National Informatics Centre has released a short notification for recruitment to the post of Scientist B. The recruitment is being conducted for Group A Gazetted posts under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
A total of 243 vacancies are announced for eligible Engineering and Science graduates. Selection will be based on valid GATE scores and interview. Candidates with GATE scores of 2024, 2025 or 2026 can apply once the detailed notification is released.
Required qualification, age limit, selection process and other important details are given below. Candidates are advised to check all information carefully before applying.
Overview of NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | National Informatics Centre |
| Ministry | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology |
| Advertisement No. | NIC/SCB/2026/1 |
| Post Name | Scientist B |
| Group | Group A (Gazetted) |
| Total Vacancies | 243 |
| Category | Government |
| Job Location | As per NIC requirement |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | GATE Score and Interview |
All important details regarding this recruitment are provided in this article. Read further to know more about vacancies, eligibility, age limit and selection process.
Important Dates
Below is the table for the important dates related to NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Notification Release | 05 February 2026 |
| Online Application Start | Tentatively February 2026 |
| Detailed Notification | Within 10 days of GATE 2026 results |
The exact application dates will be announced in the detailed notification.
Vacancy Details of NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026
| Category | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 100 |
| OBC (NCL) | 65 |
| SC | 36 |
| ST | 18 |
| EWS | 24 |
| Total | 243 |
Out of the total vacancies, 10 posts are reserved horizontally for PwBD candidates.
Eligibility Criteria of NIC Scientist B Vacancies
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | B.E / B.Tech / M.Sc / MCA / ME / M.Tech in relevant disciplines |
| Accepted Disciplines | Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, Data Science |
| GATE Requirement | Valid GATE score of 2024, 2025 or 2026 |
| GATE Papers | CS, EC, DA |
| Age Limit | 30 to 35 years depending on category |
Age relaxation is applicable as per Government rules. SC and ST candidates get 5 years relaxation. OBC candidates get 3 years relaxation. PwBD candidates get up to 10 years relaxation.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of shortlisting based on GATE score followed by an interview. Final selection will be based on combined performance in GATE score and interview as per NIC norms.
Salary Details
Selected candidates will be appointed in Pay Level 10. The pay scale ranges from Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 along with applicable government allowances.
NIC Scientist B Official Notification Details
Advertisement Number: NIC/SCB/2026/1: DOWNLOAD OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION