NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant 2026: Apply Closed, 376 Vacancy
National Informatics Centre · Advertisement No. NIC/STA/2026/2
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NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant 2026 is a recruitment for 376 vacancies notified by National Informatics Centre. Applications closed on 30 Sept 2026.
Key Details
- Total Vacancies: 376 posts Vacancy Details
- Notification Number: NIC/STA/2026/2
- Application Dates: 01 Sept 2026 to 30 Sept 2026 Important Dates
- Exam Date: Notify Later Important Dates
- Result Date: Will Be Updated Here Soon Important Dates
- Application Fee: ₹0 to ₹800 depending on category Application Fee
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Pass in M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech. in the specified fields along with a valid GATE score (2024/2025/2026) in the corresponding paper code (CS/EC/DA) Eligibility
- Age Limit: up to 30 years as on 30 Sept 2026 Eligibility
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC (NCL) +3 years, PwBD +10 years, SC/ST PwBD +15 years and 4 more Eligibility
Selection, Pattern and Syllabus
- Selection Process: Eligibility check and registration on NIC portal → Category wise merit list based on GATE Score → Document Verification → Provisional Appointment Selection Process
What Is This Recruitment
National Informatics Centre (NIC) released advertisement number NIC/STA/2026/2 for the post of Scientific/Technical Assistant-A. There are 376 posts in total.
NIC did not ask for prior work experience. Selection is based mainly on your GATE score, not a separate written exam conducted by NIC.
Pay Scale
If selected, you get Pay Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC), which is Rs.35,400 to Rs.1,12,400.
How to Apply
- Read the advertisement carefully first to check if you are eligible.
- Apply only online between 1 September 2026 (10:00 AM) and 30 September 2026 (5:30 PM). No other way to apply is accepted.
- Step 1: Complete registration.
- Step 2: Fill the online application form and upload your documents.
- Step 3: Pay the application fee online, if your category needs to pay.
- Step 4: Download your confirmation page.
- Finish all four steps. If you skip any step, your application is treated as incomplete and gets rejected.
Documents Required
- Scanned colour photograph (JPEG/JPG, 50 KB to 200 KB)
- Scanned signature in blue or black ink (JPEG/JPG, 10 KB to 50 KB)
- Date of birth proof (Municipality certificate or Matriculation/High School/SSC certificate)
- Matriculation certificate
- Senior Secondary certificate
- Valid GATE score card for 2024, 2025, or 2026
- Essential qualification certificate (M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech. pass certificate) with marksheets
- CGPA conversion certificate from your University Registrar, if your marksheet uses CGPA
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS), if you belong to that category
- PwBD certificate showing at least 40% permanent disability, if applicable
- Experience certificate, if you have one
- NOC (No Objection Certificate), if applicable
- Age relaxation certificate, if applicable
- Aadhaar card, for Aadhaar based authentication
- Any other photo ID like PAN card, Driving License, EPIC ID, or any Government issued ID
Important Instructions
- You cannot change your name, category, address, mobile number, or email ID after you submit the application.
- Fee once paid is non-refundable.
- Aadhaar based authentication will be used at every stage of the process.
- Upload only clear and complete documents. Unclear documents may lead to disqualification.
- If you cannot show your original documents at document verification, you will be removed from the process. No travel allowance is paid for attending document verification.
- Check your form carefully. Incomplete or wrong forms are rejected without notice.
What This Means For You Today
In Detail
Vacancy Details
The 376 posts are spread across three disciplines. Each discipline has its own GATE paper code.
| Discipline | GATE Paper Code | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Sciences & IT | CS | 300 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | EC | 26 |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | DA | 50 |
| Total | - | 376 |
NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant 2026 has 376 vacancies in total. The notification does not break the total down further.
Important Dates
Here are all the dates given in the notification.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening date for online applications | 01/09/2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Closing date for online applications | 30/09/2026 (05:30 PM) |
| Cut-off date for eligibility | 30/09/2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | 30 September 2026 |
| Document verification schedule for shortlisted candidates | Will be announced on NIC website |
| Exam date | Notify later |
| Admit card | Before exam |
| Result date | Will be updated soon |
This section is intentionally left as the Important Dates table above covers every date given by NIC.
