NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 243 Vacancies

The National Informatics Centre (NIC), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, has released NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 Notification for the recruitment of Scientist-B posts. This is a prestigious Group-A Gazetted post in Level 10 of the 7th CPC pay matrix.

This article provides a factual summary of the NIC Scientist-B Recruitment 2026 notification including vacancies, eligibility, selection process, salary, important dates, and application procedure.

NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 Notification – Overview

Particulars	Details
Recruitment Name	NIC Scientist-B Recruitment 2026
Recruitment Body	National Informatics Centre (NIC)
Posts Name	Scientist-B
Total Vacancies	243
Job Type	Central Government Job (Group-A Gazetted)
Qualifications	B.E/B.Tech/M.Sc/MCA/M.Tech or equivalent
Application Dates	27 March 2026 to 24 April 2026
Application Mode	Online
Job Location	Anywhere in India / Abroad
Official Website	https://recruitment.nic.in

Vacancies Details – NIC Scientist-B Recruitment 2026

Discipline	Total Posts
Computer Science & IT	168
Electronics & Communication	25
Data Science & AI	50
Total	243

Eligibility Criteria for NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026

Candidates must carefully check eligibility before applying for this Govt Jobs Vacancy 2026.

Educational Qualifications for NIC Scientist B

Candidates must possess valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 scores in the relevant paper.

• Computer Science & IT (CS): B.E/B.Tech in Computer Science/IT OR DOEACC B-level OR AMIE OR GIETE OR M.Sc (Computer Science/IT) OR MCA OR M.Tech/M.Phil in related fields.
• Electronics & Communication (EC): B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech/M.Phil in Electronics/Electronics & Communication or related fields.
• Data Science & AI (DA): B.E/B.Tech/M.Sc/M.Tech/M.Phil in Computer Science, IT, AI, Data Science, Cyber Law, Informatics, Electronics & Instrumentation, etc.

Age Criteria for NIC Scientist B

Category	Upper Age Limit
UR / EWS	30 Years
OBC (NCL)	33 Years
SC / ST	35 Years
PwBD	Up to 40 Years (relaxations applicable)

Selection Process

The selection process for NIC Scientist-B recruitment 2026 is transparent and merit-based. Candidates are shortlisted based on GATE scores and evaluated through interview.

Stage	Description
Shortlisting	Based on GATE 2024/2025/2026 score in ratio 1:5
Document Verification	Verification of original certificates
Interview	Evaluation of technical knowledge, communication and academics

Parameter	Weightage
GATE Score	60%
Interview	40%

Minimum qualifying marks:

• UR: 50%
• EWS/OBC/SC/ST/PwBD: 40%

Tie-breaking criteria: Higher GATE score → Higher Technical marks → Older age.

Salary / Pay Scale

• Scientist-B: Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) as per 7th CPC.
• Other allowances: Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, and other benefits as per Central Government rules.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Start Date	27 March 2026
Last Date to Apply	24 April 2026
Cut-off Date	31 March 2026
Interview Date	To be notified later.

How to Apply for NIC Scientist-B Recruitment 2026

Candidates must apply online only through the NIC recruitment portal: https://recruitment.nic.in (recruitment.nic.in in Bing). No other mode of application will be accepted. Aadhaar-based authentication will be used at every stage of the recruitment process.

Step-by-Step Application Process

1. Registration
   • Visit the NIC recruitment portal.
   • Register yourself by providing basic details such as name, email ID, and mobile number.
   • Create a password and note down the application number for future reference.
2. Fill Online Application Form & Upload Documents
   • Log in using your application number and password.
   • Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and category information carefully.
   • Upload scanned copies of required documents in the prescribed format:
     • Passport-size photograph (JPEG/JPG, 50–200 KB)
     • Signature (JPEG/JPG, 10–50 KB)
     • Date of Birth proof
     • Matriculation & Senior Secondary certificates
     • Graduation & Post-Graduation certificates (if applicable)
     • Valid GATE scorecard (2024/2025/2026)
     • Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) if applicable
     • PwBD certificate (minimum 40% disability) if applicable
     • NOC/Experience certificate if applicable
3. Payment of Application Fee (if applicable)
   • Pay the application fee online using Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking.
   • Fee details:
     • UR/OBC(NCL)/EWS: ₹800/-
     • SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Nil
   • Note: Fee is non-refundable. Candidates applying for more than one discipline must pay separately for each.
4. Download Confirmation Page
   • After successful submission and payment, download the confirmation page.
   • Keep a printout of the application form and confirmation page for future reference.

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