The National Informatics Centre (NIC) has released its latest official recruitment notification (Advt. No. NIC/SCB/2026/1) to fill the 243 Scientist-B (via GATE Score Card) Posts. Candidates may get the details of On-line Application, Detailed Advertisement, General Instructions and apply Online on the official Web-site of the National Informatics Centre (NIC) i.e. https://recruitment.nic.in/. The link for submission of On-line Application Form will remain active from 27.03.2026 to 24.04.2026.
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Eligible candidates with qualifications B.E/B.Tech with Gate Score can apply online. Candidates should note that the primary Job locations for these posts are All Over India. Registered candidates will receive a link to download their Personal Interaction hall tickets via email approximately 4 to 7 days prior to the Personal Interaction date.
NIC Current Notification 2026 [Quick Summary]
| Organization Name: National Informatics Centre (NIC) |
| Notification No: NIC/SCB/2026/1 |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Regular Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: 243 Scientist-B (via GATE Score Card) Posts |
| Place of Posting: All Over India |
| Starting Date: 27.03.2026 |
| Last Date: 24.04.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Only through Online |
| Official Website: https://recruitment.nic.in/ |
Current NIC Job Openings:
- Scientist-B (Computer Sciences & IT) – 168 Posts
- Scientist-B (Electronics and Communication) – 25 Posts
- Scientist-B (Data Science and AI) – 50 Posts
NIC Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for NIC:
- Scientist-B (Computer Sciences & IT)
- Essential 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)
- Scientist-B (Electronics and Communication)
- Essential 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)
- Scientist-B (Data Science and AI)
- Essential 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)
Age Limit for NIC: (As on 31.03.2026)
- For UR Applicants – 30 years
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- +5 Years for ST/SC
- +3 Years for OBC (NCL)
- Persons with Disabilities candidate:
- +10 Years for UR
- +13 Years for OBC (NCL)
- +15 Years for ST/SC
- For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Pay Scale for NIC:
- Scientist-B – Level 10 Rs.56100 – 177500/-
Method of Selection for NIC:
- GATE score of 2024/2025/2026
- Personal Interaction/Interview
Application Fee for NIC:
- For Women/ST/SC/PWD Applicants – Nil
- For Other Applicants – Rs.800/-
- Payment Mode: Online
How to Submit an Application:
Eligible candidates shall apply online between 27.03.2026 and 24.04.2026 (both days inclusive) through the ‘Careers’ page of the National Informatics Centre (NIC) website https://recruitment.nic.in/ after carefully going through the instructions given in Official Notification.
The complete Application can be submitted in following 4 steps:
Step 1: Registration
Step 2: Fill online Application Form and upload documents.
Step 3: Payment of application fee online (if applicable)
Step 4: Download Confirmation Page
Crucial Dates:
- Opening Date of online application portal: 27.03.2026
- Closing Date of online application portal: 24.04.2026
NIC Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of NIC: Click Here to Website |
| Advertisement for NIC: Click Here to Download |
| Online Application Form for NIC: Click Here to Apply |
