The National Informatics Centre (NIC) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, has released Advertisement No. NIC/SCB/2026/1 inviting applications for Scientist‑B posts on a direct recruitment basis. This is a Group‑A Gazetted position in Level‑10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) of the 7th CPC. Selection will be based on valid GATE scores (2024/2025/2026) followed by personal interaction/interview.
Key Highlights
Opening Date for Online Applications: 27 March 2026
Closing Date for Online Applications: 24 April 2026 (till 5:30 PM)
Cut‑off Date for Eligibility: 31 March 2026
Selection Process: Shortlisting based on GATE score → Document Verification → Interview
Application Mode: Online only via NIC Recruitment Portal (recruitment.nic.in in Bing)
Pay Level: Level‑10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500)
Vacancies & Reservation
Discipline | Total Posts | UR | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | PwBD (Horizontal Reservation) |
Computer Science & IT | 168 | 70 | 25 | 12 | 45 | 16 | 8 (OA/OL/BL/OAL‑3, HH‑2, MD‑3) |
Electronics & Communication | 25 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 (HH‑1) |
Data Science & AI | 50 | 22 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 2 (OA/OL/BL/OAL‑1, MD‑1) |
Total | 243 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Eligibility Criteria
Valid GATE Papers
Discipline | GATE Paper | Code |
Computer Science & IT | Computer Science & IT | CS |
Electronics & Communication | Electronics & Communication Engineering | EC |
Data Science & AI | Data Science & Artificial Intelligence | DA |
Essential Qualification
Discipline | Qualification | GATE Code |
Computer Science & IT | BE/B.Tech OR DOEACC B‑Level OR AMIE OR GIETE OR MSc/MCA/ME/M.Tech/M.Phil in relevant fields | CS |
Electronics & Communication | BE/B.Tech/MSc/MCA/ME/M.Tech/M.Phil in Electronics, Communication, IT, Software Systems, etc. | EC |
Data Science & AI | BE/B.Tech/MSc/MCA/ME/M.Tech/M.Phil in Computer Science, IT, Data Science, AI, Informatics, Cyber Law, etc. | DA |
Valid GATE score (2024/2025/2026) is mandatory.
No prior work experience required.
Age Limit (as on 31.03.2026)
Category | Max Age |
UR/EWS | 30 years |
SC/ST | 35 years |
OBC (NCL) | 33 years |
PwBD | 40 years (SC/ST PwBD – 45; OBC PwBD – 43) |
Service Candidates | UR/EWS – 35; SC/ST – 40; OBC – 38 |
Ex‑Servicemen | As per Govt. rules |
Application Fee
Category | Fee |
SC/ST/PwBD/Women | Nil |
UR/OBC (NCL)/EWS | ₹800 |
Fee must be paid online.
Candidates applying for multiple disciplines must pay separately for each.
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on GATE score (ratio 1:5).
Document Verification before interview.
Interview Assessment (50 marks):
Technical knowledge
Communication & presentation skills
Academic performance
Final Merit: 60% GATE score + 40% Interview marks.
Minimum qualifying marks:
UR – 50%
OBC/EWS/SC/ST/PwBD – 40%
Pay Scale & Benefits
Scientist‑B: Level‑10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) under 7th CPC.
Additional allowances, perquisites, and benefits as per Central Government rules.
Posting may be anywhere in India or abroad.
Official Links
Download Official Notification (PDF): NIC Scientist‑B Recruitment 2026
Apply Online: NIC Recruitment Portal
This NIC Scientist‑B recruitment drive offers 243 vacancies across Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, and Data Science/AI. With direct recruitment based on GATE scores, attractive pay, and postings across India, this is a golden opportunity for young engineers and IT professionals to join the Government’s premier ICT organization.
