As per the official news, the NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 notification has been announced on its website. There are 243 vacancies for the post of scientists to apply for this position. Aspirants must follow the official notification to check the eligibility and qualifications.
In this vacancy, selected candidates will get a salary in Pay Level 10,₹56,100–₹1,77,500. Therefore, do not wait any longer to make a decision to apply to this application form. In this article, we have narrated each important fact related to the NIC Scientist vacancies and recruitment in detail.
NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Authority | National Informatics Centre (NIC) |
| Post Name | Scientist ‘B’ |
| Advertisement No. | NIC/SCB/2026/1 |
| Group | Group A (Gazetted) |
| Pay Level | Level 10 |
| Salary | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
| Total Vacancies | 243 |
| Selection Basis | GATE Score (2024/2025/2026) |
| Eligible GATE Disciplines | CS, EC, DA |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | recruitment. nic. in |
Important Dates
- Short Notification Release Date 5th February 2026
- Start Date for Online Registration Available Soon
- Last Date to Apply Online: Tentatively February 2026
- Detailed Notification Within 10 days of GATE 2026 Results
Vacancy Details of NIC Scientist Vacancies
| Category | Vacancies |
| Unreserved (UR) | 100 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 36 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 18 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) (NCL) | 65 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 24 |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 |
| Total | 243 |
Eligibility Criteria for NIC Scientist Posts
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. GATE scores for 2024/2025/2026 are required for certain disciplines. |
| GATE Scores | Required for Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, and Data Science/Artificial Intelligence disciplines for 2024/2025/2026. |
NIC Scientist B Application Fees 2026
- Category Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS ₹800
- SC / ST / PwBD / Women Nil
NIC Scientist Salary
Salary ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Pay Level-10)
NIC Scientist B Important Links
- Apply Online: Click here
- Short Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here