The National Informatics Centre (NIC) has released a new recruitment notification (Advt. No. NIC/SCB/2026/1) for filling 243 Scientist-B posts through GATE Score. Candidates who have completed B.E/B.Tech or other related qualifications with a valid GATE score can apply for this job. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official NIC recruitment website before the last date.
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| NIC Current Notification 2026 | |
| Job Location: All over India | |
| Organization Name | National Informatics Centre (NIC) |
| Post Name | Scientist-B (via GATE Score) |
| No. of Vacancies | 243 |
| Qualification | Any Degree |
| Official Website | https://recruitment.nic.in/ |
| Mode | Online |
Post Details
- Scientist-B (Computer Science & IT) – 168 Posts
- Scientist-B (Electronics and Communication) – 25 Posts
- Scientist-B (Data Science and Artificial Intelligence) – 50 Posts
- Total Vacancies – 243 Posts
Qualification
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering (B.E) or Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)
- DOEACC B-Level Certification
- Associate Member of Institute of Engineers
- Graduate Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers
- M.Sc / MCA / M.E / M.Tech / M.Phil
- Candidates must have a valid GATE Score from 2024, 2025, or 2026
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Salary Details
- Scientist-B Salary: Level 10 Pay Scale
- Pay Range: Rs.56,100 – Rs.1,77,500 per month
Age Limit
- Maximum Age for UR Candidates: 30 Years
- Age Relaxation: 5 Years for SC/ST Candidates
- Age Relaxation: 3 Years for OBC (NCL) Candidates
- Age Relaxation: 10 Years for PwD (UR)
- Age Relaxation: 13 Years for PwD (OBC)
- Age Relaxation: 15 Years for PwD (SC/ST)
- Ex-Servicemen Age Relaxation: As per Government Rules
Application Fee
- Women / SC / ST / PwD Candidates: No Application Fee
- Other Candidates: Rs.800
- Payment Mode: Online
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Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on GATE Score (2024 / 2025 / 2026)
- Personal Interaction / Interview
- Final selection based on performance in the interview
How to Apply
- Step 1: Visit the official NIC recruitment website https://recruitment.nic.in/
- Step 2: Register your basic details on the portal
- Step 3: Fill the online application form and upload the required documents
- Step 4: Pay the application fee online if applicable
- Step 5: Submit the application form and download the confirmation page
Important Dates
- Start Date to Apply Online: 27 March 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 24 April 2026
Important Links
| Notification Link | Click Here |
| Application Link | Apply Now |
| Official Website | Click Here |