NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 covers 376 vacancies under advertisement NIC/STA/2026/2. The notified application deadline is 30 September 2026, 5:30 PM. Check the official portal for any subsequent notice before acting.
Quick Overview
| Organisation | National Informatics Centre |
|---|---|
| Post | Scientific/Technical Assistant-A |
| Pay | Level 6: ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 |
| Applications opened | 1 September 2026, 10 AM |
Vacancies and Eligibility
| Discipline | Posts | GATE paper |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science/IT | 300 | CS |
| Electronics and Communication | 26 | EC |
| Data Science/AI | 50 | DA |
A prescribed M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech. qualification and valid corresponding GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026 score are required. Check the exact permitted degree fields in Table IV; experience is not required.
Age and Application Fee
At the closing date, ordinary upper limits are 30 for UR/EWS, 33 for OBC-NCL and 35 for SC/ST. Reservation-linked and additional relaxation conditions apply; consult Table V.
Fee: ₹800 per discipline for UR/OBC-NCL/EWS; SC/ST/PwBD/women are exempt.
Selection and Documents
Selection uses discipline/category-wise GATE merit and document verification. Read sections 5.1 and 6 for document specifications and tie-breaking rules.
How to Complete the Online Application
- Open the official application portal linked below.
- Register your personal, contact and address details.
- Complete the online form.
- Pay the fee where applicable.
- Download your confirmation page.
Registered applicants can continue using their application number and password. AdvikJob does not collect these credentials.
Important Links
Candidate Checklist
- Match your degree and GATE paper to the chosen discipline.
- Read applicable reservation and age conditions.
- Check your uploaded files and keep your submission record.
Quick Questions
Where should I check later announcements?
Use the NIC recruitment website linked above. A date shown on an independent job website should not replace an official notice.
Can AdvikJob submit my application?
No. Complete the process yourself on the official portal.
Editorial note: This concise deadline guide draws on the linked NIC notification and application portal, checked on 30 September 2026. Read the complete notice for all conditions.
Disclaimer: AdvikJob is an independent information portal and is not affiliated with NIC. Official instructions govern the recruitment.