National Informatics Centre (NIC), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has released the NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. NIC/SCB/2026/1) for 243 Group‑A S&T Gazetted Scientist‑B posts in Level‑10 (Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500) on direct recruitment basis.
The NIC Scientist B notification 2026 offers vacancies in three disciplines - Computer Science & IT, Electronics & Communication, and Data Science & AI - with discipline‑wise and category‑wise reservation including horizontal vacancies for PwBD candidates.
Eligible candidates with the prescribed engineering or postgraduate degrees and a valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 score can submit the NIC Scientist B online application form 2026 at recruitment.nic.in between 27 March and 24 April 2026.
NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Notification PDF for NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 is available on the NIC recruitment website under the title “RECRUITMENT for Scientist‑B Post - Detailed Advertisement (NIC/SCB/2026/1)”. Aspirants should download and read the NIC Scientist B 2026 notification carefully to check discipline‑wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, GATE paper codes, selection process, application fee, document checklist and detailed online application procedure before applying.
| Document | Download Link |
|---|---|
| NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 Official Detailed Advertisement | Download Notification PDF |
| NIC Scientist B Online Application Portal 2026 | Go to Online Application Portal |
NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Parameter | NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | National Informatics Centre (NIC), MeitY, Government of India |
| Advertisement Number | NIC/SCB/2026/1 - Recruitment for Scientist‑B Post |
| Post Name | Scientist‑B (Group‑A S&T Gazetted) |
| Total Vacancies | 243 posts (168 - Computer Science & IT, 25 - Electronics & Communication, 50 - Data Science & AI) |
| Pay Scale | Level‑10 of 7th CPC, Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500 |
| Disciplines / GATE Papers | Computer Science & IT - GATE CS; Electronics & Communication - GATE EC; Data Science & AI - GATE DA |
| Essential Qualification | Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology or eligible AMIE/DOEACC B‑level/PG degrees (MSc/MCA/ME/M.Tech/M.Phil) in specified fields with valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 score |
| Experience Requirement | No prior experience required |
| Age Limit (as on 31.03.2026) | UR/EWS - 30 years; OBC (NCL) - 33 years; SC/ST - 35 years; PwBD - up to 40 years (45 for SC/ST PwBD, 43 for OBC PwBD); additional relaxations for eligible service candidates and Ex‑servicemen |
| Selection Method | Shortlisting based on GATE score (ratio 1:5) followed by document verification and personal interaction/interview; final merit based on 60% GATE + 40% interview score |
| Application Mode | Online only at https://recruitment.nic.in (4‑step process - Registration, Form & uploads, Fee payment, Confirmation) |
| Application Fee | Rs. 800 for UR/OBC (NCL)/EWS per discipline; Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates |
| Place of Posting | Anywhere in India and outside India as per NIC requirement |
NIC Scientist B Vacancy 2026 Details
A total of 243 vacancies will be filled for Scientist‑B (Group‑A S&T Gazetted) posts under the NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 across three disciplines - Computer Science & IT, Electronics & Communication, and Data Science & AI. Check NIC Scientist‑B discipline and category wise vacancy details in the table below.
| Discipline / Category | NIC Scientist B Vacancy 2026 |
|---|---|
| Computer Science & IT - UR | 70 |
| Computer Science & IT - SC | 25 |
| Computer Science & IT - ST | 12 |
| Computer Science & IT - OBC (NCL) | 45 |
| Computer Science & IT - EWS | 16 |
| Electronics & Communication - UR | 13 |
| Electronics & Communication - SC | 03 |
| Electronics & Communication - ST | 01 |
| Electronics & Communication - OBC (NCL) | 06 |
| Electronics & Communication - EWS | 02 |
| Data Science & AI - UR | 22 |
| Data Science & AI - SC | 07 |
| Data Science & AI - ST | 03 |
| Data Science & AI - OBC (NCL) | 13 |
| Data Science & AI - EWS | 05 |
| Total NIC Scientist B Posts | 243 |
NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
| NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 Events | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| Start date for NIC Scientist B online application 2026 | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Last date to submit NIC Scientist B online application form 2026 | 24 Apr 2026 (05:30 PM) |
| Cut-off date for eligibility | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Schedule for document verification and Personal Interaction/Interview | Will be announced on NIC website - www.recruitment.nic.in |
NIC Scientist B Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must fulfil the NIC Scientist B eligibility criteria 2026 in terms of valid GATE score, educational qualification and age limit as on 31 March 2026.
