NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026

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

 

Welcome to ACTIVEGOVTJOBS.COM. The National Informatics Centre (NIC), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, has released an official recruitment notification for 376 vacancies of Scientific/Technical Assistant-A.
This is a Group-B S&T (Non-Gazetted) recruitment purely based on a valid GATE Score (2024, 2025, or 2026)—meaning there is no written examination or interview! Read all essential details regarding eligibility, vacancy distribution, pay scale, selection process, and step-by-step application instructions below.

NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 Overview

Recruitment Organization National Informatics Centre (NIC), MeitY
Advertisement No. NIC/STA/2026/2
Post Name Scientific/Technical Assistant-A
Post Category Group-B S&T (Non-Gazetted)
Total Vacancies 376 Posts
Job Location Anywhere in India or Outside India
Pay Scale Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/-)
Selection Basis Valid GATE Score (2024 / 2025 / 2026)
Official Website recruitment.nic.in

NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Event Date
Online Application Start Date 01 September 2026 (10:00 AM)
Last Date to Apply Online 30 September 2026 (05:30 PM)
Eligibility Cut-off Date 30 September 2026
Document Verification Date To be announced

NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Category Application Fee
UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS ₹800/-
SC / ST / PwBD / Women ₹0/- (Exempted)
Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card)

NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Vacancies & Qualification

Discipline / Stream Total Posts UR SC ST OBC (NCL) EWS
Computer Sciences & Information Technology 300 122 45 22 81 30
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence 50 22 7 3 13 5
Electronics and Communication Engineering 26 13 3 1 7 2
Total 376 157 55 26 101 37

Educational Qualification:

  • Degree: M.Sc. / MS / MCA / B.E. / B.Tech in Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Sciences, Computer and Network Security, Software System, Information Technology, or Informatics (single or in combination) from a recognized University/Institute.
  • GATE Score: Candidate must possess a valid GATE Score Card (2024, 2025, or 2026) in the relevant discipline/paper code.
  • Experience: Nil (Freshers eligible).

NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Age Limit (as on 30.09.2026)

  • UR / EWS: Maximum 30 Years
  • OBC (NCL): Maximum 33 Years
  • SC / ST: Maximum 35 Years
  • PwBD: 40 Years (OBC PwBD: 43 Years, SC/ST PwBD: 45 Years)
  • Service Candidates / Ex-Servicemen: As per Government of India rules.

NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Selection Process

The selection is direct and hassle-free without any examination:
  1. Merit List Preparation: Shortlisting purely based on GATE Score (2024 / 2025 / 2026).
  2. Document Verification (DV): Verification of original educational and category certificates.
  3. Medical Fitness & Final Appointment.

How to Apply for NIC Recruitment 2026

  1. Visit the official portal at recruitment.nic.in.
  2. Click on the registration link for Advt No. NIC/STA/2026/2.
  3. Complete Step 1 registration using your mobile number and email ID.
  4. Fill out the application form with personal details, educational qualifications, and your GATE score/registration number.
  5. Upload the required documents (photo, signature, degree certificates, GATE scorecard).
  6. Pay the application fee online (if applicable) and submit the final form.
  7. Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.

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