NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 Notification – 243 Vacancies, GATE Based Selection

243 Permanent Vacancies

🏢 National Informatics Centre (NIC) More Detail

Apply Date 27 Mar 2026 — 24 Apr 2026

Live · 19 days left

The National Informatics Centre (NIC) under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India has invited online applications for the post of Scientist ‘B’ (Group A, Gazetted) in Pay Level-10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500).

📅 Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Start	27 March 2026
Last Date to Apply	24 April 2026 (5:30 PM)
Cut-off Date	31 March 2026
Interview Schedule	To be announced

📌 Post Details

Post Name: Scientist ‘B’
Group: A (Gazetted)
Pay Level: Level-10
Salary Range: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
Mode of Recruitment: Direct Recruitment
Total Vacancies: 243 Posts

📊 Number of Vacancies & Reservation

Discipline-wise Vacancy:

Discipline	Total	UR	SC	ST	OBC	EWS
Computer Science & IT	168	70	25	12	45	16
Electronics & Communication	25	13	3	1	6	2
Data Science & AI	50	22	7	3	13	5
Total Vacancies:	243

PwBD Reservation:

Locomotor Disability
Hard of Hearing
Multiple Disabilities

📌 Note: Vacancies may increase/decrease at NIC’s discretion.

🎓 Essential Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess any of the following degrees (single or in combination):

Bachelor Degree in Engineering (B.E.)
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)
Department of Electronics & Accreditation of Computer Courses (DOEACC) B-Level
Associate Member of Institute of Engineers
Graduate Institute of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineers
Master Degree in Science (M.Sc.)
Master Degree in Computer Applications (MCA)
Master Degree in Engineering / Technology (M.E. / M.Tech)
Master Degree in Philosophy (M.Phil)

📚 Eligible Fields:

Electronics
Electronics & Communication
Computer Science
Communication
Computer & Networking Security
Computer Application
Software Systems
Information Technology
IT Management
Informatics
Computer Management
Cyber Law
Electronics & Instrumentation

📈 GATE Requirement

Candidates must have:

✔ Essential Educational Qualification
✔ Valid GATE Score (2024 / 2025 / 2026)

Eligible GATE disciplines:

Computer Science & IT (CS)
Electronics & Communication Engineering (EC)
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA)

🧮 Minimum Qualifying Marks

UR Category: 50%
Reserved (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD): 40%

👉 Applicable in Interview Stage

🎯 Selection Process

Selection will be based on:

Valid GATE Score (2024/2025/2026)
Further evaluation process (as per detailed notification)

Final selection procedure will be clarified in the detailed advertisement.

💰 APPLICATION FEE

Category	Fee
SC / ST / PwBD / Women	₹0
UR / OBC / EWS	₹800

✔ Fee is non-refundable

🎂 Age Limit

Category	Upper Age
UR / EWS	30 Years
OBC	33 Years
SC/ST	35 Years
PwBD	Up to 40–45 Years

✔ Age Relaxation as per Govt rules

⚙️ SELECTION PROCESS

Step-by-Step Selection:

Shortlisting via GATE Score
Document Verification
Personal Interview

Weightage:

Component	Weight
GATE Score	60%
Interview	40%

✔ Final Merit = GATE + Interview

📝 HOW TO APPLY

Follow these steps:

Visit official website: https://recruitment.nic.in
Register yourself
Fill application form
Upload documents
Pay fee (if applicable)
Download confirmation page

📌 Only online mode accepted

⚖️ General Conditions

NIC reserves the right to modify or cancel the recruitment process without assigning any reason.
Any corrigendum/addendum will be uploaded only on the official recruitment website.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates.

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📂 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Photo & Signature
10th, 12th Certificates
Graduation/Post Graduation
GATE Scorecard
Category Certificate
PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
NOC (if employed)

📍 PLACE OF POSTING

Anywhere in India or Abroad

⚠️ GENERAL CONDITIONS

Aadhaar authentication required
No change allowed after submission
False information → disqualification
No TA/DA for interview
Final decision by NIC will be binding
Court jurisdiction: Delhi

📌 KEY HIGHLIGHTS

✔ No experience required
✔ High salary (Level 10: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500)
✔ Central Government Job
✔ GATE-based selection

📌 FAQ- NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026

What is NIC Scientist-B Recruitment 2026?

NIC Scientist-B Recruitment 2026 is a central government job notification released by the National Informatics Centre for 243 Scientist-B posts through GATE 2024, 2025, and 2026 scores.

What is the last date to apply?

The last date to apply online is 24 April 2026 (5:30 PM).

How many vacancies are available?

A total of 243 vacancies are available across Computer Science, Electronics, and Data Science disciplines.

What is the selection process?

The selection process includes shortlisting based on GATE score, followed by document verification and personal interview.

Is experience required for this recruitment?

No, there is no prior work experience required for NIC Scientist-B posts.

What is the application fee?

₹800 for UR/OBC/EWS candidates. No fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates.

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