Every date National Informatics Centre printed for NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant 2026, exactly as the notification states it. A date the notice gave as a range or a month is shown in its own words rather than pinned to a day it never named.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening Date for On-Line Applications | 01 Sept 2026 |
| Closing Date for On-Line Applications | 30 Sept 2026 |
| Cut-off date for eligibility | 30 Sept 2026 |
| Schedule for document verification of shortlisted candidates | Will be announced on NIC website - www.recruitment.nic.in |
| Last Date For Fee Payment | 30 Sept 2026 |
| Exam Date | Notify Later |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Result Date | Will Be Updated Here Soon |
Application Fee
The fee depends on your category.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women | Nil |
| UR/OBC(NCL)/EWS | Rs.800 per discipline |
Application fee for NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant 2026 by category, as printed in the official notification. Pay it before the last date — an application whose fee has not reached the board is not a submitted application.
| Category | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women | No fee | Nil |
| UR/OBC(NCL)/EWS | ₹800 | Rs.800/- per discipline |
Eligibility
The upper age limit is 30 years. This is counted as on 30 September 2026, the cut-off date.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| SC/ST PwBD | 15 years |
| OBC (NCL) PwBD | 13 years |
| UR/EWS Service Candidate | 5 years |
| SC/ST Service Candidate | 10 years |
| OBC (NCL) Service Candidate | 8 years |
You need a pass in M.Sc., MS, MCA, B.E., or B.Tech. in the specified fields.
You also need a valid GATE score from 2024, 2025, or 2026, in the paper code that matches your discipline (CS, EC, or DA).
Age Limit
The upper age limit is 30 years as on 30 Sept 2026.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation | Upper limit |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST | +5 years | 35 years |
| OBC (NCL) | +3 years | 33 years |
| PwBD | +10 years | 40 years |
| SC/ST PwBD | +15 years | 45 years |
| OBC (NCL) PwBD | +13 years | 43 years |
| UR/EWS Service Candidate | +5 years | 35 years |
| SC/ST Service Candidate | +10 years | 40 years |
| OBC (NCL) Service Candidate | +8 years | 38 years |
Educational Qualification
Pass in M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech. in the specified fields along with a valid GATE score (2024/2025/2026) in the corresponding paper code (CS/EC/DA)
No experience required
Selection Process
- Eligibility check and registration on the NIC portal
- Category-wise merit list prepared using your GATE score
- Document verification
- Provisional appointment
- Eligibility check and registration on NIC portal
- Category wise merit list based on GATE Score
- Document Verification
- Provisional Appointment
Admit Card, Exam Date, Result and Answer Key
- Admit Card
- Before Exam — full details
- Exam Date
- Notify Later — full details
- Result
- Will Be Updated Here Soon — full details
- Answer Key
- NIC has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
Key Numbers
| What | As stated in the notification |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level 6 (Rs. 35400-112400) of 7th CPC |
| Application fee for UR/OBC(NCL)/EWS | Rs.800/- |
| GATE paper code for Computer Sciences & IT | CS |
| GATE paper code for Electronics and Communication Engineering | EC |
| GATE paper code for Data Science and AI | DA |
| PH-MD backlog vacancy (footnote) | 3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are there in NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A 2026?
There are 376 total vacancies: 300 in Computer Sciences & IT, 26 in Electronics and Communication Engineering, and 50 in Data Science and AI.
When did the NIC online application start and end?
Online applications opened on 1 September 2026 at 10:00 AM and closed on 30 September 2026 at 5:30 PM.
Can I still apply for NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A 2026?
The closing date was 30 September 2026. No new application date has been given in the notification.
What is the application fee for NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A?
The fee is Rs.800 per discipline for UR/OBC(NCL)/EWS candidates. SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates pay no fee.
What is the age limit for this NIC recruitment?
The upper age limit is 30 years, counted as on 30 September 2026.
Is age relaxation given to SC/ST and OBC candidates?
Yes. SC/ST candidates get 5 years relaxation, and OBC (NCL) candidates get 3 years relaxation.
What qualification do I need for NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A?
You need M.Sc., MS, MCA, B.E., or B.Tech. in the specified fields, along with a valid GATE score.
Which GATE score is accepted for this recruitment?
GATE scores from 2024, 2025, or 2026 are accepted, in paper code CS, EC, or DA matching your discipline.
Is there a written exam for this NIC post?
The notification does not mention a separate written exam. Selection is based on your GATE score, followed by document verification.
What is the pay scale for NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A?
The post carries Pay Level 6 of the 7th CPC, which is Rs.35,400 to Rs.1,12,400.
When is the NIC exam date and result date?
The notification states the exam date will be notified later, and the result date will be updated soon.
What documents do I need to upload for this NIC application?
You need your photo, signature, date of birth proof, educational certificates, GATE score card, and category certificate if applicable, among other listed documents.
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