NIC Scientist-B Recruitment 2026 – 243 Posts | GATE 2024/2025/2026 | Apply Online

1. Post Name & Vacancy Details

Note: Number of advertised posts is tentative and may increase or decrease at the sole discretion of NIC.

2. Educational Qualification

For Computer Sciences & IT (GATE Paper: CS):

• B.E. / B.Tech / DOEACC B-Level / AMIE / GIETE OR
• M.Sc. / MCA / M.E. / M.Tech / M.Phil
• In fields: Electronics, Computer Sciences, IT, Communication, Computer & Networking Security, Software Systems, Informatics, Computer Management, Cyber Law, Electronics and Instrumentation

For Electronics & Communication (GATE Paper: EC):

• B.E. / B.Tech or equivalent in Electronics and Communication Engineering

For Data Science & AI (GATE Paper: DA):

• B.E. / B.Tech or equivalent in relevant discipline

GATE Requirement (Mandatory for all):

• Valid GATE 2024 OR GATE 2025 OR GATE 2026 score in the relevant paper (CS / EC / DA as applicable)
• Equal weightage is given to GATE 2024, 2025, and 2026 scores

All qualifications must be completed by the cut-off date: 31 March 2026

3. Age Limit (as on 31.03.2026)

5-year relaxation for candidates serving in Govt. organisations in same/allied cadres.

4. Salary / Pay Scale

• Pay Level: Level 10 as per 7th CPC
• Pay Scale: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 per month
• Post Type: Group-A S&T (Gazetted) post — Permanent / Regular Government Job

5. Selection Process

Stage 1 – Shortlisting based on GATE Score:

• Candidates shortlisted in the ratio of 1:5 (discipline-wise and category-wise) based on GATE 2024/2025/2026 score
• If multiple candidates share the same GATE score at the cutoff, all such candidates will be called

Stage 2 – Document Verification:

• Mandatory before the interview
• Candidates not producing original documents will not be allowed to appear for interview

Stage 3 – Personal Interaction / Interview (Max 50 marks):

• Technical/Academic Knowledge
• Presentation / Communication Skill / Comprehension
• Academic Performance (0.05 marks for each percentage of essential qualification degree)

Qualifying Marks in Interview:

• UR: Minimum 50% | EWS / OBC / SC / ST / PwBD: Minimum 40%

Final Merit (100%):

Tie-breaking (in order): Higher GATE score → Higher Technical marks in interview → Older in age

Interview Location: Delhi or any other location/mode approved by competent authority. No TA/DA will be paid.

6. Application Fee

• Candidates applying for more than one discipline must pay ₹800 for each discipline separately
• Payment mode: Online only (Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking)
• Fee once paid is non-refundable

7. Important Dates

8. Required Documents (to be uploaded online)

• Date of Birth Certificate / Matriculation Certificate
• Matriculation & Senior Secondary Marksheet & Certificate
• Graduation / Essential Qualification Degree & Marksheet
• GATE 2024 / 2025 / 2026 Score Card
• Post Graduation Certificate (if any)
• CGPA Conversion Certificate from Registrar (if grades awarded instead of percentage)
• Category Certificate (SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS) – in Central Govt. format
• PwBD Certificate (minimum 40% permanent disability) — if applicable
• NOC from present employer (if working in Govt. / PSU / Autonomous Body)
• Age Relaxation Certificate (if applicable)
• Experience Certificate (if any)
• Aadhaar Card (for Aadhaar-based authentication at every stage)

1. Visit the official NIC recruitment portal: https://recruitment.nic.in
2. Register using your valid Email ID and active Mobile Number
3. Fill in the Online Application Form carefully with all personal, educational, and GATE details
4. Upload scanned copies of all required documents (PDF format, 10 KB – 500 KB each)
5. Upload recent coloured Photograph (JPEG, 50 KB – 200 KB) and Signature in blue/black ink (JPEG, 10 KB – 50 KB)
6. Pay the Application Fee of ₹800 online (if applicable) via Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking
7. Download the Confirmation Page — this is mandatory to complete the application
8. Save your Application Number for all future correspondence with NIC at helpdesk-nic@nic.in

Note: Aadhaar-based authentication will be used at every stage of the recruitment process. Keep your Aadhaar details ready.

For any technical issues: Email helpdesk-nic@nic.in with your advertisement number and application number in the subject line.