NIC STA Recruitment 2026 — 376 Vacancies

NIC has released a notification for 376 Scientific/Technical Assistant-A posts under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. If you hold a B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc. degree and have a valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 score, you can apply online. Salary ranges from Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month under Pay Level-6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission.

NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 - 376 Posts

National Informatics Centre (NIC) is the backbone of India's digital governance. It builds and manages IT systems for central and state government departments, including platforms like eOffice, DigiLocker, and the NIC email system. This recruitment drive for 376 Scientific/Technical Assistant-A posts is one of the largest technical hiring exercises by NIC, covering positions across its offices nationwide. There is no separate written exam — your GATE score is the sole basis for shortlisting. Engineering and science graduates with a valid GATE 2024, 2025, or 2026 scorecard in CS, EC, or DA disciplines should consider applying.

Vacancy Details

Total Vacancies: 376

Category-wise Breakdown:

• Unreserved (UR): 154 posts
• Other Backward Class - NCL (OBC): 101 posts
• Scheduled Caste (SC): 56 posts
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 37 posts
• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 28 posts
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 18 posts (Horizontal Reservation, includes 3 backlog vacancies)

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need a degree in M.Sc., MS, MCA, B.E., or B.Tech from a recognized university or institution.
• Eligible Fields: Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics and Telecommunication, Computer Sciences, Computer and Networking Security, Software System, Information Technology, and Informatics.
• GATE Requirement: You must hold a valid GATE score for the year 2024, 2025, or 2026.
• Accepted GATE Papers:
  • CS — Computer Science and Information Technology
  • EC — Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • DA — Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
• Experience: No prior work experience is needed. Freshers can apply.

Age Limit

• The age limit will be specified in the detailed notification, which will be published after the GATE 2026 results are declared.
• Note: In NIC's previous recruitment cycle, the upper age limit was 30 years for UR/EWS candidates, with relaxation of 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST as per Government of India rules.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a salary of Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month under Pay Level-6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
• You will also receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance (TA) as per Central Government rules.
• The total in-hand salary, including all allowances, can go significantly higher depending on your posting city.

Application Fee

• The application fee details will be confirmed in the detailed notification.
• Note: In NIC's previous recruitment, the fee was Rs. 800 for General/OBC/EWS candidates, and SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates were exempted.

Selection Process (No Separate Written Exam)

NIC does not conduct its own written exam for this post. Your GATE score is the deciding factor:

1. GATE Score Based Merit: Candidates will be shortlisted based on their valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 score in CS, EC, or DA papers. Higher the GATE score, better your chances.
2. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called for verification of educational certificates, GATE scorecard, age proof, category certificates, and other documents.
3. Medical Examination: Selected candidates will need to pass a medical fitness test as per government norms.

There is no interview round. Your GATE score alone determines your position in the final merit list.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official NIC recruitment portal at recruitment.nic.in.
2. Wait for the detailed notification to be published (expected within 10 days of GATE 2026 results).
3. Register yourself on the portal when the application window opens.
4. Fill in the online application form with your personal, educational, and GATE score details.
5. Upload required documents, photograph, and signature.
6. Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
7. Submit the form and save a printout for your records.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: February 2026 (Pre-Notice Published)
• Detailed Advertisement: Within 10 days of GATE 2026 result announcement
• Application Start Date: To be announced
• Last Date to Apply: To be announced
• Exam Date: Not applicable (GATE score based selection)

• Develop and maintain software applications used by government departments and ministries
• Handle server administration, network monitoring, and IT infrastructure management at NIC centres
• Assist senior scientists in designing and deploying e-governance solutions for citizen services
• Monitor database systems and ensure data security across government networks
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and project status updates
• Work on national-level digital platforms such as eOffice, NIC email, and government portals
• Follow cybersecurity protocols and support incident response when required