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The National Informatics Centre (NIC) has released for 376 Scientific/Technical Assistant-A posts. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official portal recruitment.nic.in. The application process will start on 1 September 2026, and the last date to apply is 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 Important Dates 2026
Candidates should complete the application process before the last date.
| 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
NIC has announced 376 Scientific/Technical Assistant-A vacancies in three disciplines.
| Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Computer Sciences & Information Technology | 300 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 26 |
| Data Science & Artificial Intelligence | 50 |
| Total | 376 |
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 |
NIC GATE Score 2026
A valid GATE score is an important requirement for this recruitment.
| Discipline | GATE Paper |
|---|---|
| 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 on 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
The NIC Recruitment 2026 Apply Online link will be activated on 1 September 2026. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can submit their applications online through the NIC recruitment website.
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 2026
Before starting the application, candidates should keep all the necessary documents ready. The following documents may be required during the NIC 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.
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Scientific/Technical Assistant-A | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
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