Advertisement (Advt No: NIC/SCB/2026/1)
The National Informatics Centre (NIC) has released a major recruitment notification for the post of Scientist-B. This is a prestigious central government IT job under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology.
👉 A total of 243 vacancies are available for candidates with an engineering/technology background and valid GATE score.
Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | National Informatics Centre (NIC) |
| Post Name | Scientist-B |
| Total Vacancies | 243 |
| Job Type | Central Government Job |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Across India |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| 🟢 Application Start Date | 27 March 2026 |
| 🔴 Last Date to Apply | 24 April 2026 |
| Exam / Interview | To be notified |
Eligibility Criteria
✅ Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Engineering (B.E / B.Tech)
- OR Technology (relevant disciplines like CS, IT, Electronics, etc.)
👉 Must have a valid GATE score (recent year as specified in notification)
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 30 Years |
👉 Age relaxation:
- SC / ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: As per rules
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Scientist-B | 243 |
Note: Category-wise distribution will be available in official notification.
Salary Structure
| Post | Pay Level |
|---|---|
| Scientist-B | Level-10 |
Approx Salary: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500/month
Selection Process
Selection will be based on:
- GATE Score (Primary Shortlisting)
- Interview
- Document Verification
👉 No separate written exam (usually)
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹800 |
| SC / ST / PwBD/Women | ₹0 |
How to Apply
- Visit official NIC website
- Go to Recruitment section
- Click on Scientist-B Recruitment 2026
- Register/login
- Fill application form
- Upload documents (GATE scorecard, certificates)
- Pay fee
- Submit form
Required Documents
- B.Tech / BE degree certificate
- GATE scorecard
- ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN)
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Passport-size photo
Some Important Useful Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
|---|---|
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |