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National Informatics Centre Recruitment 2026 – 376 Scientific/Technical Assistant Posts, Apply Online

National Informatics Centre (NIC), Government of India | Advt. No. NIC/STA/2026/2 | Through Valid GATE Score

376
Total Posts

₹800
Application Fee

30 Yrs
Max Age

30 Sep
Last Date

The National Informatics Centre (NIC) has released a recruitment notification for 376 Scientific/ Technical Assistant-‘A’ posts (Group-B, Non-Gazetted) in Pay Level-6 (₹35,400–₹1,12,400). Candidates possessing a B.E./B.Tech, M.Sc., MS, or MCA degree with a valid GATE score (2024, 2025, or 2026) in CS, EC, or DA disciplines can apply online through the official portal from September 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026. Selection will be strictly based on GATE score shortlisting.

🔔 Applications Open: NIC Recruitment 2026 starts 1 September 2026. Last date to apply and pay fee: 30 September 2026, 5:30 PM. Candidates with a valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 score — apply now!

NIC Recruitment 2026 – Quick Details

Post Name	Scientific/Technical Assistant-‘A’
Organisation	National Informatics Centre (NIC)
Advertisement No.	NIC/STA/2026/2
Category of Post	Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted S&T Post
Total Posts	376 Posts
Pay Level	Level-6, ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (7th CPC)
Qualification	M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech in eligible disciplines
Selection Basis	Valid GATE Score (2024/2025/2026)
Age Limit	Maximum 30 years (as on 30 September 2026)
Application Fee	₹800/- (UR/OBC-NCL/EWS) \| Nil (SC/ST/PwBD/Women)
Apply Start Date	1 September 2026
Last Date to Apply	30 September 2026, 5:30 PM

NIC Recruitment 2026 – Overview

The National Informatics Centre (NIC) has released an official recruitment notification for 376 Scientific/Technical Assistant-‘A’ posts on a Direct Recruitment basis. This is a Group-B S&T (Non-Gazetted) post in Pay Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) of the 7th CPC.

Candidates will be shortlisted based on a valid Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) score of 2024, 2025 or 2026. Eligible candidates holding M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech qualifications in relevant disciplines can apply online from 1 September 2026 to 30 September 2026.

✅ No Written Exam! Selection is based purely on your valid GATE score – no separate written test is conducted by NIC for this recruitment.

Salary & Pay Scale

Scientific/Technical Assistant-‘A’ – Pay Level-6

₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 / month

As per Pay Level-6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC). In addition, eligible for DA, HRA, and other allowances as per Central Government rules.

NIC Vacancy Details 2026

Category-wise Vacancy

Category	No. of Posts
UR	157
SC	55
ST	26
OBC-NCL	101
EWS	37
PwBD (Horizontal)	19
Total	376

Discipline-wise Vacancy

Discipline	No. of Posts
Computer Sciences & Information Technology	300
Electronics and Communication Engineering	26
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence	50
Total	376

💻 Computer Sciences & IT has the highest allocation with 300 posts, followed by Data Science & AI (50) and Electronics & Communication Engineering (26).

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have passed M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech (single or in combination) in: Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Sciences, Computer and Networking Security, Software System, Information Technology, or Informatics.

GATE Score Requirement

Candidates possessing the essential qualification and a valid GATE Score for 2024/2025/2026 in the following disciplines are eligible to apply:

(i)Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)

(ii)Electronics & Communication Engineering (EC)

(iii)Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA)

ℹ New to GATE? Read our detailed guide on the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) to understand the exam, eligible disciplines, and score validity.

Age Limit (as on 30 September 2026)

Category	Age Relaxation
General / UR	Max 30 Years (No Relaxation)
OBC-NCL	+3 Years
SC / ST	+5 Years
PwBD – UR & EWS	+10 Years
PwBD – OBC/NCL	+13 Years
PwBD – SC & ST	+15 Years

Application Fee

UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS₹800/-

SC / ST / PwBD / WomenNil (No Fee)

⚠ Application fee once paid is non-refundable. Verify all eligibility criteria including educational qualification, GATE score and age before making payment.

Important Dates

Apply Starts

1 September 2026

⏰ Last Date

30 September 2026, 5:30 PM

How to Apply for National Informatics Centre Recruitment 2026

Scroll down to the Important Web-Links section below and click on the Online Application Form link to visit the NIC Recruitment Portal.

Fill in all your personal and educational details and upload the necessary documents (photo, signature, GATE scorecard, degree certificate, category certificate).

Make payment of the application fee as per your category: ₹800/- (UR/OBC-NCL/EWS) or Nil (SC/ST/PwBD/Women), and submit the form.

At the end, take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.

Important Web-Links

Online Application Form

Opens 1 Sep 2026 | Closes 30 Sep 2026

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Official Notification

Advt. No. NIC/STA/2026/2

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Official Website – NIC

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

QWhat is the starting date to apply online for NIC Recruitment 2026?

The starting date to apply online for NIC Recruitment is 1st September 2026.

QWhat is the last date to apply online for NIC Recruitment?

The last date to apply online for NIC Recruitment is 30th September 2026, 5:30 PM.

QHow many posts are vacant in NIC Recruitment 2026?

The total number of vacant posts is 376, for the post of Scientific/Technical Assistant-‘A’, across Computer Sciences & IT (300), Data Science & AI (50) and Electronics & Communication Engineering (26).

QIs a GATE score mandatory for NIC Recruitment 2026?

Yes. Candidates must possess a valid GATE score of 2024, 2025 or 2026 in Computer Science & IT (CS), Electronics & Communication Engineering (EC), or Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA) to be eligible.

QWhat is the application fee for NIC Recruitment 2026?

The application fee is ₹800/- for UR/OBC (NCL)/EWS candidates. SC/ST/PwBD candidates and women candidates are exempted from paying the fee.

Apply Online Now – NIC Recruitment 2026 | Last Date: 30 Sep 2026
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