National Informatics Centre (NIC) Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026
Posted: 5 Sept 2026 · Updated: 5 Sept 2026
Key Highlights
Total Vacancies
376
Min. Qualification
Graduate
Salary Range
₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
(Level 6 (₹35400 - ₹112400))
Last Date
30 Sept 2026
National Informatics Centre (NIC) invites online applications for Direct Recruitment to 376 posts of Scientific/Technical Assistant-A (Group-B Scientific & Technical, Level-6). Selection is based on valid GATE scores (2024, 2025, or 2026) across CS, EC, and DA disciplines, followed by Document Verification with no written test or interview. Last date for application 30th September 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 1 Sept 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 Sept 2026 |
30 years
Upper age limit as on the closing date (30/09/2026):
UR / EWS: 30 years
OBC (NCL): 33 years
SC / ST: 35 years
PwBD (UR/EWS): 40 years
PwBD (OBC): 43 years
PwBD (SC/ST): 45 years
Service Candidates: Up to 5 years relaxation as per Govt rules
Educational Degree: M.Sc. / M.S. / MCA / B.E. / B.Tech in Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Sciences, Computer and Networking Security, Software System, Information Technology, or Informatics.
Mandatory GATE Score: Must possess a valid GATE score (2024, 2025, or 2026) in CS (Computer Science & IT), EC (Electronics & Communication), or DA (Data Science & AI) papers.
Work Experience: No experience required.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹800 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female | Free |
- 1Shortlisting based on valid GATE score (2024, 2025, or 2026)
- 2Document Verification
Discipline-wise Vacancy Distribution:
Computer Sciences & IT: 300 posts (UR-122, SC-45, ST-22, OBC-81, EWS-30)
Data Science & AI: 50 posts (UR-22, SC-7, ST-3, OBC-13, EWS-5)
Electronics & Communication: 26 posts (UR-13, SC-3, ST-1, OBC-7, EWS-2)
Note:
Posting: Candidates selected may be posted anywhere in India or outside India.
Frequently Asked Questions
The last date to submit your application is 30 Sept 2026.
There are a total of 376 vacancies for this recruitment.
Candidates must be up to 30 years old.
The minimum required qualification is Graduate.
The salary range is ₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400 (Level 6 (₹35400 - ₹112400)).