NIC Recruitment 2026 - Highlights
- Organization Name : National Informatics Centre (NIC)
- Post Name : Scientific/Technical Assistant-A (Group-B S&T, Non-Gazetted).
- Job Type : Central Govt
- Recruitment Type : Direct
- Advt No : NIC/STA/2026/2.
- Vacancies : 376
- Job Location : Across India
- Salary : Rs.35,400 – Rs.1,12,400 (Per Month)
- Mode of Application : Online
- Application Start : 01.09.2026
- Last Date : 30.09.2026
Job Details Descriptions
Important Dates : NIC Recruitment 2026
- Starting Date to Apply : 01 September 2026
- Last Date to Apply : 30 September 2026
- Cut-off Date for Eligibility : 30 September 2026
Vacancy Details : NIC Recruitment 2026
- Computer Sciences & Information Technology : 300 (UR-122, SC-45, ST-22, OBC(NCL)-81, EWS-30)
- Electronics and Communication Engineering : 26 (UR-13, SC-3, ST-1, OBC(NCL)-7, EWS-2)
- Data Science and Artificial Intelligence : 50 (UR-22, SC-7, ST-3, OBC(NCL)-13, EWS-5)
- Scientific/Technical Assistant-A (Group-B S&T, Non-Gazetted) : Level 6 (Rs.35,400 – Rs.1,12,400) under 7th CPC.
Upper Age Limit (As of 30/09/2026)
- UR / EWS: 30 Years
- SC / ST: 35 Years
- OBC (NCL): 33 Years
- PwBD: 40 Years (SC/ST PwBD: 45, OBC PwBD: 43)
- Service Candidates: UR/EWS: 35, SC/ST: 40, OBC: 38
- Age Relaxation: 5 years for serving government employees in allied lines.
Qualification : NIC Recruitment 2026
1. Computer Sciences & Information Technology
- A pass in M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech. in Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Sciences, Computer and Networking Security, Software System, Information Technology, or Informatics (single or in combination), along with a valid GATE score in Paper Code CS.
- Candidates must possess a valid GATE score in Paper Code EC. The notification does not separately detail the qualifying degree fields for this discipline beyond the GATE requirement.
- Candidates must possess a valid GATE score in Paper Code DA. The notification does not separately detail the qualifying degree fields for this discipline beyond the GATE requirement.
- Computer Sciences & IT: GATE Paper Code CS
- Electronics & Communication: GATE Paper Code EC
- Data Science & AI: GATE Paper Code DA
Application Fee : NIC Recruitment 2026
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women Candidates : Nil
- UR/OBC (NCL)/EWS Candidates : Rs. 800/- per discipline
Pay the Examination Fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking.
Selection Process : NIC Recruitment 2026
Selection Process : NIC Recruitment 2026
Selection: Based strictly on valid GATE scores (2024/2025/2026) followed by Document Verification.
Tie Breaker:
- Older GATE score year.
- Older candidate by age.
- Higher percentage in essential qualification.
How to Apply : NIC Recruitment 2026
If you are interested and found yourself eligible for Scientific/Technical Assistant-A, click on the apply online link given below. Then, find the appropriate option and fill up the form. You can apply online from 01 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026.
Follow the steps given below to Apply Online
- Open the official website www.calicut.nielit.in
- Find the Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Job Notification in the “Recruitment / Career / Advertising Menu” and click on it.
- Download the official notification from the link provided at the end.
- Read the Full Notification. carefully and check your eligibility criteria.
- Visit the Online Official Online Application / Registration link below.
- Fill in the required details correctly without any mistakes.
- Upload all required documents in the format and size mentioned in the notification.
- Finally, after verifying that the registered details are correct, then submit.
- Next, if National Informatics Centre (NIC) requires an application fee, make the payment as per the notification mode. Otherwise, go to the next step.
- Take a printout of it and keep it safe
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What is the post name and pay scale for this recruitment?
- A: The recruitment is for Scientific/Technical Assistant-A (Group-B Non-Gazetted) in Pay Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400).
- A: No, selection is based purely on a valid GATE score (2024, 2025, or 2026) followed by document verification.
- A: No experience is required to apply for this post.
- A: Candidates must have completed their essential degree on or before the closing date of 30/09/2026.
- A: The fee is Rs. 800/- for UR, OBC (NCL), and EWS candidates. SC, ST, PwBD, and female candidates are exempt from paying the fee.
- A: The upper age limit for UR/EWS candidates is 30 years as of September 30, 2026.
- A: Yes, but candidates applying for multiple disciplines must pay Rs. 800/- separately for each discipline.
- A: Candidates applying for the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence discipline must have a valid GATE score in paper code DA.
- A: The post carries All India liability, so selected candidates can be posted anywhere within or outside India.
- A: Yes, Aadhaar-based authentication will be used at every stage of the recruitment process.
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