Scientist-B Recruitment 2026 at National Informatics Centre
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 243
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹56,100 - ₹177,500 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology, or a Master's Degree in Science (MSc), Computer Application (MCA), Engineering/Technology (ME/M.Tech), or Philosophy (M Phil) in relevant disciplines, along with a valid GATE score from 2024, 2025, or 2026.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 30 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
This list may not include all posts.
The National Informatics Centre (NIC) invites applications for Scientist-B (Group-A S&T Gazetted) posts. This recruitment drive aims to fill vacancies on a direct recruitment basis. Candidates will be shortlisted based on their valid GATE scores from 2024, 2025, or 2026, followed by a personal interaction/interview. This is a significant opportunity for qualified individuals to contribute to e-Governance applications and digital development across India.
- Direct recruitment for Scientist-B (Group-A S&T Gazetted) posts.
- Pay Level 10 (Rs. 56100- Rs.177500) as per 7th CPC.
- Shortlisting based on GATE scores (2024/2025/2026).
- Opportunities in Computer Sciences & IT, Electronics & Communication, and Data Science & AI.
- Pan-India posting for selected candidates.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level 10 (Rs. 56100- Rs.177500) of 7th CPC.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Candidates will be shortlisted for Personal Interaction/Interview based on their valid GATE scores (2024/2025/2026) in a 1:5 ratio, discipline-wise and category-wise.
Document verification will be conducted before the Interaction/Interview. Only eligible candidates with original documents will proceed.
The Personal Interaction/Interview will assess Technical (Academic) knowledge, Presentation/Communication Skill/Comprehension, and Academic performance (0.05 mark per percentage in essential qualification).
Minimum qualifying marks for the interview are 50% for Unreserved category and 40% for EWS/OBC/SC/ST/PwBD categories.
Final selection will be based on a combined merit of 60% weightage to GATE score and 40% weightage to Personal Interaction/Interview marks.
In case of a tie in total marks, candidates with higher GATE scores will be ranked higher. If still tied, candidates with more marks in the Technical (Academic) knowledge section of the interview will be ranked higher. If still tied, the older candidate will be ranked higher.
Application Fees
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.
Reservation
Reservation for Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC)(NCL), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) as per Government of India rules.
Age relaxation is applicable for SC, ST, OBC (NCL), and PwBD candidates as per Central Government orders.
PwBD candidates must submit a valid Permanent Disability Certificate (minimum 40% disability) issued by the Government Medical Board.
OBC (NCL) candidates must produce a valid OBC (NCL) Certificate issued during the Financial Year 2025-26 (on or after 01.04.2025).
EWS candidates must produce a valid EWS Certificate issued for the Financial Year 2024-25 (valid for 2025-26).
How to Apply
- Candidates must apply online through the official website https://recruitment.nic.in between 27/03/2026 and 24/04/2026 (5:30 p.m.).
- Ensure you have a valid E-mail ID and active Mobile Number.
- The application process involves four steps: Registration, filling the online application form and uploading documents, payment of application fees (if applicable), and downloading the confirmation page.
- Candidates are advised to fill the application form carefully as no changes will be permitted after submission.
- Incomplete applications or failure to pay fees by the deadline will result in rejection.
- Aadhaar-based authentication will be used at every stage of the recruitment process.
- Keep scanned images of a recent colored photograph (50-200 KB JPEG/JPG) and signature (10-50 KB JPEG/JPG) ready.
- Prepare self-attested scanned copies of required documents (PDF, 10-500 KB) including Date of Birth proof, Matriculation, Senior Secondary, Graduation, GATE Score Card, Post-Graduation (if any), Essential Qualification Certificate, CGPA conversion, Category certificate (if applicable), PwBD certificate (if applicable), Experience Certificate (if any), NOC (if applicable), and Age relaxation certificate (if applicable).
Frequently Asked Questions
The crucial date for determining age limit and essential qualification eligibility is 31/03/2026.
The selection process involves shortlisting based on valid GATE scores (2024/2025/2026) in a 1:5 ratio, followed by document verification and a personal interaction/interview. The final merit list will be based on 60% weightage to GATE score and 40% to interview marks.
Yes, age relaxation is provided for SC, ST, OBC (NCL), PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and candidates serving in Government Organizations as per Central Government rules. The maximum age for UR/EWS is 30 years, SC/ST is 35 years, OBC (NCL) is 33 years, and PwBD is 40 years (with further relaxations for SC/ST/OBC PwBD).
