NIC Scientific Technical Assistant A Recruitment 2026 — 376 Posts, Apply by 30 Sept
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Job Summary:
• Who: National Informatics Centre (NIC)
• What: Scientific/Technical Assistant-A — 376 vacancies
• When: 1 September — 30 September 2026
• Where: Anywhere in India or abroad
• Salary: Rs. 35,400 — 1,12,400 per month (Pay Level-6)
• Apply: Online using your GATE score
Key Dates — NIC Scientific Technical Assistant A Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 1 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30 September 2026 (05:30 PM) |
| Merit List & Document Verification | To be notified later |
| Joining/Allotment | As per NIC schedule |
Application Fees — NIC STA-A 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC (NCL) / EWS | Rs. 800 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female (All Categories) | Rs. 0 (Exempted) |
Pay the fee online using Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking.
Age Limit (as on 30 September 2026) — NIC Recruitment 2026
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 30 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 33 Years |
| SC / ST | 35 Years |
| PwBD (General/OBC) | 40 Years (SC/ST: 45 Years) |
| Service Candidates (UR/EWS/OBC/SC/ST) | 35/38/40 Years respectively |
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Vacancy Details & Eligibility — NIC Scientific Technical Assistant A 2026
| Discipline | GATE Code | UR | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & IT | CS | 122 | 45 | 22 | 81 | 30 | 300 |
| Electronics & Communication | EC | 13 | 03 | 01 | 07 | 02 | 26 |
| Data Science & AI | DA | 22 | 07 | 03 | 13 | 05 | 50 |
| Total Vacancies | — | 157 | 55 | 26 | 101 | 37 | 376 |
What Education You Need:
You must have passed M.Sc / MS / MCA / B.E. / B.Tech in one of these fields:
Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Computer Science, Computer & Networking Security, Software System, Information Technology, or Informatics.
You must also have a valid GATE score from 2024, 2025, or 2026 in the matching paper code: CS (Computer Science), EC (Electronics & Communication), or DA (Data Science & AI).
Selection Process — NIC Scientific Technical Assistant A 2026
Your selection depends only on your GATE score. Here’s how it works:
• No Written Exam or Interview: NIC will shortlist candidates directly based on GATE 2024/2025/2026 scores.
• Equal Weightage: All three years (2024, 2025, 2026) carry the same importance.
• Tie-Breaking Rules:
- Older year GATE score gets priority (e.g., GATE 2024 > GATE 2025 > GATE 2026).
- If still tied, the older candidate (by age) is ranked higher.
- If still tied, the candidate with a higher percentage in their qualifying degree wins.
• Posting: You can be posted anywhere in India or abroad as per NIC’s requirements.
How to Apply for NIC Scientific Technical Assistant A 2026
Follow these steps to submit your application:
1. Visit the Official Portal: Go to recruitment.nic.in.
2. Register: Create an account using your personal details, active email ID, and mobile number.
3. Fill the Application: Enter your educational details and valid GATE scorecard information (2024/2025/2026). Use our GATE Score Validator to double-check your details.
4. Upload Documents: Submit scanned copies of:
- Photograph (50–200 KB)
- Signature (10–50 KB)
- Date of Birth proof
- Degree marksheets/certificates
- Category certificate (if applicable, PDF 10–500 KB)
5. Pay the Fee: Pay Rs. 800 online (if applicable). SC/ST/PwBD/Female candidates are exempted.
6. Submit & Save: Download and save the Confirmation Page before 30 September 2026 (05:30 PM). You’ll need it for Document Verification.
Important Links
• Apply Online: Click Here
• Official Notification PDF: Download Now
• Official Website: Visit NIC Website
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