National Informatics Centre (NIC) Recruitment 2026

National Informatics Centre (NIC) has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Scientist-D, Scientist-C. 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: Thu Apr 30 2026

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NIC Scientist-C and Scientist-D Recruitment 2026

National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, has invited online applications for direct recruitment to the posts of Scientist-C and Scientist-D.

Application Period: 08 April 2026 to 30 April 2026, 5:30 PM

Organization Details

Organization: National Informatics Centre (NIC)
Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
Address: A-Block, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003, India
Employment Type: Direct Recruitment / Full-Time Government Job
Place of Posting: Anywhere in India and outside India

Posts and Salary

Post	Pay Level	Salary	Vacancies
Scientist-D	Level 12	Rs. 78,800 - 2,09,200	12
Scientist-C	Level 11	Rs. 67,700 - 2,08,700	141

Important Dates

Online Application Start Date: 08 April 2026
Last Date to Apply: 30 April 2026
Last Time to Apply: 5:30 PM
Cut-off Date for Age, Qualification and Experience: 21 November 2022

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification: B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc./MCA./M.Phil./DOEACC B-Level/ AMIE or equivalent in relevant fields such as Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Communication, Cyber Security, GIS, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Civil, Mechanical and related disciplines.
Experience for Scientist-C: 4 years relevant experience
Experience for Scientist-D: 8 years relevant experience
Desirable Qualification: Ph.D. in Science, Engineering or ICT
Experience Relaxation: 2 years relaxation for eligible higher qualifications such as M.E./M.Tech./M.Phil.

Age Limit

Scientist-C: Maximum 35 years
Scientist-D: Maximum 40 years
Age Relaxation: Applicable as per Government of India rules for reserved and eligible categories

Reservation Details

Categories Covered: SC, ST, OBC (NCL), EWS and PwBD
PwBD Reservation: Available as per Government rules
EWS Benefit: Subject to valid Income and Asset Certificate
Reservation Rules: Applicable as per Government of India guidelines

Application Fee

Category	Fee
SC / ST / PwBD / Women	Nil
General / Other Categories	Rs. 800 per application per post

The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online only. Candidates from the previous cancelled recruitment may be exempted if eligible.

Application Process

Register online on the NIC recruitment portal.
Fill the online application form and upload required documents.
Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
Download the confirmation page after successful submission.

Aadhaar-based authentication shall be used at every stage of the recruitment process. No category change is allowed after submission.

Selection Process

Screening Test
Evaluation of Academic Records
Personal Interaction / Interview

Screening Test Mode: Online
Question Type: Objective MCQs
Total Questions: 150
Duration: 3 hours
Language: English only
Subjects: Reasoning, Basic Mathematics, English, Aptitude, Attitude and Leadership Quality

Official Links and Contact

Official Website: https://recruitment.nic.in/
Helpdesk Email: helpdesk-nic@nic.in
Advertisement Number: NIC/SC-C&D/2026/3

Important Notes

Only online applications are accepted.
Only one application per post should be submitted by a candidate.
Incomplete applications are liable to be rejected.
Original documents will be verified before interview.
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Candidates must regularly check registered email, mobile and the official recruitment website for updates.