National Informatics Centre has released an official notification for the recruitment of Scientist ‘B’ (Group A, Gazetted) posts. A total of 243 vacancies have been announced under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
This is a golden opportunity for candidates with a background in engineering, computer science, and IT to secure a high-paying central government job. The recruitment is mainly based on GATE scores, making it highly competitive.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have any of the following qualifications in relevant fields:
- B.E / B.Tech (Engineering / Technology)
- M.Sc / MCA / M.Tech
- M.Phil or equivalent qualification
- Fields: Computer Science, IT, Electronics, AI, Data Science, etc.
👉 A valid GATE score (2024 / 2025 / 2026) is required for eligibility.
Age Limit
- Maximum Age: 35 Years
- Age relaxation applicable as per government rules
Vacancy Details– NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 100 |
| OBC | 65 |
| SC | 36 |
| ST | 18 |
| EWS | 24 |
| PwBD | 10 |
| Total | 243 |
Application Fee– NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹800 (approx.)
- SC / ST / PwBD / Women: No Fee
Salary– NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026
Selected candidates under NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 will be appointed on permanent Group-A Gazetted posts in Level-10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission pay matrix (Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500) along with applicable allowances.
Important Dates
| Start date for NIC Scientist B online application 2026 | 27 March 2026 |
| Last date to submit NIC Scientist B online application form 2026 | 24 April 2026 |
| Cut-off date for eligibility | 31 March 2026 |
NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 –Selection Process
The selection process includes:
- Shortlisting based on GATE Score
- Personal Interview
- Document Verification
Final selection is based mainly on GATE performance + interview
NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026- How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit the official website of National Informatics Centre
- Go to the recruitment portal
- Open the Scientist B notification
- Click on “Apply Online”
- Fill in all required details carefully
- Upload documents (GATE scorecard, certificates, photo, signature)
- Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Submit the form and take a printout
Important Links– NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Home Page | Click Here |
