NIC Scientific / Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 (Advt. NIC/STA/2026/2) – 376 Posts | Apply by 30 Sep
National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
All India - All India
Vacancies
376
Salary
Group-B Non-Gazetted S and T Level-6 Rs.35,400-1,12,400 (7th CPC)
Last Date
30 Sept 2026
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NIC Scientific / Technical Assistant Important Dates 2026
NIC Scientific / Technical Assistant Application Fee 2026
SC, ST, PwBD and Women Nil; UR, OBC-NCL and EWS Rs.800 per discipline
NIC Scientific / Technical Assistant Age Limit 2026
Maximum Age
30 Years
Age relaxation applicable as per govt rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen.
NIC Scientific / Technical Assistant Salary / Pay Scale 2026
Group-B Non-Gazetted S and T Level-6 Rs.35,400-1,12,400 (7th CPC)
NIC Scientific / Technical Assistant Eligibility Criteria 2026
- Age: UR and EWS 30, SC and ST 35, OBC-NCL 33, PwBD 40, SC and ST-PwBD 45, OBC-PwBD 43, UR and EWS service 35, SC and ST service 40, OBC service 38, Ex-Servicemen as per Govt rules plus 5 years Govt service in allied cadre as on 30-09-2026
- Qualification: Valid GATE 2024 or 2025 or 2026 in CS, EC or DA plus M.Sc, MS, MCA, BE or B.Tech in CSIT, Electronics, ECE, Telecom, CS, Networking Security, Software, IT, Informatics (CS paper), ECE (EC) or DS and AI (DA) as per discipline
- Fee: Rs.800 per discipline for UR, OBC-NCL and EWS; Nil for SC, ST, PwBD and Women
NIC Scientific / Technical Assistant Qualification / Education
- Qualification: Valid GATE plus M.Sc, MS, MCA, BE or B.Tech in the specified fields as per discipline (CSIT uses CS paper, ECE uses EC, DS and AI uses DA)
NIC Scientific / Technical Assistant Job Details & Overview
Overview
| Organisation | National Informatics Centre, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Govt. of India |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Scientific and Technical Assistant - Advt. No. NIC/STA/2026/2 (Ref. No. NIC/STA/2026/2, 20 pages) |
| Total Vacancies | 376 (CSIT 300, ECE 26, DS and AI 50) |
| Qualification | Valid GATE 2024 or 2025 or 2026 plus M.Sc, MS, MCA, BE or B.Tech in specified fields |
| Job Location | All India (NIC offices) |
| Application Mode | Online only at recruitment.nic.in |
| Last Date | 30/09/2026 by 05:30 PM (opening 01-09-2026, 10:00 AM); cut-off 30-09-2026 |
| Official Website | https://recruitment.nic.in |
Vacancy Details - Post Wise
| Discipline | Vacancies | Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Sciences and IT | 300 | UR 122, SC 45, ST 22, OBC-NCL 81, EWS 30, PwBD (HR) 15 (4 Locomotor and dwarfism and leprosy, 4 HH, 7 MD) including 3 PH-MD backlog |
| Electronics and Communication Engg. | 26 | UR 13, SC 3, ST 1, OBC 7, EWS 2, PwBD 2 (1 Loco, 1 HH) |
| Data Science and AI | 50 | UR 22, SC 7, ST 3, OBC 13, EWS 5, PwBD 2 (1 Loco, 1 HH) |
| Total | 376 |
Eligibility Details
- Valid GATE 2024 or 2025 or 2026 in CS or EC or DA respectively plus M.Sc, MS, MCA, BE or B.Tech in specified fields (CSIT Electronics and ECE and Telecom and CS and Networking Security and Software and IT and Informatics routes to CS paper; ECE routes to EC; DS and AI routes to DA)
- Age on 30-09-2026 as above with GOI relaxations
Age Limit
| Category | Age as on 30-09-2026 |
|---|---|
| UR and EWS | 30 years |
| SC and ST | 35 years |
| OBC-NCL | 33 years |
| PwBD | 40 years |
| SC and ST-PwBD | 45 years |
| OBC-PwBD | 43 years |
| UR and EWS service | 35 years |
| SC and ST service | 40 years |
| OBC service | 38 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Govt rules plus 5 years Govt service in allied cadre |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee (online only, non-refundable) |
|---|---|
| SC, ST, PwBD, Women | Nil |
| UR, OBC-NCL, EWS | Rs.800 per discipline (multi-discipline = Rs.800 each) |
Selection Process
- Category-wise merit list by GATE score with equal weightage for 2024, 2025 and 2026 with tie-breakers on older GATE year and then older age
- Document verification on a date announced on the NIC site; no written examination
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening of online applications | 01/09/2026 at 10:00 AM |
| Closing of online applications | 30/09/2026 by 05:30 PM |
| Cut-off for eligibility and age | 30/09/2026 |
Documents Required
- Valid email and mobile with GATE card, certificates and online fee receipt
How to Apply
