NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026: 376 Posts
The National Informatics Centre (NIC), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, has released Detailed Advertisement No. NIC/STA/2026/2, inviting online applications for 376 tentative vacancies of Scientific/Technical Assistant-A, filled purely on the basis of a valid GATE 2024, 2025, or 2026 score, with no separate written examination or interview. Applications go online, running 1 September 2026, 10:00 AM, to 30 September 2026, 5:30 PM.
| Organization | National Informatics Centre (NIC), MeitY |
| Advertisement No. | NIC/STA/2026/2 |
| Post | Scientific/Technical Assistant-A, Group-B S&T (Non-Gazetted) |
| Total Vacancies | 376 (Computer Sciences & IT — 300, Electronics & Communication — 26, Data Science & AI — 50) |
| Pay Level | Level 6, ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 (7th CPC) |
| Selection Basis | Valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 score, in CS, EC, or DA papers |
| Application Window | 1–30 September 2026, 5:30 PM |
Eligibility
A pass in M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech in Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Computer Science, IT, Software Systems, or related fields, along with a valid GATE score (2024, 2025, or 2026) in the corresponding CS, EC, or DA paper. No prior experience is required.
Selection Process
Selection is entirely through valid GATE scores, followed by Document Verification — there is no written examination or interview. In case of a tie, preference goes to an older GATE score year, then older candidate by age, then higher percentage in the essential qualification.
Important Note
The number of advertised posts is tentative and may increase or decrease at NIC’s sole discretion. Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India, and even outside India, at NIC’s discretion. The cut-off date for determining age, qualification, and category eligibility is the closing date (30 September 2026), which remains unchanged even if the application window is extended.
How to Apply
- Visit recruitment.nic.in or nic.gov.in.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in your personal, educational, and GATE score details carefully.
- Upload your photograph, signature, and required documents.
- Pay the application fee online and submit before 30 September 2026, 5:30 PM.
Official Links
Official Website: recruitment.nic.in
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the last date to apply?
A: 30 September 2026, 5:30 PM.
Q: How many vacancies are there?
A: 376, tentative, across Computer Sciences & IT, Electronics & Communication, and Data Science & AI.
Q: Is there a written exam?
A: No — selection is based purely on valid GATE score, followed by document verification.
Q: Which GATE years are valid?
A: GATE 2024, 2025, or 2026, in the relevant CS, EC, or DA paper.
Final Word
Since the eligibility cut-off date is fixed to the closing date of 30 September 2026 and remains unchanged even if the window is extended, confirm your GATE score, age, and qualification all meet the criteria as of this exact date rather than a later one.