NIC Recruitment 2026 Out, Apply Online for 243 Scientist B Posts

The National Informatics Center (NIC) has released Notification(Advt No: NIC/SCB/2026/1) for 243 Scientist B posts on its official web portal, www.nic.gov.in. The online application process has started on the official website, and candidates can apply online till 24 April 2026 through the direct link given in this article below. The article provides all essential information regarding NIC Recruitment 2026 for Scientist B posts, such as eligibility, salary, vacancies, application date & steps to apply online.

NIC Recruitment 2026 Out

NIC Recruitment 2026 for Scientist B posts 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. The detailed notification PDF is issued for candidates to know about the hiring process for the recruitment, which is available in the overview table below.

NIC Recruitment 2026: Highlights

NIC Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

NIC Scientist B Vacancy Details

The detailed discipline-wise & category-wise vacancy distribution for the Scientist B posts is given in the table below:

Eligibility Criteria for NIC Recruitment 2026

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 in the table below for candidates:

NIC Scientist B Apply Online Link

The NIC Recruitment 2026 online application has started on its official website. Candidates can complete their registration before 24 April 2026. Along with this, they need to finish E-KYC and keep their Portal Registration Number ready.  For easy access, a direct link to the application form has been given here.

NIC Scientist B Apply Online Link- Click here to Check

How to Apply Online for NIC Recruitment 2026?

To apply online for NIC recruitment, candidates must follow these steps:

• Visit the official NIC website www.nic.gov.in
• Register yourself through your personal Email ID.
• Fill the required documents, such as a photograph, a signature, a marksheet and the details mentioned in the application form.
• Submit the application fee through debit card, credit card, internet banking, cash card, wallet, etc.
• Take a printout of the application form for future reference.

Documents Required for NIC Recruitment

• Credit Card/Debit card/Net Banking Details (if fee is applicable),
  b) Scanned image of recent coloured Photograph (JPEG/JPG format, Min size 50 KB and Max size 200 KB)
  c) Scanned image of Signature (in blue or black ink) (JPEG/JPG format, Min size 10 KB and Max size 50 KB)
  d) Separate self-attested scanned copies of the following documents (PDF format, Min size 10 KB and Max
  size 500 KB):
• Certificate of Date of Birth Proof (issued by Municipality, etc., or Matriculation/High School / SSC
  Certificate)
• Matriculation Certificate;
• Senior Secondary Certificate;
• Graduation Certificate;
• GATE Score Card
• Post-Graduation Certificate (If any)
• Essential qualification: Certificate, which makes him/her eligible to apply for the post, along with marksheet
• CGPA conversion certification (if applicable)
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS) (if applicable)
• PwBD certificate (Minimum 40% permanent disability) (if applicable)
• Experience Certificate (if any)
• NOC (if applicable)
• Age relaxation certificate (if applicable)

NIC Scientist B Apply Online Fee

For the candidates applying for Scientist B posts, the application fees are non-refundable and different for every category. The detailed Application Fees is as follows:

• For UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS:  Rs. 800/-
• For SC/ST/ PwBD/ Women candidates:  Nil

NIC Scientist B Selection Process 2026

The selection of candidates for the post of Scientist B  in the  NIC will be carried out through the following stages:

1. 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).
2. 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.
3. Final Selection: The final selection of the candidates will be purely based on category-wise and discipline-wise merit of an aggregate of 60% weightage of the GATE score and 40% weightage of marks in personal interview/interaction.

NIC Scientist-B Selection Weightage

NIC Scientist B Salary Structure 2026

The detailed Scientist B salary structure of NIC Recruitment 2026 is given below:

• Pay Commission:  7th Pay Commission
• Pay Level:  Level-10
• Pay Scale:  Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500
• Initial Basic Pay:  Rs. 56,100
• Allowances:  DA, HRA, TA, NPS, Medical, LTC, and more