NIC Recruitment 2026 – 376 Scientific Assistant Posts, Apply Online

NIC Recruitment 2026: National Informatics Centre (NIC) has officially published an employment notification (Advt No: NIC/STA/2026/2) for direct recruitment to 376 Scientific/ Technical Assistant-‘A’ positions. Shortlisting for these Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted posts will be based on valid Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) scores from 2024, 2025, or 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications between 1st September 2026 and 30th September 2026.

Important Notice: Selection for NIC Recruitment 2026 is purely merit-based using valid GATE Scores (2024 / 2025 / 2026) in CS, EC, or DA papers. No separate written test or interview will be conducted.

NIC Recruitment 2026 – Overview

NIC Vacancy Breakdown

Category-Wise Vacancy

Discipline-Wise Vacancy

Eligibility Criteria for NIC Recruitment

1. Educational Qualification

Candidates must have completed M.Sc. / MS / MCA / B.E. / B.Tech in any single or combination of the following specializations:

• Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication
• Computer Sciences, Computer & Networking Security
• Software System, Information Technology, Informatics

2. GATE Score Mandatory Requirement

Candidates must possess a valid GATE Score Card for the year 2024, 2025, or 2026 in one of the following paper codes:

• Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)
• Electronics & Communication Engineering (EC)
• Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA)

3. Age Limit & Relaxations

The maximum age limit for general candidates is 30 years as on 30th September 2026. Upper age relaxation applies as per government regulations:

4. Application Fee

• SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates: Nil (Exempted)
• UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS: Rs. 800/-

Important Dates

How to Apply for NIC Recruitment 2026

1. Scroll down and navigate to the Important Web-Links section.
2. Click on the Online Application Form link.
3. Register your profile and fill in personal, contact, educational, and GATE scorecard details.
4. Upload necessary documents including your GATE Scorecard, Photo, Signature, and Category certificates.
5. Pay the applicable application fee through online payment channels.
6. Submit the form and take a printout of the final application confirmation page for reference.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Conclusion

The NIC Recruitment 2026 provides an outstanding opportunity for engineering and IT graduates holding a valid GATE score to secure a central government technical role with National Informatics Centre. Eligible candidates should submit their online applications early before the 30th September 2026 deadline.