Quick answer: NIC seeks Data Engineers (3+ years) for Government Data Platform on 1-year contract: ₹70K–₹1L/month. Build India's unified data analytics system using Python, Spark, Airflow, AWS Redshift/Snowflake. Direct portal application. GPS-eligible direct-apply government role.
NIC is India's premier government IT agency, building the backbone of digital public services. As a Data Engineer on the Government Data Platform initiative, you'll architect and maintain the unified data infrastructure that powers cross-departmental analytics for India's government systems. This is a mid-level contract position based in New Delhi—a direct application opportunity with no competitive exam.
You'll need a B.Tech or MCA degree and 3+ years of hands-on data engineering experience. This is a mid-level role suited for engineers with proven expertise in SQL, Python, and cloud data warehousing. You should be comfortable with modern data tools like Apache Spark and workflow orchestration platforms. Prior government sector experience is a bonus but not required—curiosity about India's digital infrastructure matters more.
NIC offers ₹70,000–₹1,00,000 per month on a 1-year contract basis. This range positions the role competitively for mid-level data engineers in India, particularly in the government sector where such salaries are common for specialist technical roles. Data engineer salary expectations in India for this experience level typically range from ₹60,000 to ₹1,20,000 monthly, depending on cloud platform expertise and location.
This is a direct application role—no competitive exam required. Head to the NIC recruitment portal at nic.in/recruitment to submit your application online. The deadline is June 5, 2026, so apply soon to secure your spot. Government data infrastructure roles like this are rare opportunities to shape India's digital backbone while working with cutting-edge data platforms.
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