- Apply online only at https://recruitment.nic.in between 01-09-2026 and 30-09-2026, 05:30 PM with the GATE card, certificates and fee
Important Links (Official Only)
- Detailed PDF: https://recruitment.nic.in/DetailedSTA.pdf
- Apply: https://recruitment.nic.in
NIC Scientific / Technical Assistant Important Links
How to Apply for NIC Scientific / Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026
- Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria for National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology's NIC Scientific / Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 (Advt. NIC/STA/2026/2) – 376 Posts | Apply by 30 Sep before applying.
- Apply online through the official application link or official website listed above for this National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology recruitment.
- Fill in the form with accurate personal, educational and category details, and upload the required scanned documents as specified.
- Pay the application fee of SC, ST, PwBD and Women Nil; UR, OBC-NCL and EWS Rs.800 per discipline online using debit/credit card, net banking or UPI.
- Submit the form before 30 Sept 2026 and save the confirmation page and fee receipt.
NIC Scientific / Technical Assistant Documents Required
- Printout of the submitted application form and the fee payment receipt.
- Recent photograph and signature, sized as specified in the notification.
- Proof of Date of Birth (birth certificate or Class X / SSLC mark sheet) and a photo identity proof.
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets required for the post.
- Caste / EWS / experience / disability certificates, as applicable to your category or the post.
NIC Scientific / Technical Assistant Important Instructions
- Apply only through the official link for this National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology recruitment - no other mode is accepted.
- Verify all details (eligibility, dates, fees) from the official National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology notification before submitting.
- Complete and pay before the last date, 30 Sept 2026; late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Only one application is allowed; if multiple are submitted, only the latest valid one is considered.
- Candidature is subject to verification of all documents with originals at later stages.
- Track updates to this notification (corrigenda, admit card, result) on Rojgarpulse.
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What is NIC Scientific / Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 (Advt. NIC/STA/2026/2) – 376 Posts | Apply by 30 Sep?
NIC Scientific / Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 (Advt. NIC/STA/2026/2) – 376 Posts | Apply by 30 Sep is a government recruitment notification published by National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Apply before the last date to be considered for the post.
When do applications open for National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Recruitment 2026?
Online applications for National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Recruitment 2026 start on 01 September 2026.
What is the last date to apply for National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the application for National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Recruitment 2026 is 30 September 2026.
What is the application fee for National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Recruitment 2026?
SC, ST, PwBD and Women Nil; UR, OBC-NCL and EWS Rs.800 per discipline
What is the age limit for National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Recruitment 2026?
Maximum age limit for National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Recruitment 2026 is 30 years as on the cutoff date, subject to applicable relaxations.
What is the qualification required for National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Recruitment 2026?
Qualification: Valid GATE plus M.Sc, MS, MCA, BE or B.Tech in the specified fields as per discipline (CSIT uses CS paper, ECE uses EC, DS and AI uses DA)
How to apply for National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Recruitment 2026?
Apply online through the official application link or official website listed above for National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Recruitment 2026. Always verify all details from the official notification before applying.