Amid the rapid rise in cybercrime cases across India, the Ministry of Home Affairs has launched a major recruitment drive for technical and cybersecurity professionals. The recruitment initiative aims to strengthen India’s digital security infrastructure and improve cybercrime investigation capabilities across multiple domains.
Under this recruitment campaign, a total of 195 contractual positions will be filled under the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), which functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Candidates selected through this recruitment process will be appointed for a three-year contractual period in New Delhi and Assam.
The government has also extended the last date for application submission till May 19, 2026.
The recruitment drive has been launched to improve:
Officials say the initiative is part of broader efforts to strengthen India’s cybercrime response and digital security ecosystem.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) |
| Parent Ministry | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Total Vacancies | 195 |
| Recruitment Type | Contract Basis |
| Contract Duration | 3 Years |
| Job Locations | New Delhi and Darrang/Dergaon, Assam |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date to Apply | May 19, 2026 |
| Experience Required | 1–7 Years |
| Maximum Salary | Up to ₹2.5 lakh per month |
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official recruitment portal:
The recruitment process covers several highly specialized technical areas related to cybersecurity and digital investigation.
These positions focus on:
This category includes:
The recruitment drive also includes non-core technical roles involving:
These positions involve:
One of the most important sections of the recruitment drive focuses on advanced cyber forensics.
Experts may work in areas such as:
Selected professionals may receive up to ₹2.5 lakh monthly depending on role and expertise.
Specialized cyber forensic positions are also available in Dergaon, Assam.
These roles involve:
According to reports, candidate selection may involve:
Final selection will likely depend on domain expertise and relevant technical experience.
The recruitment drive comes at a time when India is witnessing rapid growth in:
Authorities are increasingly focusing on building stronger technical teams to improve cybercrime detection and response capabilities.
Experts believe this recruitment campaign offers a major opportunity for professionals working in:
Because the roles are linked directly to national cybersecurity operations, the recruitment drive is expected to attract strong interest from experienced technical professionals across the country.
Candidates interested in applying are advised to carefully review eligibility criteria and complete the online application process before the May 19 deadline.
