Digital India Corporation Recruitment 2026 – State Coordinator & Security Admin Posts | Apply Online

Digital India Corporation has been set up by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India to:

• Innovate, develop and deploy ICT and emerging technologies
• Spearhead Digital India programme
• Promote e-Governance, e-Health, Telemedicine, e-Agriculture, e-Payments
• Ensure safety and security in cashless economy
• Promote participatory governance and citizen engagement

Legal Status: Not-for-profit Company under Section 8 of Companies Act 2013

Address: Electronics Niketan Annexe, 6, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003

1. Post Name & Vacancy Details

Total Posts: 12 (Contract Basis for Poshan Tracker Project)

Post 1: State Coordinator - 11 Posts

State-wise Distribution:

Post 2: Security Admin - 1 Post

2. Educational Qualification & Experience

State Coordinator:

• Qualification:
  • MA Economics OR
  • MA Political Science OR
  • Any Graduate with relevant experience
• Experience: 0-5 years
• Age: 20-40 years
• Duration: 2 years contract

Security Admin:

• Qualification:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or related field
• Experience: 5-8 years in Security Administrator/Information Security Management role
• Age: Not specified
• Duration: 2 years contract

3. Job Description & Responsibilities

State Coordinator:

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management:

• Lead, support and manage project implementation in the state
• Coordinate with key officials/state at State PMU
• Develop strategic direction and work plans with PMU
• Carry out monitoring & supervision of state level project activities
• Review project activities against agreed deliverables

Monitoring & Reporting:

• Monitor and supervise state level project activities
• Coordinate with project staff at State PMU
• Provide hands-on supervision when needed
• Timely preparation of monthly and quarterly project reports

Capacity Building:

• Assess programmatic and technical support needs of state staff
• Plan capacity building programs/activities for project staff
• Implement Information, Education and Communication (IEC) activities

Security Admin:

Key Responsibilities:

Security Management:

• Configuration and management of information security technology tools
• Performs threat and vulnerability assessments
• Investigates security incidents

Monitoring & Response:

• Review information security system reporting
• Aggregate data and report on security incident data to management
• Urgent response to security-related help desk requests
• Work directly with staff to diagnose and resolve problems

Communication:

• Communicate technical concerns and solutions to stakeholders
• Work with individuals across departments to solve security issues
• Identify and communicate flaws in security systems
• Recommend remediation for identified issues

Required Skills for Security Admin:

• Experience with Microsoft Windows Server System stack
• Experience with Office 365 ATP, Azure Security Centre
• Experience with SIEM, Penetration Testing, Network Monitoring
• Vulnerability Scanning and/or Encryption tools
• Knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001, PCI-DSS, NIST standards
• Certifications: CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CISM, CEH (preferred)

4. Contract Terms

Duration: 2 years (Contract/Consolidated basis)

Nature:

• Purely temporary for Poshan Tracker project
• No right to claim permanent appointment
• Transferable to other project locations of DIC

Termination:

• DIC reserves right to terminate with 1 month notice OR
• Without notice by paying 1 month salary in lieu

No Regularization: Appointees shall not derive any right for permanent appointment

5. Selection Process

Screening:

• Based on qualifications, age, academic record and relevant experience
• DIC reserves right to fix higher threshold for screening
• May limit number of candidates for interview

Interview:

• Only shortlisted candidates invited for selection interviews
• DIC reserves right to not select any candidate without assigning reason

6. Age Limit

State Coordinator: 20-40 years (as on last date of application)

Security Admin: Not specified

Note: Maximum age calculated as on last date of receipt of applications

7. Remuneration

Not specified in advertisement

(Consolidated basis - to be informed at time of selection)

For All Applicants:

1. NOC Mandatory: Govt/PSU/Autonomous Body employees must apply through proper channel or attach NOC
2. Contract Basis Only: Purely temporary positions, no permanent appointment
3. Transferable: May be transferred to other DIC project locations
4. Screening: Based on qualifications, age, academic record, experience
5. No Guarantee: DIC may not fill all positions without assigning reason
6. Download Details: Full details available on www.dic.gov.in

For State Coordinator:

7. State Posting: Will be posted in selected state
8. Project-based: For Poshan Tracker project implementation
9. Coordination Role: Requires coordination with state officials and PMU

For Security Admin:

10. Technical Role: Requires strong information security background
11. Certifications: Security certifications like CISSP, CEH preferred
12. Experience Critical: 5-8 years experience mandatory

General:

13. Online Only: Apply only through official portal
14. One Application: Apply for specific post and state
15. Regular Updates: Check www.dic.gov.in regularly