Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD), under Digital India Corporation (DIC) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), released this recruitment notification on 6 August 2026 on its official website. As per Advertisement No. N/351/2024-DIC/05, applications open on 6 August 2026 and close on 5 September 2026. This is for candidates with prior professional experience who want short-term, government-linked contract work in AI, cybersecurity, law, or administration under India’s national language translation mission.
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DIBD-DIC has announced a total of 8 Young Professional vacancies across eight different specialisations, one post each. A full post-wise breakdown follows below. The current job location is Noida, though selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official Digital India BHASHINI Division – DIC notification No. N/351/2024-DIC/05 dated 6 August 2026. Last verified: 6 August 2026.
Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD-DIC) is recruiting 8 Young Professional posts — AI Engineer, ML Engineer, API Developer, Full Stack Developer (Open Source), Cyber Security, Legal, Support/Onboarding, and Admin — through Advertisement No. N/351/2024-DIC/05. The last date to apply online is 5 September 2026, through the official Google Form application link. Selection is through screening of applications, followed by further stages for shortlisted candidates.
Quick summary
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD), Digital India Corporation (DIC), MeitY |
| Post | Young Professional (8 specialisations) |
| Total Vacancy | 8 |
| Salary | ₹50,000/- per month, consolidated (TDS applicable) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Eligibility | Varies by post — Technology degree / LLB / any graduate (full breakdown below) |
| Selection Process | Screening of applications, then further stages for shortlisted candidates |
| Place of Posting | Noida (may be posted anywhere in India) |
| Last Date | 5 September 2026 |
| Who Can Apply | Candidates with a minimum of 1 year of relevant professional experience (internship/training not counted), age up to 32 years |
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About Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD)
Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD) is an Independent Business Division under Digital India Corporation (DIC), set up by MeitY to run the National Language Translation Mission, BHASHINI, launched by the Prime Minister in July 2022. The mission builds AI-based translation tools and open-source language data to make digital services usable in Indian languages. A Young Professional here works inside a nationally visible, MeitY-backed technology mission rather than a routine back-office government post.
Local context: how this compares to other DIBD-DIC hiring rounds
DIBD-DIC has run more than one Young Professional recruitment round under the same advertisement series in 2026 — an earlier round in January and another in April, both for different post combinations than this one. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office. The site’s earlier report on DIBD-DIC’s April 2026 Young Professional round (applications for that round have closed) shows the pattern: DIBD-DIC hires in small, specialisation-specific batches rather than one large annual drive, so candidates who miss this window can reasonably expect further rounds to follow. Unlike a typical mass-recruitment government exam, each opening here is a single seat tied to one specific skill set, which changes how a candidate should weigh their chances.
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Important dates
The notification gives a single application window rather than a multi-stage exam calendar.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification / Advertisement Date | 6 August 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 6 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 5 September 2026 |
| Next Selection Stage | Not mentioned in the official notification — shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly |
The 30-day application window (6 August to 5 September) matches the standard window DIBD-DIC has used in its earlier 2026 Young Professional rounds.
Vacancy details and salary
All 8 posts carry the same consolidated pay. The notification does not break vacancies down by category or reservation.
| Post | No. of Posts | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Young Professional: AI Engineer | 1 | ₹50,000/- per month (consolidated) |
| Young Professional: ML Engineer | 1 | ₹50,000/- per month (consolidated) |
| Young Professional: API Developer | 1 | ₹50,000/- per month (consolidated) |
| Young Professional: Full Stack Developer (Open Source) | 1 | ₹50,000/- per month (consolidated) |
| Young Professional: Cyber Security | 1 | ₹50,000/- per month (consolidated) |
| Young Professional: Legal | 1 | ₹50,000/- per month (consolidated) |
| Young Professional: Support/Onboarding | 1 | ₹50,000/- per month (consolidated) |
| Young Professional: Admin | 1 | ₹50,000/- per month (consolidated) |
| Total | 8 |
The remuneration is inclusive of all components and is subject to statutory deductions; TDS applies as per the Income Tax Act. Category-wise vacancy split is not mentioned in the official notification. The notification also states that the number of positions may vary, or be interchanged between posts, at any stage of the hiring process.
Engagement is purely contractual, for one year from the date of joining, or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier. Continuation beyond that depends on project requirements and performance. Terms follow NITI Aayog guideline No. A-12036/2/2023-Adm.IB dated 7 July 2023.
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Eligibility
Qualification and experience differ by post. Internship or training experience is not counted toward the 1-year minimum for any post, and required experience is counted as on the last date of application (5 September 2026), not the notification date.
Technical posts — AI Engineer, ML Engineer, API Developer, Full Stack Developer (Open Source), Cyber Security
All five require a B.S./B.E./B.Tech/M.S./M.E./M.Tech/MCA in Technology subjects, with preference for Computer Science, AI, or IT. Experience requirements and the actual work differ:
- AI Engineer: Minimum 1 year of experience in core algorithms, NLP, CV, ASR, OCR, and generative models. Involves developing AI models, applying state-of-the-art NLP/CV/OCR/ASR methods, and working with ML and Data Engineers on deployment.
- ML Engineer: Minimum 1 year developing and optimising ML/DL models. Involves designing, training and fine-tuning models, and running performance benchmarking.
