Overview
National Informatics Centre (NIC) has announced recruitment for 243 Scientist B posts (Group A, Gazetted) with pay level 10. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering/technology/computer science and have GATE scores for 2024‑2026. The selection will be based on GATE scores, personal interview, and document verification. Applications can be submitted online via NIC’s recruitment portal starting February 2026, with the short notification released on 5 February 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- National Informatics Centre (NIC)
- Qualification
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology, Computer Science, or related field; GATE scores for 2024/2025/2026 required for Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, and Data Science/Artificial Intelligence disciplines
- Vacancies
- 243
- Posted
- Available Soon
- Last date to apply
- February 2026
Important Dates
| short_notification_release_date | 5th February 2026 |
| online_registration_start_date | Available Soon |
| last_date_to_apply | February 2026 |
| detailed_notification_release_date | Within 10 days of GATE 2026 Results |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
UR: 100; SC: 36; ST: 18; OBC: 65; EWS: 24; PwBD: 10
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on GATE scores, Personal Interview, Document Verification
How to Apply
Visit the official NIC recruitment page: https://recruitment.nic.in, Complete the application form with personal and educational details, Upload required documents such as GATE scores, educational certificates, and identity proofs, Submit the application and pay the application fee if applicable
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 (Short Notice) - Apply Online for 243 Posts?
short notification release date: 5th February 2026; online registration start date: Available Soon; last date to apply: February 2026; detailed notification release date: Within 10 days of GATE 2026 Results
What is the selection process?
Shortlisting based on GATE scores, Personal Interview, Document Verification