Job Overview
| Recruitment Board | NICL |
| Post Name | Chief Information Security Officer – 1 Posts |
| Qualification | B.Tech/ B.E, M.E/ M.Tech, MCA |
| Salary | Particulars Terms & Conditions Nature of Appointment Contractual, in the cadre of Deputy General Manager (DGM) Remuneration Rs. 35 Lakhs per annum (all inclusive). Remuneration will not be a limiting factor for the right candidate and shall be negotiable with the selected candidate. Leave 12 days of Casual Leave (CL) per calendar year. Proportionate CL if the contract starts mid-year. Un-availed leave will not be carried forward. Other Facilities TA/DA, mobile, and laptop facility as per entitlement for a DGM Scale officer. Rail/Air travel entitlement as applicable for DGM Scale officer. Termination of Contract The contract may be terminated by either party by giving the other three months' notice. Superannuation Benefits No superannuation benefit shall be applicable. Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure The appointee must furnish a confidentiality and non-disclosure undertaking in the prescribed format on stamp paper of requisite value at the time of joining. |
| Post Date | 15/07/2026 |
| Last Date | 31-07-2026 |
Eligibility / Qualification
Nationality The candidate must be a citizen of India. Educational Qualification Essential: An Engineering Graduate / Post-Graduate Engineer or MCA (Master of Computer Applications). At least one of the following professional certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Work Experience Required Candidates must have 15 years of experience in Technology functions, with at least 10 years of demonstrable experience in network and cybersecurity domains as on 01-07-2026. Of this, a mandatory minimum of 10 years must be in Leadership Roles encompassing: SOC (Security Operations Center) transformation Enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy execution BFSI/public sector digital security transformation This must include key functions such as Security Solution Architecture covering Information Security Governance, Risk and Compliance Management, and Security Operations - all of which should have been held at a Senior Management level within the respective organization. The notification states that a minor variation in total experience may be considered for the right candidate with proven BFSI/PSU impact; however, demonstrated hands-on expertise and leadership in SOC transformation is described as non-negotiable. Age Limit Minimum Age Maximum Age As On 45 years 55 years 01-07-2026 No information on age relaxation for any category has been provided in the official notification.
Important Links
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Sarkari Result | Click Here |
Selection Process
As per the notification, the selection process comprises: Preliminary screening and shortlisting based on the eligibility criteria, candidate's qualifications, experience, etc. submitted with the application. Personal Interview for shortlisted candidates. The notification clarifies that mere eligibility, shortlisting, and appearance in the interview do not imply that NICL is satisfied about a candidate's eligibility, and it does not vest any right in a candidate for selection. NICL reserves the right to reject any candidature at any stage if the candidate is found ineligible or has furnished incorrect/false information. The candidature is purely provisional and subject to verification of documents/testimonials. No written examination has been mentioned in the notification.