NATIONAL INFORMATICS CENTRE (NIC) STA RECRUITMENT 2026
Compiled by AnyNear.in Editorial Team · Posted 27 Aug 2026
Job Description & Details
The National Informatics Centre (NIC), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, has invited online applications from eligible candidates for Scientific/Technical Assistant-A posts.
JOB DETAILS
Organization: National Informatics Centre (NIC)
Ministry: Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India
Post: Scientific/Technical Assistant-A
Total Vacancies: 376 Posts
Pay Level: Level-6
Salary: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 per month
Application Mode: Online
Job Location: Anywhere in India / Outside India
Last Date to Apply: 30 September 2026
VACANCY DETAILS
1. Scientific/Technical Assistant-A – Computer Sciences & Information Technology
Vacancies: 300 Posts
2. Scientific/Technical Assistant-A – Electronics & Communication Engineering
Vacancies: 26 Posts
3. Scientific/Technical Assistant-A – Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
Vacancies: 50 Posts
Total: 376 Posts
AGE LIMIT
Maximum Age: 30 Years
Age Cut-off: As on 30 September 2026
Age relaxation will be applicable to eligible SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Service/Ex-Servicemen candidates as per Government rules.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Computer Sciences & Information Technology
Candidates must have:
M.Sc. / MS / MCA / B.E. / B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology or related fields
Valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 score in CS paper
Electronics & Communication Engineering
Candidates must have:
M.Sc. / MS / MCA / B.E. / B.Tech in Electronics & Communication or relevant related fields
Valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 score in EC paper
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
Candidates must have:
M.Sc. / MS / MCA / B.E. / B.Tech in relevant fields
Valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 score in DA paper
Experience: No experience required.
SELECTION PROCESS
Selection will be based on:
Merit List based on valid GATE Score (2024/2025/2026)
Document Verification
There is no separate written examination mentioned in the provided recruitment details.
APPLICATION FEE
UR/OBC/EWS: ₹800 per discipline
SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Nil
Payment Mode: Online
IMPORTANT DATES
Opening Date: 01 September 2026 – 10:00 AM
Last Date: 30 September 2026 – 05:30 PM
IMPORTANT POINTS
Government of India recruitment
376 vacancies
Freshers can apply
No experience required
GATE score of 2024/2025/2026 is required according to the relevant discipline.
Candidates can apply online through the NIC recruitment portal.
HOW TO APPLY
Eligible candidates need to apply ONLINE through the official NIC recruitment portal.
Step 1: Visit the NIC recruitment portal and register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
Step 2: Select the relevant Scientific/Technical Assistant-A discipline.
Step 3: Fill in the application form carefully.
Step 4: Upload the required documents and GATE score details.
Step 5: Pay the application fee, if applicable.
Step 6: Submit the application before the deadline.
Step 7: Download and keep the confirmation page for future reference.
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