National Informatics Centre (NIC) has officially released two recruitment notifications for 619 vacancies of Scientist ‘B’ and Scientific/Technical Assistant ‘A’. Eligible candidates can apply online before the last date.
📌 NIC Recruitment 2026 – Overview
- Organization: National Informatics Centre (NIC)
- Total Posts: 619
- Job Location: Across India
- Application Mode: Online
- Start Date: 27 March 2026
- Last Date: 24 April 2026
📌 1. Scientist ‘B’ (Group ‘A’, Gazetted)
Total Posts: 243
Category-wise Vacancy
- UR: 100
- SC: 36
- ST: 18
- OBC-NCL: 65
- EWS: 24
- PwBD: 10
Discipline-wise Vacancy
- Computer Science & IT: 168
- Electronics & Communication: 25
- Data Science & AI: 50
💰 Salary: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Pay Level-10)
🎓 Educational Qualification:
B.E / B.Tech / M.Sc / MCA / M.Tech / ME / M.Phil / DOEACC B-Level / AMIE / Graduate IETE
Relevant fields include Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Networking, Cyber Law, AI, etc.
🎯 Age Limit: Maximum 30 years (as on 31 March 2026)
📌 2. Scientific/Technical Assistant ‘A’ (Group ‘B’)
Total Posts: 376
Category-wise Vacancy
- UR: 154
- SC: 56
- ST: 28
- OBC-NCL: 101
- EWS: 37
- PwBD: 18
💰 Salary: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (Pay Level-6)
🎓 Educational Qualification:
M.Sc / MS / MCA / B.E / B.Tech in Electronics, IT, Computer Science, Software Systems, Informatics, Networking, etc.
🎯 Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwD (UR): 10 years
- PwD (OBC): 13 years
- PwD (SC/ST): 15 years
📊 GATE Score Requirement
Valid GATE Score (2024 / 2025 / 2026) required in:
- Computer Science (CS)
- Electronics & Communication (EC)
- Data Science & AI (DA)
💸 Application Fee
- UR / OBC / EWS: ₹800/-
- SC / ST / PwD / Women: Nil
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official NIC website
- Register and fill out the application form
- Upload documents
- Pay fee (if applicable)
- Submit before the deadline
Apply Between: 27 March to 24 April 2026
🔗 Important Links
| Link Name | Action |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Scientist ‘B’ Notification | Click Here |
| Technical Assistant Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
📢 Final Words
This NIC Recruitment 2026 is a golden opportunity for IT and engineering graduates. Candidates are advised to apply early and ensure they meet all eligibility criteria.
