NIC STA Recruitment 2026 Notification OUT for 376 Posts of Scientific/Technical Assistant Apply Online

The National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has released the NIC STA Recruitment 2026 notification for Scientific/Technical Assistant-A posts. According to the official advertisement, candidates with the required qualifications and a valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 score can apply online for the 376 advertised vacancies. The online application window will open on 1 September 2026 and close on 30 September 2026.

NIC STA Recruitment 2026 

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NIC STA Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particular	Details
Organization	National Informatics Centre (NIC)
Ministry	Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology
Post Name	Scientific/Technical Assistant-A
Advertisement No.	NIC/STA/2026/2
Total Vacancies	376
Job Type	Direct Recruitment
Pay Level	Level 6
Pay Scale	Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400
Required GATE Score	GATE 2024/2025/2026
Application Mode	Online
Application Start Date	01 September 2026
Last Date	30 September 2026

NIC STA Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Online Application Starts	01 September 2026
Online Application Last Date	30 September 2026
Eligibility Cut-off Date	30 September 2026
Fee Payment Last Date	30 September 2026

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NIC STA Vacancy 2026

The recruitment includes vacancies in three disciplines:

Discipline	Total Posts
Computer Sciences & Information Technology	300
Electronics & Communication Engineering	26
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence	50
Total	376

NIC STA Eligibility 2026

Candidates must have a valid GATE score in the relevant paper from GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026. The eligible GATE papers are CS, EC and DA.

Educational Qualification

Discipline	Essential Qualification	GATE Paper
Computer Sciences & Information Technology	M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech. in specified relevant fields including Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Software Systems, Informatics, etc.	CS
Electronics & Communication Engineering	As prescribed for the discipline in the notification	EC
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence	As prescribed for the discipline in the notification	DA

NIC STA Age Limit 2026

The maximum age is calculated as on 30 September 2026.

Category	Upper Age Limit
UR / EWS	30 Years
SC / ST	35 Years
OBC (NCL)	33 Years
PwBD	40 Years
SC/ST PwBD	45 Years
OBC (NCL) PwBD	43 Years
Service Candidates	As specified in notification
Ex-Servicemen	As per Government rules

NIC STA Application Fee 2026

Category	Application Fee
SC / ST / PwBD / Women	Nil
UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS	Rs. 800/-
Mode of Payment	Online

NIC STA Selection Process 2026

The NIC STA selection process does not involve a separate written examination according to the notification.

Selection will broadly involve:

1. Eligibility Screening: Only candidates satisfying the prescribed educational qualification and valid GATE score requirements will be considered.

2. GATE-Based Merit List: A category-wise merit list will be prepared separately for each discipline according to GATE score.

3. Equal Weightage: GATE 2024, GATE 2025 and GATE 2026 scores will receive equal weightage.

4. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called for verification of their original documents.

5. Provisional Appointment: Candidates found eligible after document verification may be offered provisional appointment.

Candidates must submit their best eligible GATE score from one of the specified years.

Tie-Breaking Rules

If candidates have the same GATE score, NIC will use the following order:

• Older-year GATE score gets higher rank.

• If the GATE year is also the same, the older candidate gets higher rank.

• If the tie continues, the candidate with the higher percentage in the essential qualification gets higher rank.

NIC STA Salary 2026

The Scientific/Technical Assistant-A post carries Level 6 pay under the 7th Central Pay Commission, with a pay scale of:

Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400

The exact salary received by an employee will depend on applicable allowances and deductions.

Documents Required for NIC STA Application

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

• Recent colour photograph

• Signature

• Date of Birth proof

• Matriculation Certificate

• Senior Secondary Certificate

• Valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 Score Card

• Essential qualification certificate and marksheets

• CGPA conversion certificate, if applicable

• SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS certificate, if applicable

• PwBD certificate, if applicable

• NOC, where applicable

• Age relaxation certificate, where applicable

How to Apply for NIC STA Recruitment 2026

Candidates can submit the application online by following these steps:

1. Visit the NIC recruitment portal at recruitment.nic.in.

2. Open the NIC STA Recruitment 2026 application link.

3. Complete the registration process.

4. Fill in the online application form carefully.

5. Upload the required photograph, signature and documents.

6. Select the relevant discipline and enter the required GATE details.

7. Pay the application fee, if applicable.

8. Review all details before final submission.

9. Submit the application form.

10. Download and save the confirmation page and application form for future reference.

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FAQs on NIC STA Recruitment 2026

1. How many vacancies are available in NIC STA Recruitment 2026?

NIC has advertised 376 Scientific/Technical Assistant-A vacancies across Computer Sciences & IT, Electronics & Communication Engineering, and Data Science & Artificial Intelligence disciplines.

2. What is the last date to apply for NIC STA Recruitment 2026?

The NIC STA application form 2026 can be submitted online up to 30 September 2026 at 5:30 PM.

3. What GATE score is required for NIC STA Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must have a valid GATE 2024, GATE 2025 or GATE 2026 score in the relevant paper—CS, EC or DA.

4. What is the NIC STA salary and pay scale in 2026?

The Scientific/Technical Assistant-A post is in Level 6 of the 7th CPC, with a pay scale of Rs. 35,400–Rs. 1,12,400.

5. What is the NIC STA Recruitment 2026 selection process?

The NIC STA Recruitment 2026 selection process is based on eligibility and GATE score, followed by document verification for shortlisted candidates. GATE 2024, 2025 and 2026 scores receive equal weightage.