NIC Scientist-B Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India. As per Advertisement No. NICSI/2026/1, online applications are invited from interested candidates for direct recruitment to the post of Scientist ‘B’ (Group ‘A’, Gazetted) in Pay Level-10 of the Pay Matrix.
The recruitment will be conducted based on valid GATE scores of 2024/2025/2026 in specified disciplines. A total of 243 vacancies have been notified, including category-wise reservations and horizontal reservations for persons with benchmark disabilities. Detailed advertisement and online application submission will be available on the NIC recruitment website.
NIC Scientist-B Recruitment 2026 – Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | National Informatics Centre (NIC) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology |
| Advertisement No. | NICSI/2026/1 |
| Post Name | Scientist ‘B’ |
| Group | Group ‘A’ (Gazetted) |
| Pay Level | Level 10 |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 56,100 – 177,500 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Selection Basis | GATE 2024/2025/2026 Score |
| Official Website | https://recruitment.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Detailed Advertisement Availability | Within 10 days from announcement of result of GATE-2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | Not Mentioned in the Official Notification |
| Online Application Last Date | Not Mentioned in the Official Notification |
Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies: 243 Posts
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 100 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 36 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 18 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) | 65 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 24 |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) (Horizontal Reservation) | 10 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Qualification Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| GATE Qualification | Valid GATE Score of 2024/2025/2026 |
| Disciplines Eligible | (i) Computer Science and Information Technology (CS); (ii) Electronics & Communication Engineering (EC); and (iii) M.Sc (Electronics) (EL) |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering OR Bachelor’s in Technology OR Department of Electronics and Accreditation of Computer Courses B-Level OR Associate Member of Institute of Engineers OR Graduate of the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers OR Master of Science (MSc) OR Master’s Degree in Computer Application OR Degree in Engineering/Technology (M.E./M.Tech) OR Master’s Degree in Philosophy (M.Phil) |
Fields (single or in combination):
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.
Age Limit: Please check age with (AGE CALCULATOR)
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | Not Mentioned in the Official Notification |
| Age Relaxation | Not Mentioned in the Official Notification |
Pay Scale
| Pay Level | Salary |
|---|---|
| Level 10 | Rs. 56,100 – 177,500 |
Application Process
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Online Only |
| Application Website | https://recruitment.nic.in |
| Detailed Advertisement | To be available within 10 days from announcement of result of GATE-2026 |
Documents Required of NIC Scientist-B Recruitment 2026
Not Mentioned in the Official Notification.
Important Instructions
- The detailed advertisement will be available on the NIC website within 10 days from the date of the announcement of the result of GATE-2026.
- The recruitment will be conducted based on valid GATE scores of 2024/2025/2026 in the specified disciplines.
- Candidates are advised to regularly visit the NIC recruitment website for updates.
- Any further information/addendum/corrigendum will be uploaded only on the NIC recruitment website.
Official Website / Reference
National Informatics Centre (NIC)
Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology
A-Block, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003
Website: https://recruitment.nic.in
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