The National Informatics Centre (NIC) has officially released the Scientist-B Recruitment 2026 Notification under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. This is a golden opportunity for engineering and IT graduates who want to work in government tech roles.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 27 March 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 24 April 2026
- Cut-off Date: 31 March 2026
Total Vacancies
A total of 243 posts are available in different disciplines:
- Computer Science & IT – 168 posts
- Electronics & Communication – 25 posts
- Data Science & AI – 50 posts
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have any of the following:
- B.E / B.Tech
- M.Sc / MCA
- M.Tech / ME
- Or equivalent qualification in relevant fields
Fields include:
- Computer Science
- IT
- Electronics
- AI & Data Science
GATE Requirement
A valid GATE score (2024 / 2025 / 2026) is mandatory in:
- CS – Computer Science
- EC – Electronics
- DA – Data Science & AI
Age Limit
- Maximum Age: 30 years (as on 31 March 2026)
- Age relaxation applicable for:
- SC/ST – 5 years
- OBC – 3 years
- PwBD – up to 10 years
Salary (Pay Scale)
Selected candidates will get:
- Level 10 Pay Scale (7th CPC)
- 💸 Salary: ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 per month
Plus allowances like DA, HRA, TA, etc.
Selection Process
The selection process is based on:
1- Shortlisting
- Based on GATE Score
2- Interview
- Technical Knowledge
- Communication Skills
- Academic Performance
3- Final Merit Calculation
- 60% weightage – GATE Score
- 40% weightage – Interview
Application Process
Follow these steps to apply:
- Visit official website
- Register yourself
- Fill application form
- Upload documents
- Pay fee (if applicable)
- Submit and download confirmation
Application Fee
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Free
- UR/OBC/EWS: ₹800
Notification PDF: Open Here
