National Informatics Centre (NIC) Scientist-B Recruitment 2026 (243 Vacancies)

Short Info : National Informatics Centre (NIC) has announced notification for Scientist-B Recruitment 2026 (243 Vacancies). Interested candidates can apply online from 27 March, 2026 to 24 April, 2026. Please refer to the notification for details on eligibility, positions, selection process, age limit, pay scale, and other information.

Important Dates

Application Start Date

27 March, 2026

Last Date For Applying Online

24 April, 2026

Last Date For Paying Exam Fees

24 April, 2026

Exam Date

Notified Soon

Admit Card for Exam

Available Soon

Eligibility Details

Minimum Age

Maximum Age

30 Years (As on 31 March, 2026)

Age Relaxation

As Per Rules.

Application Fees Info

General / OBC-NCL / EWS Category Candidates

800 Rs./-

SC / ST / PwBD / Women Candidates

0 Rs./-

PH (Divyang) category candidates

Rs./-

All Category Female candidates

Rs./-

Payment Mode

Online Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.

Vacancy Info

National Informatics Centre (NIC) Scientist-B Recruitment 2026 (243 Vacancies) - Total Post & Qualification

Post Name

Total Post

Qualification

Scientist-B

243

Bachelor Degree in Engineering OR Bachelor in Technology OR Department of Electronics and Accreditation of Computer Courses B-level OR Associate Member of Institute of Engineers OR Graduate Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers OR Master Degree in Science (MSc) OR Master Degree in Computer Application OR Master Degree in Engineering /Technology (ME /M.Tech) OR Master Degree in Philosophy (M Phil)

In the below mentioned Fields (single or in combination) :

Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Computer Sciences, Communication, Computer and Networking Security, Computer Application, Software System, Information Technology, Information Technology Management, Informatics, Computer Management, Cyber law, Electronics and Instrumentation.

GATE-2024 / 2025 / 2026 Qualified.

Category Wise Vacancies
Discipline	UR	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	Total
Computer Sciences & IT	70	25	12	45	16	168
Electronics and Communication	13	03	01	06	02	25
Data Science and AI	22	07	03	13	05	50
How to Apply
Before applying, candidates are advised to go through this advertisement carefully in detail to determine their eligibility as per laid down criteria for the post. The admission at any stage of the recruitment will be purely provisional, subject to satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions. Candidates are requested to apply only by ONLINE at https://recruitment.nic.in between 27 March, 2026 to 24 April, 2026 (5:30 p.m). No other means/mode of application will be accepted. Candidates are required to have valid E-mail Id and active Mobile Number. The procedure/steps for filling up of applications online is briefed as under. The complete Application can be submitted in following 4 steps: STEP 1 : Registration STEP 2 : Fill online Application Form & uploading documents. STEP 3 : Payment of application fee online (if applicable, see section 5.2 for details) STEP 4 : Download Confirmation Page Note : Candidates are advised to fill up the online application form very carefully, as no change in name / category / address / mobile number / email ID etc. will be permissible after submitting the application. The application shall be treated as complete only if all the four mandatory steps (Step 1, Step2, Step 3 (if applicable) and Step 4) are completed successfully. In case, candidate is not able to submit fee by closing date and time, or the application is otherwise incomplete, his/her candidature will summarily be rejected and no further query or complaint will be entertained in this regard. Applicant can view the Application details from the “Already Registered Candidate” option available on the home page by logging with correct login credentials i.e. Application number and Password created. Applicant is required to make sure that ‘Steps for filling up Application Form are completed in all respect to download the Confirmation Page’ otherwise application will be treated as incomplete and summarily rejected and no further query or complaint will be entertained in this regard.
Selection Process
Shortlisting : Candidates are shortlisted for personal interaction/interview based on their valid GATE scores from 2024, 2025, or 2026. Merit List Ratio : Shortlisting is done in a ratio of 1:5, based on discipline-wise and category-wise merit. Document Verification : Shortlisted candidates must undergo document verification before the interaction/interview. Personal Interaction/Interview : Eligible candidates are assessed on technical knowledge, presentation skills, and academic performance (maximum 50 marks). Qualifying Marks : Candidates must secure a minimum of 50% (Unreserved) or 40% (EWS/OBC/SC/ST/PwBD) in the interview to be considered for the final merit list. Final Selection : Selection is based on a weighted aggregate of 60% from the GATE score and 40% from the personal interaction/interview.