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The National Informatics Centre (NIC) has issued a short notice on its official web portal, www.nic.gov.in, regarding the upcoming recruitment process to hire 376 candidates for the post of Scientist ‘B’ and Scientific/Technical Assistant-A in the organisation. The short advertisements NIC/SCB/2026/1 and NIC/SCB/2026/2 have been released on the official website. The online application process will begin after the release of the detailed notification. The article provides all essential information on eligibility, salary, and vacancies related to the NIC Recruitment 2026 for the post of scientists.
NIC Short Notification 2026
NIC Short Notification 2026 for Scientist ‘B’ and Scientific/Technical Assistant-A has been released on the official website at www.nic.gov.in. The National Informatics Centre aims to hire qualified candidates from Electronics & Communication, Computer Science, Computer Networking, and other related fields as Group A, ‘Gazetted’ level positions. The detailed employment circular will be announced by NIC on the official portal. The short advertisement was issued for candidates to know about the hiring process for the new recruitment cycle. The short notification PDF is available in the overview table below.
NIC Recruitment 2026: Highlights
The details of the NIC Recruitment 2026 are provided in this article. Candidates can check the key details of the NIC posts in the table below.
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NIC Vacancy 2026
The National Informatics Centre has released a recruitment notification to recruit a total of 619 various positions in various disciplines. Eligible candidates can see the number of vacancies for each post in the table below.
| Name of Categories | Number of vacancies |
| Avd. No- NIC/SCB/2026/1 | |
| Unreserved (UR) | 100 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 36 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 18 |
| Other Backwards Class – NCL (OBC) | 65 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 24 |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)* | 10 |
| Total | 243 |
| Avd. No- NIC/SCB/2026/2 | |
| Unreserved (UR) | 154 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 56 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 28 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC-NCL) | 101 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 37 |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) (Horizontal Reservation) | 18 |
| Total | 376 |
| Overall Total | 619 |
NIC 2026 Recruitment Disciplines
- Electronics
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Computer Science
- Communication Engineering
- Computer and Networking Security
- Computer Applications
- Software Systems
- Information Technology
- Information Technology Management
- Informatics
- Computer Management
- Cyber Law
- Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
NIC Eligibility Criteria
It is important to meet the eligibility criteria set by the organization to apply successfully. We have outlined the required educational qualifications and age limits that candidates must satisfy to be considered for the various positions. Please review these criteria carefully before submitting your application.
| Name of Posts | Educational Qualification |
| Scientist ‘B’ (Group ‘A’, Gazetted) |
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| Scientific/Technical Assistant-A | A Pass in M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech in Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Sciences, Computer and Networking Security, Software System, Information Technology, Informatics + Valid GATE Score (2024/2025/2026) in Computer Science & Information Technology (CS), Electronics & Communication Engineering (EC), or Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA). |
National Informatics Centre Online Application Process 2026
The NIC application process 2026 involves filling out the application form when the detailed notification is released on the official recruitment portal of the National Informatics Centre. The NIC will hire candidates based on the GATE scores of the last 3 years (2024, 2025, and 2026). Therefore, after a detailed notice is released, the exam conducting body will release the application link to apply for Scientist ‘B’ and Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Positions. The link to access the online application will be shared below for the candidates when it is activated on recruitment.nic.in.
NIC Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Link (Live Soon)
What is the NIC Selection Process 2026?
The selection of candidates for the post of Scientist ‘B’ and Scientific/Technical Assistant-A in the NIC will be carried out through the following stages:
Shortlisting based on GATE Score: Candidates will be shortlisted using their valid GATE scores of 2024, 2025, or 2026 in the given disciplines (CS, EC, or DA).
Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview, where their technical knowledge, problem-solving ability, and suitability for the role will be assessed.
Final Selection: The final merit list will be prepared based on the performance in the interview, subject to verification of documents and eligibility conditions.
