NRIDA - Data Scientist Recruitment 2026

Applicants should submit their applications only through email at nridavacancies@pmgsy.nic.in

Age Relaxation

Important Instructions

• Only online applications will be accepted.
• Candidates must provide accurate information.
• Incomplete applications will be rejected.
• The decision of NRIDA will be final in all matters.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

General Instructions

Applicants should ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria before applying.

Additional Instructions From Notification

• For detailed eligibility criteria and application format please visit website www.pmgsy.nic.in under 'Advertisement/Circulars' icon or https://www.dord.gov.in under “offerings” icon.
• The candidate shall have integrity, strong work ethic and high sense of personal commitment.
• Government of India Ministry of Rural Development National Rural Infrastructure Development Agency 5 th Floor, 15-NBCC Tower, Bhikaji Cama Place New Delhi -110066 Advt.
• 02/2026 Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Government of India to provide good quality road connectivity in rural areas of the country.
• National Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (NRIDA), under Union Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), provides technical and managerial support to States/UTs for implementing the Programme.
• NRIDA invites applications for engagement on contract basis as per the following details: S.
• Name of the post Monthly Remuneration Mode of Recruitment No. of post 1.
• Data Scientist Rs.1,10,000/ - (Consolidated) Contract 01 Applicants should submit their applications only through email at nrida- vacancies@pmgsy.nic.in.
• The last date of receipt of application in NRIDA from the 45 days of the advertisement in the Employment News.
• Page 91 of 93 Annexure XIII Eligibility conditions for appointment in NRIDA as Consultant in ICT-PMU Name of Post: Data Scientist 1) Job requirements (i) Identifying indices for measure and performance analysis (ii) Assist in monitoring of OMMAS for effective and better implementation and to provide inputs to business processes, technology architectures, standardization, implementation planning, operational models as required by the Ministry/NRIDA.
• (iii)The consultant (Data Scientist) shall also support following activities: Understand the functional and technical requirements from the departments (
• Centre: , State / UT and other involved stakeholders) and provide support in project management and implementation support to facilitate PMGSY project implementation in the States.
• In coordination with the development team, assist the program in defining the standards for application architecture, database design, development and infrastructure deployment in existing system.
• Support in monitoring/help to establish suitable network/ IT infrastructure monitoring system at the Ministry, NRIDA and SRRDAs level and also identify grey areas and provide expert support for improving monitoring and evaluation through further refinements in the on- line monitoring, management and accounting system (OMMAS).
• Collect and analyze end user feedback and accordingly identify scope for MIS reporting and provide Business Analytics for improving the performance of the program.
• Periodic follow up with States/ UTs and other involved stake holders on implementation coverage and gap, preparing brief on bottlenecks / challenges, assist in preparation of IT training module and development of resource material.
• To assist NRIDA in expediting and monitoring implementation of the rural road works in all States and Union Territories.
• Any other tasks assigned by the Ministry/ Agency in relation to this assignment.
• 2) Reporting The Data Scientist shall report directly to Consultant Director (ICT).
• 3) Essential qualification and experience (i) - known institute.
• (ii) Should have experience of at least three years in any of following fields namely;
• Data analysis, predictive modeling, machine learning, business or strategy consulting, financial investing, impact and social investing or related fields, experience in Information systems, Database Management, website management, project management tools & processes and related e-Governance activities.
• Should have experience in managing or development of IT Projects from requirement phase to delivery.
• Experience in working with government datasets such as Census, SECC, BPL, NSS etc.
• (iii) Should have strong written and oral communication skills.
• (iv) Should be self driven with high capacity for autonomous work with ability to be a team player, ability to work under pressure and tight deadline.
• 5) Monthly remuneration and other entitlements To be decided by the Competent Authority.
• Consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs.
• 1,10,000/- was approved for the present incumbent (As approved in 24 th GB meeting held on 18.01.2019).