NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 – 376 Vacancies

The National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, has released the detailed recruitment advertisement Advt. No. NIC/STA/2026/2 for the direct recruitment of Scientific/Technical Assistant-A.

A total of 376 vacancies are available in three disciplines:

• Computer Sciences & Information Technology
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

The post is classified as a Group-B S&T (Non-Gazetted) position and carries Pay Level-6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission, with a pay scale of ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400.

The merit list will be prepared on the basis of valid GATE scores of 2024, 2025 or 2026.

Advertisement No.: NIC/STA/2026/2
Post Name: Scientific/Technical Assistant-A
Organization: National Informatics Centre (NIC)
Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Government: Government of India
Post Group: Group-B S&T (Non-Gazetted)
Pay Level: Level-6
Pay Scale: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
Recruitment Basis: Direct Recruitment
Total Vacancies: 376
Application Mode: Online
Opening Date: 01 September 2026, 10:00 AM
Last Date: 30 September 2026, 05:30 PM
Eligibility Cut-off Date: 30 September 2026

Vacancy details

NIC has announced a total of 376 Scientific/Technical Assistant-A vacancies across three disciplines.

Horizontal PwBD reservation is also provided as specified in the official advertisement.

PwBD vacancies:

• Computer Sciences & Information Technology – 15
• Electronics & Communication Engineering – 2
• Data Science & Artificial Intelligence – 2

The PwBD reservation includes the categories and disability types identified by NIC in the recruitment advertisement.

Important: The number of advertised vacancies is tentative and may increase or decrease at the discretion of NIC.

Educational qualification

Candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualification for the discipline in which they are applying.

1. Computer Sciences & Information Technology

Candidates must have passed any of the following:

• M.Sc.
• MS
• MCA
• B.E.
• B.Tech.

The qualification should be in one or more of the following fields:

• Electronics
• Electronics and Communication
• Electronics & Telecommunication
• Computer Sciences
• Computer and Networking Security
• Software System
• Information Technology
• Informatics

Required GATE Paper: Computer Science and Information Technology

GATE Paper Code: CS

Candidates must possess a valid GATE 2024, GATE 2025 or GATE 2026 score in Paper Code CS.

2. Electronics and Communication Engineering

Candidates must possess:

Electronics and Communication Engineering

Required GATE Paper: Electronics and Communication Engineering

GATE Paper Code: EC

Candidates must possess a valid GATE 2024, GATE 2025 or GATE 2026 score in Paper Code EC.

3. Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Candidates must possess:

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Required GATE Paper: Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

GATE Paper Code: DA

Candidates must possess a valid GATE 2024, GATE 2025 or GATE 2026 score in Paper Code DA.

GATE eligibility

A valid GATE score is mandatory for this recruitment.

Candidates applying for more than one discipline must possess the applicable GATE score for each discipline in which they apply.

The candidate must submit the best GATE score from any one of the eligible years in the relevant discipline.

Experience

No experience is required.

Fresh candidates who meet the prescribed educational qualification and valid GATE score requirement can apply.

Age limit

The maximum age will be calculated as on 30 September 2026.

Additional age relaxation is available for eligible service candidates and other categories according to Government of India rules.

Candidates serving in Government organizations in the same line or allied cadres may receive the prescribed age relaxation subject to the conditions mentioned in the advertisement.

Salary and pay scale

Selected candidates will be appointed as:

Scientific/Technical Assistant-A

Pay Level: Level-6

Pay Scale: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400

The post is under the 7th Central Pay Commission.

In addition to basic pay, selected employees will receive admissible allowances and benefits as applicable to the post under Government of India rules.

Application fee

The application fee is non-refundable.

Candidates applying for more than one discipline are required to pay ₹800 for each discipline, where applicable.

Payment must be made through the prescribed online payment mode.

Fees paid through cash, Demand Draft, Pay Order, Cheque or Challan will not be accepted.

Important dates

Candidates should regularly check the NIC recruitment website for the document verification schedule.

Selection process

Selection will be based on the candidate's GATE score.

NIC will prepare a category-wise merit list separately for each discipline based on the GATE score.

Important points:

• GATE 2024, GATE 2025 and GATE 2026 scores will receive equal weightage.
• Candidates must submit their best GATE score from the eligible years.
• Candidates shortlisted according to merit and available vacancies will be called for document verification.
• Provisional appointment will be offered after successful document verification and fulfillment of all prescribed conditions.

There is no separate written examination mentioned for the selection process; the merit list is based on the valid GATE score.

Tie-breaking criteria

If two or more candidates have the same GATE score, NIC will use the following criteria in sequence:

First: The candidate with the older-year GATE score will be ranked higher.

Second: If both the GATE score and GATE year are the same, the older candidate will be ranked higher.

