The National Informatics Centre (NIC) has released the short official notification for the NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026, inviting eligible candidates to apply for 243 Grade A, Gazetted posts of Scientist‑‘B’.
This recruitment drive is conducted under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, government of India, and aims to fill vacancies across multiple disciplines in the fields of computer science, electronics, communication, IT, and related areas.
📌 Vacancy Details
- Total Posts: 243
- Post Name: Scientist‑‘B’ (Group A, Gazetted)
- Pay Level: Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500)
- Reservation: Includes vacancies across categories like UR, sc, ST, OBC (NCL), EWS and PwBD.
The category‑wise breakdown includes about:
- 100 Unreserved seats
- 36 SC | 18 ST
- 65 OBC (NCL) | 24 EWS
- 10 PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities)
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, candidates typically must have one of the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology (B.E./B.Tech)
- M.Sc / M.E / M.Tech / MCA / M.Phil
- Or equivalent qualifications in Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication, IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Applications, software Systems, Networking or related fields.
📝 Selection Process
Applicants will be shortlisted based on their valid GATE score from GATE‑2024, GATE‑2025 or GATE‑2026 in relevant disciplines. The detailed application schedule and final notification — including eligibility, application fee, age limit and other conditions — will be announced soon on the official NIC recruitment portal (recruitment.nic.in).
📆 How to Apply
- Apply online through the NIC recruitment portal once the detailed notification is published.
- Make sure you have a valid GATE score in an eligible discipline before applying.
📍 Job Location & Role
Selected candidates may be posted at NIC Centres across India, working on cutting‑edge technological projects related to e‑Governance, national IT infrastructure, software development and wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital public services implementation.
📌 Important Notes
- The short notification is already available; the full notification & application link will be released closer to the date when GATE‑2026 results are out.
- Keep checking the official NIC recruitment site for updates and the actual application window.
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