NIC Scientific Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026
National Informatics Centre (NIC) | Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY)
A premier technological career opportunity with the Central Government! The National Informatics Centre (NIC), under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), has officially released the recruitment notification inviting applications for 376 vacancies for the post of Scientific Technical Assistant-A. This recruitment drive is open to dynamic and qualified professionals seeking a challenging role in the domain of e-governance and advanced technology infrastructure across India. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their online applications via the official NIC recruitment portal at recruitment.nic.in before the closing deadline of September 30, 2026.
Key Dates & Application Fee Details
| Important Event Schedule |
Application Fee Structure |
• Online Application Starts: Active Now
• Last Date to Apply Online: 30 September 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Tentative Exam Date: November / December 2026
• Official Portal: recruitment.nic.in
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• General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹800/-
• SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates: Exempted (NIL)
Payment Mode: Online via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI gateway.
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Position Breakdown & Educational Qualification
| Position Title |
Age Limit |
Minimum Qualification Required |
| Scientific Technical Assistant-A |
Max 30 Years |
B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science / IT / Electronics / ECE / EI OR MCA OR M.Sc (Computer Science/IT/Electronics) from a recognized university or institution. |
| Total Openings |
376 Posts across various NIC centres nationwide. |
Selection Process & Pay Scale Structure
- Online Examination (Written): Objective Computer-Based Test (CBT) covering technical knowledge (Computer Science/IT/Electronics domain) and logical reasoning/general aptitude.
- Interview Round: Shortlisted candidates from the online exam will be called for a personal interview as per merit.
- Pay Structure: Selected Scientific Technical Assistant-A officers will be placed in Pay Level-6 (**₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400**) as per 7th CPC plus standard central government allowances.
How to Apply Online via NIC Portal (Step-by-Step)
- Go to the official NIC recruitment website at recruitment.nic.in.
- Click on the "New Registration" button to obtain your Registration ID and Password.
- Fill in the essential personal details, educational qualifications, and professional experience details carefully.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents, including your recent photograph, signature, 10th marksheet, degree certificates, and category certificate (if applicable).
- Review all filled details accurately using the "Preview" option before final submission.
- Proceed to pay the online application fee of ₹800/- (exempted categories check notification) before September 30, 2026.
- Submit the final form and print out the generated application confirmation receipt for future reference.
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