NIC Scientific / Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026
National Informatics Centre (NIC),
VerifiedNational Informatics Centre (NIC) is recruiting 376 Scientific/Technical Assistants. Eligible candidates with B.E./B.Tech. or Post Graduate degrees and GATE 2024, 2025, or 2026 qualification can apply online from September 1–30, 2026. Selection is merit-based on GATE scores, followed by medical examination and document verification.
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Apply Start
1 Sept 2026
Last Date
30 Sept 2026
Vacancies
376
Application Fee
₹800.00
Fee Last Date
30 Sept 2026
Discipline-wise Vacancy Details
| Discipline | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Computer Sciences & Information Technology | 300 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 26 |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | 50 |
Computer Sciences & Information Technology
300
Electronics and Communication Engineering
26
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
50
Eligibility
M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech. in one or a combination of: Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Sciences, Computer and Networking Security, Software System, Information Technology, Informatics — with GATE 2024, 2025, or 2026 qualified.
Age Limit (as on 30 September 2026)
Minimum age: 18 years. Maximum age: 30 years (General/EWS), 33 years (OBC-Non Creamy Layer), 35 years (SC/ST). NIC provides age relaxation for reserved categories as per Government of India regulations (exact number of years not itemized in the notification text available).
Selection Process
- Merit List based on GATE Score (no separate written examination).
- Medical Examination.
- Document Verification.
How to Apply
- Applications must be submitted online before 30 September 2026.
- Use the Apply Online link under Important Links to apply directly, or visit the NIC official website.
- Read the official notification carefully (last date, age limit, education qualification) before filling the form.
- Complete the application, including fee payment, before the deadline of 30 September 2026.
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026?
A notification (Advt. No. NIC/STA/2026/2) from the National Informatics Centre for 376 Scientific/Technical Assistant posts across Computer Sciences & IT, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.
What is the eligibility requirement?
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, or Informatics — with GATE 2024, 2025, or 2026 qualified. (Note: the source site's own FAQ answer for this question stated a generic, unrelated "Bachelor's Degree in any discipline" — that appears to be a template copy-paste error on the source page, not this notification's real requirement, so it was not used here.)
Is there a written examination?
No — selection is purely merit-based on GATE score, followed by a medical examination and document verification.
What is the age limit?
Minimum 18 years; maximum 30 years (General/EWS), 33 years (OBC-NCL), or 35 years (SC/ST), as on 30 September 2026.
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