NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 376 Posts

The National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, has issued a recruitment notification for 376 Scientific/Technical Assistant ‘A’ (STA) vacancies. Eligible candidates holding the required technical qualification and a valid GATE score can apply online through the official NIC recruitment portal from 1 September 2026 to 30 September 2026.

This is a direct-recruitment opportunity for a Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted Science and Technology post under Pay Level-6. Candidates with backgrounds in Computer Science, Electronics and Communication, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, IT and related disciplines should carefully verify the official notice before applying.

NIC Recruitment 2026 Overview

NIC has notified the posts in Pay Level-6 of the Central Pay Matrix, carrying a basic pay range of ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400. Actual in-hand salary will depend on applicable allowances, place of posting and prevailing Government of India rules.

NIC Vacancy Details 2026

A total of 376 vacancies have been announced for Scientific/Technical Assistant ‘A’. The category-wise distribution mentioned in the official notice is given below.

NIC has also provided horizontal reservation for 18 Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) vacancies. This includes three backlog vacancies. PwBD reservation is horizontal in nature and is applied across the relevant vertical categories as per Government rules.

The recruitment is intended for candidates from the following GATE disciplines:

• Computer Science and Information Technology — CS
• Electronics and Communication Engineering — EC
• Data Science and Artificial Intelligence — DA

Applicants should make sure that their GATE paper code and qualifying degree discipline meet the exact eligibility conditions in the detailed advertisement and online application form.

NIC STA Eligibility Criteria

Educational qualification

Candidates must have passed one of the following qualifications from a recognised institution:

• M.Sc.
• M.S.
• MCA
• B.E.
• B.Tech.

The notification identifies eligible academic areas including Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics and Telecommunication, Computer Science, Computer and Networking Security, Software Systems, Information Technology and Informatics. The final eligibility must be checked against the detailed notification because NIC may specify discipline equivalence, required documents and other conditions in the expanded advertisement.

GATE score requirement

A valid GATE score is compulsory for this recruitment. Candidates with valid scorecards from the following GATE examinations may apply:

• GATE 2024
• GATE 2025
• GATE 2026

The accepted GATE disciplines are CS, EC and DA. Therefore, merely possessing an engineering degree or MCA/MSc qualification will not be enough without a valid and relevant GATE score.

Age limit

The short official notification available currently confirms the post, qualifications and GATE requirement, but candidates should rely on the detailed advertisement for the exact cut-off date, upper-age limit, relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates, and other service conditions. Do not depend solely on third-party job portals for age-related conditions; check the official detailed notice once available on the NIC recruitment website.

How to Apply Online

Candidates can submit their application through the official NIC recruitment portal once the application link is activated.

1. Visit the official NIC recruitment website: recruitment.nic.in.
2. Find the link for Scientific/Technical Assistant ‘A’ Recruitment 2026, Advertisement No. NIC/STA/2026/2.
3. Read the detailed notification and eligibility instructions carefully.
4. Complete the online registration using a valid mobile number and email address.
5. Enter personal, educational and GATE-score details exactly as shown in official records.
6. Upload the required photograph, signature, GATE scorecard and supporting certificates in the prescribed format.
7. Pay the application fee, if applicable, through the online payment facility.
8. Preview every detail before final submission.
9. Submit the application and save or print the confirmation page for future reference.

The application window is reported to open at 10:00 AM on 1 September 2026 and close at 5:30 PM on 30 September 2026. Candidates should avoid waiting until the last day, as online portals can experience heavy traffic or payment-related delays close to the deadline.

Important Instructions

• Use only the official NIC recruitment portal for application submission and notice updates.
• Keep your GATE scorecard, educational certificates, caste/EWS/PwBD certificate, identity proof, photograph and signature ready before the application process begins.
• Enter the name, date of birth and other personal particulars exactly as they appear in your matriculation certificate and identity documents.
• Ensure that the GATE registration number, score and subject/paper code are accurate; an incorrect entry may result in rejection during document verification.
• The official notification states that NIC may modify or cancel the recruitment process without assigning a reason. Any corrigendum, addendum or additional update will be published only through the NIC recruitment website.
• Candidates should preserve a copy of the final submitted application form and payment receipt, if any, until the recruitment process is completed.

NIC is the technology partner of the Government of India under MeitY and develops IT systems, ICT infrastructure and digital-government solutions for Central and State Governments. This recruitment can therefore be a significant career opportunity for GATE-qualified candidates looking to work in government technology, e-governance, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, data systems and emerging-technology domains.