HOW TO BECOME NIA OFFICER?
What is NIA?
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is India's counter-terrorist task force. The agency is empowered to deal with terror related crimes across states without special permission from the states. The Agency came into existence with the enactment of the National Investigation Agency Act 2008 by the Parliament of India on 31 December 2008, which was passed after the deadly 26/11 terror attack in Mumbai.
How to Join NIA ?
- If you are from any law enforcement agency then you can choose to take a transfer and get enrolled in the NIA job.
- In case, you are not from law agency then you can choose either of the options UPSC or SSC CGL. Through SSC CGL you get the post of Sub-Inspector in NIA.
- On the other hand you can choose UPSC exam to crack the prelims, mains and interview to get a rank as IRS or IPS and get transfer to NIA.
Age Limit
| Categories | Relaxation | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years | 35 years |
| PwD (General) | 10 years | 45 years |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 15 years | 50 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years | 33 years |
2 Ways To Join NIA
The direct way to join NIA is to crack the SSC CGL entrance exam. The entrance exam may be very hard and is in great competition among the youth. You need to work hard and give a great effort to crack this exam.
The other way to join NIA is through the Indian Revenue Service (IRS), IPS (Indian Police Service), and many more.
- SSC CGL( Combined Graduate Level) Entrance exam is held by the SSC(Staff Selection Commission).Click Here for CGL Exam Preparation
- UPSC Exam – Civil Service Exam (CSE) conducted by Union Public Service Commission.Click Here for CSAT Exam Preparation
Salary
| Grade | Salary in INR |
|---|---|
| Overall payment | 9,300 – 34,900 |
| Grade Payment | Rs. 4,200 |
| Initial Payment | Rs. 34,900 |
| Total Payment | Rs. 13,500 |
| Payment for Z Grade cities of sub-inspector | Rs. 37,664 |
| Payment for Y Grade cities of sub-inspector | Rs. 39,492 |
| Payment for X Grade cities of sub-inspector | Rs. 43,166 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Join NIA after the 12th?
There is no way to join the National Investigation Agency after the 12th. The Minimum Qualification to join the service is graduation. A candidate must have done graduation in any discipline from any recognized Institute or University.
How to Join NIA as an Officer?
There is no direct recruitment of the Officers in the National Investigation Agency. The officers are mostly selected from the Indian Revenue Service and Indian Police Service etc. In order to become an officer in the service. One will need to clear the Civil Service Exam.
What is the NIA Recruitment Rules?
There is only recruitment in the service that is through CGL (Combined Graduate Level) Exam which is conducted by the SSC (Staff Selection Commission). One will have to physically and medically fit to join the service. There are four phases of the exam, that one has to clear to be part of the service.
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