NIC Scientist-B Recruitment 2026
National Informatics Centre (NIC), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has released the Scientist-B Recruitment 2026 notification. A total of 243 vacancies are announced for Computer Science, Electronics and Communication, and Data Science disciplines. Candidates will be shortlisted based on GATE 2024/2025/2026 scores followed by interview. The online application process starts from 27 March 2026 and the last date to apply is 24 April 2026.
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Main Information Eligibility Vacancy Details Selection Procedure Salary Structure Application Fees Important Links FAQs| Organisation | National Informatics Centre (NIC) |
| Post Name | Scientist-B |
| Total Vacancy | 243 |
| Starting Date of Application | 27 March 2026 |
| Ending Date of Application | 24 April 2026 |
| Age Limit | Up to 30 Years |
| Educational Qualification | B.E/B.Tech OR M.Sc OR MCA OR M.E/M.Tech OR M.Phil in relevant fields such as Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Communication, Data Science, etc. |
| GATE Requirement | Valid GATE score of 2024 / 2025 / 2026 in CS / EC / DA paper |
| Experience | No prior experience required |
| Age Limit | Maximum 30 years (relaxation applicable as per rules) |
| Exam Mode | No written exam |
| Shortlisting | Based on GATE score |
| Interview Marks | 50 Marks |
| Final Merit | GATE Score (60%) + Interview (40%) |
| Tie Breaking | GATE score → Interview technical marks → Age |
| Post / Discipline | Vacancy |
| Computer Science & IT | 168 |
| Electronics & Communication | 25 |
| Data Science & AI | 50 |
| Total | 243 |
| Stage 1 | Shortlisting based on GATE score (1:5 ratio) |
| Stage 2 | Document Verification |
| Stage 3 | Personal Interaction / Interview |
| Final Selection | Based on combined merit (GATE + Interview) |
| Pay Level | Level 10 |
| Pay Scale | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
| Post Type | Group-A Gazetted |
| Additional Benefits | DA, HRA, TA and other allowances |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | No Fee |
| UR / OBC / EWS | ₹800 |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| What is the starting date to apply? | 27 March 2026. |
| What is the last date to apply? | 24 April 2026. |
| What is the total vacancy? | 243 posts. |
| What is the selection process? | GATE score + Interview. |
| Is experience required? | No, experience is not required. |
