National Informatics Centre - Recruitment for Scientific/Technical Assistant-A

Detailed Advertisement · Advt No. NIC/STA/2026/2

• 376 posts — Computer Sciences & IT, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Data Science & AI
• Online applications: 1 September 2026 – 30 September 2026
• Pay Level 6: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (7th CPC)
• Selection based on valid GATE 2024 / 2025 / 2026 score

 

Important dates

Note: The closing date remains the crucial date for age, qualification and category eligibility even if the application window is later extended.

Vacancies and reservation

376 posts (tentative) are spread across three disciplines. The number of advertised posts may increase or decrease at NIC's sole discretion.

*PwBD reservation is horizontal, within the total.

• CS&IT (15): Locomotor disability (OA/OL/BL/OAL) 4, Hard of Hearing 4, Multiple disabilities 7 (of which 3 are a PH-MD backlog vacancy)
• ECE (2): Locomotor disability 1, Hard of Hearing 1
• Data Science & AI (2): Locomotor disability 1, Hard of Hearing 1

Eligibility criteria

GATE paper and qualification

Candidates must hold a valid GATE score for 2024, 2025 or 2026 in the paper code matching their chosen discipline, and must have completed the essential qualification by the closing date. No claim of an "equivalent" qualification will be entertained.

Experience

No experience is required for this post.

Citizenship

A candidate must be an Indian citizen, or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before 1 January 1962 intending to settle permanently, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, Vietnam) with the intention of permanently settling in India — the latter categories require a government-issued eligibility certificate.

Upper age limit

Calculated as on the closing date, 30/09/2026.

• A 5-year relaxation applies to candidates already serving in government organisations in the same line or an allied cadre, where prior service is relevant to this post.
• Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC(NCL) applies only against posts reserved for that category; PwBD relaxation applies irrespective of reservation, provided the post is identified as suitable for PwBD candidates.
• All age relaxations follow prevailing Central Government orders.

How to apply

Applications are accepted online only, at recruitment.nic.in, between 01/09/2026 (10:00 AM) and 30/09/2026 (5:30 PM). No other mode of application is accepted, and Aadhaar-based authentication is used at every stage of the process.

1. Register — Create an account with a valid, actively used email ID and mobile number; this is where all further correspondence will be sent.
2. Fill the application form & upload documents — Complete the form carefully (name, category, address, mobile number and email cannot be changed after submission), and upload the required photograph, signature and scanned certificates.
3. Pay the application fee (if applicable) — UR / OBC(NCL) / EWS candidates pay online via card or net banking. SC, ST, PwBD and women candidates are exempt.
4. Download the confirmation page — Once all applicable steps are complete, download and retain the confirmation page. An application missing any mandatory step is treated as incomplete and summarily rejected.

Keep ready before you start

• Debit/credit card or net banking details (if fee applies)
• Colour photograph — JPEG/JPG, 50KB–200KB
• Signature scan (blue/black ink) — JPEG/JPG, 10KB–50KB
• Date of birth proof (Municipal/Matriculation certificate)
• Matriculation & Senior Secondary certificates
• Valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 score card
• Essential qualification certificate & marksheets
• CGPA conversion certificate, if applicable
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS), if applicable
• PwBD certificate (min. 40% disability), if applicable
• Experience certificate, if any
• NOC and age-relaxation certificate, if applicable

All certificates are uploaded as self-attested scanned PDFs, 10KB–500KB each.

Application fee

Candidates applying to more than one discipline pay ₹800 separately for each. Fees are accepted online only (card/net banking) and are non-refundable once paid; any bank remittance charges are borne by the candidate.

Selection process

• Only candidates who meet the eligibility criteria and complete registration are considered further.
• A category-wise merit list is prepared separately for each discipline, purely on GATE score.
• Each candidate's best GATE score, from any one eligible year, in the applied discipline is used; GATE 2024, 2025 and 2026 scores carry equal weightage.
• Tie-break order: (1) the older GATE year ranks higher; (2) if score and year both match, the older candidate ranks higher; (3) if still tied, the higher percentage/CGPA in the essential qualification ranks higher.
• Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification, in line with vacancy numbers, before any provisional appointment offer.
• Meeting the eligibility conditions does not by itself guarantee appointment.

Note: Non-appearance at document verification with original documents makes a candidate ineligible for appointment, and their candidature is rejected — no TA/DA is paid for attending.

