The National Informatics Centre, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has officially released the NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 Notification. This recruitment drive aims to fill 243 Group-A Gazetted Scientist B posts across multiple disciplines.
Eligible candidates can apply online from 27 March 2026 to 24 April 2026 through the official portal.
📌 Job Overview
- Organization: National Informatics Centre
- Post Name: Scientist B (Group-A S&T Gazetted)
- Total Vacancies: 243
- Application Mode: Online
- Official Website: recruitment.nic.in
💼 Salary
Selected candidates will receive a salary under Level-10 (7th CPC):
👉 ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 + allowances
📊 Vacancy Details
The 243 vacancies are distributed across the following disciplines:
- Computer Science & IT: 168 posts
- Electronics & Communication: 25 posts
- Data Science & AI: 50 posts
📅 Important Dates
- Start Date to Apply: 27 March 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 24 April 2026 (5:30 PM)
- Cut-off Date for Eligibility: 31 March 2026
- Interview Schedule: To be announced
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
✔ Educational Qualification
Candidates must have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology OR
- Master’s Degree in relevant fields
✔ GATE Requirement
- Valid GATE 2024 / 2025 / 2026 score in relevant paper:
- CS (Computer Science)
- EC (Electronics)
- DA (Data Science & AI)
✔ Age Limit
- Maximum: 30 years (UR/EWS)
- Age relaxation applicable as per Government rules
💰 Application Fee
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women: No fee
- UR/OBC/EWS: ₹800 per discipline
🧾 Selection Process
The selection process includes:
1. Shortlisting
- Based on GATE score (1:5 ratio)
2. Interview
- Personal Interaction (50 marks)
✅ Final Merit
- 60% GATE Score + 40% Interview Marks
📝 How to Apply
Follow these simple steps:
- Visit the official recruitment portal
- Register with email ID and mobile number
- Fill in application details carefully
- Upload required documents
- Pay application fee (if applicable)
- Submit and download confirmation page
🔗 Important Links
- Apply Online: Available on official website
- Detailed Notification PDF: Available online
- Official Website: recruitment.nic.in
📢 Final Thoughts
The NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 is a great opportunity for engineering and tech graduates to secure a prestigious government job. With attractive salary, nationwide posting, and career growth, candidates with valid GATE scores should not miss this chance.
