National Informatics Centre (NIC), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, has released the official recruitment notification (Advt No: NIC/STA/2026/2) for the post of Scientific/Technical Assistant-A. This recruitment drive aims to fill 376 vacancies on a direct recruitment basis in Group-B S&T (Non-Gazetted) cadre. Selection will be based purely on valid GATE Scores (2024/2025/2026) followed by document verification.
Important Highlights & Overview
Recruiting Agency: National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of Electronics & IT
Advertisement Number: NIC/STA/2026/2
Post Name: Scientific/Technical Assistant-A (Group-B, S&T, Non-Gazetted)
Total Vacancies: 376 Posts
Pay Scale: Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400) as per the 7th CPC
Selection Mode: Direct Recruitment based on valid GATE Score (2024 / 2025 / 2026) + Document Verification
Experience Required: No Experience Required
Place of Posting: Anywhere in India or outside India
Salary / Payscale
Selected candidates for the Scientific/Technical Assistant-A post will be placed in Pay Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400) of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) matrix, along with applicable allowances as per Central Government rules.
Detailed Official Notification
Table-I: Important Dates
Event | Date / Schedule |
Opening Date for On-Line Applications | 01/09/2026 (10:00 AM) |
Closing Date for On-Line Applications | 30/09/2026 (05:30 PM) |
Cut-off Date for Eligibility | 30/09/2026 |
Schedule for Document Verification | To be announced on www.recruitment.nic.in |
Table-II: Vacancies and Category-wise Reservation
Discipline | Total Vacant Posts | UR | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | Reserved for PwBDs (Horizontal Reservation) |
Computer Sciences & Information Technology | 300 | 122 | 45 | 15 | 88 | 30 | 15 Posts: a. Locomotor disability (OA, OL, BL, OAL) - 4 b. Hard of Hearing (HH) - 4 c. Multiple Disabilities from (a) to (b) except deaf-blindness - 7* (*includes 3 backlog) |
Electronics and Communication Engineering | 26 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 2 Posts: a. Locomotor disability (OA, OL, BL, OAL) - 1 b. Hard of Hearing (HH) - 1 |
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | 50 | 22 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 2 Posts: a. Locomotor disability (OA, OL, BL, OAL) - 1 b. Hard of Hearing (HH) - 1 |
Note: The number of posts is tentative and may increase or decrease at the discretion of NIC.
Table-III: Required GATE Test Papers & Codes
Discipline / Specialization | Corresponding GATE Test Paper | GATE Paper Code |
Computer Sciences & 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 |
Table-IV: Essential Educational Qualification
Discipline | Essential Qualification | Corresponding GATE Paper Code |
Computer Sciences & Information Technology | Passed M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech. in single or combination of: Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Sciences, Computer and Networking Security, Software System, Information Technology, Informatics. | CS (Must possess VALID GATE score 2024, 2025, or 2026 in CS)
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Electronics and Communication Engineering | Passed M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech. in single or combination of: Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Sciences, Computer and Networking Security, Software System, Information Technology, Informatics. | EC (Must possess VALID GATE score 2024, 2025, or 2026 in EC)
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Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | Passed M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech. in single or combination of: Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Sciences, Computer and Networking Security, Software System, Information Technology, Informatics. | DA (Must possess VALID GATE score 2024, 2025, or 2026 in DA)
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Note: Qualification must be completed on or before the closing date (30/09/2026). No experience is required.
Table-V: Category-wise Upper Age Limit (as on 30/09/2026)
Post | UR / EWS | SC / ST | OBC (NCL) | PwBD Candidates | In-Service Candidates | Ex-Servicemen |
Scientific / Technical Assistant - A | 30 Years | 35 Years | 33 Years | 40 Years (SC/ST PwBD: 45 Years; OBC PwBD: 43 Years) | UR/EWS: 35 Years SC/ST: 40 Years OBC (NCL): 38 Years | As per Government Rules |
Table-VI: Application Fee Structure
Category | Application Fee |
SC / ST / PwBD / Women Candidates | Nil (Exempted) |
UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS | Rs. 800/- (per discipline) |
Note: Fee must be paid online. Fee once paid is non-refundable.
Table-VII: Reservation & Category Certificate Guidelines
Category | Certificate Requirement Details |
SC / ST | Relevant Caste Certificate in the prescribed Government of India format (Annexure I) issued on or before 30/09/2026. |
OBC (NCL) | Latest OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Certificate in Central Government format (Annexure II). State list or educational certificates are not valid. |
PwBD | Permanent Disability Certificate (Minimum 40% permanent disability) issued by a competent Government Medical Board in Annexure IV/V/VI format. |
EWS | EWS Income & Asset Certificate (Annexure III) based on FY 2025-26 income and valid for 2026-27. |
Selection Process
Shortlisting by GATE Score: Merit lists will be prepared discipline-wise based on the best valid GATE score (2024, 2025, or 2026). Equal weightage is given across all three GATE years.
Tie-Breaking Rule: In case of identical GATE scores, tie resolution is done in order of:
Older GATE score year
Candidate older in age
Higher percentage in essential educational qualification
Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification. Successful completion of DV leads to provisional appointment.
Step-by-Step Process for Applying
Candidates can submit their online applications through the official portal in 4 simple steps:
Step 1 - Online Registration: Visit the portal and complete initial user registration.
Step 2 - Fill Application Form & Upload Documents: Enter personal, educational, and GATE details. Upload scanned images:
Photograph (JPEG, 50 KB – 200 KB)
Signature (JPEG, 10 KB – 50 KB)
Self-attested documents (PDF, 10 KB – 500 KB) including DOB proof, qualifications, GATE Scorecard, category/disability certificates, and NOC (if applicable).
Step 3 - Online Fee Payment: Pay Rs. 800/- via Net Banking/Debit/Credit Card (if applicable).
Step 4 - Download Confirmation Page: Save and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Links
Download Official Notification: Click Here to Download Official Notification PDF
Apply Online Here: Click Here to Access NIC Online Application Portal
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