NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026, Apply Online for 243 Scientific & Technical Posts

National Informatics Centre (NIC) has announced a total of 243 vacancies for Scientist-‘B’ (Group ‘A’, Gazetted) posts in Pay Level-10 (Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500). The online application is invited from candidates who have a valid GATE score for the year 2024 / 2025 / 2026 in CS, EC, and DA streams. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from the official website https://recruitment.nic.in/.

NIC Scientist B Notification 2026

The detailed notification PDF (Advertisement No. : NIC/SCB/2026/1) for direct recruitment to the post of Scientist-‘B’ (Group ‘A’, Gazetted) has been https://recruitment.nic.in/. The information, such as vacancy, eligibility, selection process, and other details, is mentioned in the official notification PDF.

NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 PDF – Click to Download

NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026- Overview

The online applications for the NIC Scientist B Vacancy are accepted through the official NIC recruitment portal as per the schedule notified after the declaration of GATE 2026 results. The selection process will be based on valid GATE scores of 2024, 2025, or 2026 in eligible disciplines.

NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026- Important Dates

Along with the release of the detailed NIC Notification PDF, the online registration schedule for NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 has been released at the official website of NIC. Candidates can apply online from 27th March to 24th April 2026. 

NIC Scientist B Vacancy 2026

A total of 243 vacancies for Scientist-‘B’ (Group ‘A’, Gazetted) posts have been released under NIC Recruitment 2026. The table given below shows the number of posts in each category.

NIC Scientist B Vacancy 2026 – Category Wise

Also Check: NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant ‘A’ Notification 2026 Out for 376 Vacancies

NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for the NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 must meet the eligibility requirements as per their category. NIC Scientist B Eligibility Criteria 2025 requires the applicant to meet the criteria in the age limit and educational qualifications.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (OR)
• Bachelor’s in Technology OR Department of Electronics and Accreditation of Computer Courses B-level OR Associate Member of the Institute of Engineers OR Graduate Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (OR)
• Master’s Degree in Science (MSc) (OR)
• Master’s Degree in Computer Application OR Master’s Degree in Engineering /Technology (ME /M.Tech) (OR)
• Master’s Degree in Philosophy (M Phil)

GATE Scores

Candidates are required for Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, and Data Science/Artificial Intelligence disciplines for 2024/2025/2026.

Age Limit (as on 31/03/2026)

NIC Scientist B Application Form 2026 Link

The online application portal for accepting the application form has started on the official website https://recruitment.nic.in/. For the reference of candidates, the direct link to apply online is also shared here, which will remain active till 24th April 2026. Candidates carefully submit correct information while filling out the application form; providing incorrect information leads to rejection on the online form.

NIC Scientist B Application Form 2026 Link (Active) – Click to Apply

NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

While submitting the NIC Scientist B Application Form 2026, candidates have to pay an application fee through online mode i.e. net banking, debit card, or credit card. Fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

NIC Recruitment 2026 Selection Process 2026

The selection process for Scientist B posts is based on the following stages.

• Shortlisting based on GATE scores
• Personal Interview
• Document Verification

NIC Scientist B Salary 2026

Candidates selected for the post of Scientist-‘B’ (Group ‘A’, Gazetted) will be paid a monthly salary of  Pay Level-10 in Pay Scale Rs. 56,100/- to Rs. 1,77,500.