What is NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026?

NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026 is a government hiring process conducted by NIC to fill Scientist-C and Scientist-D posts in various technical fields. It is a great opportunity for candidates looking for a Scientist job under NIC Recruitment.

What posts are available under NIC Recruitment 2026?

There are 153 available positions, including Scientist-C and Scientist-D, in disciplines like Computer Science, IT, Electronics, and related fields under NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026.

What is the mode of application for NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026?

NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026 has only an online mode of application.

What is the last date to apply for NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026

The last date to submit the online application is 30 April 2026 for this Scientist job.

Is the screening test marks counted in final selection?

No, the screening test is qualification-based only. Final merit is based on evaluation and interview in NIC Recruitment.

What is the application fee for NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026?

The application fee for NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026 is ₹800 per post for General and other candidates applying for this Scientist job.Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Women

Can candidates apply for multiple posts in NIC Recruitment?

Yes, candidates can apply for more than one post, but they must pay a separate application fee for each one in NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026.

What is the job location under NIC Recruitment 2026?

Depending on organizational requirements under NIC Recruitment, selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India.

NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026

NIC Recruitment 2026 Key Details

Details	Information
Organization Name	National Informatics Centre (NIC)
Post Name	Scientist-C & Scientist-D (Scientist job)
Total Vacancies	153
Job Location	Across India
Application Mode	Online
Apply Online Date	08 April 2026 to 30 April 2026
Application Fee	General / OBC / EWS:₹800, SC / ST / PwBD / Women: Nil

Post-wise Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Scientist-C	141
Scientist-D	12
Total	153

Eligibility for NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026

Criteria	Details
Educational Qualification	B.E / B.Tech / M.E / M.Tech / MSc / MCA / MPhil or equivalent in relevant disciplines such as Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Mathematics, etc.
Experience	Scientist-C: Minimum 4 years Scientist-D: Minimum 8 years
Age Limit	Scientist-C: Up to 35 years Scientist-D: Up to 40 years

NIC Recruitment 2026 Salary

Post	Pay Scale
Scientist-C	Level 11 (₹67,700 – ₹208,700)
Scientist-D	Level 12 (₹78,800 – ₹209,200)

NIC Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

1Screening Test
2Academic Evaluation
3Interview
4Document verification

Exam Pattern

Details	Information
Screening Test	Online MCQ exam (150 questions, 3 hours) covering Reasoning, Basic Mathematics, English, Aptitude, Attitude & Leadership. Medium: English only. Qualifying in nature with a minimum of 60% marks (relaxable to 50% for OBC and 40% for SC/ST/PwBD). Shortlisting ratio: 1:6 candidates per post.
Academic Evaluation	Applications qualifying for the screening test will be evaluated by a Screening Evaluation Committee. Marks awarded as per Annexure-I (Scientist-C) and Annexure-II (Scientist-D). Total marks: 120. Shortlisting ratio for interview: 1:3 candidates per post.
Interview	Personal Interaction/Interview of 30 marks conducted at Delhi or other approved locations.
Final merit list	Final merit list prepared based on Evaluation (120) + Interview (30) = 150 marks. Document verification is done before the interview for Scientist job.

How to Apply

1Visit the official NIC recruitment website NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026
2Click on “New Registration” and complete the registration process.
3Log in using your registered credentials for filling out the Scientist job application form
4Fill the online application form with correct personal, educational, and experience details
5Upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates, etc.).
6Pay the application fee (if applicable). Recheck all details carefully before final submission
7Submit the application form. Download and print the confirmation page for future reference

Required Documents

Recent Passport Size Photograph
Signature
Educational Qualification Certificates, Experience Certificates
Category Certificate (if applicable), PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
Valid Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Voter ID), Registration Confirmation Copy

Job Responsibilities of NIC Scientists

Development and maintenance of e-Governance applications.
Software design, testing, and implementation.
Cybersecurity and information protection.
Cloud computing and data management projects.
Technical support for government digital initiatives.
Research and innovation in emerging technologies.

Preparation Tips for NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026

Focus on Reasoning, Mathematics, English, and Aptitude.
Revise Computer Science and Information Technology fundamentals.
Strengthen programming and software engineering concepts.
Review previous recruitment exam patterns.
Prepare documents and experience certificates in advance.
Stay updated with NIC announcements and interview notifications.

NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026 | 153 Vacancies