National Informatics Centre (NIC) has released Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026. A total of 376 vacancies have been announced under Advertisement No. NIC/STA/2026/2. The online application form will start from 01 September 2026 and the last date to apply is 30 September 2026. Candidates can check vacancy, GATE requirement, qualification, age limit, fee and official links below.
Application Status
Starts 01 Sept 2026
Total Vacancy
376 Posts
Last Date
30 Sept 2026
NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Recruitment 2026 Latest Update
NIC has invited online applications for Scientific/Technical Assistant-A posts.
Selection will be based on valid GATE 2024 / 2025 / 2026 score followed by document verification.
Eligible candidates can apply online through the NIC Recruitment Portal.
NIC STA Recruitment 2026 Important Dates & Application Fee
Important Dates
- Advertisement Date: 18 August 2026
- Application Start: 01 September 2026 (10:00 AM)
- Last Date to Apply: 30 September 2026 (05:30 PM)
- Eligibility Cut-off Date: 30 September 2026
- Document Verification: Will Be Announced
Application Fee
- UR / OBC / EWS: ₹800/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / Women: Exempted
- Payment Mode: Online
NIC STA Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
- Upper Age Limit: 30 Years
- Age Calculation Date: 30 September 2026
- Age Relaxation: Applicable as per Government Rules
- Reserved category candidates should check official advertisement for detailed relaxation.
NIC STA Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Scientific/Technical Assistant-A | M.Sc. / M.S. / MCA / B.E. / B.Tech in relevant disciplines such as Computer Science / Information Technology, Electronics / Electronics & Communication, Informatics / Software Systems, Computer & Networking Security and related disciplines as per official notification. |
Candidates must have a valid GATE Score of 2024 / 2025 / 2026 in one of the following papers:
CS, EC, DA.
NIC STA Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| UR | 154 |
| SC | 56 |
| ST | 28 |
| OBC-NCL | 101 |
| EWS | 37 |
| PwBD (Horizontal) | 18 |
| Total | 376 |
NIC STA Recruitment 2026 Salary
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific/Technical Assistant-A | Level-6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
NIC STA Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
- Shortlisting on the basis of valid GATE Score
- Preparation of merit list
- Document Verification
- Final Selection
Documents Required for NIC STA Recruitment 2026
- Recent passport size photograph and signature
- GATE Score Card (2024 / 2025 / 2026)
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
- Category / EWS / PwBD certificate, if applicable
- Valid ID proof such as Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID / Driving License
- No Objection Certificate, if applicable
How to Apply for NIC STA Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official NIC Recruitment Portal.
- Read the detailed advertisement carefully before filling the application form.
- Complete online registration with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill all required details and upload the necessary documents.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Submit the application form and download the confirmation page.
NIC STA Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
- Only candidates having valid GATE score in CS, EC or DA are eligible.
- The post carries All India service liability.
- Only online applications will be accepted.
- Incomplete or ineligible applications may be rejected.
- NIC may modify, restrict, increase or cancel the recruitment process if required.
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NIC STA Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| NIC Recruitment Portal | Click Here |
| Official NIC Website | Click Here |
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Disclaimer: Candidates should verify detailed discipline-wise eligibility, GATE paper code,
reservation, age relaxation and other recruitment conditions from the official NIC advertisement before applying.