- API Developer: Minimum 1 year wrapping AI models into APIs, SDKs, and enterprise integrations (tools like Apigee, Kong). Involves building and maintaining APIs for AI/ML services and managing their lifecycle and documentation.
- Full Stack Developer (Open Source): Minimum 1 year in open-source technologies and full-stack frameworks. Involves designing interfaces and backend systems and integrating AI/ML models into web applications.
- Cyber Security: Minimum 1 year in cybersecurity, with exposure to data, application, cloud, and AI security, threat detection, and ISO-aligned security practices. Involves threat detection, vulnerability assessment, security monitoring, and contributing to cybersecurity frameworks.
Legal
Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognised university; an LLM or relevant legal certification is preferred. Minimum 1 year of experience in legal advisory, contract management, legal research, regulatory compliance, or drafting and reviewing contracts and MoUs. The role covers drafting and reviewing contracts and legal documents, legal research across compliance and IP matters, and supporting DIBD’s legal risk work. Knowledge of the DPDP Act is stated as an added advantage.
Support/Onboarding
Any graduate, preferably with an MBA in Marketing or equivalent. Minimum 1 year of experience in customer or client onboarding; preference for candidates with customer engagement or portfolio management background. The role covers customer onboarding and relationship handling, and supporting DIBD’s Grand Innovation Challenges and hackathons.
Admin
Any graduate, preferably with an MBA or equivalent. Minimum 1 year of experience in administrative and procurement work; government-sector experience, including GeM (Government e-Marketplace), is an added advantage. The role covers vendor onboarding and management, procurement planning, and GeM-based bidding and order processing.
Age Limit: Maximum 32 years, as on the last date of application. Formal qualifications and experience may be relaxed for exceptional candidates, at DIBD-DIC’s discretion. Candidates can check their exact age using the Age Calculator tool before applying.
Selection process
The notification lays out a screening-based process rather than a written exam.
- Screening of applications based on qualifications, age, academic record, and relevant experience.
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection stages — the notification does not specify what these stages involve.
- DIBD-DIC reserves the right to fill all, some, or none of the posts advertised, without assigning any reason.
Candidates are advised not to contact the BHASHINI team directly to ask about their application status during the process — the notification states such direct inquiries will not be entertained.
How to apply for Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD) Recruitment
- Read the official notification PDF fully to confirm eligibility for the specific post before applying.
- Open the online application form at the link given in Important Links below, or through the BHASHINI, DIC, NeGD, or MeitY website.
- Fill in personal, educational, and experience details accurately.
- Upload the documents required by the form.
- If already employed in a Central/State Government role, a PSU, or an Autonomous Body, apply through the proper channel or attach a No Objection Certificate from the employer — or be ready to produce one at the interview stage.
- Submit the form on or before 5 September 2026. Only online applications are accepted.
Documents to keep ready:
- Educational certificates matching the qualification for the post applied for
- Experience certificates showing at least 1 year of professional (non-internship) experience in the relevant domain
- No Objection Certificate, if currently employed in a Central/State Government, PSU, or Autonomous Body role
- Any other document specified inside the online application form itself (not detailed in the notification)
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Important links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download DIBD-DIC Young Professional 2026 Notification |
| Apply Online (Google Form) | DIBD-DIC Young Professional Application Form |
| Official BHASHINI Website | bhashini.gov.in |
| More recruitment notifications | Latest Jobs (All India) |
| More central government jobs | Government Jobs |
| Openings for graduates | Graduate Jobs |
For queries, the notification lists: Ms. Vinaya Viswanathan, Director-HR, Digital India BHASHINI Division-DIC, Electronics Niketan Annexe, 6 CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003. Phone: 011-24303500, 24360199.
Should you apply?
This suits candidates who already have at least 1 year of hands-on professional experience — not internship or training — in one of these eight specific fields, and who are comfortable with a 1-year contract rather than a permanent government role. It does not suit fresh graduates whose only exposure is an internship, since that experience is explicitly excluded, or candidates set on long-term government job security: the notification is clear that positions carry no claim to permanent appointment and can be ended with one month’s notice, or one month’s pay in place of notice. This is added context, not part of the official notification: confirm with the hiring office. Because each of the eight roles has only one seat and requires a distinct, sometimes narrow specialisation — Legal is not competing against Cyber Security applicants, for instance — the applicant pool for any single post is likely to be narrower than in a typical mass-recruitment government drive. The clearest trade-off is pay certainty against tenure: a fixed ₹50,000 consolidated salary with TDS deducted, against a role that could end after one year.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for BHASHINI Young Professional Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is 5 September 2026, which is 30 days from the notification date of 6 August 2026.
What is the salary of a Young Professional at BHASHINI DIBD-DIC?
Selected candidates get a consolidated monthly salary of ₹50,000, inclusive of all components. It is subject to statutory deductions, and TDS applies as per the Income Tax Act.
Can candidates with only internship experience apply for BHASHINI Young Professional posts?
No. The notification explicitly states that internship or training experience will not be considered toward the 1-year minimum experience requirement for any of the eight posts.
Is BHASHINI Young Professional a permanent government job?
No. It is a purely contractual role for one year, or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier, with no claim to permanent appointment at DIBD-DIC. This is added context, not part of the official notification: confirm with the hiring office. Since only one seat exists per specialisation across all eight posts, competition within any single role is likely narrower than in typical large-scale government recruitment.
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