NIC Scientist B Recruitment Overview
National Informatics Centre (NIC) has officially released official notification for the recruitment of 243 NIC Scientist B vacancies. Candidates will be shortlisted for Personal Interaction/Interview based on their valid Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) score of 2024/2025/2026. Online applications start from 27th March 2026 and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official NIC website. The last date to submit the application form is 24th April 2026.
| Company | National Informatics Centre (NIC) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Scientist ‘B’ (Computer Sciences & IT / Electronics & Communication / Data Science & AI) |
| Advertisement No. | NIC/SCB/2026/1 |
| Total Posts | 243 |
| Pay Scale | Level-10 : ₹56,100 – 1,77,500 (7th CPC) |
| Age Limit | 30 Years (UR/EWS) as on 31/03/2026 |
| 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 | 27/03/2026 |
| Last Date of Apply | 24/04/2026 |
| 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 Scientist B Recruitment Vacancy Details
| Discipline | No. of vacancies |
|---|---|
| Computer Sciences & IT | 168 |
| Electronics and Communication | 25 |
| Data Science and AI | 50 |
| Grand Total | 243 |
NIC Scientist B Recruitment Eligibility Criteria
| Nationality | Indian |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 30 Years (UR/EWS) as on 31/03/2026 |
| Qualification | Bachelor Degree in Engineering OR Bachelor in
Technology OR Department of Electronics and
Accreditation of Computer Courses B-level OR
Associate Member of Institute of Engineers OR
Graduate Institute of Electronics and
Telecommunication Engineers OR Master
Degree in Science (MSc) OR Master Degree in
Computer Application OR Master Degree in
Engineering /Technology (ME /M.Tech) OR
Master Degree in Philosophy (M Phil) In the below mentioned Fields (single or in combination): Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Computer Sciences, Communication, Computer and Networking Security, Computer Application, Software System, Information Technology, Information Technology Management, Informatics, Computer Management, Cyber law, Electronics and Instrumentation |
| 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 Scientist B Recruitment Age Limit & Relaxation
| Category | Upper Age Limit (Scientist ‘B’ ) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
#Provided that
1. There shall be age relaxation for 5 years for candidates serving in Government Organizations working in post which are in the same line or allied cadres and where a relationship could be established that the service already rendered in a particular post will be useful for the efficient discharge of duties of the advertised post.
2. The upper age limit in respect of SC, ST, OBC (NCL) and PwBD and other special categories of persons shall be relaxable in accordance with the orders issued by the Central Government from time to time in this regard.
3. The age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC(NCL) candidate is applicable for the post reserved for them. However relaxation in age limit for PwBD candidate will be applicable irrespective of the fact whether the post is reserved for them or not, provided the post is identified suitable for them.
NIC Scientist B Recruitment Selection Process
- Shortlisting on valid GATE score (ratio 1:5)
- Document Verification
- Personal Interaction / Interview
- Final Merit List
NIC Scientist B Recruitment Important Dates
| Official Notification Date | 27/03/2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Start Date | 27/03/2026 |
| Online Form Apply End Date | 24/04/2026 (05:30 PM) |
| Cut-off date for eligibility | 31/03/2026 |
| Schedule for document verification and Personal Interaction/Interview | Will be announced on NIC website - www.recruitment.nic.in |
NIC Scientist B 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 Scientist B Recruitment Important Links
| Official Website Link | Click Here → |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Link | Apply Here → |
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF → |
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