NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 376 Posts

The National Informatics Centre (NIC), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, has released a detailed advertisement (Ref No. NIC/STA/2026/2) inviting online applications for the post of Scientific/Technical Assistant-A. This is a Group-B S&T (Non-Gazetted) post to be filled purely on the basis of a valid GATE score (2024, 2025, or 2026), with no written examination or interview involved. Online applications can be submitted from 1 September 2026 to 30 September 2026 through the official portal, recruitment.nic.in.

NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF Out

NIC has published the detailed advertisement for the Scientific/Technical Assistant-A post on its official recruitment portal. Candidates are advised to read the complete notification carefully before applying online.

• Notification PDF: NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
• Apply Online Link: Apply Here 
• Official Website: Click Here

NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 Overview

NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Important Dates

The cut-off date for determining age, qualification, and category eligibility is the closing date (30 September 2026), and this will remain unchanged even if the application window is extended.

NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Vacancy 2026

NIC has advertised a total of 376 vacancies (computed from the discipline-wise figures given in the notification) for the Scientific/Technical Assistant-A post, spread across three disciplines: Computer Sciences & Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. The notification clarifies that the number of advertised posts is tentative and may increase or decrease at NIC’s sole discretion.

In addition to the vertical reservation shown above, horizontal reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) is provided: 15 posts in Computer Sciences & IT (Locomotor disability-4, Hard of Hearing-4, Multiple Disabilities-7, including a 3-post PH-MD backlog vacancy within this figure), 2 posts each in Electronics & Communication Engineering and Data Science & AI (Locomotor disability-1, Hard of Hearing-1 in each discipline).

NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for the post is assessed as on the closing date, 30 September 2026, and is based on both a valid GATE score and the prescribed educational qualification.

Valid GATE Score Requirement

Candidates must possess a valid GATE score from 2024, 2025, or 2026 in the paper code corresponding to the discipline they are applying for.

NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Educational Qualification

• Computer Sciences & Information Technology: A pass in M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech. in Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Sciences, Computer and Networking Security, Software System, Information Technology, or Informatics (single or in combination), along with a valid GATE score in Paper Code CS.
• Electronics and Communication Engineering: Candidates must possess a valid GATE score in Paper Code EC. The notification does not separately detail the qualifying degree fields for this discipline beyond the GATE requirement.
• Data Science and Artificial Intelligence: Candidates must possess a valid GATE score in Paper Code DA. The notification does not separately detail the qualifying degree fields for this discipline beyond the GATE requirement.

The candidate must have obtained the essential qualification on or before the closing date. No claim of a qualification equivalent to the prescribed qualification will be entertained. There is no experience requirement for this post.

NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Age Limit

The upper age limit is calculated as on the closing date, 30 September 2026.

An additional 5-year age relaxation applies to candidates serving in Government organizations in the same line or allied cadres, where their existing service is relevant to the advertised post. Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC(NCL) candidates applies only to posts reserved for them, whereas relaxation for PwBD candidates applies irrespective of reservation status, provided the post is identified as suitable for them.

NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Salary

The Scientific/Technical Assistant-A post carries a pay of Level 6 under the 7th Central Pay Commission, i.e., ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 per month, in addition to applicable allowances as per Government of India norms.

NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Application Fee

Candidates applying for more than one discipline must pay ₹800 separately for each discipline applied for. The fee can be paid only through online mode (Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking); Cash, Demand Draft, Pay Order, or Cheque will not be accepted. Bank charges towards remittance, if any, must be borne by the candidate. The application fee, once paid, is non-refundable.

NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Selection Process

• Only candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria and who have completed registration on the NIC portal will be considered for further selection.
• A category-wise merit list will be prepared for each discipline based on GATE Score, with equal weightage given to GATE 2024, GATE 2025, and GATE 2026 scores.
• Candidates must submit their best GATE score from any one of the eligible years for the discipline applied.
• In case of a tie: (1) the older-year GATE score is ranked higher; (2) if the score and year are the same, the older candidate is ranked higher; (3) if still tied, the candidate with a higher percentage in the essential qualification is ranked higher.
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for Document Verification before being offered a provisional appointment.
• Non-appearance for document verification with original documents will result in rejection of candidature.
• Document verification will be conducted at Delhi or any other location/mode approved by the competent authority; no request for postponement or change of location will be entertained, and no TA/DA will be paid.

NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Documents Required

• Scanned recent colour photograph (JPEG/JPG, 50 KB–200 KB)
• Scanned signature in blue or black ink (JPEG/JPG, 10 KB–50 KB)
• Date of Birth proof (Municipality certificate or Matriculation/High School/SSC Certificate)
• Matriculation Certificate
• Senior Secondary Certificate
• Valid GATE Score Card for 2024/2025/2026
• Essential Qualification Certificate (M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech. Pass Certificate) with marksheets
• CGPA conversion certificate from the University Registrar (if applicable)
• Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS), if applicable
• PwBD certificate (minimum 40% permanent disability), if applicable
• Experience Certificate (if any)
• No Objection Certificate (NOC), if applicable
• Age relaxation certificate, if applicable
• Aadhaar Card (for Aadhaar-based authentication)

All document PDFs must be self-attested scanned copies, sized between 10 KB and 500 KB each.

How to Apply for NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official NIC recruitment portal at https://recruitment.nic.in.
2. Complete Step 1: Registration using a valid email ID and active mobile number.
3. Complete Step 2: Fill the online application form and upload all required documents.
4. Complete Step 3: Pay the application fee online, if applicable to your category.
5. Complete Step 4: Download the Confirmation Page after successful submission.
6. Ensure all four steps are completed; an incomplete application will be summarily rejected.
7. Take a printout of the confirmation page and note the Application ID for future correspondence.

Candidates should fill the online application form carefully, as no change in name, category, address, mobile number, or email ID will be permitted after submission. Aadhaar-based authentication will be used at every stage of the recruitment process.

NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Important Instructions

• Applications not in conformity with the requirements of the advertisement are liable to be rejected.
• Candidates working in Central/State Government, PSUs, or Autonomous Bodies must furnish a No Objection Certificate confirming no disciplinary/vigilance case is pending or contemplated.
• Only qualifications obtained through Distance Education/Open University mode recognized by the Distance Education Council (and AICTE, where necessary) will be considered eligible.
• Furnishing false, tampered, or fabricated information, or suppressing material facts, will lead to rejection/cancellation of candidature at any stage, and may lead to criminal prosecution or debarment from future NIC recruitment.
• The post carries an All India liability, and the selected candidate may be posted anywhere in India or outside India.
• No query seeking advice on eligibility or posting location will be entertained.
• Court of jurisdiction for any dispute will be Delhi.
• For technical issues related to the online application, candidates can email [email protected], mentioning the advertisement number in the subject line.
• NIC reserves the right to modify, alter, restrict, enlarge, or cancel the recruitment process without prior notice, and its decision will be final.

NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Important Links

• Apply Online: Click here
• Official Notification PDF: Click here
• Official Website: Click here