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NIC Scientific & Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 376 Posts

Post Date / Update: 02 September 2026 | 05:38 PM
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National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has released official notification Advt No: NIC/STA/2026/2 for Direct Recruitment to 376 posts of Scientific/Technical Assistant-A (Group-B S&T, Level-6). Selection is based purely on a valid GATE score (2024, 2025, or 2026) in CS, EC, or DA papers. Eligible candidates holding B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc can apply online from 01/09/2026 to 30/09/2026 (05:30 PM) at JobInBihar.com.


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National Informatics Centre (NIC)

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Govt. of India

Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 | Advt No: NIC/STA/2026/2

Job In Bihar® Official : WWW.JOBINBIHAR.COM

Recruitment Overview

Recruiting OrganizationNational Informatics Centre (NIC), MeitY
Post Name & ClassificationScientific/Technical Assistant-A, Group-B S&T (Non-Gazetted)
Advertisement NumberNIC/STA/2026/2
Total Vacancies376 Posts (Direct Recruitment Basis)
Pay Scale / LevelPay Level 6 (₹ 35,400 – ₹ 1,12,400/-) of 7th CPC
Selection BasisValid GATE 2024 / 2025 / 2026 Score (No Written Exam)
Official Websiterecruitment.nic.in

Important Dates

Application Begin : 01/09/2026 (10:00 AM)

Last Date for Apply Online :30/09/2026 (05:30 PM)

Last Date for Fee Payment : 30/09/2026

Cut-off Date for Eligibility : 30/09/2026

Written Exam / Interview : None (GATE Merit Based)

Document Verification Schedule : To be notified on website

Application Fee

General / OBC (NCL) / EWS : ₹ 800/- (Per Discipline)

SC / ST / PwBD : ₹ 0/- (Nil)

Female (All Categories) : ₹ 0/- (Exempted)

Payment Mode : Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking

*Note: Fee once paid is non-refundable. Bank transaction charges extra.

Age Limit Details (As on 30/09/2026)

  • Unreserved (UR) / EWS: Maximum 30 Years.
  • OBC (NCL) Candidates: Maximum 33 Years.
  • SC / ST Candidates: Maximum 35 Years.
  • PwBD Candidates: PwBD (UR/EWS) – 40 Years; PwBD (OBC-NCL) – 43 Years; PwBD (SC/ST) – 45 Years.
  • Service Candidates (Govt Employees): UR/EWS – 35 Years; OBC-NCL – 38 Years; SC/ST – 40 Years.
  • Ex-Servicemen: As per Government of India rules.

NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Vacancy & Educational Qualification 2026

Discipline NameTotal PostsMandatory GATE PaperEssential Educational Qualification
Computer Sciences & Information Technology300CS
(GATE 2024/2025/2026)		A Pass in M.Sc. / MS / MCA / B.E. / B.Tech. in any of the following fields (single or in combination):
• Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication
• Computer Sciences, Computer and Networking Security, Software System
• Information Technology, Informatics.
*Note: Experience not required. No equivalence to prescribed degree entertained.
Electronics and Communication Engineering26EC
(GATE 2024/2025/2026)
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence50DA
(GATE 2024/2025/2026)
Grand Total376 PostsDirect Recruitment under 7th CPC Pay Level 6

NIC STA-A Category Wise Vacancy Distribution (Advt. NIC/STA/2026/2)

DisciplineURSCSTOBC (NCL)EWSTotal
Computer Sciences & IT12245228130300
Electronics & Communication Engg.130301070226
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence220703130550
Total Vacancies157552610137376

*Note: Horizontal reservation for PwBD candidates is 19 posts across disciplines (CS & IT: 15, ECE: 2, DA: 2) as per Table-II of official notification.

Selection Process & Merit List Criteria

  • GATE Score Based Merit List: Category-wise merit lists will be prepared for each discipline strictly in the order of valid GATE Score (2024, 2025, or 2026). Equal weightage is given to all three GATE years.
  • No Written Exam / Interview: Direct recruitment without any written test or interview.
  • Resolution of Tie: 1st: Older year GATE Score ranked higher; 2nd: Candidate older in age ranked higher; 3rd: Higher percentage in essential qualifying degree.
  • Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates will be invited for physical document verification at Delhi or designated centers before issuing provisional appointment.
  • Identity Verification: Biometric / digital authentication protocols will be utilized at all stages.

How to Fill NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant Online Form 2026

  1. Visit the official recruitment portal: recruitment.nic.in.
  2. Step 1 (Registration): Register using an active Mobile Number and valid Email ID to generate Application Number and Password.
  3. Step 2 (Application Form): Log in and fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and valid GATE (2024/2025/2026) scorecard details.
  4. Upload Documents: Upload passport photo (50–200 KB, JPEG), signature (10–50 KB, JPEG), and PDF copies (10–500 KB) of 10th certificate, degree marksheets, GATE scorecard, and caste/EWS/PwBD certificates.
  5. Step 3 (Fee Payment): Pay the online application fee of ₹ 800/- per discipline (Exempted for SC/ST/PwBD/Women) via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
  6. Step 4 (Download Confirmation): Preview all details carefully, submit the application before 30/09/2026 (05:30 PM), and download the final Confirmation Page.

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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the start and closing dates for NIC Scientific & Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026?
• Online applications started on 01 September 2026 (10:00 AM) and the last date to apply is 30 September 2026 up to 05:30 PM.
2. How many total vacancies are announced in NIC Advt No: NIC/STA/2026/2?
• A total of 376 vacancies are announced across Computer Science & IT (300), Electronics & Communication (26), and Data Science & AI (50).
3. What is the selection process for NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A 2026?
• Selection is conducted directly on the basis of a valid GATE score from 2024, 2025, or 2026 followed by document verification. There is no separate written test or interview.
4. What is the application fee for NIC STA Recruitment 2026?
• The fee is Rs. 800/- per discipline for General, OBC (NCL), and EWS candidates. SC, ST, PwBD, and all female candidates are exempted from paying any fee (Nil).
5. What is the pay scale for Scientific/Technical Assistant-A in NIC?
• The post is classified as Group-B S&T (Non-Gazetted) in Pay Level 6 of 7th CPC (Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400/- per month) plus central government allowances.
Please check the official website for any updates regarding the recruitment process.
NIC Scientific and Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026

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