Name of Post: NIC Scientific / Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026
Post Date / Update: 30 September 2026, 10:27 AM
Short Information: National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, has invited online applications for 376 Scientific / Technical Assistant-A posts (Group-B, Pay Level-6) under Advt No. NIC/STA/2026/2. Selection will be made on the basis of a valid GATE 2024 / 2025 / 2026 score — NIC will hold no separate written exam. Online applications close today, 30 September 2026 (5:30 PM).
NIC Scientific / Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Online Application Start Date | 01 September 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30 September 2026 (05:30 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 30 September 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Document Verification Schedule | To be announced on recruitment.nic.in |
NIC Scientific / Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
| General / OBC (NCL) / EWS | Rs. 800/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women Candidates | Nil |
| Payment Mode | Online only – Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking / IMPS |
Candidates applying for more than one discipline must pay Rs. 800/- separately for each discipline. Fee once paid is non-refundable.
NIC Scientific / Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
Age limit as on 30/09/2026:
Maximum Age (UR / EWS): 30 Years
Maximum Age (OBC-NCL): 33 Years
Maximum Age (SC / ST): 35 Years
Age relaxation applicable as per Government rules.
NIC Scientific / Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
| Discipline | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Computer Sciences & Information Technology | 300 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 26 |
| Data Science & Artificial Intelligence | 50 |
| Total | 376 |
Computer Sciences & IT reservation: UR – 122, SC – 45, ST – 22, OBC (NCL) – 81, EWS – 30. The post is Scientific / Technical Assistant-A, a Group-B (S&T, non-Gazetted) post in Pay Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400).
NIC Scientific / Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility
GATE Score (mandatory): Valid GATE 2024 / 2025 / 2026 score in the paper matching the discipline – Computer Sciences & IT: GATE (CS); Electronics & Communication: GATE (EC); Data Science & AI: GATE (DA).
Educational Qualification (must be completed by 30/09/2026; no equivalent qualification accepted):
Computer Sciences & IT: M.Sc. / MS / MCA / B.E. / B.Tech in Computer Science & Information Technology fields.
Electronics & Communication: B.E. / B.Tech in Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Science, Computer & Networking Security, or Software System.
Data Science & AI: M.Sc. / MS / MCA / B.E. / B.Tech in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, or Informatics.
No experience is required for this post.
NIC Scientific / Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
Merit list prepared on the basis of the valid GATE 2024 / 2025 / 2026 score in the relevant paper, followed by Document Verification of shortlisted candidates. NIC will not conduct any separate written examination for this recruitment — so there is no NIC exam pattern and no negative marking in the NIC process.
How to Apply for NIC Scientific / Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026
Read the official notification (Advt No. NIC/STA/2026/2) carefully before applying. Keep your valid GATE scorecard and required documents ready. Open the Apply Online link, register, fill the application form, upload documents and pay the fee online (if applicable). Submit the form before 30 September 2026 (5:30 PM) and take a printout of the final submitted application.
NIC Scientific / Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| NIC Official Website | Click Here |
NIC Scientific / Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 – FAQ
Q. What is the last date to apply for NIC Scientific / Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026?
A. 30 September 2026 (5:30 PM) is the last date for online application and fee payment.
Q. How will candidates be selected?
A. Through a merit list based on the valid GATE 2024 / 2025 / 2026 score in the relevant paper, followed by document verification.
Q. What is the application fee?
A. Rs. 800/- for General / OBC (NCL) / EWS; no fee for SC / ST / PwBD / Women candidates. Payment is online only.
Q. What is the age limit?
A. Maximum 30 years (UR / EWS), 33 years (OBC-NCL), 35 years (SC / ST) as on 30/09/2026, with relaxation as per rules.
