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NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026

Advertisement No. NIC/STA/2026/2. The official NIC application portal and detailed notification agree on 376 Scientific/Technical Assistant-A posts in three disciplines; merit is prepared from valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 scores and document verification follows. Applications are scheduled from 01 September to 30 September 2026.

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Application closes

30 Sept 2026

Total vacancies

376

Last checked

6 Sept 2026, 7:54 am

Record state

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NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 is a Central recruitment by National Informatics Centre. It lists 376 vacancies, applications close 30 Sept 2026, and the published record covers India. Check the official notification before applying. Read the official notification

Record state: Verified Multiple Official Sources · Last checked 6 Sept 2026, 7:54 am.

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Application Start: 1 Sept 2026 - 30 Sept 2026Opening and closing dates for online applications; 10:00 AM to 05:30 PM on the respective dates
Other: 30 Sept 2026 - 30 Sept 2026Cut-off date for eligibility shall be the closing date for filling the application form
Document Verification: 30 Sept 2026 - 30 Sept 2026Schedule for document verification of shortlisted candidates will be announced on NIC website

Posts & vacancies

3 posts in this recruitment

Post code CS

Scientific/Technical Assistant-A — Computer Sciences and Information Technology

300 vacancies · Level 6 (Rs. 35400- Rs.112400) of 7th CPC

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ConditionYour profileStated requirement

Age on cutoff date: Not added yet; Not found in this notice
Qualification level: Not added yet; A Pass in M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech. in the below mentioned fields (single or in combination): Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Sciences, Computer and Networking Security, Software System, Information Technology, Informatics.
Accepted qualifications: Not added yet; A Pass in M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech. in the below mentioned fields (single or in combination): Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Sciences, Computer and Networking Security, Software System, Information Technology, Informatics.
Degrees: Not added yet; M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech.
Academic branches: Not added yet; Electronics; Electronics and Communication; Electronics & Telecommunication; Computer Sciences; Computer and Networking Security; Software System; Information Technology; Informatics.
Required subjects: Not added yet; Valid GATE score in GATE 2024/2025/2026 in the corresponding paper code: CS.
Nationality: Not added yet; A Candidate must be either: (a) a citizen of India, or (b) a subject of Nepal, or (c) a subject of Bhutan, or (d) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or (e) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka or East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India. Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (b), (c), (d) and (e) above shall be a person in whose favor a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
Domicile: Not added yet; Not found in this notice
Gender condition: Not added yet; Not found in this notice
Marks: Not added yet; Not found in this notice
CGPA: Not added yet; Not found in this notice
Graduation status and cutoff: Not added yet; Not found in this notice
Experience: Not added yet; No Experience Required.
Licences and registrations: Not added yet; Not found in this notice
Physical requirements: Not added yet; Not found in this notice
Medical requirements: Not added yet; Not found in this notice
Additional conditions: Not assessed yet; documents: Valid GATE Score Card; Essential Qualification Certificate and marksheets; CGPA conversion certification if applicable; category/PwBD certificates if applicable; and other documents specified in the advertisement.; gate rule: Must Possess VALID GATE score (i.e, GATE- 2024 or 2025 or 2026) in the Paper Code – CS.; discipline: Computer Sciences and Information Technology; application fee: SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates: Nil; UR/OBC (NCL)/EWS: Rs.800/-; candidates applying for more than one discipline need to pay Rs 800/- for every discipline.; place of posting: The person selected may be posted anywhere in India and outside India in the interest of the Organization.; selection process: Category wise merit list shall be prepared for each discipline in the order of merit of GATE Score. Equal weightage will be given to GATE 2024, GATE 2025 and GATE 2026 Scores. Final Selection of candidates for appointment to the above advertised post will be based on meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria and GATE Score. Document Verification shall be conducted at Delhi or at any other location / mode approved by competent authority.; application window: Candidates are requested to apply only by ONLINE at https://recruitment.nic.in between 01/09/2026 (10:00 AM) to 30/09/2026 (5:30 P.M).

These are the details we could find in the record — not an automatic eligibility decision. Check the official notification and application portal before applying.

Post code DA

Scientific/Technical Assistant-A — Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

50 vacancies · Level 6 (Rs. 35400- Rs.112400) of 7th CPC

Age limits & relaxations

Age cutoff date: 2026-09-30

Accepted degrees & branches

M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech., Electronics; Electronics and Communication; Electronics & Telecommunication; Computer Sciences; Computer and Networking Security; Software System; Information Technology; Informatics.

Experience

No Experience Required.

Licences & registration

No licence or registration requirement found in this notice

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ConditionYour profileStated requirement

