Opening Overview
The National Informatics Centre (NIC), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, has invited online applications for Scientific/Technical Assistant-A posts through direct recruitment. A total of 376 vacancies are available across Computer Sciences & Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Data Science and Artificial Intelligence disciplines. Eligible candidates must possess a valid GATE 2024, 2025, or 2026 score and may apply online from 01/09/2026 to 30/09/2026.
Post Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | National Informatics Centre (NIC) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology |
| Advertisement Number | NIC/STA/2026/2 |
| Post Name | Scientific/Technical Assistant-A |
| Group / Classification | Group-B S&T, Non-Gazetted |
| Total Vacancies | 376 |
| Pay Level | Level 6 under 7th CPC |
| Pay Scale | ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 |
| Qualification | Relevant M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech qualification with valid GATE score |
| Experience | No experience required |
| Selection Basis | GATE score merit and document verification |
| Last Date | 30/09/2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | recruitment.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening Date for Online Applications | 01/09/2026 at 10:00 AM |
| Closing Date for Online Applications | 30/09/2026 at 05:30 PM |
| Cut-off Date for Eligibility | 30/09/2026 |
| Document Verification Schedule | To be announced on the NIC recruitment website |
The closing date of 30/09/2026 will be the crucial date for determining age, qualification, category, age relaxation, and other eligibility conditions.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women Candidates | Nil |
| UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS | ₹800 |
The fee is non-refundable and must be paid through online mode only. Candidates applying for more than one discipline must pay ₹800 for each discipline. Bank or payment gateway charges, if applicable, shall be borne by the candidate. Payment through cash, demand draft, pay order, cheque, or challan will not be accepted.
Age Limit
The maximum age limit is calculated as on 30/09/2026.
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 30 years |
| SC / ST | 35 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 33 years |
| PwBD | 40 years |
| SC / ST PwBD | 45 years |
| OBC (NCL) PwBD | 43 years |
| UR / EWS Service Candidate | 35 years |
| SC / ST Service Candidate | 40 years |
| OBC (NCL) Service Candidate | 38 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Government rules |
Age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC (NCL), PwBD, ex-servicemen, government employees, and other eligible categories will be available according to applicable Central Government rules. A 5-year relaxation may be available to eligible candidates serving in Government organizations in the same or allied cadres where the previous service is considered useful for the advertised post.
Vacancy Details
| Discipline | Total Posts | UR | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | PwBD Horizontal Reservation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Sciences & Information Technology | 300 | 122 | 45 | 22 | 81 | 30 | 15 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 26 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | 50 | 22 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 2 |
| Total | 376 | 157 | 55 | 26 | 101 | 37 | 19 |
PwBD reservation includes eligible candidates with locomotor disability, including leprosy-cured persons, dwarfism, acid attack victims, and muscular dystrophy; hard of hearing; and multiple disabilities. The advertised vacancies are tentative and may be increased or decreased at the discretion of NIC.
Eligibility / Qualification
Valid GATE Score
Candidates must possess a valid GATE score from GATE 2024, GATE 2025, or GATE 2026 in the relevant paper:
| Discipline | GATE Paper | Paper Code |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Sciences and Information Technology | Computer Science and Information Technology | CS |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | Electronics and Communication Engineering | EC |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | DA |
Essential Educational Qualification
| Discipline | Required Qualification | Required GATE Paper |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Sciences & Information Technology | 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, either singly or in combination | CS |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | Relevant prescribed qualification in Electronics and Communication Engineering | EC |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | Relevant prescribed qualification in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | DA |
The essential qualification must have been obtained by the closing date. Claims of possessing an equivalent qualification will not be accepted. Qualifications obtained through approved Open or Distance Education modes may be considered as per applicable Central Government recognition requirements. No experience is required.
Selection Process
- Candidates fulfilling the eligibility conditions and successfully registering on the NIC recruitment portal will be considered.
- Discipline-wise and category-wise merit lists will be prepared based on GATE score.
- Equal weightage will be given to GATE 2024, GATE 2025, and GATE 2026 scores.
- Candidates will be shortlisted for document verification according to the available vacancies.
- Eligible candidates will be offered provisional appointment after successful document verification and fulfillment of all other conditions.
Tie-Breaking Criteria
In case of equal GATE scores, the following criteria will be applied in sequence:
- The candidate with the older GATE score year will be ranked higher.
- If the score year is also the same, the older candidate will be ranked higher.
- If the tie continues, the candidate with the higher percentage in the essential qualification will be ranked higher.
Salary / Pay Scale
The post of Scientific/Technical Assistant-A is a Group-B S&T non-gazetted post in Pay Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission, carrying a pay scale of ₹35,400–₹1,12,400, along with applicable Central Government allowances and benefits.
Document Verification
Shortlisted candidates must appear for document verification with the downloaded authorization letter and original documents. Document verification may be conducted in Delhi or at another location or through another mode approved by the competent authority. Requests for postponement or change of location will not be accepted, and no TA/DA will be paid.
Candidates must produce the following documents, wherever applicable:
- Date of birth proof, such as a birth certificate or Matriculation/High School certificate.
- Matriculation and Senior Secondary certificates or marksheets.
- Valid GATE scorecard for 2024, 2025, or 2026.
- Essential qualification certificate, marksheets, final degree certificate, or provisional pass certificate.
- CGPA conversion certificate from the University Registrar, where applicable.
- SC/ST, OBC (NCL), or EWS certificate in the prescribed Government of India format.
- PwBD certificate showing at least 40% permanent disability, where applicable.
- No Objection Certificate for candidates working in Government departments, PSUs, aided institutions, or autonomous bodies.
- In-service age relaxation certificate, where applicable.
- Ex-serviceman certificate, where applicable.
- Gazette notification for change of name, where applicable.
- Aadhaar card for Aadhaar-based authentication and another valid government photo identity proof.
- One recent passport-size colour photograph.
OBC (NCL) candidates must submit a valid certificate for appointment to posts under the Government of India and must belong to the Central OBC list. State OBC certificates or certificates issued for educational admission will not be accepted. EWS candidates must possess a valid certificate based on Financial Year 2025-26, valid for 2026-27.
Important Instructions
- Applications are accepted only through the online recruitment portal during the prescribed dates and times.
- Candidates must complete registration, application form submission with document upload, fee payment wherever applicable, and confirmation page download.
- A valid email ID and active mobile number must be provided and regularly monitored.
- Aadhaar-based authentication will be used at every stage of recruitment.
- No changes in name, category, address, mobile number, email ID, or other application particulars will be allowed after final submission.
- Incomplete, incorrect, illegible, or unsupported applications may be rejected.
- Candidates may be posted anywhere in India and outside India in the interest of NIC and the post carries All India transfer and posting liability.
- False information, forged documents, impersonation, unfair means, canvassing, or concealment of facts may result in cancellation of candidature, termination from service, criminal prosecution, and debarment from future NIC recruitment.
- For issues related to online application submission or admit card downloading, candidates may contact helpdesk-nic@nic.in and mention the advertisement number in the subject.
- The jurisdiction for disputes related to this recruitment will be Delhi.