Indian Central Bank-Backed NPCI Launches Blockchain Recruitment Initiative

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), an initiative led by the Reserve Bank of India alongside 247 Indian banking institutions, is actively seeking an experienced blockchain technologist. This individual will be responsible for exploring opportunities to integrate blockchain technology within contemporary payment systems.

NPCI operates the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), which is India’s native instant payment platform, enabling seamless interbank peer-to-peer and merchant transactions. A recent job posting on LinkedIn highlighted NPCI’s commitment to appointing a head of blockchain.

This recruitment initiative reflects NPCI’s ambition to enhance its payment solutions through innovative blockchain applications.