NIA Scientific Posts Deputation Recruitment 2026 - 30 Posts for Crime Scene Assistant, Explosive Expert, and More (ISTC)

Age Limit

Maximum 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications. No separate minimum age is specified; age requirements are determined by the parent cadre rules.

Eligibility by Post

Technical Forensic Psychologist

• Essential Qualification: Master’s Degree in Criminology or Clinical Psychology (regular course) from a recognized university
• Essential Experience: 3 years in applied psychology or criminology / crime investigation

Finger Print Expert

• Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in any science subject or M.Sc. in Forensic Science; OR B.Sc. with Chemistry as a subject
• Essential Experience: 3 years in a laboratory setting focusing on fingerprint development and identification

Explosive Expert

• Essential Qualification: Master’s Degree in Chemistry or M.Sc. in Forensic Science with Chemistry as a subject at the B.Sc. level
• Essential Experience: 5 years’ experience in examination of explosives and firearms

Cyber Forensic Examiner

• Essential Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Computer Engineering/Computer Technology; OR Master’s in Computer Application/Computer Science/IT; OR M.Tech in CS/IT
• Essential Experience: 3 years in digital investigation / computer forensics and cyber security

Crime Scene Assistant

• Essential Qualification: Master’s Degree in Biotechnology / Analytical Chemistry / Physics / Forensic Science
• Essential Experience: 3 years in crime scene processing

Common Deputation Eligibility (ISTC)

• Officers must satisfy any one of the following: regular analog posts; 2 years’ service in Pay Band-2 with GP 4800 (Group-A) or 3 years’ service in Pay Band-2 with GP 4600; Crime Scene Assistant requires 5 years’ service with GP 4200
• Maximum age limit: 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications
• Deputation period ordinarily not exceeding 3 years

Important Dates

• Date of Notification/Circular: 13-04-2026
• Last Date for Receipt of Nominations: Within 60 days from the date of publication in Employment News (e.g., 13-06-2026)

Application Fee

NIL - No application fee is prescribed for deputation. This is an inter-departmental nomination process.

How to Apply and Additional Instructions

• This recruitment is on Deputation (ISTC) basis; only serving officers of Central/State Government, universities, recognized research institutions, PSUs, semi-government, statutory or autonomous organizations are eligible.
• Applications must be submitted in hard copy through proper channel to the SP (Admin), NIA HQ, Lodhi Road, New Delhi within 60 days from publication; an advance copy may be emailed to the designated address.
• Provide all required documents including Annexure-II Bio-data, APAR dossier, Vigilance and Integrity certificates, and education/experience certificates.
• Nominations must be routed through the concerned ministry/department and forwarded with all required documents. There is no online application; this is a deputation-based process.
• Posting can be anywhere in India as per administrative requirements; posting choices will be considered in vacancy scenarios.
• Refer to the official recruitment rules and annexures for complete eligibility criteria and procedures.
• All documents must be attested and forwarded by the competent authority of the parent department.
• Detailed recruitment rules, nomination procedures, and forms are available on the official NIA website.