NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 243 Group-A Scientist ‘B’ Posts
National Informatics Centre (NIC), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has released the short notification for NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026.
This recruitment drive invites Engineering and Science graduates with valid GATE 2024, 2025, or 2026 scores for Scientist-‘B’ (Group ‘A’, Gazetted) posts. The short advertisement (Advt. No. NIC/SCB/2026/1) was issued on 5 February 2026. Online applications will open after the declaration of GATE 2026 results.
Overview Table
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | National Informatics Centre (NIC) |
| Post Name | Scientist-‘B’ |
| Total Vacancies | 243 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | As per official notification |
| Salary / Pay Level | Pay Level-10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) |
| Official Website | recruitment.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Notification Release | 5 February 2026 |
| Apply Online Start Date | Tentatively February 2026 |
| Detailed Notification | Within 10 days of GATE 2026 Results |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹800 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | Nil |
Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General / UR | 30–35 years (category dependent) |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
Eligibility Criteria – Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess B.E / B.Tech / M.Sc / MCA / ME / M.Tech in relevant disciplines such as Computer Science, IT, Electronics, or Data Science.
GATE Requirement
A valid GATE score of 2024, 2025, or 2026 in the following papers is mandatory:
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Computer Science & Information Technology (CS)
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Electronics & Communication Engineering (EC)
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Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA)
Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 100 |
| OBC (NCL) | 65 |
| SC | 36 |
| ST | 18 |
| EWS | 24 |
| Total | 243 |
Note: 10 vacancies are reserved horizontally for PwBD candidates.
Selection Process
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Shortlisting based on GATE Score (2024 / 2025 / 2026)
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Personal Interview
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Final Merit List based on combined weightage of GATE Score & Interview (85:15 ratio)
Salary / Pay Scale
Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level-10 with a basic pay of ₹56,100, plus applicable government allowances, as per the 7th Central Pay Commission.
How to Apply Online
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Visit the official NIC recruitment portal: recruitment.nic.in
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Click on “Scientist B Recruitment 2026 (Advt No. NIC/SCB/2026/1)”
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Register using a valid email ID and mobile number
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Log in and fill in personal & academic details
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Upload required documents
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Pay the application fee (if applicable)
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Submit the form and download the confirmation page
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Required Documents
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Recent passport-size photograph
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Signature
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GATE scorecard (2024/2025/2026)
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Educational qualification certificates
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Category certificate (if applicable)
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs – NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026
Q1. Is NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 officially released?
Yes, the short notification was released on 5 February 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are announced under NIC Scientist B 2026?
A total of 243 vacancies have been notified.
Q3. What is the selection process for NIC Scientist B 2026?
Selection is based on GATE score and personal interview.
Q4. Which GATE scores are accepted for NIC Scientist B 2026?
Valid GATE 2024, 2025, or 2026 scores are accepted.
Q5. What is the salary for NIC Scientist B posts?
Salary is Pay Level-10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500).
Q6. When will online applications start for NIC Scientist B 2026?
Applications are expected to start after GATE 2026 results, tentatively in February 2026.
Disclaimer
Details provided above are for reference only. Candidates must verify all information from the official website before applying.
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