NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Online Form 2026 (376 Posts) — Last Date 30 September

National Informatics Centre (NIC), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has opened applications for 376 Scientific/Technical Assistant-A (Group-B, Non-Gazetted) posts under Advertisement Ref No. NIC/STA/2026/2. Applications opened on 1 September 2026 and close on 30 September 2026, 5:30 PM. If you’re an engineering graduate with a valid GATE score, this one’s worth a serious look — there’s no written exam or interview, so your GATE performance is really what does the talking here.

About the Recruitment

NIC is filling these posts purely on the basis of your GATE score — 2024, 2025, or 2026, whichever paper matches your discipline — with no separate written examination or interview involved. Vacancies span three disciplines: Computer Sciences & Information Technology (the largest chunk at 300 posts), Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (50), and Electronics & Communication Engineering (26). One thing worth being careful about: your GATE paper needs to specifically match the discipline you select when filling the application — mismatching these is a common and entirely avoidable mistake.

Important Dates

Application Fee

Age Limit (as on 30/09/2026)

Eligibility Criteria

You’ll need an M.Sc., MS, MCA, BE, or B.Tech in one of the accepted technical fields matching your chosen discipline, along with a valid GATE score from 2024, 2025, or 2026 in the paper linked to that discipline. Work experience isn’t required — it genuinely comes down to holding the prescribed degree and a matching GATE score. Your required qualification needs to be completed by 30 September 2026, and you’ll need your final degree or provisional pass proof ready for document verification later.

Vacancy Details (Total: 376 Posts)

Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level 6 under the 7th Central Pay Commission, with posting possible anywhere in India or outside India. Worth knowing — the 376 posts are tentative and may increase or decrease at NIC’s sole discretion.

Selection Process

There’s no written exam and no interview here — selection is entirely based on your valid GATE score, followed by Document Verification. So if you’re already GATE-qualified in the relevant discipline, this comes down to a straightforward application rather than fresh exam preparation.

Documents Required

Keep these ready: recent passport-size photograph, scanned signature, your relevant Degree certificate and marksheet (final or provisional pass proof), valid GATE scorecard (2024/2025/2026) matching your discipline, category certificate if applicable, and a valid ID proof.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official portal: recruitment.nic.in
2. Open the Scientific/Technical Assistant-A recruitment link.
3. Complete the registration process.
4. Enter your personal, educational, and GATE details carefully — making sure your GATE paper matches your selected discipline.
5. Upload your photograph, signature, and required certificates.
6. Pay the application fee online, if it applies to your category.
7. Review the application carefully before final submission.
8. Submit before 30 September 2026, 5:30 PM, and save a copy for future reference.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What’s the last date to apply for NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026?
30 September 2026, 5:30 PM.

Q2. How many vacancies are there?
376 in total — 300 in Computer Sciences & IT, 50 in Data Science & AI, and 26 in Electronics & Communication Engineering.

Q3. Is there a written exam or interview?
No — selection is based purely on your valid GATE score, followed by Document Verification.

Q4. Is work experience required?
No, work experience isn’t required — you just need the prescribed degree and a matching GATE score.