NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026

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

Welcome to ACTIVEGOVTJOBS.COM. National Informatics Centre (NIC) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has released a direct recruitment notification for 376 Scientific/Technical Assistant-A (Group B Non-Gazetted) posts.

If you possess an M.Sc, MCA, or B.E/B.Tech degree along with a valid GATE score from 2024, 2025, or 2026, this is a golden opportunity to secure a premier technology job under the Central Government without any written exam or interview. Read all the details regarding the NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, and application steps right here.

NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 Overview

Recruitment Organization	National Informatics Centre (NIC)
Advertisement No.	NIC/STA/2026/2
Post Name	Scientific / Technical Assistant-A
Total Vacancies	376 Posts
Job Location	All India
Salary/Pay Scale	Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400/- (Pay Level-6)
Eligibility	B.E/B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc + Valid GATE Score
Official Website	recruitment.nic.in

NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Start Date to Apply	01 September 2026 (10:00 AM)
Last Date to Apply	30 September 2026 (05:30 PM)
Cut-off Date for Eligibility	30 September 2026

NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
General / OBC (NCL) / EWS	₹800/-
SC / ST / PwBD / Women Candidates	₹0/- (NIL)

NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 Vacancies & Qualification

Category	Vacancies
Computer Sciences & IT (GATE Code: CS)	As per Notification
Electronics & Comm. Engg. (GATE Code: EC)	As per Notification
Data Science & AI (GATE Code: DA)	As per Notification
Total	376 Posts

Qualification: Candidates must possess an M.Sc. / MS / MCA / B.E. / B.Tech. degree in the relevant field (Computer Science, IT, Informatics, Electronics, Data Science, etc.) obtained on or before the closing date.

Mandatory Requirement: Candidates must have a valid GATE Score in the years 2024, 2025, or 2026 corresponding to the discipline they are applying for (CS, EC, or DA).

NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

The maximum age limit is calculated as of the closing date, 30 September 2026:

UR / EWS: 30 Years
OBC (NCL): 33 Years
SC / ST: 35 Years
PwBD (General): 40 Years

Age relaxation applies for Government/Service candidates strictly as per Government of India rules.

NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

This recruitment is a direct selection drive. The selection process will be based purely on:

GATE Score Merit List: Candidates will be shortlisted based on their valid GATE 2024, 2025, or 2026 score (equal weightage given to all three years). There is no written examination or interview.
Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called for document checking.
Medical Fitness Test.

How to Apply for NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026

Visit the official NIC recruitment portal – recruitment.nic.in.
Click on the link for “Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026”.
Complete the step-by-step registration using your valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill in the application form carefully with your personal details, educational qualifications, and GATE score details.
Upload your scanned Photograph, Signature, Age Proof, Educational Certificates, Category Certificate, and GATE Scorecard.
Pay the application fee of ₹800 (if applicable) through online mode.
Submit the form before 30 September 2026 and download the confirmation page for future reference.

Important Links

Link Title	Direct Link
Official Notification Link	Click Here to View Official Notification
Apply Online / Website Link	activegovtjobs.com
WhatsApp Group Link	Join Our WhatsApp Group
YouTube Channel	Subscribe to SIVIA JOB POINT

Thank you for visiting ACTIVEGOVTJOBS.COM. Visit again for the latest government job updates!