NIC Scientific Technical Assistant A Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 376 Posts

Sarkarivacancy; New Delhi; On-site; INR 395,000 - 1,254,000; Full time

Job summary

National Informatics Centre (NIC) invites online applications for NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A. The recruitment envisions 376 vacancies across post-wise categories and a CBT-based selection process, with online form submission from 01/09/2026 to 30/09/2026.

Interested candidates must meet the educational qualifications and obtain a valid GATE score (2024/2025/2026) in CS, EC or DA as applicable. The official notification contains post details, eligibility, and application procedures.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess an M.Sc, MS, MCA, B.E or B.Tech in Electronics, ECE, CS, CS and Networking Security, Software Systems, IT or Informatics.
• Required GATE score (2024, 2025 or 2026) in CS, EC or DA is mandatory.

Education

M.Sc, MS, MCA, B.E or B.Tech degree in Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Computer Science, Computer and Networking Security, Software Systems, Information Technology or Informatics

GATE score (2024,2025, or 2026) mandatory in CS, EC, or DA

Job description

Last Updated: September 1, 2026 – Tuesday, 2:02 PM

• Post Short Information: National Informatics Centre (NIC), New Delhi has announced NIC Scientific Technical AssistantRecruitment 2026 for candidates looking for an opportunity in NIC.The NIC Scientific Technical Assistantonline form is scheduled to open on 01 September 2026. Eligible candidates can fill in the application and submit it online up to 30September 2026. Candidates should submit the form before the deadline. Before applying, candidates should check the official notification carefully. It covers important information such as the post overview, important dates, application fee, age limit, educational qualification, vacancy details, salary details, required documents, selection process, and online application procedure for NIC Scientific Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026.

NIC Scientific Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Job Overview

Recruitment Details Information

Recruitment Organization Name National Informatics Centre (NIC)

Recruitment Organization Address & Contact Address details:

• A-Block, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003, India

Contact Information:

• Official Contact No: 011-24305000
• Email Id: [e-mail]

Official Notification No. NIC/STA/2026/2

No. of Vacancies 376 Vacancies

Name of Posts NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A

Job Location According to Post / All India

Mode of Application Apply online

Application Start Date 01/09/2026

Application Last Date 30/09/2026

Employment Type Full Time

Selection Process Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Official Website nic.gov.in

NIC Scientific Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Complete Details

NIC Scientific Technical Assistant Important Dates 2026

• Notification Available Date: 01/09/2026
• Starting Date Online Application: 01/09/2026
• Last Date Online Application: 30/09/2026
• Last Date for Pay Application Fee: 30/09/2026
• Exam Available Date:Notification will be available soon.
• Admit Card Available Date:Notification will be available soon.

NIC Scientific Technical Assistant Application Fee 2026

• For Any Female Category Students:₹ 0/-
• Payment Mode (Application Fees):Candidates can pay the payment using the following methods.
  • Debit Card
  • Credit Card
  • Unified Payments Interface (UPI)
  • Internet Banking
  • Immediate Payment Service (IMPS)
  • Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
  • Other Various Modes.

NIC Scientific Technical Assistant Age Limit 2026

• Age Limit as on 30/09/2026
• General / EWS Candidates: No Relaxation – Maximum Age Limit: 30 Years
• Service Candidates:
  • General /EWS: Maximum Age Limit: 35 Years
  • OBC: Maximum Age Limit: 38 Years
  • SC/ST: Maximum Age Limit: 40 Years
• Age Relaxation Details: Additional age relaxation can be applied as per the rules of NIC2026 and age relaxation as per government rules.

NIC Scientific Technical Assistant Vacancy Details 2026

Name of post Total Vacancies NIC Scientific Technical Assistant Eligibility2026

NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A 376 Vacancies

• Candidates must possess an M.Sc, MS, MCA, B.E, or B.Tech degree in Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Computer Science, Computer and Networking Security, Software Systems, Information Technology, or Informatics.
• Required GATE Score: A valid GATE score (2024, 2025, or 2026) in the relevant paper code (CS, EC, or DA) is mandatory.
• Note: Read the notification for post-wise details.

NIC Scientific Technical Assistant Category Wise Vacancy 2026

Computer Sciences & Information Technology CS 122 45 22 81 30 300

Electronics & Communication Engineering EC 13 03 01 07 02 26

Data Science & Artificial Intelligence DA 22 07 03 13 05 50

Total Vacancies 157 55 26 101 37 376

NIC Scientific Technical Assistant Salary / Pay Scale 2026

Name Of Post Pay Level Amount (Indian Rupee)

NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A 6 ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/- per month

Allowances Details

Basic Pay, House Rent Allowance (HRA), Medical Allowance, Special Allowance, Communication Allowance, Dearness Allowance (DA), CCA, Leave Travel Allowance (LTA) and other benefits as per Govt. rules.

Note all candidate

My advice to every candidate is to consult the pension notification for complete and accurate information regarding the salary structure and allowances.

NIC Scientific Technical Assistant Required Documents 2026

• Photograph: Recent Passport-Size Photo.
• Email ID: Valid id.

Note: For complete information regarding required documents, please read the notification for post-wise details.

NIC Scientific Technical Assistant Selection Process 2026

There is no official intimation about National Informatics Centre (NIC). As per the official notice of the last recruitment cycle, candidates applying for the post of NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-Awill have to undergo the following stages of selection: