Web Developer — Citizen Portal Modernisation

About this AI-Augmented Web Developer role at National Informatics Centre (NIC)

National Informatics Centre (NIC) is India's premier government technology organization, and they're modernizing citizen-facing portals with AI-augmented development practices. As a mid-level web developer in New Delhi, you'll work on contract for one year, building responsive, accessible web interfaces while using AI coding assistants like GitHub Copilot and Cursor to accelerate development. This is a direct-apply opportunity for experienced full-stack developers who want to contribute to digital India infrastructure.

What you'll do

• Build and modernize citizen portal interfaces using React and Next.js frameworks
• Develop server-side logic and APIs with Node.js for portal backend systems
• Use GitHub Copilot or Cursor to write and review code more efficiently, leveraging AI-assisted development
• Implement WCAG accessibility standards to ensure portals work for all citizens, including those with disabilities
• Apply security best practices throughout the development lifecycle to protect citizen data
• Collaborate with the team using Git version control and modern DevOps workflows

Who should apply

You should have 2–5 years of full-stack web development experience with a B.Tech or MCA degree. Mid-level developers comfortable with React, Next.js, and Node.js are the right fit. You'll need demonstrated proficiency using AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot or Cursor) and a solid understanding of web accessibility and security—no fresher-level candidates, but you don't need to be a senior architect. This is for developers ready to work on government digital transformation at scale.

Salary & offer in context

NIC offers ₹65,000–₹95,000 per month for this one-year contract role. For a mid-level AI-Augmented Web Developer in India, this salary sits solidly in the private-sector range for similar positions in tier-1 cities; government roles often offer stability and benefits that offset slight salary differences compared to startup/private-sector equivalents.

Path to apply

This is a direct-application role—no government exam required. Simply apply online through the NIC recruitment portal. After submission, you'll go through a coding test and technical interview to demonstrate your React, Node.js, and AI-assisted development skills. The application deadline is June 3, 2026, so apply within the next two weeks to secure your spot.