National Informatics Centre (NIC), under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, has announced the official notification for the recruitment of Scientific / Technical Assistant - A (Group-B S&T Non-Gazetted) posts. A total of 376 vacancies have been advertised for Direct Recruitment. Eligible candidates possessing a valid GATE Score (2024/2025/2026) can submit their applications online starting from 01/09/2026 to 30/09/2026. Complete details regarding eligibility, qualification criteria, age limits, pay scale, category-wise vacancy distribution, and application steps are provided below.
NIC Scientific Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organization Name | National Informatics Centre (NIC) |
| Post Name | Scientific / Technical Assistant - A |
| Advertisement No. | NIC/STA/2026/2 |
| Total Vacancies | 376 Posts |
| Pay Level | Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 - Rs. 1,12,400) of 7th CPC |
| Selection Basis | Valid GATE Score (2024 / 2025 / 2026) |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India and Outside India |
| Official Website | recruitment.nic.in |
Important Dates
- Online Apply Start: 01/09/2026 (10:00 AM)
- Online Apply Last Date: 30/09/2026 (05:30 PM)
- Cut-off Date for Eligibility: 30/09/2026
- Document Verification: To be announced on NIC website
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 800/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / Female: Rs. 0/- (Exempted)
- Payment Mode: Online via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI
Eligibility Criteria & Qualification
1. Mandatory GATE Requirement:
Must possess a valid GATE Score in 2024, 2025, or 2026 in any of the following test papers:
- Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)
- Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)
- Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA)
2. Essential Educational Qualification:
Pass in M.Sc. / MS / MCA / B.E. / B.Tech. in relevant disciplines including Computer Sciences, Information Technology, Electronics, Electronics & Communication, or Data Science & Artificial Intelligence from a recognized University/Institution.
Upper Age Limit (As on 30/09/2026)
- UR / EWS: 30 Years
- OBC (NCL): 33 Years
- SC / ST: 35 Years
- PwBD: 40 Years
- Service Candidates / Ex-Servicemen: As per Government Rules
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