Head of Engineering & Chief Architect – NeGD
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Qualification
- Qualification: B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related engineering discipline.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: 12–15 years of experience in designing and shipping large-scale distributed systems and API-led platforms.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 55 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The National e-Governance Division is seeking a Head of Engineering & Chief Architect for a single high-impact vacancy offering a maximum annual CTC of ₹46,43,027. This leadership role requires a candidate with an advanced engineering degree and 12–15 years of experience to oversee platform architecture and engineering governance for the SIDH project. It is an exceptional opportunity to drive technical direction for national-scale digital infrastructure using modern stacks like AWS, Java Spring Boot, and NestJS. Candidates will lead the in-house developer cell and ensure production readiness across a complex multi-vendor environment.
- The maximum age limit for this contractual position is 55 years as of the application closing date.
- The role is based in New Delhi on an on-site basis but may involve transfers to other project locations.
- Selection is based on screening of qualifications and experience followed by a personal interview stage.
- The initial contract duration is 3 years with the possibility of further extension based on project needs.
- Applications must be submitted online through the Digital India Corporation recruitment portal by June 26, 2026.
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Additional Salary Information
Maximum CTC of ₹46,43,027 per year (inclusive of GST) based on qualifications and experience.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Screening of applications based on qualifications, age, and relevant experience.
Shortlisting of candidates for personal interviews.
Final selection based on interview performance and document verification.
Application Fees
No application fee mentioned
Reservation
1 Vacancy (Unreserved/General category as per standard NeGD contractual norms)
How to Apply
- Visit the official Digital India Corporation recruitment portal at https://ora.digitalindiacorporation.in/ Select the desired position from the list of active advertisements.
- Fill in the required personal, educational, and professional experience details.
- Upload necessary documents as specified in the online application form.
- Submit the application before the deadline of 26.06.2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The maximum annual CTC for the Head of Engineering & Chief Architect position is ₹46,43,027 (GST inclusive).
Candidates should typically possess a B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Computer Science or a related field, with a track record in large-scale distributed systems.
The maximum age limit for this recruitment is 55 years at the time of the application deadline.