NIC Scientist B Vacancy 2026: Registration Begins for Over 200 Scientist-B Posts; Check Eligibility and Other Details Here..
The National Informatics Centre (NIC) is currently accepting applications from interested and eligible candidates for the recruitment of 'Scientist-B' positions. This presents a golden opportunity for candidates aspiring to secure a job as a Scientist within the NIC. The application process for these positions commenced on March 27. Under this recruitment drive, a total of 243 candidates will be selected for the post of Scientist-B. Furthermore, the deadline for submitting applications for these positions has been set for April 24, 2026.
Who Can Apply?
To apply for the Scientist-B positions, candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering along with a valid GATE scorecard.
Candidates' age will be calculated based on the cutoff date of March 31, 2026. The maximum age limit for applicants has been fixed at 30 years.
Candidates belonging to reserved categories will be granted age relaxation. SC and ST candidates will receive a relaxation of five years in the upper age limit, while OBC candidates will receive a relaxation of three years.
NIC Scientist B Vacancy 2026: Apply in Four Simple Steps
The online application process for the Scientist-B positions at the NIC has officially begun. Candidates can fill out their application forms by following the four steps outlined below:
To fill out the form, first visit the official website: recruitment.nic.in.
On the website's homepage, click on the registration link and carefully enter all the requested information.
Next, upload scanned copies of the necessary documents and proceed to pay the registration fee.
Finally, ensure you take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
Application Fee
Payment of the application fee is mandatory to apply for these positions. Applications submitted without the prescribed fee will not be accepted. The application fee for General, OBC, and EWS candidates has been fixed at ₹800. Additionally, SC, ST, PwD (Persons with Disabilities), and female candidates are exempted from paying the application fee. Selection Process
Candidates will be selected based on the marks obtained in the GATE examination and an interview. The interview will be conducted for a total of 40 marks.
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