NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 376 Posts
NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026: The National Informatics Centre (NIC), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, has released the official notification for recruitment of 376 Scientific/Technical Assistant-A posts on Direct Recruitment basis under Advertisement No. NIC/STA/2026/2 .
The post is classified as Group-B S&T (non-Gazetted) in Level 6 of the 7th CPC pay matrix (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400). Selection will be based solely on valid GATE scores from 2024, 2025, or 2026 in the relevant discipline .
Eligible candidates can apply online from 01 September 2026 to 30 September 2026 through the official NIC recruitment portal .
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | National Informatics Centre (NIC) – Ministry of Electronics & IT |
| Advt. No. | NIC/STA/2026/2 |
| Post Name | Scientific/Technical Assistant-A |
| Group | Group-B S&T (Non-Gazetted) |
| Total Vacancies | 376 |
| Pay Scale | Level 6: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (7th CPC) |
| Selection Process | Based on valid GATE Score (2024/2025/2026) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | recruitment.nic.in |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 01 September 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Online Application Close | 30 September 2026 (5:30 PM) |
| Cut-off Date for Eligibility | 30 September 2026 |
📊 Discipline-wise Vacancy Details
| Discipline | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & IT | 300 | 122 | 45 | 22 | 81 | 30 | 15 |
| Electronics & Communication | 26 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| Data Science & AI | 50 | 22 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 2 |
| Total | 376 | 157 | 55 | 26 | 101 | 37 | 19 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
| Discipline | Essential Qualification | GATE Paper Code |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & IT | M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/Informatics/Software Systems/Computer Networking Security/Electronics/ECE/Electronics & Telecommunication | CS |
| Electronics & Communication | M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech in Electronics/ECE/Electronics & Telecommunication/CS/IT/Informatics | EC |
| Data Science & AI | M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech in Data Science/AI/CS/IT/Informatics/Electronics | DA |
📌 GATE Score Requirement: Must possess a valid GATE score from 2024, 2025, or 2026 in the corresponding paper code . Equal weightage given to all three years.
Age Limit (as on 30.09.2026):
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 30 Years |
| SC / ST | 35 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 33 Years |
| PwBD | 40 Years |
| Service Candidates (UR/EWS) | 35 Years |
| Service Candidates (SC/ST) | 40 Years |
| Service Candidates (OBC) | 38 Years |
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS | ₹800/- per discipline |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | Nil |
📌 Note: Candidates applying for more than one discipline need to pay ₹800/- for every discipline .
📌 Selection Process
- Merit List – Based on GATE Score (2024/2025/2026) in the applied discipline
- Document Verification – Shortlisted candidates called for verification
- Provisional Appointment – After successful document verification
📌 Tie-Breaking Criteria:
- First: Older GATE Year Score ranked higher
- Second: If same year, older in age ranked higher
- Third: If still tied, higher percentage in essential qualification
📝 How to Apply for NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026
- Visit the Official Portal: Go to recruitment.nic.in .
- Register: Complete the online registration process with your details.
- Fill Application Form: Enter personal details, educational qualification, and GATE details.
- Upload Documents: Upload scanned photograph, signature, GATE score card, certificates, etc. as per specifications .
- Pay Application Fee: Pay the applicable fee online (if not exempted).
- Download Confirmation Page: Download the confirmation page after successful submission .
📌 Application Process Steps:
- Step 1: Registration
- Step 2: Fill online Application Form & upload documents
- Step 3: Payment of application fee online (if applicable)
- Step 4: Download Confirmation Page
📌 Important: Aadhaar based authentication shall be used at every stage of the recruitment process .
🔗 Important Links
| Link | Action |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | 📝 Apply Online |
| Official Notification PDF | 📄 Download Notification |
| Official Website | 🌐 Visit Website |
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