NIC Salary Structure 2026
The National Informatics Centre details for the various positions are given below. In addition to the basic salary, selected candidates will receive a Dearness Allowance, perks, basic pay, House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other benefits such as Provident Fund (CPF), Gratuity, Social Security Schemes, and medical benefits, according to NIC rules. The total monthly salary range for NIC Recruitment 2026 positions is approximately Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 (Scientist ‘B’) and Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 (Scientific/Technical Assistant-A)
| Post Name | Pay Commission | Pay Level | Pay Scale | Initial Basic Pay | Allowances |
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| Scientist-B (Group ‘A’, Gazetted) | 7th Pay Commission | Level-10 | Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 | Rs. 56,100 | DA, HRA, TA, NPS, Medical, LTC, and more |
| Scientific/Technical Assistant-A | 7th Pay Commission | Level-06 | Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 | Rs. 35,400 | DA, HRA, TA, NPS, Medical, LTC, and more |
How do GATE 2024,2025 & 2026 decide NIC selection?
The National Informatics Centre has allowed GATE 2024, 2025 & 2026 applicants to be selected for the post of scientists at the group A gazetted level.
To be eligible for this post, the GATE score must be from one of the approved streams, which are as follows
1. Computer Science (CS)
2. Electronics & Communication (EC) or
3. Data Science/Artificial Intelligence (DA)
This makes strong performance in at least one of these GATE cycles absolutely crucial for aspirants. The GATE score is used as the primary shortlisting criterion. Only candidates who clear the GATE-based cutoff will move ahead to the Personal Interview and document verification stage.
While the initial notification has already been released, detailed information such as score weightage, cut-off trends and interview-related norms will be shared in a detailed PDF expected around 10 days after the declaration of GATE 2026 results.
What to Expect in the NIC Interview 2026?
The table below discusses the important questions that may be asked by interview panellists to assess the knowledge of the candidates. Since the selectionis purely based on GATE scores of year 2024, 2025, and 2026 for 243 scientists at the National Informatics Centre, the final merit will be based on the interview performance.
| Interview Area | Computer Science (CS) & Data Science/AI (DA) | Electronics & Communication (EC) |
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| Overall Interview Style | The interview focuses on how well applicants understand the basics and how they would use them in real government IT systems not on mugging up the entire syllabus | The panel checks how clearly applicants understand core electronics concepts and whether they can relate them to practical IT and networking setups. |
| Main Subjects Discussed | Most questions come from your strong areas like Data Structures, Algorithms, OS, DBMS, Computer Networks and OOP | Questions are usually from Digital Logic, Computer Organisation, Signals, Communication Systems and basic networking |
| Type of Technical Questions | You may be asked things like how an OS manages processes or memory, how databases keep data safe, or how you would make a program run faster | Expect questions on how circuits work, how data flows inside a system, how signals behave or how communication happens in real life |
| Understanding of Large Systems | The panel may ask how big government websites or databases are built, scaled and kept running smoothly | Applicants may be asked how hardware, networks and communication links support large national IT systems |
| Security & Reliability Topics | Questions often touch on cybersecurity, data privacy, cloud platforms and how systems are protected from failures | Discussions may include secure communication, basic encryption ideas, and keeping networks stable and reliable |
| Programming & Practical Experience | Applicants might need to explain their coding logic in Java or Python or talk about a project, internship or work experience | Applicants may be asked to explain academic projects, lab work or how hardware and software work together in practice |
| Questions About NIC | The panel often asks why you want to join NIC, what you know about its e-governance work and how your skills fit into Digital India | Similar questions are asked, focusing on NIC’s role in building and maintaining secure digital infrastructure |
| What the Panel Really Looks For | Clear thinking, honest answers, strong basics and the ability to explain concepts in simple words | Concept clarity, practical understanding, and the ability to connect theory with real applications |
| Overall Impression | It matters more how clearly candidates explain and think than how many topics they remember | Practical understanding and calm explanation matter more than memorised formulas |
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