Assam Career : The National Informatics Centre (NIC), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has announced a major recruitment drive for 2026. Applications are invited for 243 vacant positions for the post of Scientist-B on a direct recruitment basis.
As the premier technology advisor to the Government of India, NIC offers a prestigious career path for engineering and technology professionals to work on critical national e-governance projects and digital infrastructure.
Vacancy & Pay Scale Overview
Selected candidates will be placed in a high-level officer grade with competitive government benefits.
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Monthly Pay Scale |
| Scientist-B | 243 | Level 10 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
Discipline-Wise Vacancy Distribution
The vacancies are categorized based on specialized technology domains:
| Discipline | Number of Posts |
| Computer Sciences & IT | 168 |
| Data Science and AI | 50 |
| Electronics and Communication | 25 |
| Total | 243 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold one of the following degrees in relevant fields (Electronics, CS, IT, Software Systems, Cyber Law, etc.):
BE / B.Tech / ME / M.Tech
M.Sc / MCA / M.Phil
DOEACC B-Level or Associate Member of Institute of Engineers (AMIE) / G-IETE.
Mandatory GATE Score
Applicants must possess a valid GATE score from the years 2024, 2025, or 2026 in one of the following papers:
CS: Computer Sciences and Information Technology
EC: Electronics and Communication Engineering
DA: Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Application Fees
| Category | Fee Amount |
| UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS | ₹800 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | NIL (Exempted) |
How to Apply
The application process is strictly online through the official NIC recruitment portal.
Online Portal: Visit
https://recruitment.nic.in Registration: Complete the registration using your GATE credentials and educational details.
Payment: Pay the non-refundable application fee (if applicable) through the online gateway.
Deadline: The link will remain active until 24th April 2026 (5:30 PM).
Detailed Advertisement Information
| Notification Item | Details |
| Organization | National Informatics Centre (NIC) |
| Post Type | Scientist-B (Group 'A' Gazetted) |
| Selection Basis | GATE Score + Interview |
| Official Notification | |
| Job Location | Across India |