The National Informatics Centre (NIC), operating under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has launched a recruitment drive for 243 Scientist-B positions, targeting engineering graduates keen to contribute to India’s expanding digital governance ecosystem.
The hiring process will rely on GATE scores, reinforcing a merit-based selection system for candidates aiming to join one of the government’s key technology arms.
About NIC
Established in 1976, the NIC has played a central role in building and managing digital infrastructure across the country, supporting services at the Central, State and District levels.
Application Timeline
According to the official notification (Advt No: NIC/SCB/2026/1), the application window opened on March 27, 2026, and will remain active until April 24, 2026.
Application Start Date: March 27, 2026
Application End Date: April 24, 2026
Eligibility Cut-off Date: March 31, 2026
Details on document verification and interview schedules will be released later on the official website. Applicants are advised to monitor updates regularly.
Vacancies and Pay Scale
The available positions are distributed across three technical streams:
Computer Science & IT: 168 posts
Electronics & Communication: 25 posts
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence: 50 posts
The Scientist-B role falls under the Group ‘A’ Gazetted category. Selected candidates will receive a Level-10 salary under the 7th Central Pay Commission, ranging from ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500, along with standard government allowances and benefits.
Eligibility and Selection Process
NIC noted that the number of vacancies is provisional and may be revised depending on operational requirements.
Applicants must possess a valid GATE score from 2024, 2025, or 2026. Accepted disciplines include:
Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)
Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA)
Candidates will be shortlisted strictly on the basis of their GATE scores. Those selected will proceed to document verification and a personal interview stage.
