NIC Recruitment 2026: Scientist B & Other Posts (243 Vacancies)
The National Informatics Centre (NIC), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has released an official recruitment notification for 243 positions. This recruitment is for high-level technical roles including Scientist-B, Scientific Officer, and Scientific Assistant in various NIC offices across India.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Released | 28 March 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 28 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 27 April 2026 (05:30 PM) |
| Tentative Exam Date | June/July 2026 |
📊 Vacancy Details (243 Total)
The vacancies are distributed among three primary technical categories:
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Scientist-B (Group A): 80 Posts
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Scientific Officer / Engineer-SB (Group B): 63 Posts
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Scientific/Technical Assistant-A (Group B): 100 Posts
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
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Educational Qualification:
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Scientist-B: B.E / B.Tech / M.Sc / MCA in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, or related fields.
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Scientific Officer/Assistant: B.E / B.Tech / M.Sc / MCA / MS in relevant technical disciplines.
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Note: Minimum 60% marks (aggregate) are usually required for most positions.
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Age Limit (as of 27/04/2026):
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Maximum Age: 30 Years for UR/EWS.
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Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (NCL), and as per Govt. norms for PwD/Ex-SM.
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📝 Selection Process
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Written Examination (CBT): An objective-type test consisting of two parts:
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Generic: Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability, Quantitative Aptitude.
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Technical: Computer Science/Electronics Engineering syllabus.
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Interview: Only for Scientist-B and Scientific Officer posts (85:15 weightage).
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Document Verification: For all shortlisted candidates.
💸 Application Fee
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General / OBC / EWS: ₹800/-
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SC / ST / PwD / Female: Exempted (No Fee).
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Payment Mode: Online via Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking.
💻 How to Apply
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Visit the official NIELIT/NIC recruitment portal: calicut.nielit.in/nic26.
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Register with a valid Email ID and Mobile Number.
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Fill in the application form and upload scanned documents (Photo, Signature, Degree).
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Pay the application fee (if applicable).
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Save and print the final application form for future reference.
Important Links
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