Overview
National Informatics Centre (NIC) has announced recruitment for 376 Scientific/Technical Assistant-A (STA) posts for the year 2026. The positions require a relevant postgraduate degree and a valid GATE score in CS/EC/DA. The age limit is 30 years for UR/EWS, with relaxations for reserved categories. The salary ranges from Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 (Level-6). Candidates can apply online through the NIC website once the detailed notification is released. The selection process includes GATE score shortlisting, personal interview, and document verification.
Key Details
- Organization
- National Informatics Centre (NIC)
- Qualification
- 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 + Valid GATE Score (2024/2025/2026) in Computer Science & Information Technology (CS), Electronics & Communication Engineering (EC), or Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA).
- Vacancies
- 376
Important Dates
| short_notification_release_date | February 2026 |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
Unreserved (UR): 154; Scheduled Caste (SC): 56; Scheduled Tribe (ST): 28; Other Backward Class (OBC-NCL): 101; Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 37; Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 18; Total: 376
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on GATE Scores, Personal Interview, Document Verification
How to Apply
Visit Official Website recruitment.nic.in after detailed notification release, Register and fill online application, Upload required documents, Pay fee online (if applicable), Submit application before last date (to be announced)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 376 Posts?
short notification release date: February 2026; detailed notification release date: ; opening date to apply online: ; last date to apply online:
What is the application fee?
UR/EWS/OBC (NCL): ; SC/ST: ; PwBD: ; Women:
What is the age limit?
Upper Age Limit (UR/EWS): 30 Years; OBC (NCL): 33 Years; SC/ST: 35 Years; PwBD: 10 Years additional; Ex-Servicemen as per rules.
What is the selection process?
Shortlisting based on GATE Scores, Personal Interview, Document Verification