NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026: National Informatics Centre (NIC), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has released the official notification for Scientist-B Recruitment 2026. A total of 243 vacancies are announced across multiple disciplines.
This is a golden opportunity for engineering graduates with valid GATE scores to secure a prestigious Group-A government job in the IT sector.
| Organization | National Informatics Centre (NIC) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Scientist-B |
| Total Vacancies | 243 |
| Advt No | NIC/SCB/2026/1 |
| Job Type | Central Government (Group-A Gazetted) |
| Salary | Level-10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) |
| Selection Basis | GATE Score + Interview |
| Official Website | recruitment.nic.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 27 March 2026 |
| Last Date | 24 April 2026 (5:30 PM) |
| Cut-off Date | 31 March 2026 |
| Interview | To be announced |
| Discipline | Posts |
|---|---|
| Computer Science & IT | 168 |
| Electronics & Communication | 25 |
| Data Science & AI | 50 |
| Total | 243 |
💼 Reservation available for SC/ST/OBC/EWS & PwBD candidates.
No experience required.
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General/EWS | 30 Years |
| OBC | 33 Years |
| SC/ST | 35 Years |
| PwBD | Up to 40–45 Years |
🎂 Age calculated as on 31 March 2026.
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women | Nil |
| UR/OBC/EWS | ₹800 |
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Shortlisting | Based on GATE Score |
| Interview | Personal Interaction |
| Final Merit | GATE (60%) + Interview (40%) |
📝 Minimum qualifying marks: 50% (UR), 40% (Reserved)
💻 Only online applications are accepted.
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click to Apply |
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
A total of 243 vacancies have been announced for the post of Scientist-B in various disciplines.
The last date to submit the online application is 24 April 2026 (5:30 PM).
Yes, candidates must have a valid GATE score of 2024, 2025, or 2026 in the relevant discipline.
The selection is based on GATE score (60% weightage) and interview performance (40% weightage).
The salary is Level-10 pay scale ranging from ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 along with government allowances.
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