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NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 Notification For 243 Posts Through GATE, Apply Online

NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 Notification For 243 Posts Through GATE, Apply Online

AhmadJunaidJobsMarch 28, 2026357 Views

National Informatics Centre has released an official notification inviting applications for Scientist-B posts under Group-A Gazetted category. A total of 243 vacancies will be filled in Computer Science, Electronics and Communication, and Data Science and AI disciplines.

Candidates who possess a valid GATE score and meet the required eligibility criteria can apply online within the specified dates. Required qualification, age limit, vacancy details and other important information are provided below for reference.

Overview of NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026

Organisation	National Informatics Centre (NIC)
Advertisement No.	NIC/SCB/2026/1
Post Name	Scientist-B
Total Vacancies	243 Posts
Post Category	Group-A Gazetted
Application Mode	Online
Selection Process	GATE Score and Interview
Pay Scale	Level 10 (Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500)
Job Location	Anywhere in India and outside India

Candidates are advised to read all eligibility details carefully before submitting the application form.

Important Dates

Notification Release Date	27 March 2026
Starting Date to Apply Online	27 March 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	24 April 2026 (5:30 PM)
Cut-off Date for Eligibility	31 March 2026

Vacancy Details of NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026

Discipline	No. of Vacancies
Computer Science & IT	168
Electronics and Communication	25
Data Science and AI	50
Total	243

Eligibility Criteria for NIC Scientist B Posts

Discipline	Educational Qualification	Required GATE Paper
Computer Science & IT	B.E./B.Tech OR M.Sc OR MCA or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field	Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)
Electronics and Communication	B.E./B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering or equivalent	Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)
Data Science and AI	B.E./B.Tech or equivalent in relevant discipline	Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA)

Age Limit

Category	Upper Age Limit
UR / EWS	30 Years
OBC (NCL)	33 Years
SC / ST	35 Years
PwBD (UR)	40 Years
PwBD (OBC-NCL)	43 Years
PwBD (SC/ST)	45 Years

Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
General / OBC (NCL) / EWS	Rs. 800
SC / ST / PwBD / Women	Nil
Multiple Discipline Application	Rs. 800 per discipline

Selection Process

The selection process for Scientist-B posts will be conducted in the following stages:

Shortlisting based on valid GATE Score (2024, 2025 or 2026)
Personal Interaction or Interview
Final Merit List based on combined GATE score and interview marks

Final selection will be based on 60 percent weightage of GATE score and 40 percent weightage of interview performance.

How to Apply

Candidates must apply online through the official recruitment portal of NIC.

Applicants should complete the registration process, fill the application form, upload required documents, and pay the application fee if applicable. After submission, candidates should download and keep the confirmation page for future reference.

Documents Required

Aadhaar Card or Valid ID Proof
Educational Certificates and Mark Sheets
Valid GATE Score Card (2024, 2025 or 2026)
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
EWS Certificate (if applicable)
PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
Passport Size Photograph
Scanned Signature
No Objection Certificate (if employed in Government or PSU)