Applications are invited for recruitment of 243 vacant positions or career in NIC in 2026.
National Informatics Centre (NIC) is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or career of Scientist-B on direct recruitment basis in 2026.
Name of post : Scientist-B
No. of posts : 243
Pay : Level 10 (Rs. 56100- Rs.177500) of 7th CPC
Discipline wise vacancies :
- Computer Sciences & IT : 168
- Electronics and Communication : 25
- Data Science and AI : 50
Eligibility Criteria :
Bachelor Degree in Engineering OR Bachelor in Technology OR Department of Electronics and Accreditation of Computer Courses B-level OR Associate Member of Institute of Engineers OR Graduate Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers OR Master Degree in Science (MSc) OR Master Degree in Computer Application OR Master Degree in Engineering /Technology (ME /M.Tech) OR Master Degree in Philosophy (M Phil)
In the below mentioned Fields (single or in combination): Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Computer Sciences, Communication, Computer and Networking Security, Computer Application, Software System, Information Technology, Information Technology
Management, Informatics, Computer Management, Cyber law, Electronics and Instrumentation
Valid Score in the GATE 2024/2025/2026 in the following test paper – Computer Sciences and Information Technology (CS), Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC), Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA)
How to apply :
Candidates may apply only by ONLINE at https://recruitment.nic.in up to 24/04/2026 (5:30 p.m).
Application Fees (non-refundable) :
- UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS : Rs. 800/-
- SC/ST/ PwBD/ Women candidates : NIL
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