NIC Scientific Technical Assistant A Recruitment 2026 short notification has been officially released by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. This recruitment drive aims to fill 376 vacancies for the post of Scientific/Technical Assistant-‘A’ (Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted). Candidates with a degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech), Masters in Science (M.Sc./MS), or MCA along with a valid GATE score from 2024, 2025, or 2026 are eligible to apply. The detailed advertisement will be published tentatively within 10 days of the GATE 2026 results being declared. This is a golden opportunity for engineering graduates to secure a Central Government job with a lucrative Pay Level-6 salary structure.
NIC Scientific Technical Assistant A Recruitment 2026 Overview
Criteria
Details
Organization Name
National Informatics Centre (NIC)
Post Name
Scientific/Technical Assistant-‘A’ (Group ‘B’)
Advt No.
NIC/STA/2026/2
Total Vacancies
376 Posts
Salary/Pay Scale
Pay Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)
Job Location
All India (Central Govt)
Selection Mode
Valid GATE Score (2024/2025/2026)
Official Website
recruitment.nic.in
NIC Scientific Technical Assistant A Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
What is the eligibility criteria for NIC Scientific Technical Assistant A Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must possess a B.E., B.Tech, M.Sc., MS, or MCA degree in relevant fields such as Computer Science, Electronics, or Information Technology. Additionally, a valid GATE score from the years 2024, 2025, or 2026 is mandatory for eligibility.
How many vacancies are available for the NIC STA ‘A’ post?
There are a total of 376 vacancies for the post of Scientific/Technical Assistant-‘A’ (Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted) under the National Informatics Centre (NIC) for the 2026 recruitment cycle.
What is the selection process for NIC Scientific Technical Assistant A?
The selection is primarily based on a valid GATE score from 2024, 2025, or 2026. Shortlisted candidates will then undergo document verification followed by a medical examination to determine the final merit list.
When will the detailed notification for NIC Recruitment 2026 be released?
The detailed advertisement is expected to be published tentatively within 10 days after the declaration of the GATE 2026 results.
What is the salary for an NIC Scientific Technical Assistant ‘A’?
Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level-6 of the 7th CPC pay matrix, with a salary range of ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400, plus applicable Central Government allowances such as DA, HRA, and TA. 👉 convert images into pdf
What are the age limit requirements for this recruitment?
The expected minimum age is 18 years, and the maximum age is 30 years. Age relaxations apply for reserved categories, including 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates.
Which GATE papers are eligible for the NIC STA ‘A’ application?
Candidates must have appeared in one of the following GATE papers: Computer Science & Information Technology (CS), Electronics & Communication Engineering (EC), or Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA).
Candidates are advised to cross-check the latest information on the official website before applying.
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