The National Informatics Centre (NIC) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has announced recruitment for Scientific/Technical Assistant-A posts through direct recruitment. The post is a Group-B S&T (Non-Gazetted) position in Level 6 of the 7th CPC pay matrix, with a pay scale of ₹35,400–₹1,12,400. Selection will be based on valid GATE 2024, GATE 2025 or GATE 2026 scores.
A total of 376 vacancies are advertised across Computer Sciences & Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Data Science & Artificial Intelligence.
NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | National Informatics Centre (NIC) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology |
| Post | Scientific/Technical Assistant-A |
| Advertisement No. | NIC/STA/2026/2 |
| Group | Group-B S&T (Non-Gazetted) |
| Pay Level | Level 6 |
| Pay Scale | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Total Vacancies | 376 |
| Selection Basis | GATE Score |
| GATE Years Accepted | 2024, 2025 & 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 01 September 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Last Date | 30 September 2026, 5:30 PM |
| Official Recruitment Website | recruitment.nic.in |
NIC has specified that the merit list will be prepared using valid GATE scores from 2024, 2025 or 2026.
NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Vacancy Details
The vacancies are distributed among three disciplines:
| Discipline | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Computer Sciences & Information Technology | 300 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 26 |
| Data Science & Artificial Intelligence | 50 |
| Total | 376 |
The advertised vacancies are tentative and NIC reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts.
Eligibility for NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A 2026
GATE Qualification
Candidates must have a valid GATE score in the relevant paper from GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026:
- Computer Science and Information Technology — GATE CS
- Electronics and Communication Engineering — GATE EC
- Data Science and Artificial Intelligence — GATE DA
Educational Qualification
For Computer Sciences & Information Technology, candidates must possess an M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech. in the specified fields, including Computer Sciences, Information Technology, Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Computer and Networking Security, Software System and Informatics, among others. A valid GATE CS score is also required.
For Electronics and Communication Engineering, the relevant qualification and GATE EC score are required.
For Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, the relevant qualification and GATE DA score are required.
Experience: No experience is required for the post.
NIC STA-A Age Limit 2026
The upper age limit is calculated as on 30 September 2026.
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| UR/EWS | 30 years |
| SC/ST | 35 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 33 years |
| PwBD | Up to 40 years, with applicable category relaxation |
| Service Candidates | Relaxation as specified in the notification |
The notification also provides additional age relaxation for eligible government employees and other categories according to applicable Government of India rules.
NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Application Fee
The application fee is:
- UR/OBC (NCL)/EWS: ₹800
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women: No fee
Candidates applying for more than one discipline have to pay ₹800 for each discipline. The fee is payable online and is non-refundable.
NIC STA-A Selection Process 2026
The selection process is primarily based on the candidate’s GATE score.
NIC will prepare a separate category-wise merit list for each discipline according to GATE scores. Equal weightage is given to GATE 2024, GATE 2025 and GATE 2026 scores. Candidates must submit their best eligible GATE score.
Candidates shortlisted according to the vacancies will be called for Document Verification. Provisional appointment will be offered after successful verification and fulfillment of the prescribed conditions.
Important Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready while applying:
- Recent colour photograph
- Signature
- Date of Birth proof
- Matriculation Certificate
- Senior Secondary Certificate
- Valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 Score Card
- M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech. certificate and marksheets, as applicable
- CGPA conversion certificate, where applicable
- SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS certificate, where applicable
- PwBD certificate, where applicable
- NOC for candidates requiring it
- Age relaxation certificate, where applicable
NIC STA-A Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 01 September 2026 – 10:00 AM |
| Online Application Last Date | 30 September 2026 – 5:30 PM |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Document Verification | To be announced |
The application window is scheduled from 1 September 2026 to 30 September 2026 through the NIC recruitment portal.
How to Apply for NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can apply online through the NIC recruitment portal.
The application process consists of four main steps:
- Registration
- Fill the online application form and upload documents
- Pay the application fee, if applicable
- Download the confirmation page
The application must be completed online within the prescribed dates. No other mode of application will be accepted.
Candidates should carefully check all information before final submission because changes to details such as name, category, address, mobile number and email ID are not permitted after submission.
Place of Posting
Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India and outside India, depending on the requirements and interest of NIC.
Important Links
| Link | Action |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | NIC Recruitment Portal |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Note: The online application link is scheduled to become active from 01 September 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Final Selection and Posting
Final selection will depend on meeting the prescribed eligibility conditions and the candidate’s GATE score. NIC will conduct document verification for shortlisted candidates before provisional appointment.
Candidates should regularly check the NIC recruitment website and their registered email/mobile number for further recruitment updates.