- Valid GATE Score: Candidates must have a valid GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026 score in the relevant paper - CS for Computer Science & IT, EC for Electronics & Communication, and DA for Data Science & AI.
- Educational Qualification: Computer Science & IT - specified Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology, DOEACC B‑level, AMIE/AMIETE or relevant MSc/MCA/ME/M.Tech/M.Phil in listed fields such as Electronics, Computer Science, IT, Informatics, Cyber Law etc., with essential qualification obtained by 31.03.2026 and valid GATE CS score. Electronics & Communication - required BE/B.Tech/ME/M.Tech or equivalent in Electronics & Communication Engineering with valid GATE EC score. Data Science & AI - required engineering or postgraduate degree in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence with valid GATE DA score.
- Experience: No prior work experience is required for NIC Scientist B posts.
- Age Limit: Upper age 30 years for UR/EWS, 33 years for OBC (NCL), 35 years for SC/ST and up to 40 years for PwBD (45 years for SC/ST PwBD, 43 years for OBC PwBD) as on 31.03.2026; additional relaxation for eligible service candidates and Ex‑servicemen as per Government rules.
NIC Scientist B Salary 2026
Selected candidates in NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 will be appointed as Scientist‑B in Level‑10 of the 7th CPC pay matrix.
- Pay Scale: Level‑10, Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500 along with applicable allowances as per Government of India rules.
- The post is a Group‑A S&T Gazetted position with all‑India service liability, and appointees may be posted anywhere in India or abroad in the interest of NIC.
NIC Scientist B Application Fees 2026
Applicants have to pay a non‑refundable NIC Scientist B application fee 2026 category wise through online mode only.
- UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS: Rs. 800 per discipline applied.
- SC / ST / PwBD / Women candidates: No application fee (Nil).
- Fee must be paid online via debit/credit card or net banking; payments through cash, demand draft, cheque or challan are not accepted and fee once paid will not be refunded.
NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 Application Form
The online application process for NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. NIC/SCB/2026/1) has started on 27th March 2026 and the last date to submit the NIC Scientist B application form online is 24th April 2026 up to 5:30 p.m. Candidates must visit the official recruitment portal recruitment.nic.in and complete their NIC Scientist B Online Application Form 2026 using a valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 score before the closing date; applications through any other mode will not be accepted.
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NIC Scientist B Selection Process 2026
The NIC Scientist B selection process 2026 is based on GATE score shortlisting followed by personal interaction/interview and document verification.
- Shortlisting: Eligible candidates with valid GATE score are shortlisted discipline‑wise and category‑wise in a ratio of 1:5 for personal interaction/interview, based on their best GATE 2024/2025/2026 score in the relevant paper.
- Document Verification & Interview: Shortlisted candidates undergo document verification before the interview; only those whose documents are found in order can appear for interaction/interview which carries 50 marks covering technical knowledge, communication and academic performance.
- Final Merit List: Final selection is prepared on the basis of 60% weightage to GATE score and 40% weightage to interview marks, with minimum qualifying marks of 50% for UR and 40% for EWS/OBC/SC/ST/PwBD in the interview.
How to Apply for NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026
Candidates must apply online for NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 by completing all four mandatory steps on the NIC recruitment portal between 27 March and 24 April 2026.
Step 1 - Registration: Visit https://recruitment.nic.in, click on the NIC Scientist‑B 2026 link and complete the one‑time registration by providing basic details, valid email ID and active mobile number to generate an application number and password.
Step 2 - Fill Online Application & Upload Documents: Log in with application number and password, fill the NIC Scientist B application form with personal, educational and GATE score details, select discipline(s), and upload scanned photo, signature and required certificates (DOB, qualification, GATE scorecard, category, PwBD, NOC, etc.) as per prescribed size and format.
Step 3 - Pay Application Fee (if applicable): Pay the applicable application fee (Rs. 800 for UR/OBC/EWS per discipline; Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Women) through the online payment gateway and ensure that the transaction is successful before the closing date.
Step 4 - Download Confirmation Page: After successful fee payment and form submission, download and save the confirmation page; only applications with all four steps completed will be treated as valid and incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.
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