The official NIC Recruitment 2026 notification for 376 Scientific/Technical Assistant (STA) 'A' vacancies has been released. Explore this guide for comprehensive details regarding the recruitment process and eligibility.
The National Informatics Centre (NIC), operating under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, has unveiled its major recruitment drive for 2026. NIC is inviting applications for 376 Scientific/Technical Assistant 'A' (STA) positions. Detailed recruitment notifications and application links are expected within 10 days of the official GATE result announcement.
NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant ‘A’ Notification 2026 Out
The short notification for Advt No. NIC/STA/2026/2 concerning Scientific/Technical Assistant 'A' roles is now live on the official website: https://recruitment.nic.in/. Interested candidates should download the full notification via the link provided below to review critical application guidelines.
NIC STA Recruitment 2026
| 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/ |
NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant ‘A’ (STA) Vacancy 2026
There are 376 total vacancies available for the Scientific/Technical Assistant 'A' (STA) cadre. Please refer to the official document for the detailed category-wise vacancy breakdown for these positions.
| 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 |
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NIC STA Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
Candidates must strictly meet the mandatory educational qualifications and age criteria specified by the NIC to successfully qualify for the Scientific/Technical Assistant 'A' (STA) selection process.
Education Qualification
| Post | Education Qualification |
| Scientific/Technical Assistant ‘A’ (STA) |
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GATE Score Required
| Posts | Gate Scores |
| Scientific/Technical Assistant ‘A’ (STA) | Valid GATE score (2024/2025/2026) in:
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NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant Salary 2026
The Scientific/Technical Assistant 'A' position offers an attractive salary package as per government standards. Beyond the base pay, selected employees are entitled to various allowances and benefits.
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Transport Allowance (TA)
- Other Central Government allowances
| Posts | Salary Range | Pay Level |
| Scientific/Technical Assistant ‘A’ | Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400 | Pay Level 6 |
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