National e-Governance Division, Digital India Corporation (NeGD) has announced 4 vacancies for Co-Lead – Digital Transformation & Strategy, Co-Lead – Digital Infrastructure & Cyber Security, Co-Lead – Emerging Technologies, and Co-Lead – Data Analytics & Business Intelligence (BI) posts. These positions are purely on a contract and temporary basis for the project of NeGD/DIC, with a maximum age limit of 50 years as on 31 October 2026. Qualification requirements vary according to the post, as specified in the official notification. Eligible candidates may apply online through the official portal, and those already in regular or contractual employment under Central or State Government, PSUs, or Autonomous Bodies must apply through proper channel or attach a No Objection Certificate. The last date for submission of application is 31 October 2026.
NeGD Co-Lead at a Glance
Particulars
Details
Organisation
National e-Governance Division, Digital India Corporation
Advertisement No.
N-21/183/2024-NeGD
Post Name(s)
Co-Lead (Digital Transformation & Strategy, Digital Infrastructure & Cyber Security, Emerging Technologies, Data Analytics & Business Intelligence)
Vacancies
4
Age Limit
Maximum 50 years as on 31.10.2026
Application Fee
Not stated in the notice
Job Location
New Delhi (transferable to project locations of DIC/NeGD as per operational requirements)
Application Mode
Online
Last Date
31.10.2026
Official Website
www.negd.gov.in
Vacancy Details
The National e-Governance Division has advertised a total of 4 Co-Lead posts across specialized strategic functional domains.
S. No.
Position Title
Mapped Functional Focus Area
Min. Experience
No. of Posts
1
Co-Lead – Digital Transformation & Strategy
Digital Governance & Policy, Data & Privacy, and Emerging Tech Advisory (AI, Cloud, IoT, GIS)
8+ Years
1
2
Co-Lead – Digital Infrastructure & Cyber Security
Cyber Security, Cloud Security & Digital Infrastructure Security
10+ Years
1
3
Co-Lead – Emerging Technologies
Enterprise Solutions with AI/ML
8+ Years
1
4
Co-Lead – Data Analytics & Business Intelligence (BI)
Big Data Analytics, Decision Intelligence, Advanced ETL & Data Governance
8+ Years
1
Who Can Apply
Post
Educational Qualification
Total Work Experience
Co-Lead – Digital Transformation & Strategy
B.E. / B.Tech / MCA in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communications or Equivalent and Master in Management, Public Policy or equivalent.
Minimum 10+ years in technology policy, digital governance, enterprise transformation, or public sector advisory.
Co-Lead – Digital Infrastructure & Cyber Security
B.E. / B.Tech / MCA or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Electronics & Communication or a related discipline. A post-graduate degree is desirable.
Minimum 10 years of experience in IT / digital infrastructure and cyber security, including at least 5 years in cyber security.
Co-Lead – Emerging Technologies
B.E. / B.Tech / M.E. / M.Tech / M.Sc / MCA / MBA / Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or related Software technical fields.
Minimum 8+ years of professional experience in technology development, data science, and IT project implementation.
Co-Lead – Data Analytics & Business Intelligence (BI)
Graduate or Post Graduate Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Economics, or related quantitative disciplines.
Minimum 8+ years of professional experience in data engineering, data warehousing, BI development, and enterprise data analytics.
NeGD Co-Lead Job Description
The Co-Lead positions involve heading specialized strategic functional domains, spearheading large-scale nationwide digital interventions, handholding Central Ministries and State/UT Governments, collaborating with industry, academia, and startups, and driving proactive Business Development and institutional partnerships for NeGD services and digital public platforms.
Co-Lead – Digital Transformation & Strategy: Establish digital governance roadmap, draft techno-legal frameworks, provide technical and process advisory, handle solution architecture, monitor digital governance projects, provide cross-tech advisory (AI, Cloud, IoT, GIS), lead business development, conduct stakeholder engagement, and create procurement advisory models.
Co-Lead – Digital Infrastructure & Cyber Security: Advise ministries on cyber security policies and incident response, support secure cloud and infrastructure adoption, facilitate new engagements for advisory services, review DPRs and security architectures, draft RFPs and SLAs for security services, and plan cyber security capacity building initiatives.
Co-Lead – Emerging Technologies: Lead technical conceptualization and pilot development of AI/ML and Generative AI applications, integrate cross-disciplinary emerging technologies (Blockchain, IoT, Drones/GIS), engage with ministries for emerging tech deployments, define ethical AI frameworks, organize hackathons, and appraise AI/ML DPRs.
Co-Lead – Data Analytics & Business Intelligence (BI): Architect and oversee Big Data analytics platforms and data lakes, define enterprise data integration and ETL/ELT pipelines, direct rollout of executive BI dashboards, lead business development for analytics requirements, establish data governance protocols, and formulate model RFPs for Big Data platforms.
Register and fill out the online application form for the desired Co-Lead position.
Attach all required certificates, documents, and a No Objection Certificate (NOC) if employed under Central/State Government, PSUs, or Autonomous Bodies.
Submit the application online on or before the last date.
Important Dates
Event
Date
Web Advertisement Date
16.10.2026
Last Date for Submission of Application
31.10.2026
NeGD Co-Lead Important Instructions
Candidates already in regular or contractual employment under Central or State Government, Public Sector Undertakings, or Autonomous Bodies must apply through proper channel or attach a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer or produce it at the time of interview.
The maximum age limit is 50 years on the closing date of receipt of application.
The positions are purely temporary in nature for the project of NeGD/DIC and appointees shall not derive any right or claim for permanent appointment.
NeGD reserves the right to terminate appointments with a notice of one month or without notice by paying one month’s salary in lieu of notice.
The designation of selected candidates shall be mapped as per the existing designation policy of NeGD.