Third: If the tie still remains, the candidate having the higher percentage in the essential qualification will be ranked higher.

Where CGPA is applicable and the university does not provide a conversion formula, the candidate must provide the prescribed certificate from the Registrar.

Place of posting

Selected candidates may be posted:

• Anywhere in India
• Outside India

Posting will be decided according to the requirements and interest of the organization.

Candidates should therefore be willing to serve at locations as decided by NIC.

How to apply

Eligible candidates must apply online only through the NIC recruitment portal.

Step 1: Visit:

https://recruitment.nic.in/

Step 2: Register yourself on the recruitment portal.

Step 3: Fill in the online application form.

Step 4: Select the discipline for which you are eligible.

Step 5: Enter your educational and GATE details carefully.

Step 6: Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents.

Step 7: Pay the applicable application fee online.

Step 8: Complete all mandatory application steps.

Step 9: Download and save the confirmation page.

The online application process consists of four mandatory stages:

1. Registration
2. Filling the online application form and uploading documents
3. Payment of application fee, wherever applicable
4. Downloading the confirmation page

The application will be considered complete only after all applicable steps have been successfully completed.

Documents required for application

Candidates should keep the following documents ready before starting the online application:

• Recent colour photograph
• Signature
• Date of Birth proof
• Matriculation certificate
• Senior Secondary certificate
• Valid GATE score card – 2024/2025/2026
• Essential qualification certificate
• All relevant marksheets
• Final degree certificate or provisional pass certificate
• CGPA conversion certificate, where applicable
• SC/ST certificate, where applicable
• OBC-NCL certificate, where applicable
• EWS certificate, where applicable
• PwBD certificate, where applicable
• Experience certificate, if any
• No Objection Certificate, if applicable
• Age relaxation certificate, where applicable
• Aadhaar Card
• Other Government-issued photo ID

Document upload specifications

Candidates should keep the scanned documents in the prescribed format and size.

Photograph:

• JPEG/JPG
• Minimum size: 50 KB
• Maximum size: 200 KB

Signature:

• JPEG/JPG
• Minimum size: 10 KB
• Maximum size: 50 KB

Supporting documents:

• PDF format
• Minimum size: 10 KB
• Maximum size: 500 KB

Candidates should ensure that scanned documents are clear and readable.

Aadhaar authentication

NIC has specified that Aadhaar-based authentication will be used at every stage of the recruitment process.

Candidates should therefore ensure that the details provided in their application and Aadhaar records are accurate.

Category certificate requirements

Candidates claiming reservation must possess the prescribed certificates in the required Government of India format.

OBC-NCL candidates: The certificate must be valid for appointment to posts under the Government of India and must establish that the candidate does not belong to the Creamy Layer.

State Government OBC certificates or certificates issued for educational admission purposes will not be accepted where a Central Government OBC-NCL certificate is required.

EWS candidates: The EWS certificate must be based on the income of Financial Year 2025–26 and be valid for 2026–27, in the prescribed format.

PwBD candidates: A valid permanent disability certificate indicating at least 40% disability is required where applicable.

Document verification

Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification according to the available vacancies.

Candidates must appear with their original documents.

Failure to appear at the specified date, time and place or failure to produce the required original documents may result in rejection of candidature.

Document verification will be conducted at Delhi or another location/mode approved by the competent authority, as decided by NIC.

No request for postponement or change of verification location will be entertained.

No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in document verification.

Important instructions

1. The recruitment is for Scientific/Technical Assistant-A in NIC.
2. A total of 376 vacancies are advertised.
3. The post is Group-B S&T (Non-Gazetted).
4. The post carries Pay Level-6: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400.
5. No previous experience is required.
6. A valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 score is mandatory.
7. The GATE paper must correspond to the discipline applied for.
8. Selection merit will be prepared based on GATE score.
9. GATE 2024, 2025 and 2026 scores receive equal weightage.
10. Candidates shortlisted in merit will undergo document verification.
11. The maximum age for UR/EWS candidates is 30 years.
12. Candidates applying for more than one discipline must pay the applicable fee separately for each discipline.
13. Applications can be submitted only through the online NIC recruitment portal.
14. The application deadline is 30 September 2026 at 05:30 PM.
15. Candidates should regularly visit the official NIC recruitment website for updates regarding document verification and recruitment.

Recruitment highlights

About National Informatics Centre

The National Informatics Centre (NIC) functions under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India.

NIC is involved in e-Governance, ICT infrastructure, implementation of national and state-level e-Governance projects, consultancy to Government departments, research and development, and capacity building.

The Scientific/Technical Assistant-A recruitment provides opportunities for qualified candidates in computer science, information technology, electronics and communication, data science and artificial intelligence.

Official notification

https://recruitment.nic.in/DetailedSTA.pdf

Official recruitment portal

https://recruitment.nic.in/