The National Informatics Centre (NIC), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has released Advertisement No. NIC/STA/2026/2 inviting online applications for the post of Scientific/Technical Assistant-A. A total of 376 Scientific/Technical Assistant-A posts are available on a Direct Recruitment basis through a valid GATE score. The online application process will start from 1 September 2026 at 10:00 AM and continue till 30 September 2026 at 5:30 PM.
Important Dates
| Opening Date for Online Applications | 01 September 2026, 10:00 AM |
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| Closing Date for Online Applications | 30 September 2026, 5:30 PM |
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| Cut-off Date for Eligibility | 30 September 2026 |
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Application Fee
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women | Nil |
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| UR/OBC (NCL)/EWS | ₹800 |
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Age Limit (as on 30.09.2026)
| UR / EWS | 30 Years |
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| SC / ST | 35 Years |
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| OBC (NCL) | 33 Years |
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| PwBD (General) | 40 Years |
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| PwBD (SC/ST) | 45 Years |
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| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 43 Years |
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| Service Candidate (UR/EWS) | 35 Years |
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| Service Candidate (SC/ST) | 40 Years |
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| Service Candidate (OBC-NCL) | 38 Years |
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Eligibility
| GATE Score | Candidates must possess a valid GATE score for 2024, 2025, or 2026 in the corresponding paper code for the discipline applied. |
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| Experience | No experience required. |
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NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant 2026: Vacancy Details
| Discipline | Total Vacant Posts |
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| Computer Sciences & Information Technology | 300 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 26 |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | 50 |
| Total | 376 |
NIC STA Eligibility Criteria 2026: GATE Score Requirement
| Discipline | GATE Paper Code |
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| Computer Sciences & Information Technology | CS |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | EC |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | DA |
Candidates must possess a valid GATE score for 2024, 2025, or 2026 in the corresponding paper code for the discipline applied.
Educational Qualification
| Discipline | Essential Qualification |
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| Computer Sciences & IT | M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech. in Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Sciences, Computer and Networking Security, Software System, Information Technology, or Informatics (single or in combination) |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | Same qualification streams as above, with valid GATE score in EC paper |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | Same qualification streams as above, with valid GATE score in DA paper |
Experience: No experience required.
NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant 2026: Other Details
| Advertisement Number | NIC/STA/2026/2 |
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| Post Category | Group-B S&T (Non-Gazetted) |
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| Pay Level | Level 6, ₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400 (7th CPC) |
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| Recruitment Basis | Direct Recruitment, based on GATE 2024/2025/2026 Score |
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| Experience Required | None |
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| Upper Age Limit | 30 Years (UR/EWS), varies by category |
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| Application Mode | Online Only |
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| Place of Posting | Anywhere in India / Outside India |
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Important Links
Before Applying
Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
