National Informatics Centre (NIC) - Scientist B - 243 Recruitment 2026

Job

National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India has invited online applications for direct recruitment to 243 posts of Scientist ‘B’ in various disciplines on Group-A Gazetted basis. Eligible candidates are strongly advised to carefully read the detailed official notification before applying online to confirm eligibility regarding age, qualification, experience, category, reservation, and other criteria. The NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 online registration process starts from 27th March 2026 and closes on 24th April 2026.

Organization

National Informatics Centre (NIC)

Total No Of Vacancy

Total Post - 243

Posts

Post Name	Scientist ‘B’ (Computer Sciences & IT / Electronics & Communication / Data Science & AI)
Total Vacancies	243 Posts
Age Limit	30 years (UR/EWS) as on 31/03/2026 with applicable relaxations
Pay Scale	Level-10 : ₹56,100 – 1,77,500 (7th CPC)
Minimum Qualification	B.E./B.Tech / MCA / M.Sc / M.E./M.Tech in relevant discipline + Valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 score
Application Fee	₹800 (UR/OBC/EWS) \| Nil (SC/ST/PwBD/Women)
Selection Process	Shortlisting on GATE score (1:5 ratio) + Document Verification + Interview/Interaction
Job Location	Anywhere in India or Abroad
Last Date	24 April 2026

Discipline	No. of Vacancies
Scientist B (Computer Sciences & IT)	168
Scientist B (Electronics and Communication)	25
Scientist B (Data Science and AI)	50
Total = 243 Posts

Qualification

Discipline	Age Limit (as on 31.03.2026)	Essential Qualification	GATE Paper Code
Computer Sciences & IT	30 years (UR/EWS) with relaxation	B.E./B.Tech / MCA / M.Sc / M.E./M.Tech or equivalent in relevant field	CS (GATE 2024/2025/2026)
Electronics and Communication	30 years (UR/EWS) with relaxation	B.E./B.Tech / M.E./M.Tech or equivalent in relevant field	EC (GATE 2024/2025/2026)
Data Science and AI	30 years (UR/EWS) with relaxation	B.E./B.Tech / MCA / M.Sc / M.E./M.Tech or equivalent in relevant field	DA (GATE 2024/2025/2026)

Application Form Fees

₹800/- for UR / OBC(NCL) / EWS candidates
Nil for SC / ST / PwBD / Women candidates
Payment Mode: Online only

Selection Process

The selection on the basis of following steps:-

Shortlisting on valid GATE score (ratio 1:5)
Document Verification
Personal Interaction / Interview

Form Apply Process

Eligible candidates must apply online only through the official NIC recruitment portal. No other mode of application will be accepted.

➢ Step 1: Visit https://recruitment.nic.in and register using valid email and mobile number.

➢ Step 2: Fill the online application form carefully with personal, educational, GATE details and category information.

➢ Step 3: Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, educational certificates, GATE scorecard and other required documents.

➢ Step 4: Pay the application fee online (if applicable) and submit the form.

➢ Step 5: Take a printout of the final submitted application form for future reference.

Important Dates

Opening Date for Online Applications	27 March 2026
Closing Date for Online Applications	24 April 2026
Cut-off date for eligibility	31 March 2026
Document Verification & Interview Schedule	Will be announced on NIC website

Application Dates

Start Date:
Last Date: 24/04/2026