NIC Recruitment 2026: The National Informatics Centre (NIC), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has invited online applications for 376 Scientific/Technical Assistant-A posts under Advertisement No. NIC/STA/2026/2. The official recruitment portal confirms that applications are being accepted from 1 September to 30 September 2026.
Last Updated: 18 September 2026
NIC Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organisation | National Informatics Centre |
|---|---|
| Post | Scientific/Technical Assistant-A |
| Total Vacancies | 376 |
| Advertisement | NIC/STA/2026/2 |
| Pay Level | Level 6 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 30 September 2026, 5:30 PM |
Vacancy Details
| Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Computer Sciences & Information Technology | 300 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 26 |
| Data Science & Artificial Intelligence | 50 |
| Total | 376 |
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess the prescribed degree qualification in the relevant discipline, such as M.Sc., MS, MCA, B.E. or B.Tech., as specified in the advertisement. A valid GATE score from 2024, 2025 or 2026 in the relevant paper is required.
Age Limit
The standard upper age limit is 30 years for UR/EWS candidates, with relaxations for eligible reserved categories and other groups as prescribed in the notification.
Salary
The post carries Pay Level 6 of the 7th CPC: ₹35,400–₹1,12,400, along with applicable Central Government allowances.
Selection Process
Selection is based on the candidate’s valid GATE score followed by document verification. The recruitment information specifies that there is no separate written examination for this recruitment.
Important Dates
| Application starts | 1 September 2026, 10:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Application closes | 30 September 2026, 5:30 PM |
| Eligibility cut-off | 30 September 2026 |
How to Apply
- Visit the official NIC recruitment portal.
- Open the Scientific/Technical Assistant-A recruitment.
- Register and complete the online application.
- Enter GATE and educational details carefully.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the applicable fee, if required.
- Submit the application before the deadline and save the confirmation.
Official Links
FAQs
How many vacancies are available?
NIC has advertised 376 Scientific/Technical Assistant-A vacancies.
Is GATE required?
Yes. A valid GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026 score in the relevant paper is required.
What is the last date?
30 September 2026 at 5:30 PM.
Disclaimer: Candidates should read the official advertisement for the exact qualification, category relaxation, GATE paper, document and application requirements before applying.
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