NIC Scientific Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 – 376 Vacancies | Apply Online via GATE 2024–2026

Author : Jnanaloka Published : February 10, 2026

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The National Informatics Centre (NIC), under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India, has released an official notification for Scientific / Technical Assistant ‘A’ (STA-A) recruitment. A total of 376 Group-B Non-Gazetted posts will be filled through GATE Score (2024 / 2025 / 2026).

This recruitment is a golden opportunity for Engineering, MCA, and Science graduates looking for a high-paying central government IT job.

NIC Scientific Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 – 376 Vacancies | Apply Online via GATE 2024–2026

NIC STA Recruitment 2026 – Key Highlights

• Organization: National Informatics Centre (NIC)
• Post Name: Scientific / Technical Assistant ‘A’
• Advertisement No.: NIC/STA/2026/2
• Total Vacancies: 376
• Pay Level: Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)
• Job Type: Central Government Job
• Selection Mode: Based on GATE 
• Application Mode: Online

Total Posts: 376

 Category-Wise Vacancy Details:

Category - Vacancies

• UR: 154
• SC:56
• ST:28
• OBC (NCL):101
• EWS:37
• PwBD:18

Includes backlog vacancies

Educational Qualification Required

Candidates must have passed any one of the following degrees:

• B.E / B.Tech
• M.Sc
• MCA
• M.S

Eligible Disciplines:

• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Electronics
• Electronics & Communication
• Electronics & Telecommunication
• Software Systems
• Computer & Network Security
• Informatics 

GATE Score Eligibility

Applicants must possess a valid GATE score of 2024 / 2025 / 2026 in any one of the following papers:

• CS – Computer Science & Information Technology
• EC – Electronics & Communication Engineering
• DA – Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

Salary & Benefits:

• Selected candidates will receive:
• Pay Scale: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (Level-6)

Additional Benefits:

• DA, HRA, TA
• Job security
• Central Government allowances
• Growth in IT & Digital Governance sector

Application Process & Important Dates

• Application Start Date: Within 10 days after GATE 2026 results
• Official Website: https://recruitment.nic.in
• Mode of Application: Online only
• NIC reserves the right to modify or cancel the recruitment process.

Final Words

If you are a GATE-qualified candidate dreaming of a prestigious central government IT job, NIC STA Recruitment 2026 is one opportunity you should not miss.

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