NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026 For 153 Group A Gazetted Posts, Check Eligibility And Apply Online

National Informatics Centre (NIC), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, has released a recruitment notification for Scientist-C and Scientist-D posts. A total of 153 Group ‘A’ Gazetted vacancies have been announced for eligible candidates with engineering, computer science, and related qualifications.

Candidates interested in scientific and technical government jobs should review the eligibility criteria, experience requirements, salary structure, and selection process carefully before applying.

Overview of NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026

NIC Scientist Vacancy Details 2026

Important Dates

Eligibility Criteria for NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026

Educational Qualification:

Candidates must possess any one of the following qualifications in relevant disciplines:

• B.E. / B.Tech
• DOEACC B-Level
• AMIE
• M.Sc.
• MCA
• M.E. / M.Tech
• M.Phil

Relevant fields include:

Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Software Engineering, Cyber Security, GIS, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering and other related disciplines.

Experience Requirement:

• Scientist-C: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience
• Scientist-D: Minimum 8 years of relevant experience

Experience must be in research, development, academic institutions, or scientific organisations.

Selection Process

The selection process may include the following stages:

• Screening of Applications
• Written Examination (if applicable)
• Interview
• Document Verification

Final selection will be based on merit and eligibility criteria.

Salary Details

Selected candidates will also receive allowances and benefits as per central government rules.

Application Fee

How to Apply for NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026

Follow the steps below to apply online:

1. Visit the official NIC recruitment website recruitment.nic.in
2. Click on the Scientist-C & Scientist-D Recruitment 2026 link
3. Register using your email ID and mobile number
4. Fill in personal, educational and experience details
5. Upload required documents in prescribed format
6. Pay the application fee online
7. Verify all details and submit the form
8. Download and print the application confirmation page

NIC Official Notification Details

Official Website: recruitment.nic.in
Official Notification: DOWNLOAD Advertisement No.: NIC/SC-C&D/2026/3

Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates regarding application dates, syllabus, and selection process.