National Informatics Centre (NIC) Recruitment 2026 job opportunity

National Informatics Centre (NIC) Recruitment 2026

National Informatics Centre (NIC) has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Scientist-B. This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

Last Date: Fri Apr 24 2026

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NIC Scientist-B Recruitment 2026 – Complete Details

National Informatics Centre (NIC), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, invites applications for the post of Scientist-B through direct recruitment. This is a prestigious Group-A (Gazetted) position under Level 10 of the 7th CPC pay matrix.

Organization Details

Organization Name (English)National Informatics Centre (NIC)
Organization Name (Hindi)राष्ट्रीय सूचना विज्ञान केंद्र
DepartmentMinistry of Electronics and Information Technology
CountryIndia

Post Details

Post Name (English)Scientist-B
Post Name (Hindi)वैज्ञानिक-बी
Job TypeFull-Time (Permanent, Group-A Gazetted)
Pay Scale₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Level 10, 7th CPC)
Posting LocationAnywhere in India or outside India

Important Dates

EventDate
Application Start Date27 March 2026
Last Date to Apply24 April 2026 (5:30 PM)
Cut-off Date for Eligibility31 March 2026
Interview ScheduleWill be announced on official website

Vacancy Details

Discipline Total Posts
Computer Science & IT168
Electronics & Communication25
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence50
The number of vacancies is tentative and may increase or decrease at the discretion of NIC.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Technology
  • OR Master’s Degree (M.Sc / MCA / M.Tech / M.Phil)
  • Relevant fields include Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Communication, AI, Data Science, etc.
  • Valid GATE Score (2024 / 2025 / 2026) is mandatory

Experience

No prior experience is required.

Age Limit

General / EWS30 Years
OBC (NCL)33 Years
SC/ST35 Years
PwBDUp to 40–45 Years (depending on category)
Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India rules.

Application Fees

SC/ST/PwBD/WomenNo Fee
UR/OBC/EWS₹800
Application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online only.

Application Process

  1. Register on the official recruitment portal
  2. Fill the online application form
  3. Upload required documents
  4. Pay application fee (if applicable)
  5. Download confirmation page
Aadhaar-based authentication will be used during the recruitment process.

Selection Process

  • Shortlisting based on GATE Score
  • Document Verification
  • Personal Interview
ParameterWeightage
GATE Score60%
Interview40%
Minimum qualifying marks: 50% (General) and 40% (Reserved categories).

Reservation Details

  • SC – Scheduled Caste
  • ST – Scheduled Tribe
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
  • EWS – Economically Weaker Section
  • PwBD – Persons with Benchmark Disabilities

Documents Required

  • Date of Birth Proof
  • Educational Certificates
  • GATE Score Card
  • Category Certificate (if applicable)
  • PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
  • Identity Proof (Aadhaar, PAN, etc.)

Important Instructions

  • Applications must be submitted online only
  • Incomplete applications will be rejected
  • No TA/DA will be provided for interview
  • All communications will be via registered email/SMS
  • Court jurisdiction will be Delhi

Contact Information

Email helpdesk-nic@nic.in
Official Website Visit Official Website

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