Documents required at verification

Originals of the following are checked at document verification (held at Delhi or another approved location — no request for postponement or change of venue is entertained):

• Date of birth proof (Municipal birth certificate or Matriculation certificate)
• Matriculation and Senior Secondary certificates/marksheets
• GATE score card for 2024/2025/2026, as applicable
• Essential qualification marksheets, final/provisional degree certificate, and CGPA conversion certificate (if applicable)
• No Objection Certificate — for candidates working in Central/State Government, PSUs, aided institutions or autonomous bodies (Annexure VII)
• Age relaxation certificate for in-service candidates, if applicable (Annexure VIII)
• Ex-servicemen certificate, if applicable (Annexure IX)
• Gazette notification for change of name, if applicable
• Category certificate: SC/ST (Annexure I), OBC-NCL (Annexure II), PwBD — min. 40% disability (Annexure IV/V/VI), or EWS (Annexure III), as applicable
• Aadhaar card, for Aadhaar-based authentication
• An additional photo ID — PAN card, driving licence, EPIC/voter ID, or other government-issued ID

EWS certificates must be based on income for FY 2025-26 and valid for 2026-27. OBC (NCL) certificates must be in the Central Government format and confirm the candidate is outside the "creamy layer" — a state-list OBC certificate or one issued for educational admission is not accepted.

Important instructions

• Applications not conforming to the advertisement's requirements are liable to be rejected.
• Bring the downloaded authorisation letter, original documents and one recent passport photo to document verification, or be debarred from selection.
• Final selection rests on meeting eligibility criteria and GATE score — nothing else.
• Furnishing incorrect information or forged/fabricated documents leads to cancellation of candidature, or termination of service if already appointed — in addition to possible criminal prosecution and debarment from future NIC recruitment.
• Only relevant, complete and legible documents should be uploaded; incomplete uploads can lead to rejection.
• Qualifications via Open University/Distance Education mode are accepted only if recognised under Gazette Notification No. 44 dated 1 March 1995 (DEC/AICTE approved, where applicable).
• Download and retain the Application ID after submission — it is required for all further correspondence with helpdesk-nic@nic.in.
• Candidates from Central/State Government, PSUs or Autonomous Bodies must submit an NOC confirming no pending or contemplated disciplinary/vigilance case.
• No change of address, email ID or mobile number is entertained after submission.
• The post carries an all-India liability — selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India.
• Court jurisdiction for any dispute lies in Delhi; NIC's decision on all recruitment matters is final.
• NIC reserves the right to modify, restrict, enlarge or cancel the recruitment process at any stage, without prior notice.
• No query on eligibility or posting location will be entertained.

Frequently asked questions

What is the last date to apply?

Online applications close on 30 September 2026 at 5:30 PM. The window opened on 1 September 2026 at 10:00 AM, and 30 September 2026 also serves as the cut-off date for age, qualification and category eligibility.

How many vacancies are there and in which disciplines?

376 posts (tentative): 300 in Computer Sciences & Information Technology, 26 in Electronics and Communication Engineering, and 50 in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.

Is a written test or interview held?

No. Selection is entirely on the basis of a valid GATE score (2024, 2025 or 2026) in the matching paper code, followed by document verification — there is no separate exam or interview.

What is the application fee?

SC, ST, PwBD and women candidates pay no fee. UR, OBC (NCL) and EWS candidates pay ₹800 per discipline, online only, non-refundable. Applying to multiple disciplines means paying ₹800 for each one.

What is the upper age limit?

As on 30 September 2026: 30 years (UR/EWS), 35 years (SC/ST), 33 years (OBC-NCL), and 40 years for PwBD (45 for SC/ST PwBD, 43 for OBC-NCL PwBD). Separate limits apply to in-service government candidates and ex-servicemen.

Is prior work experience required?

No — the advertisement states no experience is required.

Can I edit my application after submitting it?

No. Name, category, address, mobile number and email ID cannot be changed once the application is submitted, so it should be filled in carefully the first time.

What happens if I miss document verification?

You become ineligible for provisional appointment and your candidature is rejected. No TA/DA is paid for attending, and no postponement or change of venue is allowed.

How are tied GATE scores resolved in the merit list?

First by the older GATE year; if that also matches, by the older candidate's age; if still tied, by the higher percentage/CGPA in the essential qualification.

Who do I contact for help with the online form?

Email helpdesk-nic@nic.in with the advertisement number, NIC/STA/2026/2, in the subject line — this address handles only issues with form submission or admit card download.