NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026: National Informatics Centre (NIC), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, has released the detailed advertisement for recruitment to the post of Scientific/Technical Assistant-A on a direct recruitment basis. The post is a Group-B S&T (Non-Gazetted) position in Level-6 (₹35,400–₹1,12,400) under the 7th CPC.
A total of 376 vacancies are announced across Computer Sciences & Information Technology, Electronics & Communication Engineering, and Data Science & Artificial Intelligence. Selection will be based on the candidate’s valid GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026 score, followed by document verification for shortlisted candidates.
Online applications will start from 01 September 2026 at 10:00 AM and the last date to apply is 30 September 2026 up to 05:30 PM. The crucial date for determining eligibility, age and qualification is the closing date.
NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | National Informatics Centre (NIC) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology |
| Post Name | Scientific/Technical Assistant-A |
| Advertisement No. | NIC/STA/2026/2 |
| Post Type | Group-B S&T (Non-Gazetted) |
| Total Vacancies | 376 |
| Pay Level | Level-6 |
| Pay Scale | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Recruitment Basis | Direct Recruitment |
| Selection Basis | GATE Score |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Closing Date | 30 September 2026 |
NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 01 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 September 2026 |
| Cut-off Date for Eligibility | 30 September 2026 |
| Document Verification | To be announced |
NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | Nil |
| PwBD | Nil |
| Women Candidates | Nil |
| UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS | ₹800/- |
Candidates applying for more than one discipline have to pay ₹800/- for each discipline. The fee is payable online only and is non-refundable.
NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 Vacancies & Qualification
| Discipline | Total Posts | UR | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Sciences & Information Technology | 300 | 122 | 45 | 22 | 81 | 30 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 26 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| Data Science & Artificial Intelligence | 50 | 22 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 5 |
| Total | 376 | 157 | 55 | 26 | 101 | 37 |
PwBD horizontal reservation is also provided as specified in the advertisement.
1. Computer Sciences & Information Technology – 300 Posts
Candidates must have passed M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech. in one or a combination of the prescribed fields, including:
Candidates must also possess a valid GATE score in Computer Science & Information Technology (CS) from GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026.
2. Electronics & Communication Engineering – 26 Posts
Candidates must possess the prescribed essential qualification in Electronics & Communication Engineering and must have a valid GATE score in EC (Electronics and Communication Engineering) from GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026.
3. Data Science & Artificial Intelligence – 50 Posts
Candidates must possess the prescribed qualification for Data Science & Artificial Intelligence and must have a valid GATE score in DA (Data Science and Artificial Intelligence) from GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026.
Experience: No experience is required for the post.
NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 GATE Requirement
| Discipline | GATE Paper | Eligible GATE Years |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Sciences & Information Technology | CS | 2024 / 2025 / 2026 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | EC | 2024 / 2025 / 2026 |
| Data Science & Artificial Intelligence | DA | 2024 / 2025 / 2026 |
Only candidates having a valid GATE score in the relevant paper are eligible.
NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The upper age limit is 30 years for UR/EWS candidates as on 30 September 2026. The upper age limit is 35 years for SC/ST, 33 years for OBC (NCL) and 40 years for PwBD candidates, subject to the conditions prescribed in the notification. Additional relaxations are available for eligible service candidates and other categories according to Government rules.
NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 Salary
The selected candidates will be appointed as Scientific/Technical Assistant-A, a Group-B S&T (Non-Gazetted) post in Level-6 of the 7th CPC, carrying a pay scale of:
₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Selection is based primarily on the GATE score in the relevant discipline.
- Online Application
- Preparation of discipline-wise/category-wise merit list based on GATE Score
- Shortlisting
- Document Verification
- Provisional Appointment
Equal weightage is given to GATE 2024, GATE 2025 and GATE 2026 scores. Candidates must submit their best eligible GATE score.
NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 Important Documents
Candidates should keep the following documents ready while applying:
- Recent colour photograph
- Signature
- Date of Birth proof
- Matriculation Certificate
- Senior Secondary Certificate
- Valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 Score Card
- Essential Qualification Certificate
- Relevant marksheets
- CGPA conversion certificate, if applicable
- SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS Certificate, if applicable
- PwBD Certificate, if applicable
- Experience Certificate, if any
- NOC, where applicable
- Age relaxation certificate, where applicable
- Aadhaar Card
- Other valid Photo ID
The advertisement specifies document format and file-size requirements for online uploading.
How to Apply for NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates must apply online only through the NIC recruitment portal at recruitment.nic.in between 01 September 2026 at 10:00 AM and 30 September 2026 at 05:30 PM. No other mode of application will be accepted.
The application process consists of four mandatory steps:
- Registration
- Fill Online Application Form & Upload Documents
- Online Fee Payment, if applicable
- Download Confirmation Page
Candidates should complete all four steps successfully. An incomplete application or an application for which the applicable fee is not successfully paid will be rejected.
Aadhaar-based authentication will be used at every stage of the recruitment process. Candidates should also keep their registered email ID and active mobile number available for recruitment-related communication.
NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 Posting
The selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India and outside India in the interest of the organization. The post carries All India liability for posting.
NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 Notification | Notification |
| NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 Apply Online | Apply Online |
| NIC Official Website | NIC |
