NIC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out, Apply Online for 376 Scientific & Technical Assistant Posts

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The National Informatics Centre (NIC) has released an official notification(Advt. No. – NIC/STA/2026/2) for 376 Scientific/Technical Assistant-A posts on the official website. Eligible candidates can apply online for the NICE Recruitment 2026 through the official portal recruitment.nic.in. The application process has started on 1 September 2026 (Today), and candidates can apply till the last date, 30 September 2026.

Candidates will be selected based on their valid GATE score from 2024, 2025, or 2026. There will be no separate written exam or interview for these posts.

NIC Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	National Informatics Centre (NIC)
Post Name	Scientific/Technical Assistant-A
Total Vacancies	376
Advertisement No.	NIC/STA/2026/2
Post Type	Group-B S&T (Non-Gazetted)
Selection Basis	GATE Score
Valid GATE Years	2024, 2025 & 2026
Application Mode	Online
Application Start Date	1 September 2026
Last Date to Apply	30 September 2026
Job Location	Anywhere in India/Outside India
Official PDF	Click Here
Official Website	recruitment.nic.in

NIC STA Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release	26 August 2026
Online Application Starts	1 September 2026
Last Date to Apply	30 September 2026
Eligibility Cut-Off Date	30 September 2026

NIC Vacancy 2026

The NIC has announced 376 Scientific/Technical Assistant-A vacancies for three disciplines. The highest number of posts is available in Computer Sciences & Information Technology (300), followed by Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (50) and Electronics & Communication Engineering (26).

NIC STA Category-Wise Vacancy 2026

Discipline	UR	SC	ST	OBC (NCL)	EWS	Total
Computer Sciences & Information Technology	122	45	22	81	30	300
Electronics & Communication Engineering	13	3	1	7	2	26
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence	22	7	3	13	5	50
Total	157	55	26	101	37	376

Note: PwBD reservation is horizontal, so these vacancies are included within the above category-wise vacancies and are not additional posts. The PwBD figure includes 3 backlog vacancies.

NIC Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must meet the required age limit, educational qualification, and GATE score criteria to apply for NIC Recruitment 2026.

NIC Educational Qualification 2026

Candidates must have the required educational qualification along with a valid GATE score in the relevant paper.

Discipline	Educational Qualification
Computer Sciences & Information Technology	M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech. in Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Sciences, Computer & Networking Security, Software System, Information Technology, or Informatics
Electronics & Communication Engineering	Candidates must have the prescribed qualification along with a valid GATE score in the relevant paper
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence	Candidates must have the prescribed qualification along with a valid GATE score in the relevant paper

GATE Paper Codes for Eligible Disciplines

A valid GATE score is an important requirement for this recruitment.

Discipline Name	GATE Paper Code
Computer Sciences & IT	CS
Electronics & Communication Engineering	EC
Data Science & AI	DA

Note – Candidates can use their valid GATE score from 2024, 2025, or 2026. The selection merit list will be prepared using the GATE score.

NIC Age Limit 2026

The maximum age is calculated as of 30 September 2026.

Category	Maximum Age
UR/EWS	30 Years
OBC (NCL)	33 Years
SC/ST	35 Years
PwBD	Up to 40 Years

NIC Age Relaxation 2026

Candidates from reserved categories will get age relaxation as per Government of India rules.

Category	Age Relaxation
UR / EWS	No relaxation
OBC (NCL)	3 Years
SC / ST	5 Years

NIC Apply Online Link 2026

National Informatics Centre (NIC) has started the online application process for NIC STA Recruitment 2026 on its official website at recruitment.nic.in from 1 September 2026. Candidates can apply for 376 Scientific/Technical Assistant-A posts till the last date, 30 September 2026. A direct link to apply for NIC Recruitment is given below.

NIC Application Fee 2026

Category	Application Fee
UR/OBC-NCL/EWS	₹800
SC/ST/PwBD/Women	Nil

How to Apply for NIC Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can fill out the NIC Recruitment 2026 application form online by following these steps:

Go to the official NIC recruitment website recruitment.nic.in.
Register with your email ID and mobile number.
Fill in the application form with the correct details.
Choose your discipline and enter your GATE details.
Upload the required documents.
Pay the application fee, if applicable.
Check the form carefully before submitting it.
Submit the application form.
Download and save the application confirmation page for future use.

Documents Required for NIC Recruitment 2026

Before starting the application, candidates should keep all the necessary documents ready. The following documents may be required during the NIC STA Recruitment 2026 application process:

Recent passport-size photograph
Scanned signature
Date of Birth proof
Matriculation certificate
Senior Secondary certificate
Valid GATE scorecard
Degree certificate
Required marksheets
Category certificate, if applicable
PwBD certificate, if applicable
CGPA conversion certificate, if required
No Objection Certificate (NOC), if applicable
Age relaxation certificate, if applicable
Aadhaar Card

NIC Selection Process 2026

There is no separate written examination or interview for the Scientific/Technical Assistant-A recruitment.

The selection process includes:

Valid GATE Score
Preparation of discipline-wise and category-wise merit list
Shortlisting of candidates
Document Verification
Provisional appointment

NIC Salary 2026

The selected candidates for the Scientific/Technical Assistant-A post will be placed in Pay Level 6 under the 7th Central Pay Commission.

Objective	Details
Basic Pay	₹35,400
Pay Scale	₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400

FAQs

What is the total number of vacancies released under NIC Recruitment 2026?

The National Informatics Centre (NIC) has announced a total of 376 vacancies for the post of Scientific/Technical Assistant-A (Group-B, Non-Gazetted) across three engineering streams:
Computer Sciences & Information Technology: 300 vacancies
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence: 50 vacancies
Electronics & Communication Engineering: 26 vacancies

When will the NIC Recruitment 2026 application process start?

The online application process will begin on 1 September 2026.

What are the important application dates for NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026?

Online Application Start Date: 01 September 2026 (10:00 AM)
Last Date to Apply Online: 30 September 2026 (05:30 PM)
Eligibility Cut-off Date: 30 September 2026

Is GATE required for NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A?

Yes, candidates need a valid GATE score from 2024, 2025, or 2026 in the relevant paper.

What is the maximum age limit for NIC Recruitment 2026?

The maximum age limit for candidates in the unreserved category is 30 years. Age relaxation is available for eligible reserved categories as per the rules.

What is the educational qualification required to apply for NIC STA-A posts?

Candidates must possess an M.Sc., MS, MCA, B.E., or B.Tech degree in relevant disciplines (such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Systems, Cyber Security, Data Science, AI, or Electronics & Communication) from a recognized university.

What is the selection process for NIC STA Recruitment 2026?

There is no written exam or interview. The selection process consists of two stages:
Shortlisting based on performance/score in GATE (2024 / 2025 / 2026)
Document Verification (DV) of shortlisted candidates

What is the application fee for NIC Recruitment 2026?

General / OBC / EWS: ₹800
SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates: Exempted (Nil)

What is the salary structure for the NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A post?

The post carries a pay level of Pay Level-6 under the 7th CPC with a basic pay scale of ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 per month, plus applicable Central Government allowances (such as DA, HRA, and TA).