NIC Scientist-B Recruitment 2026 – Complete Details
National Informatics Centre (NIC), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, invites applications for the post of Scientist-B through direct recruitment. This is a prestigious Group-A (Gazetted) position under Level 10 of the 7th CPC pay matrix.
Organization Details
| Organization Name (English) | National Informatics Centre (NIC) |
| Organization Name (Hindi) | राष्ट्रीय सूचना विज्ञान केंद्र |
| Department | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology |
| Country | India |
Post Details
| Post Name (English) | Scientist-B |
| Post Name (Hindi) | वैज्ञानिक-बी |
| Job Type | Full-Time (Permanent, Group-A Gazetted) |
| Pay Scale | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Level 10, 7th CPC) |
| Posting Location | Anywhere in India or outside India |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Application Start Date | 27 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 24 April 2026 (5:30 PM) |
| Cut-off Date for Eligibility | 31 March 2026 |
| Interview Schedule | Will be announced on official website |
Vacancy Details
| Discipline | Total Posts |
| Computer Science & IT | 168 |
| Electronics & Communication | 25 |
| Data Science & Artificial Intelligence | 50 |
The number of vacancies is tentative and may increase or decrease at the discretion of NIC.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Technology
- OR Master’s Degree (M.Sc / MCA / M.Tech / M.Phil)
- Relevant fields include Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Communication, AI, Data Science, etc.
- Valid GATE Score (2024 / 2025 / 2026) is mandatory
Experience
No prior experience is required.
Age Limit
| General / EWS | 30 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 33 Years |
| SC/ST | 35 Years |
| PwBD | Up to 40–45 Years (depending on category) |
Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India rules.
Application Fees
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women | No Fee |
| UR/OBC/EWS | ₹800 |
Application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online only.
Application Process
- Register on the official recruitment portal
- Fill the online application form
- Upload required documents
- Pay application fee (if applicable)
- Download confirmation page
Aadhaar-based authentication will be used during the recruitment process.
Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on GATE Score
- Document Verification
- Personal Interview
| Parameter | Weightage |
| GATE Score | 60% |
| Interview | 40% |
Minimum qualifying marks: 50% (General) and 40% (Reserved categories).
Reservation Details
- SC – Scheduled Caste
- ST – Scheduled Tribe
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
- EWS – Economically Weaker Section
- PwBD – Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
Documents Required
- Date of Birth Proof
- Educational Certificates
- GATE Score Card
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
- Identity Proof (Aadhaar, PAN, etc.)
Important Instructions
- Applications must be submitted online only
- Incomplete applications will be rejected
- No TA/DA will be provided for interview
- All communications will be via registered email/SMS
- Court jurisdiction will be Delhi