NIA Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 14 Additional Superintendent of Police, Deputy Superintendent of Police Posts

National Investigation Agency (NIA) has notified 14 vacancies for Additional Superintendent of Police and Deputy Superintendent of Police posts on a deputation basis. Eligible applicants must submit their offline applications by post to SP(Adm), NIA HQ, Opposite CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi on or before 8 November 2026. Candidates applying for the Additional Superintendent of Police post require a Bachelor's degree and 5 years experience with Pay Matrix Level-11 (Rs. 67,700 - 2,08,700), while those applying for the Deputy Superintendent of Police post require a Bachelor's degree and 3 years experience with Pay Matrix Level-10 (Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500). The maximum age limit is 56 years as on the closing date, and the selection process involves deputation or absorption screening.

NIA Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

Where and How to Send

Applications must be sent through proper channel within 45 days from the date of publication of this item in 'Employment News' (last date for receipt of applications is 07-11-2026). Interested officers can send an advance copy of application at email id [email protected] or by post to the following address:

SP(Adm), NIA HQ, Opposite CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003

Posts, Eligibility and Pay

Eligibility Criteria for Additional Superintendent of Police (Addl. SP): Holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; OR with 5 years' service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in posts in the PB-3 (Rs 15,600-39,100) with GP Rs 5400 (pre-revised) or equivalent in the parent cadre/department; AND possessing a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university and 5 years' experience in handling of cases of investigation of criminal cases, or intelligence work including counter terrorism operations or imparting training in counter terrorism.

Eligibility Criteria for Deputy Superintendent of Police (Dy. SP): Holding analogous posts on regular basis in regular basis in the parent cadre or department; OR with 2 years' service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in post in the Pay Band-2 (Rs 9300-34800) with Grade Pay Rs 4800 (pre-revised) or equivalent in the parent cadre/department; OR with 3 years' service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in post in the Pay Band-2 (Rs 9300-34800) with Grade Pay Rs 4600 (pre-revised) or equivalent in the parent cadre/department; AND possessing a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university and 3 years' experience in handling of cases of investigation of criminal cases, or intelligence work including counter terrorism operations or imparting training in counter terrorism.

Age Limit: The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

Enclosures

• Bio-data in prescribed Proforma (Annexure-II) duly filled and countersigned by the competent authority.
• Supporting certificate/documents in respect of claimed educational qualifications.
• Photocopies of APAR dossier from the year 2021-22 to 2025-26 duly attested, and non-reporting/initiation certificate for any broken period.
• Vigilance Clearance Certificate and Integrity Certificate issued by the respective department.
• Details of major/minor penalties imposed on the officer during the last 10 years.

Selection Process

Selection is carried out on a deputation/absorption basis through screening of bio-data, APAR dossiers, vigilance clearance, and eligibility verification by the competent authority and selection committee.

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