NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 376 STA Posts
NIC Recruitment 2026 invites online applications for 376 Scientific/Technical Assistant ‘A’ (STA) posts. Eligible candidates with B.Tech/B.E, M.Sc, MCA and valid GATE score can apply online. Application dates will be announced soon on the official website.
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Vacancy count, salary, fee, age limit, selection process, and qualification details are included below.
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- A) NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant Notification 2026
- B) NIC STA Recruitment 2026 - Highlights
- C) NIC STA Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
- D) NIC STA Vacancy Details 2026
- E) Eligibility Criteria for NIC STA Recruitment 2026
- F) NIC STA Application Fee
- G) Salary Details
- H) Selection Process
- I) Important Links
A) NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant Notification 2026
National Informatics Centre (NIC), under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India, has announced recruitment for Scientific/Technical Assistant ‘A’ (STA) posts. A total of 376 vacancies have been notified for direct recruitment.
Candidates possessing required qualifications and valid GATE score can apply online after the detailed notification is released. The recruitment will be conducted on a regular basis in Pay Level-6.
B) NIC STA Recruitment 2026 - Highlights
The NIC STA Recruitment 2026 offers an excellent opportunity for engineering and postgraduate candidates to secure a prestigious government job. Below are the key highlights:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | National Informatics Centre (NIC) |
| Recruitment Name | NIC STA Recruitment 2026 |
| Post Name | Scientific/Technical Assistant ‘A’ |
| Total Vacancies | 376 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Age Limit | Up to 30 Years |
| Salary | ₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400 (Level-6) |
| Selection Process | GATE Score + Interview |
C) NIC STA Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
Important dates related to NIC Recruitment 2026 will be updated soon after the release of detailed notification.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Notification Release | February 2026 |
| Detailed Notification | To be announced |
| Online Application Start | To be announced |
| Last Date to Apply | To be announced |
| Exam Date | Not Applicable (GATE Based) |
Note: All important dates will be updated on the official portal.
D) NIC STA Vacancy Details 2026
A total of 376 vacancies have been announced for the post of Scientific/Technical Assistant ‘A’. Category-wise distribution is given below:
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 154 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 56 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 28 |
| OBC (NCL) | 101 |
| EWS | 37 |
| PwBD | 18 |
| Total | 376 |
E) Eligibility Criteria for NIC STA Recruitment 2026
E1) Educational Qualification
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Scientific/Technical Assistant ‘A’ | M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech in relevant fields |
Eligible Disciplines:
- Electronics
- Electronics & Communication
- Electronics & Telecommunication
- Computer Sciences
- Computer & Networking Security
- Software System
- Information Technology
- Informatics
Additional Requirement:
Candidates must have a valid GATE score (2024/2025/2026) in any of the following papers:
- Computer Science & Information Technology (CS)
- Electronics & Communication Engineering (EC)
- Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA)
E2) Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 30 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 33 Years |
| SC / ST | 35 Years |
| PwBD | Additional 10 Years |
Age relaxation will be applicable as per Government of India rules.
F) NIC STA Application Fee
Application fee details have not been released yet.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | To be announced |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | To be announced |
| Payment Mode | To be announced |
G) Salary Details
Selected candidates will be appointed in Pay Level-6 with attractive salary and allowances.
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Scientific/Technical Assistant ‘A’ | ₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400 |
Allowances Include:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Transport Allowance (TA)
- Other Central Government Benefits
H) Selection Process
The selection process for NIC STA Recruitment 2026 will be conducted in the following stages:
- Shortlisting based on GATE Score
- Personal Interview
- Document Verification
Final merit list will be prepared based on performance in these stages.
I) Important Links
Candidates can refer to the official sources for applying online:
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Notification link |
| Apply Online Link | Link will be updated soon |
| Official Website | https://recruitment.nic.in/ |
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