NIC Section Officer Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the National Informatics Centre (NIC), an attached office under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. The vacancy circular invites applications for filling the post of Section Officer in NIC on a deputation basis.
NIC Section Officer Recruitment 2026 provides an opportunity for eligible officers from the Central Government, State Governments, or Union Territory Administrations to serve in one of the premier technology organizations of the Government of India. NIC plays a key role in providing e-governance services, network services, and data center services across the country.
NIC Section Officer Recruitment 2026 states that NIC provides ICT infrastructure and services for Central Government Ministries, State Governments, Union Territory Administrations, Districts, and other government bodies. The organization maintains large-scale digital infrastructure, including national networks, cloud infrastructure, data centers, video conferencing services, messaging platforms, and GIS-based platforms.
According to the notification, NIC Section Officer Recruitment 2026 aims to recruit suitable officers with excellent service records and relevant experience. These positions will be filled on a deputation basis for an initial period of two years, which may be extended depending on the vacancy position and performance.
NIC Section Officer Recruitment 2026 includes 10 posts of Section Officer. The position carries Pay Level 8 in the Pay Matrix (Rs.47600–151100) under the 7th Central Pay Commission. The selected officers will be posted in NIC State Centers or NIC units as specified in the vacancy circular.
The notification also specifies the tentative locations for NIC Section Officer Recruitment 2026. These include NIC State Centres located in Assam, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and NIC units such as the Software Development Unit in Pune.
NIC Section Officer Recruitment 2026 requires candidates to possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or institute along with relevant experience in administrative matters such as establishment, personnel, purchase, or finance.
Applications for NIC Section Officer Recruitment 2026 must be forwarded through the proper channel along with required documents, including APAR dossiers and vigilance clearance. Applications must reach NIC within 45 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in the Employment Newspaper.
NIC Section Officer Recruitment 2026 – Recruitment Overview
Particulars
Details
Organization
National Informatics Centre
Ministry
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Post Name
Section Officer
Recruitment Mode
Deputation
Total Posts
10
Pay Level
Level 8 (Rs.47600–151100)
Important Dates
Event
Date
Vacancy Circular Date
11 February 2026
Last Date for Application
Within 45 days of publication in Employment Newspaper
Vacancy Details
Post
Vacancies
Section Officer
10
Posting Locations
Location
Posts
NIC Assam State Centre, Guwahati
2
NIC Chhattisgarh State Centre, Raipur
1
NIC Himachal Pradesh State Centre, Shimla
1
NIC Jharkhand State Centre, Ranchi
1
NIC Jammu & Kashmir UT Centre, Jammu
1
NIC Karnataka State Centre, Bengaluru
1
NIC Software Development Unit, Pune
1
NIC Odisha State Centre, Bhubaneswar
1
NIC Tamil Nadu State Centre, Chennai
1
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Details
Service Eligibility
Officers of Central Government, State Governments, or Union Territory Administrations
Service Condition
Holding analogous post on regular basis OR six years regular service as Assistant Section Officer in Level 7 Pay Matrix (Rs.44900–142400)
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University or Institute
Experience
Three years experience in establishment, personnel, purchase, or finance matters