Senior Data Scientist – NeGD
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹3,850,008 per year
- Qualification
- Qualification: Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Economics, or a related quantitative field from a recognized university. A Master's degree (M.Tech/M.S./M.Sc.) or PhD in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field is highly desirable.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 6-10 years of experience in applied data science and machine learning, with at least four years on models deployed to production and used by real users.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 55 years
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Senior Data Scientist role at NeGD is a pivotal opportunity to lead the development and validation of statistical and machine learning models for government AI programs. This position, with a maximum annual pay of ₹38,50,008, focuses on critical areas like anomaly detection, predictive risk modeling, and computer vision on geospatial data. It offers a chance to contribute significantly to national digital initiatives, working on explainable and auditable models.
- This role requires expertise in translating policy and business requirements into mathematical formulations and machine learning problem statements.
- Candidates will be responsible for designing and implementing anomaly and outlier detection models on declared and transactional data.
- The position involves building duplication, entity-resolution, and network-analysis models to detect linked claims and collusive patterns.
- Applicants will develop supervised predictive models for operational and process risk, including probability of timeline or service-level breach.
- The role includes designing, training, and improving computer vision models on high-resolution satellite, aerial, and drone imagery.
Official Information
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Additional Salary Information
Maximum annual pay is up to ₹38,50,008.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Screening of applications based on qualifications, age, and relevant experience.
Shortlisting of candidates for interview.
Interviews for shortlisted candidates.
Application Fees
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Reservation
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How to Apply
- Eligible candidates may apply ONLINE through the provided link.
- The last date for submission of applications is 15.10.2026.
- Candidates already in regular or contractual employment under Central/State Government, Public Sector Undertakings or Autonomous Bodies are expected to apply through proper channel or attach a 'No Objection Certificate' (NOC) with the application or produce it at the time of interview.
- Screening of applications will be based on qualifications, age, and relevant experience.
- Only shortlisted candidates shall be invited for interviews.
Frequently Asked Questions
The maximum annual salary for the Senior Data Scientist position at NeGD is ₹38,50,008.
Candidates for the Senior Data Scientist role should possess a Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Economics, or a related quantitative field. A Master's degree (M.Tech/M.S./M.Sc.) or PhD in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field is highly desirable.
There is 1 vacancy for the Senior Data Scientist position at NeGD.