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

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

Published On: 01 September 2026

The National Informatics Centre (NIC), under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), has released the notification for Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026.

A total of 376 vacancies are available for candidates from Computer Sciences & Information Technology, Electronics & Communication Engineering, and Data Science & Artificial Intelligence disciplines.

The online application process has started on 01 September 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official recruitment portal. The last date to apply is 30 September 2026.

Candidates interested in the NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 should read the complete notification carefully before applying. Details regarding vacancies, educational qualifications, age limit, application fee, salary, selection process, important dates, and the application procedure are provided below.

NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Organization	National Informatics Centre (NIC)
Ministry	Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology
Post Name	Scientific/Technical Assistant-A
Total Vacancies	376 Posts
Advertisement/Recruitment	NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026
Application Mode	Online
Application Start Date	01 September 2026
Last Date to Apply	30 September 2026
Official Website	nic.gov.in

Important Dates

Candidates should keep the following dates in mind:

Notification Date: 01 September 2026
Online Application Start Date: 01 September 2026
Last Date to Apply Online: 30 September 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment: 30 September 2026
Correction Date: As per the official schedule
Admit Card: Before the examination
Examination Date: To be notified later
Result Date: To be notified later

Candidates are advised to regularly check the official NIC website for updates regarding the examination and admit card.

Application Fee

The application fee for NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 is as follows:

Category	Application Fee
UR / General	?800/-
OBC (NCL)	?800/-
EWS	?800/-
SC	?0/-
ST	?0/-
PwBD	?0/-
All Female Candidates	?0/-

The examination/application fee can be paid through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or other available online payment methods. Candidates should follow the payment instructions provided on the official application portal.

Age Limit

The age limit for NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 is:

Maximum Age: 30 Years
Age Calculation Date: 30 September 2026

Age relaxation for reserved categories will be applicable as per the Government of India rules and the conditions mentioned in the official notification.

Candidates are advised to read the official notification for complete age-limit and relaxation details.

NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Vacancy Details

A total of 376 posts have been announced.

Post / Discipline	Total Posts
Computer Sciences & Information Technology	300
Electronics & Communication	26
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence	50
Total	376

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualification in the relevant discipline.

Computer Sciences & Information Technology

BE / B.Tech / Postgraduate Degree in the relevant field.
Candidates must have qualified GATE 2024, GATE 2025, or GATE 2026, as applicable.
Equivalent qualifications from a recognized University, Board, or Institution in India may also be considered as per the official notification.

Electronics & Communication

Candidates applying for the Electronics & Communication vacancies must possess the prescribed educational qualification in the relevant discipline as specified in the official recruitment notification.

Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

Candidates applying for Data Science & Artificial Intelligence vacancies must possess the prescribed qualification in the relevant field as specified in the official notification.

Note: Candidates should carefully check the official notification for the exact discipline-wise educational qualification, accepted degrees, GATE requirements, and other eligibility conditions before submitting the application.

NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Salary 2026

Selected candidates for the Scientific/Technical Assistant-A post will receive a salary in the following pay range:

?35,400 – ?1,12,400/-

Additional allowances and benefits will be provided as per applicable Government of India rules and norms.

Selection Process

The selection process for NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 will be based on the stages prescribed by NIC.

The selection process includes:

Merit List Based on GATE Score
Document Verification
Medical Examination

Candidates who meet the required eligibility conditions and qualify through the applicable selection criteria will be considered for further stages of recruitment.

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

Eligible candidates can apply online by following the steps given below:

Step 1: Read the Official Notification

Before applying, carefully read the complete NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 notification to confirm your eligibility, educational qualification, age limit, GATE requirements, fee, and other conditions.