NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A
Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 376 Scientific/Technical Assistant Posts
The National Informatics Centre
(NIC) has announced the Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 for
eligible candidates seeking opportunities in the government technology sector.
Through this recruitment drive, 376 vacancies are available across different
technical fields. Interested candidates can submit their online application
through the official recruitment portal before the application deadline..
Important
Dates
|
Event |
Date |
|
Notification Release |
August 2026 |
|
Online Application Starts |
01 September 2026 (10:00 AM) |
|
Last Date to Apply Online |
30
September 2026 (Till 05:30 PM) |
|
Eligibility Cut-off Date |
30 September 2026 |
|
Exam Date |
Not Applicable (Selection through
GATE Score) |
|
Document Verification |
To Be Announced |
Application
Fee
|
Category |
Fee |
|
UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS |
₹800 |
|
SC / ST / PwBD / Women |
Nil |
Vacancy
Details
·
Organization: National Informatics Centre (NIC)
·
Post
Name:
Scientific/Technical Assistant-A
·
Total
Vacancies: 376
Discipline-wise
Vacancies
|
Discipline |
Vacancies |
|
Computer Science &
Information Technology |
300 |
|
Electronics & Communication
Engineering |
26 |
|
Data Science & Artificial
Intelligence |
50 |
|
Total |
376 |
Educational
Qualification
Applicants should have one of the
following educational qualifications in the relevant field as specified in the
official notification:
·
M.Sc.
·
MS
·
MCA
·
B.E.
·
B.Tech.
Additionally, applicants must have
a valid GATE score (2024, 2025, or 2026) in the relevant paper code
corresponding to the discipline they are applying for. Candidates should refer
to the official notification for complete discipline-wise eligibility requirements.
Age
Limit
As on: 30 September 2026
·
Maximum
Age (UR/EWS): 30 Years
·
OBC
(NCL): 33 Years
·
SC/ST:
35 Years
·
Candidates belonging to PwBD and other
reserved categories are eligible for age relaxation in accordance with the
Government of India’s prescribed rules and regulations.
Salary
/ Pay Scale
Selected candidates will receive:
·
Pay
Level-6 (7th CPC)
·
₹35,400
– ₹1,12,400 per month
The post is a Group 'B'
Non-Gazetted Scientific & Technical position.
Selection
Process
The selection process includes:
1.
Merit
based on the valid GATE Score (2024/2025/2026)
2.
Document
Verification
The selection of candidates will be
carried out as per the procedure outlined in the official recruitment
notification issued by the National Informatics Center.
Job
Location
Selected candidates may be posted
anywhere in India or outside India, depending on the requirements of the
National Informatics Centre.
NIC
Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 Application Process
Step 1
Visit the official NIC Recruitment
Portal.
Step 2
Open the Scientific/Technical
Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 notification.
Step 3
Read the eligibility conditions
carefully.
Step 4
Create an account by providing your
active email ID and registered mobile number.
Step 5
Fill in the application form by
entering your personal information, educational details, and valid GATE score
details as required.
Step 6
Upload the required documents in
the prescribed format.
Step 7
Pay the application fee, if
applicable.
Step 8
Review all entered information
carefully.
Step 9
Submit the application form.
Step 10
Save and take a printout of the
submitted application confirmation page for future use.
Documents
Required
Candidates should arrange all the
necessary documents and keep them ready before starting the online application
process.
·
Passport-size
Photograph
·
Signature
·
Educational
Qualification Certificates
·
Valid
GATE Score Details
·
Category
Certificate (if applicable)
·
PwBD
Certificate (if applicable)
·
Government-issued
Photo ID Proof
·
Other
documents as specified in the official notification
Important
Links
|
Description |
Link |
|
Official Notification |
|
|
Official Website |
|
|
Apply Online |
FAQs
1.
How many posts have been announced under the NIC Scientific/Technical
Assistant-A Recruitment 2026?
A total of 376 vacancies have been
announced.
2 When
will the online application process for NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A
Recruitment 2026 begin?
The online application process will
commence from 01 September 2026.
3. What is the deadline
for submitting the NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 application
form?
The last date to
complete the online application process is 30 September 2026.
4.
What is the salary for the Scientific/Technical Assistant-A post?
The salary is Pay Level-6
(₹35,400–₹1,12,400) under the 7th CPC.
5.
Is a GATE score mandatory?
Yes. Applicants are required to
have a valid GATE score from 2024, 2025, or 2026 in the relevant field of
specialization.
6.
What is the mode of application?
Applications are accepted online
only.
7.
Is there a written examination?
According to the official
notification, the selection process will be based on the candidate’s valid GATE
score, followed by document verification.
Applicants are advised to carefully
review the official notification details before submitting their application
form.
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