National Rural Infrastructure Development Agency under the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India has released an official recruitment advertisement for the post of Data Scientist on a contract basis. Eligible and interested candidates can apply through email for this opportunity under the implementation support framework of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).

The National Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (NRIDA) provides technical and managerial support to States and Union Territories for implementing PMGSY. Candidates with relevant qualifications and experience in data science, analytics, and related fields are encouraged to apply.

NRIDA Recruitment 2026 Overview

• Organization Name: National Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (NRIDA)
• Ministry: Ministry of Rural Development
• Advertisement No.: 02/2026
• Post Name: Data Scientist
• Total Vacancies: 01
• Recruitment Type: Contract Basis
• Application Mode: Email
• Job Location: New Delhi, India
• Monthly Salary: Rs. 1,10,000/- (Consolidated)

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should possess the required educational qualification, experience, and technical expertise related to Data Science, Analytics, Programming, or related domains as prescribed in the official notification.

Required Documents

Applicants should submit:

• Updated Resume/CV
• Educational Qualification Certificates
• Experience Certificates
• Identity Proof
• Passport Size Photograph
• Relevant Supporting Documents

How to Apply for NRIDA Data Scientist Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official PMGSY/NRIDA website and read the detailed notification.
2. Prepare the application in the prescribed format.
3. Attach all required supporting documents.
4. Send the application through email to the official recruitment email ID before the deadline.

Official Application Email

nrida-vacancies@pmgsy.nic.in

Selection Process

The selection process may include:

• Application Screening
• Shortlisting
• Interview
• Document Verification

Important Dates

• Last Date to Apply: Within 45 Days from publication of advertisement in Employment News

Candidates should submit their applications before the deadline to avoid rejection.