NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 is a massive opportunity for engineering and tech graduates looking to secure a prestigious Group-A Gazetted government job. The National Informatics Centre (NIC) has announced 243 tentative vacancies for the post of Scientist-B across disciplines like Computer Science, Electronics, and Data Science. The best part? There is no written exam; selection is based on your valid GATE score (2024, 2025, or 2026) and a personal interview. To secure your spot, make sure to read all the essential details below and submit your application on the official website www.recruitment.nic.in before the deadline.
NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 Overview
Criteria
Official Details
Organization Name
National Informatics Centre (NIC)
Ministry
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Post Name
Scientist-B (Group-A S&T Gazetted)
Total Vacancies
243 (Tentative)
Advt No.
NIC/SCB/2026/1
Official Website
www.recruitment.nic.in
NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
Released with Advt No: NIC/SCB/2026/1
Application Start Date
27/03/2026
Last Date For Registration
24/04/2026 (5:30 p.m)
Last Date For Fee Payment
24/04/2026
Cut-off Date for Eligibility
31/03/2026
Interview Date
Will be announced on www.recruitment.nic.in
Application Fee
Category
Amount
General / OBC (NCL) / EWS
Rs. 800/- per discipline
SC / ST / PwBD / Women
Nil
Payment Mode
Online (Credit Card / Debit card / Net Banking)
Age Limit Details
Criteria
Details (As on 31/03/2026)
Minimum Age
Not explicitly specified
Maximum Age (UR/EWS)
30 Years
Age Relaxation
SC/ST: Up to 35 Years. OBC (NCL): Up to 33 Years. PwBD: Up to 40 Years. Ex-Servicemen & Service Candidates: As per Govt. Rules.
NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Post Name
Total Posts
Advt No.
Scientist-B (Computer Sciences & IT)
168
NIC/SCB/2026/1
Scientist-B (Electronics & Communication)
25
NIC/SCB/2026/1
Scientist-B (Data Science and AI)
50
NIC/SCB/2026/1
NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Details
Criteria
Official Requirement
Valid Score
Must possess a VALID GATE score of 2024, 2025, or 2026 in CS, EC, or DA papers.
Educational Qualification
Bachelor Degree in Engineering/Technology OR DOEACC B-level OR AMIE OR Grad IETE OR MSc OR MCA OR ME/M.Tech OR M.Phil in relevant fields.
Experience Requirement
No Experience Required.
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
Discipline
UR
OBC (NCL)
SC
ST
EWS
Computer Sciences & IT
70
45
25
12
16
Electronics & Communication
13
6
3
1
2
Data Science and AI
22
13
7
3
5
State-Wise Vacancy Details
Criteria
Details
Job Location
All India Liability. The person selected may be posted anywhere in India and outside India.
Eligibility by Region
Candidates from all over India are eligible to apply.
Important Documents Required
Document Type
Specifics
Photograph & Signature
Scanned recent colored Photo (50-200 KB) and Signature (10-50 KB).
Age Proof
Date of Birth Proof (Municipality/Matriculation Certificate).
Educational Certificates
Matriculation, Senior Secondary, Graduation, and Post-Graduation (if any) Certificates and Marksheets.
Exam Score
GATE Score Card.
Other Certificates
Category (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), PwBD, or Experience/NOC/Age Relaxation certificates if applicable.
Syllabus Overview
Subject / Criteria
Description
Technical Knowledge
Assessed during the interview based on the candidate’s academic background (CS, EC, or DA).
Skills
Presentation, Communication Skill, and Comprehension are assessed.
Exam Pattern
Stage
Weightage
GATE Score
60% weightage (Best score from 2024, 2025, or 2026).
Personal Interview
40% weightage.
Written Exam
No separate written exam is conducted.
Selection Process
Step
Process
Step 1: Shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted for interview based on their GATE Score in a 1:5 ratio.
Step 2: Document Verification
Mandatory verification of original documents before the interview.
Step 3: Interview
Personal interaction assessing technical knowledge, communication, and academic performance.
Step 4: Final Merit List
Based on the aggregate of GATE score (60%) and Interview marks (40%).
Salary Details
Post
Pay Level
Pay Scale
Scientist-B
Level 10 of 7th CPC
Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500
Allowances
As per Central Government Rules
Applicable for Group-A posts
How to Apply
Step
Action to Take
Step 1
Visit the official recruitment portal at recruitment.nic.in.
Step 2
Complete your basic Registration to generate login credentials.
Step 3
Login and fill out the online Application Form carefully.
Step 4
Upload scanned images of your photograph, signature, and required documents.
Step 5
Pay the application fee online via Credit/Debit card or Net Banking (if applicable).
Step 6
Verify all entered details as no changes are permitted after submission.
Step 7
Download and print the Confirmation Page for future reference.
