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

Digital India Corporation - Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India · Posted 4 Mar 2026

Total posts12
QualificationGraduate/MA + Experience (as per post)
SalaryAs per norms
Last date31 Mar 2026

In short

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:

State/UT Vacancies
Gujarat 2
Assam 2
Lakshadweep 1
Puducherry 1
Mizoram 1
West Bengal 1
Odisha 1
Maharashtra 1
Tamil Nadu 1
TOTAL 11

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)

  • Organization: Digital India Corporation (Not-for-profit, Section 8 Company)
  • Ministry: Electronics & IT, Govt. of India
  • Project: Poshan Tracker
  • Total Posts: 12 (Contract Basis)
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Application Mode: Online Only
  • Website: www.dic.gov.in
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Important dates

  1. 3 Mar 2026

    Application Start · done

  2. 31 Mar 2026

    Last Date to Apply · done

Eligibility

Graduate/MA + Experience (as per post)
ExperienceNot required (freshers can apply)
SalaryAs per norms

Age relaxation for reserved categories applies as per the official notification.

Vacancy details · 12 posts

Total 12 posts. The category-wise break-up is given in the official notification.

Selection process

Written exam, followed by document verification — see the official notification for details.

How to apply

ONLINE APPLICATION ONLY

Portal: https://ora.digitalindiacorporation.in/

Steps:

STEP 1: Visit Official Portal

STEP 2: Register

  • Create account with valid email and mobile

STEP 3: Fill Application

  • Select post (State Coordinator or Security Admin)
  • For State Coordinator: Select preferred state
  • Fill personal details
  • Enter educational qualification details
  • Enter experience details

STEP 4: Upload Documents

  • Educational certificates
  • Experience certificates
  • Age proof
  • NOC (if applicable for Govt/PSU employees)
  • Any other relevant documents

STEP 5: Submit

  • Review application carefully
  • Submit online
  • Take printout for records

Important Dates:

Advertisement Date: March 3, 2026

Last Date: To be announced (check website)

Interview Date: To be notified to shortlisted candidates

Important notes

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:

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

For Security Admin:

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

General:

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