National Informatics Centre (NIC) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 376 Scientific/Technical Assistant Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official NIC website. In this article, you’ll find the NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
NIC Recruitment 2026 STA Overview
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| Company Name | National Informatics Centre (NIC) |
| Post Name | Scientific/Technical Assistant-A (STA) |
| Total Vacancy Count | 376 Posts |
| Disciplines | Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Telecommunication / Computer Sciences / Computer & Networking Security / Software System / Information Technology / Informatics |
| Qualification | M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech in relevant fields + Valid GATE Score (2024/2025/2026) in CS/EC/DA |
| Upper Age Limit | 30 Years (UR/EWS, with relaxations) |
| Engagement Period | Regular Appointment |
| Monthly Salary | Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400 (Level-6) |
| Apply Online Start Date | To be announced |
| Apply Online Last Date | To be announced |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://www.nic.gov.in/ |
Vacancy Details
| Category | No. of Posts |
| Unreserved (UR) | 154 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 56 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 28 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC-NCL) | 101 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 37 |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) (Horizontal Reservation) | 18 |
| Total | 376 |
Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Qualification |
| Scientific/Technical Assistant-A (STA) | A Pass in M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech in Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Sciences, Computer and Networking Security, Software System, Information Technology, Informatics + Valid GATE Score (2024/2025/2026) in Computer Science & Information Technology (CS), Electronics & Communication Engineering (EC), or Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA). |
Age Limit
- Upper Age Limit (UR/EWS): 30 Years
- OBC (NCL): 33 Years
- SC/ST: 35 Years
- Age relaxation as per Government rules: PwBD - 10 Years (additional for reserved categories), Ex-Servicemen as per rules
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| For UR / EWS / OBC (NCL) | Available Soon |
| For SC / ST / PwBD / Women | Available Soon |
Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on GATE Scores
- Personal Interview
- Document Verification
Important Dates
| Short Notification Release Date | February 2026 |
| Detailed Notification Available | To be announced |
| Opening Date to Apply Online | To be announced |
| Last Date to Apply Online | To be announced |
How to Apply
- Visit Official Website recruitment.nic.in after detailed notification release
- Register and fill online application
- Upload required documents
- Pay fee online (if applicable)
- Submit application before last date (to be announced)
NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant Important Links
- Apply Online: Click here
- Short Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
- Join Arattai Channel: Click Here
- Join Telegram Channel: Click Here
- Join WhatsApp Channel: Click Here
- Sarkari Result: Click Here
- Download Mobile App: Click Here
