NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant A Recruitment 2026: 376 Vacancies

The National Informatics Centre (NIC), operating under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, has officially announced the NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026: 243 Vacancies Announced alongside the latest career notification for 376 Scientific/Technical Assistant 'A' (STA) positions. Identified by Advertisement Number NIC/STA/2026/2, this upcoming recruitment drive offers a remarkable opportunity for qualified engineering and science professionals looking to build a career in the public sector.

Detailed recruitment notifications and application links are expected to be published within 10 days of the official GATE result announcement. Candidates looking forward to applying can access official information and submit their applications online via the https://recruitment.nic.in/ portal. You can also review the Official NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant (STA) Notification 2026 PDF for direct insights.

NIC Recruitment 2026 Overview

The following summary highlights essential details regarding the Scientific/Technical Assistant 'A' position under Advertisement Number NIC/STA/2026/2:

NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant ‘A’ (STA) Recruitment 2026- Overview
Recruiting Body	National Informatics Centre (NIC)
Advt No.	NIC/STA/2026/2
Posts	Scientific/Technical Assistant ‘A’ (STA)
Vacancies	376
Mode of Application	Online
Registration Dates	To be notified
GATE score	2024/2025/2026
Official website	https://recruitment.nic.in/

Vacancy Distribution Breakdown

The authority has released a total of 376 openings distributed across multiple reservation categories:

Category	Scientific/Technical Assistant ‘A’ (STA)
Unreserved	154
Schedule Caste	56
Schedule Tribe	28
Other Backward Class (NCL)	101
Economically Weaker Section	37
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities	18
Total	376

Eligibility Criteria & Academic Qualifications

To be considered for selection, candidates must fulfill specific educational requirements and hold qualifying scores from recognized GATE examinations.

Educational Qualifications

• M.Sc./MS
• MCA
• B.E./B.Tech

Post	Education Qualification
Scientific/Technical Assistant ‘A’ (STA)	M.Sc./MS MCA B.E./B.Tech

Accepted GATE Papers / Scores

• Computer Science & IT (CS)
• Electronics & Communication (EC)
• Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA)

Candidates must note that accepted GATE scores for this selection cycle are strictly from the years 2024, 2025, or 2026.

Posts	Gate Scores
Scientific/Technical Assistant ‘A’ (STA)	Valid GATE score (2024/2025/2026) in: Computer Science & IT (CS) Electronics & Communication (EC) Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA)

Salary Structure and Allowances

Selected candidates appointed as Scientific/Technical Assistant 'A' fall under Pay Level 6, with an attractive salary range extending from Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month.

Posts	Salary Range	Pay Level
Scientific/Technical Assistant ‘A’	Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400	Pay Level 6

Allowances and Benefits

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Transport Allowance (TA)
• Other Central Government allowances

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many vacancies are announced for NIC STA Recruitment 2026?

A total of 376 vacancies have been released for the Scientific/Technical Assistant 'A' (STA) position under advertisement number NIC/STA/2026/2.

What educational qualifications are required to apply?

Candidates must hold an M.Sc./MS, MCA, or B.E./B.Tech degree to be eligible for the Scientific/Technical Assistant 'A' position.

Which GATE score years are accepted for this recruitment?

Valid GATE scores from the years 2024, 2025, or 2026 in Computer Science & IT (CS), Electronics & Communication (EC), or Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA) are accepted.

What is the salary scale for NIC STA 'A'?

The selected employees are placed in Pay Level 6 with a monthly salary ranging from Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400, along with various Central Government allowances.