National Informatics Centre – NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online
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Scientist B Jobs
GATE Based
243 Vacancies
NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 243 Posts
National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India has released the official notification for
NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. NIC/SCB/2026/1.
A total of 243 Group-A Gazetted posts have been announced across Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, and Data Science & AI disciplines.
Candidates having valid GATE 2024 / 2025 / 2026 score can apply online from
27 March 2026 to 24 April 2026 through the official NIC recruitment portal.
NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 – Quick Highlights
| Organization | National Informatics Centre (NIC) |
| Post Name | Scientist B (Group-A) |
| Total Vacancies | 243 |
| Salary | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | recruitment.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Start Date | 27 March 2026 |
| Last Date | 24 April 2026 |
| Cut-off Date | 31 March 2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Discipline | Posts |
|---|---|
| Computer Science & IT | 168 |
| Electronics & Communication | 25 |
| Data Science & AI | 50 |
| Total | 243 |
Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree in Engineering or related field + Valid GATE Score (CS / EC / DA).
Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on GATE Score
- Interview
- Final Merit (60% GATE + 40% Interview)
Application Fee
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women | Nil |
| UR/OBC/EWS | ₹800 |
How to Apply
- Visit official website:
Click Here - Register and fill application form
- Upload documents & GATE score
- Pay fee (if applicable)
- Submit and download form
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
NIC Scientist B FAQ
Q1. Total Posts? → 243
Q2. Salary? → ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
Q3. Selection? → GATE + Interview
Q4. Last Date? → 24 April 2026







