National Informatics Centre Recruitment 2026: National Informatics Centre (NIC) has released a recruitment notification for the recruitment of 376 Scientific/Technical Assistant-A posts on Direct Recruitment basis. The post is a Group-B, S&T (Non-Gazetted) position in Pay Level-6, and candidates will be shortlisted based on valid GATE Score of 2024, 2025 or 2026.
Interested and eligible candidates may check the details below for educational qualification, age limit, salary, application fee and application procedure. The last date to submit the online application is 30th September 2026, up to 5:30 PM.
National Informatics Centre Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | National Informatics Centre (NIC) |
| Name of Post | Scientific/Technical Assistant-A |
| No. of Posts | 376 Posts |
| Post Category | Group-B, Non-Gazetted S&T |
| Advertisement No. | NIC/STA/2026/2 |
| Qualification | M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech |
| Age Limit | Maximum 30 Years |
| Pay Scale | Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) |
| Application Fee | ₹800/- |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Start Date | 1st September 2026 |
| Last Date | 30th September 2026 |
National Informatics Centre Recruitment Vacancy Details
Name of Post: Scientific/Technical Assistant-A
No. of Posts: 376 Posts
Pay Scale: Pay Level-6 – ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400
Category-wise Vacancy
| Category | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 157 |
| SC | 55 |
| ST | 26 |
| OBC-NCL | 101 |
| EWS | 37 |
| PwBD | 19 |
Discipline-wise Vacancy
| Discipline | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Computer Sciences & Information Technology | 300 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 26 |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | 50 |
| Total | 376 |
Eligibility Criteria of National Informatics Centre Recruitment 2026
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech in the prescribed fields, including:
- Electronics
- Electronics and Communication
- Electronics & Telecommunication
- Computer Sciences
- Computer and Network Security
- Software System
- Information Technology
- Informatics
Age Limit
The maximum age of the candidate should be 30 years as on 30th September 2026.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC-NCL | 3 Years |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| PwBD – UR/EWS | 10 Years |
| PwBD – OBC/NCL | 13 Years |
| PwBD – SC/ST | 15 Years |
GATE Score
Candidates must possess the required educational qualification along with a valid GATE Score of 2024, 2025 or 2026 in any of the following disciplines:
- Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)
- Electronics & Communication Engineering (EC)
- Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA)
Application Fee for National Informatics Centre
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women | Nil |
| UR/OBC-NCL/EWS | ₹800/- |
How to Apply for National Informatics Centre Recruitment 2026?
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the NIC Recruitment Portal.
- Scroll down to the Important Web-Links section.
- Click on the Online Application Form.
- Enter your personal and educational details.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Submit the application form.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
Important Dates of National Informatics Centre Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Starting Date of Online Application | 1st September 2026 |
| Last Date of Online Application | 30th September 2026, 5:30 PM |
Important Web-Links of National Informatics Centre Recruitment 2026
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs of National Informatics Centre Recruitment 2026
What is the starting date to apply online for NIC Recruitment?
The starting date to apply online is 1st September 2026.
What is the last date to apply online for NIC Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 30th September 2026, up to 5:30 PM.
How many posts are vacant under NIC Recruitment 2026?
A total of 376 Scientific/Technical Assistant-A posts are available.
What is the educational qualification for NIC Recruitment?
Candidates must possess M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech in the prescribed disciplines.
What is the age limit for NIC Recruitment 2026?
The maximum age limit is 30 years as on 30th September 2026, subject to applicable age relaxation.
What is the application fee for NIC Recruitment?
The application fee is ₹800/- for UR/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates, while SC/ST/PwBD and women candidates are exempt from the fee.