India’s central e-governance AI team has opened urgent technical posts this week. NeGD seeks AI/ML Engineers and Data Scientists for New Delhi projects. Applications close on November 1 and November 4, 2026, respectively. Candidates tracking Digital India roles should act before portals stop accepting forms.
The official careers board lists these roles and their closing dates. Applications route through Digital India Corporation’s ORA recruitment portal. Positions are contractual and extendable, as recent NeGD advertisements clarify. Shortlisting precedes a panel interview, then final selection by a committee. Keep documents handy to avoid last-minute form errors.
Application deadlines and locations for NeGD AI/ML recruitment
AI/ML Engineer applications close on November 1, 2026, New Delhi posting. Data Scientist (AI and ML) applications close on November 4, 2026, New Delhi. Related AI listings also close on November 4, including Full Stack Developer. Open each listing’s PDF for duties and qualifying criteria before applying.
Who’s eligible for NeGD AI/ML Engineer and Data Scientist roles?
Recent NeGD AI adverts prefer B.E, B.Tech, or MCA degrees in computing. Experience bands often read four to eight years for mid‑senior contributors. AI/ML Engineer roles expect three plus years with Generative AI and LLMs. Always confirm eligibility in the specific PDF linked from the careers page.
Skill must-haves: LLMs, RAG, MLOps, CV/NLP
NeGD calls out hands‑on RAG design, vector databases, and LLM integration. Expect Python backends, FastAPI or Flask, plus React and TypeScript frontends. Cloud fluency on AWS, Azure, or GCP with Docker and CI/CD is essential. Work spans NLP, document intelligence, OCR, and sometimes geospatial pipelines.
How to apply, selection stages and document checklist
Visit negd.gov.in/careers, open your role, and read the attached PDF carefully. Click Apply Online to reach ora.digitalindiacorporation.in, then register or login. Complete the form and upload resume, certificates, and identification documents. Government employees should carry a No Objection Certificate at interview. Screening precedes a panel interview and final committee decision.
If NeGD’s AI push matches your profile, prioritise the two near deadlines. File AI/ML Engineer by November 1, 2026, and Data Scientist by November 4, 2026. Tailor your resume to RAG and MLOps evidence, prepare documents early, and track updates on the careers page and ORA portal.
