National Informatics Centre (NIC) invites applications from eligible and qualified candidates for filling up of Scientific/Technical Assistant-A which is a Group-B S&T (non-Gazetted) post in level 6 (Rs. 35400- Rs.112400) of 7th CPC on Direct Recruitment Basis.
Vacancies & Corresponding GATE paper codes:
| Discipline | Total Positions | UR | EWS | OBC(NCL) | SC | ST | GATE Paper Code |
|---|
| CS & IT | 300 | 122 | 30 | 81 | 45 | 22 | CS |
| DS & AI | 50 | 22 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 3 | DA |
| EC | 26 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 1 | EC |
Essential Qualification: A Pass in M.Sc. / M.S. / M.C.A. / B.E. / B.Tech. in the below mentioned fields (single or in combination): Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Sciences, Computer and Networking Security, Software System, Information Technology, Informatics.
Note: The candidate should have obtained the essential qualification on the closing date. Cut-off date for eligibility shall be the closing date for filling the application form i.e. 30th September, 2026
Key points:
1) Merit list shall be prepared based on valid GATE score of 2024/2025/2026.
2) No Experience Required.
3) Upper Age Limit (in years) for UR / EWS: 30, for SC / ST: 35, for OBC(NCL): 33
4) Person selected may be posted anywhere in India and outside India.
5) Application Fees for UR / EWS / OBC(NCL) is Rs. 800/- and for SC / ST / PwBD /Women candidates: NIL
6) Candidates who are applying for more than one discipline need to pay Rs 800/- for every discipline.
Important Dates:
| Opening Date for Online Applications | 1st September, 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Closing Date for Online Applications | 30th September, 2026 (05:30 PM) |
Application Link: Apply Online
Official Notification: Notification
