NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 – 376 Posts
Posted: 01-Sep-2026, 05:31 AM | Updated: 01-Sep-2026, 05:36 AM
National Informatics Centre (NIC), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, has released Advertisement No. NIC/STA/2026/2 for recruitment to Scientific/Technical Assistant-A posts. A total of 376 tentative vacancies are available across Computer Sciences & Information Technology, Electronics & Communication Engineering, and Data Science & Artificial Intelligence disciplines.
The recruitment is based on a valid GATE score of 2024, 2025 or 2026. There is no separate written examination or interview. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online from 01 September 2026 at 10:00 AM to 30 September 2026 at 05:30 PM.
The Scientific/Technical Assistant-A post is a Group-B S&T (Non-Gazetted) position carrying Pay Level 6 under the 7th CPC with a pay scale of ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400, along with applicable allowances.
| Organization | National Informatics Centre (NIC) |
| Total Vacancy | 376 |
| Application Mode | Online |
Important Dates
Candidates applying for National Informatics Centre (NIC) should note the following important dates for this recruitment:
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Opening Date for Online Applications | 01-Sep-2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Closing Date for Online Applications | 30-Sep-2026 (05:30 PM) |
| Cut-off Date for Eligibility | 30-Sep-2026 |
| Document Verification | To be announced by NIC |
Vacancy Details
A total of 376 vacancies are available under this recruitment, distributed as shown below:
| Post Name | No. of Vacancy |
|---|
| Computer Sciences & Information Technology | 300 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 26 |
| Data Science & Artificial Intelligence | 50 |
| Total | 376 |
Age Limit
The prescribed age limit for these posts is as follows:
Minimum Age: 18 | Maximum Age: 30
Eligibility
Candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualification and a valid GATE score from 2024, 2025 or 2026 in the relevant paper code.
- Computer Sciences & Information Technology: Prescribed M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech. qualification with valid GATE Paper Code CS.
- Electronics & Communication Engineering: Prescribed qualification with valid GATE Paper Code EC.
- Data Science & Artificial Intelligence: Prescribed qualification with valid GATE Paper Code DA.
Candidates should check the official notification for complete discipline-wise qualification requirements.
Application Fee
The application fee structure applicable to different candidate categories is given below:
| Category | Fee |
|---|
| UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS | ₹800 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women Candidates | Nil |
Selection Process
Selection is based on a valid GATE score from 2024, 2025 or 2026. There is no separate written examination or interview.
- Valid GATE Score
- Category-wise merit list
- Document Verification
- Provisional Appointment
How to Apply
- Visit the official NIC recruitment portal.
- Complete registration using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Enter the required personal and educational details.
- Select the appropriate discipline and enter valid GATE details.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the applicable fee online.
- Verify all details carefully and submit the application.
- Download and save the Confirmation Page and Application ID.
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