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NIC Recruitment 2026: There is good news for young people preparing for government jobs. The National Informatics Centre (NIC) has announced recruitment for 376 posts of Scientific/Technical Assistant-A. A key requirement for these positions is possessing a valid GATE score in addition to the relevant educational qualifications. Selected candidates will receive a monthly salary ranging from ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400. Online applications for this recruitment drive will commence on September 1, 2026.
Recruitment for 376 Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Posts
The National Informatics Centre has issued an official notification to fill a total of 376 Scientific/Technical Assistant-A posts through direct recruitment. All these positions fall under the Group-B S&T (Non-Gazetted) category. Candidates possessing the relevant qualifications and a valid GATE score are eligible to apply. The online application process will begin at 10:00 AM on September 1, 2026, and candidates will be able to submit their applications until 5:30 PM on September 30, 2026. Applications must be submitted online.
Highest Number of Posts (300) in Computer Science
The NIC has distributed the 376 posts across various technical fields. The highest number of vacancies is for candidates in Computer Science and Information Technology. There are 300 posts for Computer Science and Information Technology, 26 posts for Electronics and Communication Engineering, and 50 posts for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. Thus, recruitment will be conducted for a total of 376 posts across these three fields.
Who Can Apply?
Candidates applying for the Scientific/Technical Assistant-A post must possess the prescribed educational qualification in the relevant field from a recognized institution or university. Candidates must hold an M.Sc., M.S., MCA, B.E., or B.Tech. degree. Relevant disciplines include Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Science, Computer & Networking Security, Software Systems, Information Technology, Information Science, etc. Additionally, possessing a valid GATE score in the relevant field is mandatory; simply holding the degree does not fulfill the eligibility criteria for this recruitment.
**Valid GATE Score Required: Know Which Paper is Accepted**
For this recruitment, the candidate's GATE score must correspond to their specific field. A valid GATE score is required in the CS paper for Computer Science and Information Technology, the EC paper for Electronics and Communication Engineering, and the DA paper for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. Therefore, before applying, candidates must verify their eligibility regarding their GATE paper and score alongside their academic qualifications.
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