop integrated marketing strategies aligned with its objectives and vision.
• Manage brand health and perception, and oversee creation of content for websites, blogs, social media, reports, brochures, videos and other marketing materials, aligned with brand guidelines and including vernacular messaging.
• Plan and execute media strategies across digital, social and traditional channels; manage relationships with media partners, agencies and influencers.
• Lead digital marketing initiatives including SEO, SEM, social media marketing, email campaigns and online advertising.
• Use data analytics to measure campaign performance and share regular reports; implement marketing automation tools.
• Develop and manage the marketing budget; work with cross-functional teams within Startup India and engage the central marketing agency and external partners.
• Conduct market analysis regularly; build, mentor and lead the marketing team towards goals and KPIs.
• The role is part of the Startup India team at Invest India, expected to lead Marketing, Branding, Content and Media responsibilities, with a proven track record of leading large-scale marketing campaigns and high-performing cross-functional teams.

Recognition _ Deputy General Manager/Senior Manager

The Sr. Manager will lead high-volume portal and application operations, manage service levels, supervise the operations team and coordinate technology and process improvements.

• Platform Operations and Service Delivery: lead processing and evaluation operations for Startup Recognition, DeepTech and related applications, reduce pendency and turnaround time, and monitor performance against Service Level Agreements.
• Query Management and Stakeholder Support: oversee the Startup India query portal, review response templates and escalation protocols, analyse query and grievance trends, and coordinate resolution of complex or sensitive cases.
• Data, Reporting and Official References: own extraction, validation and analysis of platform data, build dashboards and management reports, and quality-assure responses to RTI applications, Parliamentary Questions and public grievances.
• Technology, Controls and Continuous Improvement: coordinate with technology teams and service providers, translate operational requirements into functional specifications and test cases, lead user-acceptance testing and drive workflow automation.
• Team, Vendor and Governance Management: lead the portal operations team, establish periodic operating reviews and quality audits, and manage coordination with outsourced service providers, vendors and implementation partners.

Recognition _ Associate

• Recognition and due diligence: conduct due diligence of startups and incubators, screen applications, design AI-assisted triage with human review of final decisions, and support meetings with high-level committees and ministries.
• Data analysis and AI enablement: manage and analyse large databases of applications and recognised startups, build dashboards and MIS reports (Power BI, Tableau, or similar), identify AI and automation use cases, and assess AI outputs for accuracy, bias and explainability in line with the DPDP Act.
• Regulatory and policy support: assist with regulatory aspects of startup recognition, tax exemptions and DPIIT schemes, and support DPIIT officials in formulating policies, schemes and measures.
• Stakeholder engagement: handhold startups and government departments on entrepreneurship topics, resolve queries and grievances within stipulated timelines, and address ad hoc requests from DPIIT such as reports, briefs, presentations and data notes.

Special Projects _ Deputy General Manager/Senior Manager/Manager

• Designing and running national-scale startup programs and challenges, with end-to-end ownership of flagship initiatives similar to Startup Maharathi and Elevate-type programs.
• Ecosystem coordination with VCs, accelerators, corporates and state governments, acting as the operating bridge between Startup India/DPIIT, venture funds, industry bodies and state innovation agencies.
• Policy-linked execution and stakeholder management with senior policymakers and government divisions.
• Data-driven ecosystem insights and reporting: building and managing startup databases, visibility dashboards, sectoral insights and outcome reporting.
• Founder enablement and capacity-building programs: workshops, playbooks and clinics on fundraising, capital readiness and GTM support.
• Special initiatives and high-priority pilots: fast-moving, ambiguous projects such as cross-border startup corridors, new incentive pilots or thematic missions.

Special Projects _ Associate

The role involves strategic alignment of Startup India programs, stakeholder engagement and facilitating ecosystem development across public and private sectors.

