The National Informatics Centre (NIC) has announced the much-awaited Scientist A & B Recruitment 2026, offering a prestigious opportunity for candidates aspiring to build a career in India’s digital governance and IT infrastructure sector. Functioning under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), NIC plays a crucial role in developing and managing e-Governance systems across the country.
NIC Scientist A & B Recruitment 2026 is not just a job opportunity but a gateway to contribute to India’s digital transformation while securing a stable and prestigious government career.
Details of National Informatics Centre Scientist A & B Recruitment 2026
1. Scientist-‘B’ (Group ‘A’, Gazetted)
No of Posts: 243 posts
Pay: Pay Level -10 (Rs. 56,100- Rs. 1,77,500)
Upper Age Limit: The Upper Age Limit of a candidate is 30 years as on 31st March, 2026.
Category-wise vacancy:
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR (General) | 100 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 36 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 18 |
| OBC-NCL | 65 |
| EWS | 24 |
| PwBD | 10 |
| Total | 253 |
Post Wise Vacancy:
| Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Computer Science & IT | 168 |
| Electronics & Communication | 25 |
| Data Science & Artificial Intelligence | 50 |
| Total | 243 |
Essential Educational Qualification:
Bachelor Degree in Engineering OR Bachelor in Technology OR Department of Electronics and Accreditation of Computer Courses B-level OR Associate Member of Institute of Engineers OR Graduate Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers OR Master Degree in Science (MSc) OR Master Degree in Computer Application OR Master Degree in Engineering /Technology (ME /M.Tech) OR Master Degree in Philosophy (M Phil) in Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Computer Sciences, Communication, Computer and Networking Security, Computer Application, Software System, Information Technology, Information Technology Management, Informatics, Computer Management, Cyber law, Electronics and Instrumentation.
2. Scientific/ Technical Assistant-‘A’ (Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted S&T post)
Upper Age Limit: The Upper Age Limit of a candidate is 30 years as on 31st March, 2026.
No of posts: 376 posts
Pay: Pay Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400)
Category Wise Vacancy:
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR (General) | 154 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 56 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 28 |
| OBC-NCL | 101 |
| EWS | 37 |
| PwBD | 18 |
| Total | 394 |
Essential Educational Qualification: A Pass in M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech in Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Sciences, Computer and Networking Security, Software System, Information Technology, Informatics.
Important Dates of NIC Recruitment 2026
Starting date of submission of online application: 27th March 2026
Last date of submission of online application: 24th April 2026
Important Links
| Online Application Form | Scientist-‘B’ |
| Advertisement Details | Scientist-‘B’ |
| Advertisement Details | Scientific/ Technical Assistant-‘A’ |
| Official Website | Click Here |