NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 – 243 Vacancies | GATE Based Govt IT Jobs
The National Informatics Centre (NIC) has announced 243 vacancies for the post of Scientist-B (Group ‘A’ Gazetted) under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India. This recruitment is a major opportunity for candidates from Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Data Science, and related technical backgrounds. Eligible candidates with the required degree and a valid GATE score (2024/2025/2026) can apply online once the application window opens. Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level-10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) along with DA, HRA, TA, and other central government benefits. Candidates must check the detailed notification on the official NIC recruitment website before applying.
Authority - Central Government
Application Mode - Online
Job Type - Regular
Advertisement - NIC/SCB/2026/1
Posted On
07 Feb 2026, 09:14 am
Total Posts
243
Organization
National Informatics Centre (NIC), MeitY
🗓️ Important Dates
Application Start Date: To be notified
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Application Last Date: To be notified
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Admit Card Release: Not announced
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Exam/Interview Date: Based on GATE score (details later)
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Detailed Notification Release: Around 10 days after GATE-2026 result
💰 Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS: To be notified
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SC/ST/PwD: To be notified
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Female Candidates: To be notified
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Payment Mode: Online (expected)
🎯 Age Limit
Minimum Age: To be notified
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Maximum Age: To be notified
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Relaxation: As per Govt. of India rules
🎓 Qualification
Candidates must have any one of the following:
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BE / B.Tech in relevant field
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M.Sc / MCA
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ME / M.Tech
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M.Phil
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DOEACC (NIELIT) B-Level
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AMIE / AMIETE
Relevant Fields Include:
Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Networking & Security, Software Systems, Informatics, Cyber Law, Electronics & Instrumentation, etc.
GATE Requirement (Very Important)
Candidates must have a valid GATE 2024 / 2025 / 2026 score in:
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CS – Computer Science & Information Technology
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EC – Electronics & Communication Engineering
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DA – Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
📋 Vacancy Details
| Sl. No | Category | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unreserved (UR) | 100 |
| 2 | SC | 36 |
| 3 | ST | 18 |
| 4 | OBC (NCL) | 65 |
| 5 | EWS | 24 |
| 6 | PwBD (Horizontal) | 10 |
🖊 How to Apply
Read the official notification carefully.
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Visit the official website: https://recruitment.nic.in
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Open the recruitment section for Scientist-B.
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Fill in the online application form.
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Upload required documents and GATE details.
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Pay the fee (if applicable).
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Submit and save a copy of the form.
Kindly read the complete official notification carefully before applying!
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