NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant Recruitment Overview
National Informatics Centre (NIC) has officially released official notification for the recruitment of 376 Scientific/Technical Assistant-A vacancies. Candidates will be shortlisted basis of a valid GATE score (2024, 2025, or 2026), with no written examination or interview involved. Online applications start from 01st September 2026 and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official NIC website. The last date to submit the application form is 30th September 2026.
| Company | National Informatics Centre (NIC) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Scientific/Technical Assistant-A |
| Advertisement No. | NIC/STA/2026/2 |
| Total Posts | 376 |
| Selection Basis | Valid GATE Score (2024/2025/2026) |
| Pay Scale | Level-6 : ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (7th CPC) |
| Age Limit | Max. 30 Years as on 30/09/2026 |
| Qualification | B.E./B.Tech / MCA / M.Sc / M.E./M.Tech in relevant discipline + Valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 score |
| Gender | Both Male & Female are eligible |
| Job Location | Across India or Abroad |
| Start Date of Apply | 01/09/2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date of Apply | 30/09/2026 (05:30 PM) |
| Application Fee | UR/OBC/EWS Candidates: ₹800/- SC/ST/PwBD/Women Candidates: Nil Payment Mode: Online through Debit Cards, UPI, Credt Cards and Net Banking. |
| Website | https://www.nic.gov.in/ |
NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant Recruitment Vacancy Details
| Discipline | No. of vacancies |
|---|---|
| Computer Sciences & IT | 300 |
| Electronics and Communication | 26 |
| Data Science and AI | 50 |
| Grand Total | 376 |
NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant Recruitment Eligibility Criteria
| Nationality | Indian |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | Max. 30 Years (UR/EWS) as on 30/09/2026 |
| Qualification | Computer Sciences & Information Technology: A pass in M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech. in Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Sciences, Computer and Networking Security, Software System, Information Technology, or Informatics (single or in combination), along with a valid GATE score in Paper Code CS. Electronics and Communication Engineering: Candidates must possess a valid GATE score in Paper Code EC. The notification does not separately detail the qualifying degree fields for this discipline beyond the GATE requirement. Data Science and Artificial Intelligence: Candidates must possess a valid GATE score in Paper Code DA. The notification does not separately detail the qualifying degree fields for this discipline beyond the GATE requirement. |
| Corresponding GATE Paper Code | Computer
Sciences & IT: Computer Science and Information Technology (GATE Paper Code : CS) Electronics and Communication: Electronics and Communication Engineering (GATE Paper Code : EC) Data Science and AI: Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (GATE Paper Code : DA) |
| Experience | No Experience Required. |
NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant Recruitment Age Limit & Relaxation
| Category | Upper Age Limit (as on 30/09/2026) |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 30 Years |
| SC / ST | 35 Years |
| OBC (Non Creamy Layer) | 33 Years |
| PwBD | 40 Years {SC/ST PwBD Candidates : 45 Years; OBC (NCL) PwBD candidate 43 Years} |
| #Service Candidate | UR/EWS Service Candidate : 35 Years ; SC/ST Service Candidate : 40 Years ; OBC (NCL) Service Candidate : 38 Years |
| ExService men | As per Govt. Rules |
NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant Recruitment Salary
The Scientific/Technical Assistant-A post carries a pay of Level 6 under the 7th Central Pay Commission, i.e., ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 per month, in addition to applicable allowances as per Government of India norms.
NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant Recruitment Selection Process
- Shortlisting on valid GATE score
- Document Verification
- Provisional Appointment
- Final Selection
NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant Recruitment Important Dates
| Official Notification Date | 01/09/2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Start Date | 01/09/2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Online Form Apply End Date | 30/09/2026 (05:30 PM) |
| Cut-off date for eligibility | 30/09/2026 |
| Schedule for document verification | Will be announced on NIC website - www.recruitment.nic.in |
NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant Recruitment How to Apply
- Step 1: Visit https://recruitment.nic.in and register using valid email and mobile number.
- Step 2: Fill the online application form carefully with personal, educational, GATE details and category information.
- Step 3: Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format.
- Step 4: Review all details carefully before submitting the form.
- Step 5: Pay the application fee online (if applicable)
- Step 6: Submit the form.
- Step 7: Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant Recruitment Important Links
| Official Website Link | Click Here → |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Link | Apply Here → |
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF → |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q 1. What is the total number of vacancies in NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026?
A total of 376 vacancies (computed from the notification’s discipline-wise figures) are available across Computer Sciences & IT (300), Electronics and Communication Engineering (26), and Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (50).
Q 2. What is the start date to apply for NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026?
The start date for online application is 01 September 2026.
Q 3. What is the last date to apply for NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online application is 30 September 2026.
Q 4. What is the age limit for NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 posts?
The maximum age limit is 30 years as on 30-09-2026, with age relaxation for serving Central Government employees, Ex-servicemen, and PwBD candidates as per Government of India orders.
Q 5. What is the application fee for NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026?
The fee is ₹800 for UR/OBC(NCL)/EWS candidates and Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates. Candidates applying for multiple disciplines must pay ₹800 per discipline.
Abbreviation
| NIC | National Informatics Centre |
|---|---|
| GATE | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering |
| PSU | Public Sector Undertaking |
| GEN | General Category |
| UR | Unreserved Category |
| EWS | Economically Weaker Section |
| SC | Scheduled Caste |
| ST | Scheduled Tribes |
| OBC | Other Backward Class |
| NCL | Non-Creamy Layer |
| ESM / XSM | Ex-Serviceman |
| PwBD | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities |
| Max | Maximum |
| Min | Minimum |
| GST | Goods and Services Tax |
| CBT | Computer Bases Test |
| IDA | Industrial Dearness Allowance |
| MCA | Master of Computer Applications |
| MBA | Master of Business Administration |
| CA | Chartered Accountant |
| PGDM | Post Graduate Diploma in Management |
| CMA | Certified Management Accountant |
| HRA | House Rent Allowance |
| Ph.D. | Doctor of Philosophy |
| PG | Post Graduation |
| M.Sc. | Master of Science |
| B.Tech. | Bachelor of Technology |
| B.E. | Bachelor of Engineering |
| M.Tech. | Master of Technology |
| LLB | Bachelor of Laws |
| VDA | Variable Dearness Allowance |
| CS | Computer Science |
| IT | Information Technology |
| ITI | Industrial Training Institute |
| AICTE | All India Council for Technical Education |
| NCVT | National Council for Vocational Training |
| UGC | University Grants Commission |
| BCA | Bachelor of Computer Applications |
| B.Com. | Bachelor of Commerce |
| UPI | Unified Payments Interface |
| CPC | Central Pay Commission |