NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026, Vacancy 243, Last date – April 24, 2026 (5:30 PM IST)

Requirement	Details
Educational Qualification	Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology OR MCA/MSc/ME/M.Tech/M.Phil in relevant fields such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Law, or related disciplines.
GATE Score	A valid GATE score for the years 2024, 2025, or 2026 is mandatory. Eligible papers include Computer Science & Information Technology (CS), Electronics & Communication Engineering (EC), and Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA).
Age Limit	Maximum age: 30 years for UR/EWS candidates. OBC (NCL): 33 years SC/ST: 35 years PwBD: 40 years (SC/ST PwBD: 45 years; OBC PwBD: 43 years) Relaxations apply as per Government of India rules.
Additional Requirements	Candidates must be Indian citizens, possess good character and sound health, and be willing to serve at NIC Headquarters in New Delhi or other NIC centres across India.

Link	Description
Notification	Download official NIC Scientist-B Recruitment 2026 notification PDF
Detailed Advertisement	Download the detailed NIC Scientist-B Recruitment 2026 advertisement PDF
Official Website	Visit National Informatics Centre official website
Apply Online	Submit your application online via NIC recruitment portal (March 27 – April 24, 2026)

Category	Vacancies
Unreserved (UR)	100
Scheduled Caste (SC)	36
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	18
Other Backward Class (OBC-NCL)	65
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	24
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)	10
Total	243

1. Visit the NIC Recruitment Portal between March 27, 2026 and April 24, 2026 (5:30 PM IST).
2. Register using a valid email ID and active mobile number.
3. Fill in personal details, academic qualifications, and GATE score information (2024/2025/2026).
4. Upload scanned documents including photograph, signature, and required certificates (DOB, educational, category, PwBD, etc.).
5. Pay the application fee online (₹800 for UR/OBC/EWS; Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Women).
6. Submit the application and download the confirmation page for future reference.

Component	Details
Pay Level	Level-10 as per 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC)
Basic Pay Range	₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 per month
Allowances	Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and other admissible benefits
In-Hand Salary	Approximately ₹70,000 – ₹80,000 per month (including allowances, varies by posting location)
Additional Benefits	Medical facilities, Pension/Provident Fund, Gratuity, Insurance, and other government service perks
Job Type	Group ‘A’, Gazetted, Full-time, Permanent

The Scientist-B role at NIC offers a competitive salary package with long-term career stability, government allowances, and growth opportunities. Selected candidates will enjoy both financial benefits and the prestige of serving in a central government position.

• Date of Birth proof (Birth Certificate / Matriculation Certificate)
• Matriculation and Senior Secondary Certificates/Marksheet
• Graduation and Post-Graduation Certificates (if applicable)
• Valid GATE Scorecard (2024 / 2025 / 2026)
• Essential Qualification Certificate with marksheet
• CGPA conversion certificate (if applicable)
• Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS, if applicable)
• PwBD Certificate (minimum 40% permanent disability, if applicable)
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) for candidates employed in Govt./PSU/Autonomous bodies
• Gazette Notification for name change (if applicable)
• Recent passport-size photograph & signature (scanned)
• Any other Government-issued Photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Driving License/EPIC/Passport)

Stage	Details
Shortlisting	Candidates will be shortlisted based on valid GATE scores (2024, 2025, or 2026) in CS, EC, or DA disciplines. Ratio 1:5 per vacancy.
Interview	Shortlisted candidates will be called for Personal Interaction/Interview. Assessment will cover technical knowledge, communication skills, and academic performance.
Document Verification	Verification of original certificates (educational, GATE, category, PwBD, NOC, etc.) before the interview. Non-production leads to disqualification.
Final Merit List	Prepared based on 60% weightage of GATE score + 40% weightage of interview marks, with reservation rules applied.

The NIC Scientist-B selection process emphasizes academic excellence and technical expertise. GATE scores form the primary basis for shortlisting, followed by interviews and document verification. Candidates must secure minimum qualifying marks (50% UR, 40% reserved categories) in the interview to be considered for final selection.

Stage	Details
Shortlisting	Candidates will be shortlisted based on valid GATE scores (2024, 2025, or 2026) in Computer Science (CS), Electronics & Communication (EC), or Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA). Shortlisting ratio is 1:5 per vacancy.
Interview	Shortlisted candidates will be invited for Personal Interaction/Interview. Assessment will include technical knowledge, communication skills, comprehension, and academic performance.
Document Verification	Verification of original academic certificates, GATE scorecard, identity proof, category certificates, PwBD certificate, and NOC (if applicable) will be conducted before the interview. Non-production leads to disqualification.
Final Merit List	Prepared based on 60% weightage of GATE score + 40% weightage of interview marks. Minimum qualifying marks: 50% (UR) and 40% (EWS/OBC/SC/ST/PwBD). Reservation rules as per Government of India norms will apply.

The NIC Scientist-B selection process ensures fairness and transparency. GATE scores form the primary basis for shortlisting, followed by interviews and document verification. The final merit list reflects both academic excellence and performance in the selection stages.

Selected candidates may be posted at National Informatics Centre Headquarters, New Delhi, or at any NIC centres across India. In the interest of the organization, postings outside India are also possible.

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1. What is the post name in NIC Recruitment 2026?

The post is Scientist-B, a Group-A Gazetted position under the National Informatics Centre.

2. How many vacancies are announced?

A total of 243 vacancies are announced across Computer Science, Electronics, and Data Science disciplines.

3. What is the salary for Scientist-B?

Pay Level-10 of the 7th CPC, ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 per month plus allowances.

4. What is the start date for applications?

Online applications open on March 27, 2026.

5. What is the last date to apply?

The closing date for online applications is April 24, 2026 (5:30 PM IST).

6. How can candidates apply?

Applications must be submitted online only via recruitment.nic.in.

7. Is offline submission allowed?

No, offline submission is not accepted. Only online applications are valid.

8. What are the eligibility criteria?

Candidates must hold a relevant degree (BE/BTech/MSc/MCA/ME/MTech/MPhil) and a valid GATE score (2024/2025/2026) in CS, EC, or DA.

9. Is prior experience required?

No prior work experience is required for Scientist-B posts.

10. What is the age limit?

Maximum age is 30 years for UR/EWS, with relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD as per government rules.

11. Where will selected candidates be posted?

Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India or abroad, depending on NIC requirements.

12. Is NIC a Government of India organization?

Yes, NIC is under the Ministry of Electronics & IT, Government of India.