NIC Scientific & Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 Notification Released for 376 Posts, Apply Online

NIC Scientific & Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026: The National Informatics Centre (NIC) has released the detailed recruitment notification for Scientific/Technical Assistant-A posts under Advertisement No. NIC/STA/2026/2. A total of 376 vacancies are available through direct recruitment for Group-B S&T (Non-Gazetted) posts. The official notification was released on 26 August 2026. The online application process will begin on 1 September 2026 at 10:00 AM, and eligible candidates can submit their applications online until 30 September 2026 at 5:30 PM.

NIC Scientific & Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 Overview

Recruitment Organization	National Informatics Centre (NIC)
Advt. No.	NIC/STA/2026/2
Post Name	Scientific/Technical Assistant-A
Total Vacancy	376
Pay Scale	Level 6 (Rs. 35400 – Rs. 112400)
Job Location	All India
Last Date to Apply	30 September 2026
Mode of Application	Online
Category	NIC Scientific & TA Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Official Website	recruitment.nic.in

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 25/08/2026
• Online Application Start Date: 01/09/2026
• Last Date to Apply: 30/09/2026, 05:30 PM

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹800/-
• SC / ST / PH: No Fee
• All Female Candidates: No Fee
• Payment Method: Online Mode

Age Limit Details

• Maximum Age: 30 Years
• Age will be calculated as on 30/09/2026
• Age relaxation will be provided as per the applicable rules.

Educational Qualification

Post Name	Qualification
Scientific/Technical Assistant-A	B.E./B.Tech./Postgraduate Degree in a relevant field and qualified GATE 2024, 2025, or 2026.

Vacancy Details

Post Name	Vacancies
Scientific/Technical Assistant-A	376

Category Wise Vacancies
Discipline	UR	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	Total
Computer Sciences & IT	122	45	22	81	30	300
Electronics and Communication	13	03	01	07	02	26
Data Science and AI	22	07	03	13	05	50

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected through the following stages:

• Merit List based on GATE Score
• Medical Examination
• Document Verification

How to Apply for NIC Scientific & Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026

Candidates can apply for the NIC STA Recruitment 2026 by following these steps:

• Visit the official recruitment website at recruitment.nic.in.
• Complete Step 1 by registering with your basic personal and contact details.
• Complete Step 2 by filling in the online application form and uploading the required documents in the prescribed PDF/JPEG format.
• Complete Step 3 by paying the applicable application fee through the available online payment method.
• Complete Step 4 by downloading and saving the final Confirmation Page for future use.

NIC Scientific & Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF & Apply Online Form Link   

Notification PDF	Click Here
Apply Online (From 01.09.2026)	Click Here

FAQs for NIC Scientific & Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026

• What is NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026?
• NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 is a recruitment drive conducted by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) to fill 376 Scientific/Technical Assistant-A posts in disciplines such as Computer Sciences & IT, Electronics & Communication Engineering, and Data Science & AI.
• What is the last date to apply for NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026?
• The last date to submit the online application is 30 September 2026 at 5:30 PM.
• What is the selection process for NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026?
• Candidates will be selected based on their valid GATE score from 2024, 2025, or 2026 in the relevant paper code, followed by document verification. There will be no separate written examination or interview.
• Is there an application fee for NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026?
• UR/OBC (NCL)/EWS candidates are required to pay an application fee of ₹800 per discipline. SC/ST/PwBD and Women candidates are exempted from paying the fee.
• What is the age limit for NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026?
• The maximum age limit is 30 years for UR/EWS candidates. Age relaxation is available for reserved categories as per the applicable rules. For SC/ST PwBD candidates, the upper age limit can be up to 45 years, as on 30 September 2026.