| Parameter | NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | National Informatics Centre (NIC), MeitY, Government of India |
| Advertisement Number | NIC/SCB/2026/1 – Recruitment for Scientist‑B Post |
| Post Name | Scientist‑B (Group‑A S&T Gazetted) |
| Total Vacancies | 243 posts (168 – Computer Science & IT, 25 – Electronics & Communication, 50 – Data Science & AI) |
| Pay Scale | Level‑10 of 7th CPC, Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500 |
| Disciplines / GATE Papers | Computer Science & IT – GATE CS; Electronics & Communication – GATE EC; Data Science & AI – GATE DA |
| Essential Qualification | Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology or eligible AMIE/DOEACC B‑level/PG degrees (MSc/MCA/ME/M.Tech/M.Phil) in specified fields with valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 score |
| Experience Requirement | No prior experience required |
| Age Limit (as on 31.03.2026) | UR/EWS – 30 years; OBC (NCL) – 33 years; SC/ST – 35 years; PwBD – up to 40 years (45 for SC/ST PwBD, 43 for OBC PwBD); additional relaxations for eligible service candidates and Ex‑servicemen |
| Selection Method | Shortlisting based on GATE score (ratio 1:5) followed by document verification and personal interaction/interview; final merit based on 60% GATE + 40% interview score |
| Application Mode | Online only at https://recruitment.nic.in (4‑step process – Registration, Form & uploads, Fee payment, Confirmation) |
| Application Fee | Rs. 800 for UR/OBC (NCL)/EWS per discipline; Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates |
| Place of Posting | Anywhere in India and outside India as per NIC requirement |
NIC Scientist B Vacancy 2026 Details
A total of 243 vacancies will be filled for Scientist‑B (Group‑A S&T Gazetted) posts under the NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 across three disciplines – Computer Science & IT, Electronics & Communication, and Data Science & AI. Check NIC Scientist‑B discipline and category wise vacancy details in the table below.
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| Discipline / Category | NIC Scientist B Vacancy 2026 |
|---|---|
| Computer Science & IT – UR | 70 |
| Computer Science & IT – SC | 25 |
| Computer Science & IT – ST | 12 |
| Computer Science & IT – OBC (NCL) | 45 |
| Computer Science & IT – EWS | 16 |
| Electronics & Communication – UR | 13 |
| Electronics & Communication – SC | 03 |
| Electronics & Communication – ST | 01 |
| Electronics & Communication – OBC (NCL) | 06 |
| Electronics & Communication – EWS | 02 |
| Data Science & AI – UR | 22 |
| Data Science & AI – SC | 07 |
| Data Science & AI – ST | 03 |
| Data Science & AI – OBC (NCL) | 13 |
| Data Science & AI – EWS | 05 |
| Total NIC Scientist B Posts | 243 |
NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 Events | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| Start date for NIC Scientist B online application 2026 | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Last date to submit NIC Scientist B online application form 2026 | 24 Apr 2026 (05:30 PM) |
| Cut-off date for eligibility | 31 Mar 2026 |
