NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 376 Posts

Job Summary

National Informatics Centre (NIC) invites online applications for 376 Scientific/Technical Assistant-A posts in 2026. Candidates must have a relevant M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech degree and a valid GATE score (2024, 2025, or 2026). The recruitment is based purely on GATE scores with no written exam or interview. The last date to apply online is 30 September 2026. This opportunity is open for candidates across multiple disciplines including Computer Science, Electronics, and Data Science.

Vacancy Details

NIC has announced a total of 376 tentative vacancies for the Scientific/Technical Assistant-A posts across three disciplines. The vacancies may be revised at NIC’s discretion.

Horizontal reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) is also provided, with specific posts allocated in each discipline.

Qualification

Qualification requirements vary by discipline and must be met by the closing date. A valid GATE score for 2024, 2025, or 2026 in the relevant paper code is mandatory.

Age Limit

Age is calculated as on 30 September 2026. Various relaxations apply according to category and service status.

Additional 5-year relaxation for Government service candidates in relevant cadres. Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC(NCL) applies only to posts reserved for them, while PwBD relaxation applies irrespective of reservation status.

Application Fee

• SC / ST / PwBD / Women candidates: Nil
• UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS: ₹800 per discipline

Fee is payable online only (Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking). No other mode accepted. Fee once paid is non-refundable. Candidates applying for multiple disciplines must pay separately for each.

Important Dates

Cut-off date for age, qualification, and category eligibility is final even if application window is extended.

Selection Process

NIC selection is purely based on valid GATE scores with no written exam or interview. The process is as follows:

• Eligibility verification and registration on NIC portal
• Category-wise merit list prepared per discipline based on GATE scores from 2024, 2025, and 2026
• Highest GATE score among eligible years considered
• Tie-breaking: older GATE year, then older candidate, then higher essential qualification marks
• Document Verification for shortlisted candidates before provisional appointment
• Non-appearance for document verification leads to rejection
• Document verification location fixed by authorities; no TA/DA or rescheduling allowed

Documents Required

• Recent colour photograph (JPEG/JPG, 50-200 KB)
• Signature in blue/black ink (JPEG/JPG, 10-50 KB)
• Date of Birth proof (Municipality certificate or Matriculation/High School/SSC Certificate)
• Matriculation Certificate
• Senior Secondary Certificate
• Valid GATE Score Card (2024/2025/2026)
• Essential Qualification Certificate with marksheets
• CGPA conversion certificate (if applicable)
• Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS), if applicable
• PwBD certificate (40%+ disability), if applicable
• Experience Certificate (if any)
• No Objection Certificate (NOC), if applicable
• Age relaxation certificate, if applicable
• Aadhaar Card (for authentication)

All documents must be self-attested, scanned PDFs sized 10 KB to 500 KB each.

How To Apply

ऑनलाइन आवेदन करने के लिए नीचे दिए गए स्टेप्स फॉलो करें:

• Visit the official NIC recruitment portal at https://recruitment.nic.in.
• Complete registration with a valid email ID and active mobile number.
• Fill the online application form and upload required documents.
• Pay the application fee online if applicable.
• Download the confirmation page after submission.
• Ensure all steps are completed; incomplete forms will be rejected.
• Print the confirmation page and note the Application ID for future reference.

फॉर्म भरते वक्त ध्यान रखें कि नाम, श्रेणी, पता, मोबाइल नंबर या ईमेल आईडी बाद में बदला नहीं जा सकेगा। आवेदन प्रक्रिया में आधार आधारित authentication होगी।

Important Links

• Apply Online
• Official Notification PDF
• Official Website

Those holding B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc./MCA degrees can also explore more Engineering Government Jobs and GATE-Based Government Jobs on our portal. For more Central Government IT and Data Science jobs, check Latest Govt Jobs.

Who Should Apply

यह भर्ती खासकर उन candidates के लिए है जिनके पास M.Sc., B.E., B.Tech., MCA जैसी डिग्री है और जिनके पास GATE 2024, 2025 या 2026 का valid score है। Freshers के लिए यह एक अच्छा मौका है क्योंकि इसमें कोई अनुभव जरूरी नहीं है। Experienced candidates भी apply कर सकते हैं, लेकिन अनुभव को कोई विशेष प्राथमिकता नहीं दी जाएगी। जो उम्मीदवार Computer Science, Electronics, या Data Science में करियर बनाना चाहते हैं, उनके लिए यह नौकरी उपयुक्त है।

Job Difficulty / Competition Level

इस भर्ती में कोई लिखित परीक्षा या interview नहीं होगा, लेकिन GATE score की validity और cutoff बहुत महत्वपूर्ण है। GATE exam tough होता है, इसलिए competition भी काफी high होता है। 376 पदों के लिए हजारों आवेदन आएंगे, इसलिए high GATE score होना जरूरी है। Merit list category-wise तैयार होगी, इसलिए SC/ST/OBC candidates को भी अच्छा score लाने की जरूरत है। Overall, competition moderate to high माना जा सकता है।

Preparation Tips

अगर आप NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A भर्ती के लिए तैयारी कर रहे हैं, तो सबसे पहले GATE exam की तैयारी पर focus करें। GATE में मजबूत पकड़ बनाने के लिए core subjects की अच्छी understanding जरूरी है। पिछले सालों के प्रश्नपत्र हल करें और mock tests दें। आवेदन फॉर्म भरते वक्त सभी दस्तावेज तैयार रखें और deadline से पहले apply करें। आवेदन में गलती न करें, क्योंकि correction window नहीं मिलेगी।

Common Mistakes to Avoid

अधिकतर candidates application form में नाम, श्रेणी, या GATE paper code गलत भर देते हैं, जिससे उनकी आवेदन अस्वीकृत हो सकती है। eligibility criteria को ध्यान से पढ़ें और बिना valid GATE score के आवेदन न करें। फीस भुगतान में भी गलती न करें क्योंकि यह non-refundable है। डॉक्यूमेंट verification के लिए original documents लेकर न जाना candidature रद्द होने का कारण बन सकता है। इसलिए सभी नियमों का पालन करें।

FAQ

• Q1. What is NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026?
  It is a recruitment by NIC to fill 376 Group-B S&T posts based on valid GATE scores without written exam or interview.
• Q2. How many vacancies are available?
  There are 376 tentative vacancies across Computer Science, Electronics, and Data Science disciplines.
• Q3. What is the last date to apply?
  The last date for online application submission is 30 September 2026.
• Q4. What qualifications are required?
  M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech with valid GATE score in relevant paper code for the applied discipline.
• Q5. What is the age limit?
  Upper age limit is 30 years for UR/EWS, 35 years for SC/ST, and 33 years for OBC(NCL), with relaxations for PwBD, service candidates, and ex-servicemen.

People Also Ask

• What is the selection process for NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A?
  Selection is solely based on valid GATE scores from 2024, 2025, or 2026, followed by document verification.
• Is there any interview for this recruitment?
  No, there is no interview or written exam for this recruitment.
• Can I apply for more than one discipline?
  Yes, but you must pay the application fee separately for each discipline.
• Where will the selected candidates be posted?
  Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India or outside India as per organizational needs.
• How to check the application status?
  You can check application status on the official NIC recruitment portal using your credentials.