NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 243 Posts
The National Informatics Centre (NIC) has released the Scientist B Recruitment 2026 notification to fill 243 Group-A Gazetted posts in technical disciplines. This recruitment offers opportunities for candidates with engineering or relevant postgraduate qualifications and a valid GATE score. Interested applicants can submit their online applications through the official NIC recruitment portal within the specified dates. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 27 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 24 April 2026 (05:30 PM) |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Computer Science & IT | 168 |
| Electronics & Communication | 25 |
| Data Science & AI | 50 |
| Total | 243 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent qualification in relevant discipline.
- Alternatively, Master’s Degree in Science/Computer Applications/Engineering or related fields.
- Valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 score in the respective discipline (CS/EC/DA) is mandatory.
Age Limit
- Maximum Age: 30 years (as on 31 March 2026)
- Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per Government of India rules.
Application Fee
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women: No fee
- UR/OBC (NCL)/EWS: ₹800 per discipline
Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on GATE score
- Document Verification
- Personal Interaction / Interview
Final merit will be prepared using 60% weightage of GATE score and 40% from interview performance.
Salary / Pay Scale
Selected candidates will receive Level-10 pay scale (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) under the 7th CPC along with applicable government allowances and benefits.
How to Apply
- Visit: Official Website
- Click on the Scientist B recruitment notification link.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill out the application form and upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) and submit the form.