NIC Recruitment 2026: Scientist C & D Posts | ₹2 Lakh Salary | Apply Online Now!
National Informatics Centre (NIC) has released Scientist-C & Scientist-D Recruitment 2026 notification under MeitY. High salary, central government job, and top-level IT roles!
📅 IMPORTANT DATES
- 🟢 Start Date: 08 April 2026
- 🔴 Last Date: 30 April 2026 (5:30 PM)
📊 NUMBER OF VACANCIES & RESERVATION
⚠️ Vacancies may increase/decrease as per govt rules
🎓 DISCIPLINE & EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Candidates must have any of the following:
Relevant Fields:
- Computer Science / IT / Software Engineering
- Electronics / Communication
- Cyber Security / Networking
- Data / GIS / AI / Mathematics
- Mechanical / Civil / Electrical etc.
💼 EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Scientist-C: 4 Years
- Scientist-D: 8 Years
👉 Experience must be in:
- IT Development / Cyber Security
- Software / Networking
- e-Governance / Data Systems
🎯 MINIMUM QUALIFYING MARKS
- General: 60%
- OBC: 50%
- SC/ST/PwBD: 40%
✔ Only qualified candidates move to next stage
🎂 AGE LIMIT
- Scientist-C: Max 35 Years
- Scientist-D: Max 40 Years
✔ Age relaxation as per Govt rules
🧾 APPLICATION FEE
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women: FREE
- General/Others: ₹800/- per post
💡 Previous applicants (2022 recruitment) = Fee Exempted
🧠 SELECTION PROCESS
3-Stage Selection:
- Screening Test (Online MCQ)
- Academic Evaluation
- Interview
Exam Details:
- 150 Questions
- 3 Hours
- Subjects:
- Reasoning
- Maths
- English
- Aptitude & Leadership
🧾 HOW TO APPLY (Step-by-Step)
- Visit official portal
- Register yourself
- Fill application form
- Upload documents
- Pay fee (if applicable)
- Download confirmation
⚠️ Only ONLINE mode accepted
📌 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Photo & Signature
- Degree Certificates
- Category Certificate
- Experience Proof
- SOP & Publications (if any)
- ID Proof
📍 JOB LOCATION
👉 Anywhere in India / Abroad (NIC posting)
⚠️ GENERAL CONDITIONS
- Aadhaar authentication mandatory
- No change in category after submission
- False info = disqualification
- Govt employees need NOC
- No TA/DA for interview
🔥 WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY?
✔ ₹2 Lakh+ Salary
✔ Central Govt Job
✔ IT / Tech Career Growth
✔ High Prestige Role

🎯 FINAL CTA
👉 Don’t miss this golden opportunity! Apply before 30 April 2026
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❓ NIC Recruitment 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
NIC Recruitment 2026 is a government job notification released by the National Informatics Centre for Scientist-C and Scientist-D posts with 153 vacancies.
There are a total of 153 vacancies including 12 posts for Scientist-D and 141 posts for Scientist-C.
The last date to apply online is 30 April 2026 (5:30 PM).
Scientist-C salary is ₹67,700 to ₹2,08,700 and Scientist-D salary is ₹78,800 to ₹2,09,200 per month.
The selection process includes a Screening Test, Academic Evaluation, and Personal Interview.
The application fee is ₹800 for General/OBC candidates, while SC/ST/PwBD and female candidates are exempted.
The maximum age is 35 years for Scientist-C and 40 years for Scientist-D, with relaxation as per government rules.
Candidates can apply online through the official NIC recruitment portal by completing registration, form filling, document upload, and fee payment.
| Advertisement No. | NIC/SC-C&D/2026/3 |
| Total Vacancies | 153 |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Apply Date | 08 Apr 2026 — 30 Apr 2026 Live · 20 days left |
| Job Location | 📍 All India |
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