Age on cutoff date: Not added yet; Not found in this notice
Qualification level: Not added yet; A Pass in M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech. in the below mentioned fields (single or in combination): Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Sciences, Computer and Networking Security, Software System, Information Technology, Informatics.
Accepted qualifications: Not added yet; A Pass in M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech. in the below mentioned fields (single or in combination): Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Sciences, Computer and Networking Security, Software System, Information Technology, Informatics.
Degrees: Not added yet; M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech.
Academic branches: Not added yet; Electronics; Electronics and Communication; Electronics & Telecommunication; Computer Sciences; Computer and Networking Security; Software System; Information Technology; Informatics.
Required subjects: Not added yet; Valid GATE score in GATE 2024/2025/2026 in the corresponding paper code: DA.
Nationality: Not added yet; A Candidate must be either: (a) a citizen of India, or (b) a subject of Nepal, or (c) a subject of Bhutan, or (d) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or (e) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka or East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India. Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (b), (c), (d) and (e) above shall be a person in whose favor a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
Domicile: Not added yet; Not found in this notice
Gender condition: Not added yet; Not found in this notice
Marks: Not added yet; Not found in this notice
CGPA: Not added yet; Not found in this notice
Graduation status and cutoff: Not added yet; Not found in this notice
Experience: Not added yet; No Experience Required.
Licences and registrations: Not added yet; Not found in this notice
Physical requirements: Not added yet; Not found in this notice
Medical requirements: Not added yet; Not found in this notice
Additional conditions: Not assessed yet; documents: Valid GATE Score Card; Essential Qualification Certificate and marksheets; CGPA conversion certification if applicable; category/PwBD certificates if applicable; and other documents specified in the advertisement.; gate rule: Must Possess VALID GATE score (i.e, GATE- 2024 or 2025 or 2026) in the Paper Code – DA.; discipline: Data Science and Artificial Intelligence; application fee: SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates: Nil; UR/OBC (NCL)/EWS: Rs.800/-; candidates applying for more than one discipline need to pay Rs 800/- for every discipline.; place of posting: The person selected may be posted anywhere in India and outside India in the interest of the Organization.; selection process: Category wise merit list shall be prepared for each discipline in the order of merit of GATE Score. Equal weightage will be given to GATE 2024, GATE 2025 and GATE 2026 Scores. Final Selection of candidates for appointment to the above advertised post will be based on meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria and GATE Score. Document Verification shall be conducted at Delhi or at any other location / mode approved by competent authority.; application window: Candidates are requested to apply only by ONLINE at https://recruitment.nic.in between 01/09/2026 (10:00 AM) to 30/09/2026 (5:30 P.M).

These are the details we could find in the record — not an automatic eligibility decision. Check the official notification and application portal before applying.

Additional post condition: Direct recruitment; valid GATE DA score; merit list and document verification.

Post code EC

Scientific/Technical Assistant-A — Electronics and Communication Engineering

26 vacancies · Level 6 (Rs. 35400- Rs.112400) of 7th CPC

Age limits & relaxations

Age cutoff date: 2026-09-30

Accepted degrees & branches

Experience

No Experience Required.

Licences & registration

No licence or registration requirement found in this notice

Your profile & stated requirements

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Your saved details appear beside the requirements we could find in the published notice. We do not make an eligibility decision for you.

ConditionYour profileStated requirement

Age on cutoff date: Not added yet; Not found in this notice
Qualification level: Not added yet; A Pass in M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech. in the below mentioned fields (single or in combination): Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Sciences, Computer and Networking Security, Software System, Information Technology, Informatics.
Accepted qualifications: Not added yet; A Pass in M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech. in the below mentioned fields (single or in combination): Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Sciences, Computer and Networking Security, Software System, Information Technology, Informatics.
Degrees: Not added yet; M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech.
Academic branches: Not added yet; Electronics; Electronics and Communication; Electronics & Telecommunication; Computer Sciences; Computer and Networking Security; Software System; Information Technology; Informatics.
Required subjects: Not added yet; Valid GATE score in GATE 2024/2025/2026 in the corresponding paper code: EC.
Nationality: Not added yet; A Candidate must be either: (a) a citizen of India, or (b) a subject of Nepal, or (c) a subject of Bhutan, or (d) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or (e) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka or East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India. Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (b), (c), (d) and (e) above shall be a person in whose favor a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
Domicile: Not added yet; Not found in this notice
Gender condition: Not added yet; Not found in this notice
Marks: Not added yet; Not found in this notice
CGPA: Not added yet; Not found in this notice
Graduation status and cutoff: Not added yet; Not found in this notice
Experience: Not added yet; No Experience Required.
Licences and registrations: Not added yet; Not found in this notice
Physical requirements: Not added yet; Not found in this notice
Medical requirements: Not added yet; Not found in this notice
Additional conditions: Not assessed yet; documents: Valid GATE Score Card; Essential Qualification Certificate and marksheets; CGPA conversion certification if applicable; category/PwBD certificates if applicable; and other documents specified in the advertisement.; gate rule: Must Possess VALID GATE score (i.e, GATE- 2024 or 2025 or 2026) in the Paper Code – EC.; discipline: Electronics and Communication Engineering; application fee: SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates: Nil; UR/OBC (NCL)/EWS: Rs.800/-; candidates applying for more than one discipline need to pay Rs 800/- for every discipline.; place of posting: The person selected may be posted anywhere in India and outside India in the interest of the Organization.; selection process: Category wise merit list shall be prepared for each discipline in the order of merit of GATE Score. Equal weightage will be given to GATE 2024, GATE 2025 and GATE 2026 Scores. Final Selection of candidates for appointment to the above advertised post will be based on meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria and GATE Score. Document Verification shall be conducted at Delhi or at any other location / mode approved by competent authority.; application window: Candidates are requested to apply only by ONLINE at https://recruitment.nic.in between 01/09/2026 (10:00 AM) to 30/09/2026 (5:30 P.M).

These are the details we could find in the record — not an automatic eligibility decision. Check the official notification and application portal before applying.

Additional post condition: Direct recruitment; valid GATE EC score; merit list and document verification.

NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026

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Scientific/Technical Assistant-A — Computer Sciences and Information Technology

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Scientific/Technical Assistant-A — Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

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