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NIC
National Informatics Centre
NIC STA-A 2026 • Advt No: NIC/STA/2026/2
National Informatics Centre invites online applications for 376 Scientific/Technical Assistant-A posts in Computer Science & IT, Electronics & Communication Engineering and Data Science & Artificial Intelligence. Selection is based on valid GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026 score followed by document verification.
Total Vacancies
376
Age Limit
—–30 Years
As on 30 Sept 2026
Application Dates
1 Sept – 30 Sept 2026
Closes 5:30 PM IST
Job Location
All India
Qualification
Pass in M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech in the prescribed Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics and Telecommunication, Computer Sciences, Computer and Networking Security, Software System, Information Technology or Informatics fields, along with a valid GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026 score in the corresponding paper.
Salary / Stipend
7th CPC Pay Level 6: ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400.
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Particular | Details |
|---|---|
Organization | National Informatics Centre (NIC) |
Ministry | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India |
Post | Scientific/Technical Assistant-A |
Advertisement No. | NIC/STA/2026/2 |
Total Vacancies | 376 |
Classification | Group-B S&T, Non-Gazetted |
Recruitment Basis | Direct Recruitment |
Selection Basis | GATE 2024 / 2025 / 2026 score followed by Document Verification |
Application Mode | Online |
Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
Online Application Starts | 1 September 2026, 10:00 AM |
Last Date to Apply | 30 September 2026, 5:30 PM |
Eligibility Cut-off Date | 30 September 2026 |
Document Verification | Schedule will be announced on NIC recruitment website |
Discipline | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC-NCL | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Computer Sciences & Information Technology | 300 | 122 | 45 | 22 | 81 | 30 |
Electronics & Communication Engineering | 26 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence | 50 | 22 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 5 |
Total | 376 | 157 | 55 | 26 | 101 | 37 |
PwBD reservation is horizontal. The advertised vacancy count is tentative and may increase or decrease at the discretion of NIC.
Discipline | GATE Paper Code | Eligible GATE Years |
|---|---|---|
Computer Sciences & Information Technology | CS | 2024 / 2025 / 2026 |
Electronics & Communication Engineering | EC | 2024 / 2025 / 2026 |
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence | DA | 2024 / 2025 / 2026 |
Particular | Requirement |
|---|---|
Degree | Pass in M.Sc. / MS / MCA / B.E. / B.Tech. |
Eligible Fields | Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Sciences, Computer and Networking Security, Software System, Information Technology and Informatics |
Qualification Completion | Candidate must possess the essential qualification on or before 30 September 2026 |
Experience | No experience required |
Category | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
UR / EWS | 30 years |
OBC-NCL | 33 years |
SC / ST | 35 years |
UR / EWS PwBD | 40 years |
OBC-NCL PwBD | 43 years |
SC / ST PwBD | 45 years |
Ex-Servicemen | As per Government rules |
The crucial date for determining age and other eligibility conditions is 30 September 2026.
Category | Fee |
|---|---|
SC / ST / PwBD / Women | Nil |
UR / OBC-NCL / EWS | ₹800 |
Application fee is non-refundable. Bank charges, if any, are payable by the candidate. Candidates applying for more than one discipline should check the notification's separate fee requirement for each discipline.
Stage | Details |
|---|---|
Eligibility Screening | Only candidates fulfilling the prescribed eligibility criteria are considered. |
Merit List | Category-wise merit list is prepared discipline-wise in order of GATE score. |
GATE Weightage | GATE 2024, 2025 and 2026 scores receive equal weightage. |
Document Verification | Shortlisted candidates are called for verification of original documents. |
Final Appointment | Eligible candidates after successful document verification may receive provisional appointment. |
Priority | Rule |
|---|---|
1 | Older GATE year is ranked higher. |
2 | If GATE score and year are the same, older candidate is ranked higher. |
3 | If the tie still continues, higher percentage in the essential qualification is ranked higher. |
Particular | Details |
|---|---|
Pay Commission | 7th CPC |
Pay Level | Level 6 |
Pay Scale | ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 |
Posting | Anywhere in India and outside India in the interest of the organization |
Document Verification TA/DA | No TA/DA payable |
Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
Photograph | Recent colour photograph in JPEG/JPG, 50 KB to 200 KB |
Signature | Blue or black ink, JPEG/JPG, 10 KB to 50 KB |
Date of Birth Proof | Birth Certificate or Matriculation / High School / SSC Certificate |
School Certificates | Matriculation and Senior Secondary certificates |
GATE Score Card | Valid GATE 2024 / 2025 / 2026 Score Card |
Qualification Documents | Pass certificate and marksheets for the prescribed M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech qualification |
CGPA Conversion Certificate | Required where applicable |
Category Certificate | SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS certificate in prescribed Government of India format, where applicable |
PwBD Certificate | Minimum 40% permanent disability certificate where applicable |
NOC | Required for applicable Government / PSU / aided institution / autonomous body employees |
Aadhaar Card | Required for Aadhaar-based authentication |
Additional Photo ID | PAN Card, Driving Licence, EPIC or another Government-issued ID |
Step | Procedure |
|---|---|
1 | Visit https://recruitment.nic.in/ and complete registration. |
2 | Fill the online application form and upload the prescribed documents. |
3 | Pay the application fee online if applicable. |
4 | Complete final submission and download the Confirmation Page. |
Check | Details |
|---|---|
Correct GATE Paper | CS, EC or DA must correspond to the discipline applied for. |
Best GATE Score | Submit the best score from one eligible GATE year among 2024, 2025 and 2026. |
Final Submission | Check all particulars carefully. Changes in name, category, address, mobile number, email ID and other details are not permitted after submission. |
Application Completion | Registration, form submission, document upload, fee payment where applicable and Confirmation Page must all be completed. |
Aadhaar Authentication | Aadhaar-based authentication will be used at every stage of recruitment. |
Original Documents | Original documents must be produced during document verification. Missing originals can result in rejection. |
Question | Answer |
|---|---|
How many vacancies are available? | 376 vacancies are advertised. |
What is the last date to apply? | 30 September 2026 at 5:30 PM. |
Is GATE mandatory? | Yes. A valid GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026 score in the corresponding CS, EC or DA paper is mandatory. |
What qualification is required? | Candidates must have passed M.Sc., MS, MCA, B.E. or B.Tech. in one of the prescribed fields. |
Is experience required? | No. The advertisement specifically states that no experience is required. |
What is the general upper age limit? | 30 years for UR/EWS candidates as on 30 September 2026, with applicable category relaxations. |
What is the application fee? | ₹800 for UR/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates. SC/ST/PwBD and women candidates are exempt. |
Is there a written exam? | No separate written examination is specified. Merit is based on GATE score. |
Is there an interview? | No interview is specified in the advertisement. Shortlisted candidates undergo document verification. |
What is the salary? | The post is in 7th CPC Pay Level 6 with a pay range of ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400. |
Where can selected candidates be posted? | Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India and outside India in the interest of NIC. |
Which GATE score should I submit if I have more than one? | Submit your best valid GATE score from one of the eligible years 2024, 2025 or 2026 in the discipline applied for. |
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