• Strategic Initiatives: align Startup India's initiatives with national and regional priorities, contribute to policy inputs, and support ease of doing business for startups.
• Stakeholder Engagement: collaborate with incubators, accelerators, investors, startups and industry associations, and facilitate communication between government officials and external stakeholders.
• Capacity Building: assist in organizing capacity-building programs and identify gaps in skills and resources.
• State and Regional Engagement: build an understanding of the socio-economic and business landscape across states and engage state-level stakeholders.
• Special Projects: participate in initiatives on sustainability decarbonization, creative economy and sectoral innovation, and support high-impact summits and events.

Income Tax Exemption _ Associate

The Associate will support application due diligence, scheme operations, policy research, data management and stakeholder coordination for the Startup India Tax Exemption Scheme.

• Application assessment and due diligence: screen and process startup applications, review business, financial and shareholding information, use AI-assisted tools with manual validation of outputs, and maintain application records and audit trails.
• Scheme operations and committee coordination: support application intake, scrutiny, scheduling, committee documentation, decisions and applicant communication; track pendency and turnaround time.
• Policy research and framework development: research and benchmark startup taxation and incentive frameworks, support policy notes, scheme briefs and guidelines, and contribute to reviews of the tax exemption framework.
• Technology, AI and process improvement: work with technology partners on forms, portal workflows and dashboards, prepare business cases for AI and automation use cases, support user-acceptance testing, and help define safeguards for AI use covering data privacy (DPDP Act, 2023).
• Data, reporting and stakeholder support: analyse scheme data, prepare reports and dashboards, respond to startup queries, and support inputs for Parliamentary Questions, public grievances and RTI matters.

Information Technology _ Deputy General Manager

• Technology Strategy and Architecture: define and maintain the technical roadmap aligned with the objectives of Startup India and DPIIT, and define architecture of scalable, secure and modular platforms.
• Platform Oversight and Development: oversee full-stack development of portals and initiatives such as Startup India Hub, BHASKAR platform, Startup India Seed Fund Scheme, MAARG Mentorship Platform and Investor Connect Platform, with end-to-end system design for high availability and performance.
• Team Leadership and Vendor Management / Product Innovation and Stakeholder Engagement: drive technical innovation for ecosystem matchmaking, personalization algorithms, advanced analytics and digital credentialing, and coordinate with DPIIT, industry bodies and state governments.
• Security, Compliance and Performance Optimization: implement data privacy standards and compliance with Indian government digital protocols (e.g., MeitY, NIC, GIGW 3.0), and work with hosting providers and MSPs (e.g., AWS, NIC, Hitachi Systems) on performance and audits.

How to Apply for NeGD Recruitment 2026

The notice asks eligible candidates to apply online at https://ora.digitalindiacorporation.in/ and states that the last date for submission of applications is 15.11.2026. It adds that details can be downloaded from the official websites of DIC and NeGD, www.dic.gov.in and www.negd.gov.in. The notice does not describe the online form steps.

Documents named in the notice

• A No Objection Certificate from the employer, for candidates already in regular or contractual employment under Central/State Government, Public Sector Undertakings or Autonomous Bodies. They are expected to apply through proper channel or attach the certificate with the application, or produce it at the time of interview.

Selection and Interview

Screening of applications will be based on qualifications, age and relevant experience. NeGD reserves the right to fix higher thresholds of qualifications and experience for screening and to limit the number of candidates called for interview. Only shortlisted candidates shall be invited for interviews. NeGD also reserves the right not to select any candidate without assigning any reason. The notice does not give an interview date or venue.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• The place of posting shall be in New Delhi but transferable to project locations of NeGD as per existing policy of NeGD/DIC.
• The positions are purely temporary in nature for the project of NeGD/DIC; appointees shall not derive any right or claim for permanent appointment at NeGD/DIC or on any vacancy 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.
• NeGD reserves the right to fill all or some or none of the positions advertised without assigning any reason.
• The designation of selected candidates shall be mapped as per the existing designation policy of NeGD.
• The prescribed eligibility criteria may be relaxed for candidates possessing exceptional qualifications, experience or suitability for the position, subject to the approval of the Competent Authority.
• For queries, contact the HR Team, National e Governance Division, 4th Floor, Electronics Niketan, 6-CGO, Complex Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003, Tel: 24301932, Email: [email protected].

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