NIC Scientist-B Recruitment 2026 | 243 Vacancies, Apply Online Through GATE

NIC Scientist‑B Recruitment 2026 – Complete Guide

About the Recruitment

The National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has issued Advertisement No. NIC/SCB/2026/1 for the post of Scientist‑B (Group‑A, Gazetted). The selection is based on a valid GATE score of 2024, 2025 or 2026. No prior work experience is required and selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India or abroad.

Recruitment Overview

Important Dates

Application Fee

Fee can be paid only through Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking.

Age Limit (as on 31‑03‑2026)

Educational Qualification

• Computer Sciences & IT (UR): B.E./B.Tech/DOEACC B‑level/AMIE/GIETE or M.Sc/MCA/ME/M.Tech/M.Phil in relevant streams + valid GATE (CS) score.
• Electronics & Communication (UR): B.E./B.Tech in ECE + valid GATE (EC) score.
• Data Science & AI (UR): B.E./B.Tech or M.Sc/MCA/ME/M.Tech in Data Science/AI/CS/IT or related + valid GATE (DA) score.

Vacancy Details

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official NIC recruitment portal: https://recruitment.nic.in
2. Click “Apply Online” and select Advertisement No. NIC/SCB/2026/1.
3. Register with your name, email and mobile number to receive login credentials.
4. Log in and fill in personal, educational, category and GATE details.
5. Upload scanned photograph, signature, GATE scorecard, academic certificates and category documents.
6. Pay the applicable fee (if any) through Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking.
7. Review all entries, submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.

Why Join NIC?

• Prestigious Group‑A Gazetted position in the premier IT & e‑Governance organization of India.
• Attractive salary under Pay Level 10 with allowances.
• Opportunities to work on national projects and international assignments.
• Career growth through diverse postings across the country and abroad.

Official Links

• Apply Online: https://recruitment.nic.in
• Download Notification: https://recruitment.nic.in

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the total number of vacancies? 243 positions – 168 in Computer Sciences & IT, 25 in Electronics & Communication, and 50 in Data Science & AI.
• What is the pay level and salary? Pay Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) as per the 7th CPC.
• Is any work experience required? No. Freshers with the required degree and valid GATE score are eligible.
• What is the application fee? Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Women; ₹800 for UR/OBC(NCL)/EWS per discipline.
• How are candidates shortlisted? Based on GATE score (1:5 ratio), followed by document verification and personal interview.
• Which GATE papers are accepted? CS (Computer Sciences & IT), EC (Electronics & Communication), DA (Data Science & AI) for 2024‑2026.
• What is the age limit? Maximum 30 years (UR/EWS), 33 years (OBC NCL), 35 years (SC/ST) as on 31‑03‑2026.

Conclusion

The NIC Scientist‑B 2026 recruitment offers a coveted Group‑A position for engineering and postgraduate candidates with a valid GATE score. With a clear selection process, attractive remuneration and the chance to serve in critical IT projects across India and abroad, eligible aspirants should apply before 24‑04‑2026. Ensure all documents are uploaded correctly and keep the confirmation page safe for future reference.

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