NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 – 376 Posts (GATE Based) | Apply by 30 Sep
National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India
All India - Anywhere in India (and abroad)
Vacancies
376
Salary
Level 6: Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400 (7th CPC)
Last Date
30 Sept 2026
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Important Dates
Age Limit
Minimum Age
18 Years
Maximum Age
30 Years
Age relaxation applicable as per govt rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen.
Salary / Pay Scale
Level 6: Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400 (7th CPC)
Eligibility
Qualification / Education
Full Description
NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026
National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India invites applications for filling up of Scientific/Technical Assistant-A posts — a Group-B S&T (Non-Gazetted) post in Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400) of 7th CPC — on Direct Recruitment basis (Advt No: NIC/STA/2026/2). Merit list shall be prepared based on valid GATE score of 2024/2025/2026.
Vacancy Details
| Discipline | Total Posts | UR | SC | ST | OBC(NCL) | EWS | PwBD |
| Computer Sciences & IT | 300 | 122 | 45 | 22 | 81 | 30 | 15 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 26 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| Data Science & Artificial Intelligence | 50 | 22 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 2 |
| Total | 376 | 157 | 55 | 26 | 101 | 37 | 19 |
Note: Number of posts is tentative and may increase/decrease at the discretion of NIC.
GATE Paper Codes
| Discipline | GATE Test Paper | Paper Code |
| Computer Sciences & IT | Computer Science and Information Technology | CS |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | Electronics and Communication Engineering | EC |
| Data Science & AI | Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | DA |
Eligibility Criteria
- Valid GATE score of 2024/2025/2026 in the corresponding paper code (CS / EC / DA).
- Essential Qualification (CS/IT): 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 combination).
- Experience: No experience required.
- No claim of equivalent qualification shall be entertained.
Age Limit (as on closing date 30/09/2026)
| UR/EWS | 30 years |
| SC/ST | 35 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 33 years |
| PwBD | 40 years (SC/ST PwBD 45, OBC-NCL PwBD 43) |
| Service Candidates | UR/EWS 35, SC/ST 40, OBC-NCL 38 |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Government rules |
Important Dates
| Opening Date for Online Applications | 01/09/2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Closing Date for Online Applications | 30/09/2026 (05:30 PM) |
| Cut-off date for eligibility | 30/09/2026 |
How to Apply
- Apply ONLINE only at https://recruitment.nic.in between 01/09/2026 (10:00 AM) and 30/09/2026 (05:30 PM).
- Complete: Registration → Fill application & upload documents → Pay application fee online (if applicable) → Download Confirmation Page.
- Candidates should possess a valid E-mail ID and active mobile number.
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What is NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 – 376 Posts (GATE Based) | Apply by 30 Sep?
NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 – 376 Posts (GATE Based) | Apply by 30 Sep is a government recruitment notification published by National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. Apply before the last date to be considered.
When does the application start?
Online applications start on 26 August 2026.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the application is 30 September 2026.
What is the age limit?
Maximum age limit is 30 years as on the cutoff date.
What is the required qualification?
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.
How do I apply?
Apply online through the official link provided on Rojgarpulse. Always verify details from the official notification before applying.