Directors Recruitment at National e-Governance Division (NeGD) 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 2
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Qualification
- Qualification: Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Technology/Engineering or a related discipline from a recognized University/Institute. A Post-Graduation or MBA/PGDM is desirable.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Candidates must have experience handling end-to-end project lifecycle activities, managing project/program budgets, utilizing resources across projects, and knowledge of Government of India Rules and Regulations. Experience in providing technical guidance on software architecture, system integration, API management, and cybersecurity strategies for government IT infrastructure is also required.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 58 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) invites applications for 2 Director positions on a deputation basis in 2026. This recruitment drive seeks experienced officers from Central & State Governments, PSUs, Autonomous organizations, and Statutory bodies to contribute to the Digital India Programme. Candidates with a strong background in technology, engineering, and project management, particularly those with experience in government policies and IT infrastructure, are encouraged to apply. This is a significant opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers in public service and contribute to India's digital transformation.
- This recruitment offers a chance to work on high-impact e-governance projects under the Digital India Programme.
- Candidates with a Bachelor's Degree in Technology/Engineering and relevant experience in project lifecycle management are well-suited for these roles.
- The selection process involves deputation, with pay and perquisites regulated by DoP&T O.M.s and NeGD policies.
- Applicants should ensure their applications are submitted through the proper channel by the deadline, including a No Objection Certificate (NOC).
- The roles involve providing strategic direction, technical assistance, and promoting innovation in e-governance initiatives across India.
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Additional Salary Information
The pay of selected candidates shall be regulated in accordance with the provisions of DoP&T O.M. No. 6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay-II) dated 17.06.2010 and O.M. No. 2/11/2017-Estt. (Pay-II) dated 24.11.2017, as amended from time to time. Pay fixation shall take into account the pay level actually being drawn by the candidate in the parent cadre/organisation. Allowances and perquisites shall be admissible to deputationists in accordance with the applicable Government instructions and the prevailing rules and policies of NeGD.
Important Dates
Selection Process
The selection will be on a deputation basis.
Candidates will be deployed on the post as per their grade pay and Terms & Conditions of NeGD.
Candidates must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of the interview.
Application Fees
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Reservation
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How to Apply
- Eligible candidates may send their applications in the prescribed proforma (Annexure I) through proper channel to the undersigned by 11.10.2026.
- Advance applications may be submitted directly by the candidates to meet the deadline.
- Applications received without the proper channel, vigilance clearance/integrity certificate, and attested copies of APARs for the last five years must be completed and submitted through the proper channel at the time of the interview; otherwise, the application will not be considered.
- Candidates must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) in the prescribed format at the time of the interview. Applications without a proper NOC will not be considered.
- The prescribed proforma of application form, eligibility conditions, Job Description and other details can be downloaded from the official website of MeitY, Digital India Corporation & NeGD viz. https://www.meity.gov.in/, https://dic.gov.in/ and https://negd.gov.in/.
- Applications should be sent to negdhr@digitalindia.gov.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
The maximum age limit for post level 14 is 58 years, and for posts below level 14, it is 56 years, as of the closing date of application.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University/Institute in a suitable discipline such as Technology/Engineering. A Post-Graduation or MBA/PGDM is desirable.
Eligible candidates must send their applications in the prescribed proforma (Annexure I) through the proper channel to the undersigned by the deadline. Advance applications can be submitted directly, but proper channel clearance and NOC are required at the time of interview.