NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 — 376 Posts, Apply Online by 30 Sep (All India)

National Informatics Centre (NIC), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, has released Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. NIC/STA/2026/2 for 376 posts. NIC is the premier technology and e-Governance arm of the Government of India, responsible for building and maintaining IT infrastructure and digital services across central and state government departments, which makes a Scientific/Technical Assistant-A post here a rare Group-B S&T entry point into central government IT service. This drive is open to candidates in Computer Sciences & Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Data Science and Artificial Intelligence who hold a valid GATE score. Selected Scientific/Technical Assistant-A candidates will work on NIC's technology projects, which can include software development, network and systems support, e-Governance applications, and data-driven initiatives across ministries and states, with an All India liability meaning postings can be anywhere in India or abroad. The selection process for NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A 2026 is unusual among central government jobs: there is no written exam or interview at all, and merit is decided purely by valid GATE score (2024, 2025, or 2026) in the relevant paper code, followed by document verification. The salary for NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A 2026 is ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 per month at Pay Level 6 under the 7th Pay Commission, plus Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and other central government allowances. The NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A 2026 online application opens at recruitment.nic.in on 01 September 2026 and closes on 30 September 2026 at 5:30 PM. Application fee is ₹800 for General/OBC(NCL)/EWS candidates, payable separately for each discipline applied to, and Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates. Candidates must read the complete official NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A 2026 notification PDF at recruitment.nic.in before applying, since eligibility is assessed strictly against the closing date of 30 September 2026.

• Computer Sciences & IT: M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech. in Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Sciences, Computer & Networking Security, Software Systems, IT, or Informatics, along with a valid GATE score in Paper Code CS
• Electronics and Communication Engineering: Valid GATE score in Paper Code EC — the notification does not separately detail qualifying degree fields for this discipline
• Data Science and Artificial Intelligence: Valid GATE score in Paper Code DA — the notification does not separately detail qualifying degree fields for this discipline
• Valid GATE score must be from 2024, 2025, or 2026; no prior work experience required

• UR/EWS: 30 years | SC/ST: 35 years | OBC (NCL): 33 years, all as on 30 September 2026
• PwBD: up to 40 years (SC/ST PwBD: 45 years; OBC(NCL) PwBD: 43 years)
• Service candidates (Govt organisations): UR/EWS up to 35 years, SC/ST up to 40 years, OBC(NCL) up to 38 years
• Ex-servicemen: age relaxation as per Government of India rules

• M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech. in Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Sciences, Computer & Networking Security, Software Systems, IT or Informatics, along with a valid GATE score in Paper Code CS, for the Computer Sciences & IT discipline
• Valid GATE score in Paper Code EC for the Electronics and Communication Engineering discipline — the notification does not separately detail qualifying degree fields for this discipline
• Valid GATE score in Paper Code DA for the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence discipline — the notification does not separately detail qualifying degree fields for this discipline
• No experience requirement for this post; essential qualification must be obtained on or before the closing date, 30 September 2026
• Age: 30 years (UR/EWS), 35 years (SC/ST), 33 years (OBC-NCL) as on 30 September 2026
• PwBD candidates — up to 40 years, with SC/ST PwBD up to 45 years and OBC(NCL) PwBD up to 43 years
• Service candidates in Government organisations — UR/EWS up to 35 years, SC/ST up to 40 years, OBC(NCL) up to 38 years
• Ex-servicemen — age relaxation as per Government of India rules
• Post carries All India liability; selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India or abroad
• Horizontal reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: 15 posts in Computer Sciences & IT (Locomotor-4, Hard of Hearing-4, Multiple Disabilities-7), 2 posts each in Electronics & Communication Engineering and Data Science & AI (Locomotor-1, Hard of Hearing-1 in each)
• Candidates must upload Date of Birth proof, Matriculation and Senior Secondary certificates, valid GATE score card, essential qualification certificate with marksheets, and Aadhaar Card for authentication at every stage

₹800 for UR/OBC(NCL)/EWS candidates, payable separately per discipline; Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates.

₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 per month at Pay Level 6, 7th Central Pay Commission, plus DA, HRA and other central government allowances.

1. Visit the official NIC recruitment portal at recruitment.nic.in
2. Complete registration using a valid email ID and active mobile number
3. Fill the online application form and upload all required documents, including photograph, signature, GATE score card, and educational certificates
4. Enter your valid GATE score (2024, 2025 or 2026) for the discipline you are applying under
5. Pay the application fee online if applicable to your category — ₹800 per discipline for UR/OBC(NCL)/EWS, Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Women
6. Review all entered details carefully, since no change in name, category, address, mobile number, or email ID is permitted after submission
7. Submit the application before the closing date, 30 September 2026, 5:30 PM
8. Download the confirmation page after successful submission
9. Note the Application ID generated by the system for future correspondence
10. Take a printout of the confirmation page for record and future document verification reference