NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 153 Scientist-C & Scientist-D Posts

NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026 is officially open — the National Informatics Centre (NIC) has released 153 vacancies for Scientist-C and Scientist-D posts under Advertisement No. NIC/SC-C&D/2026/3. If you have an engineering, science, or technology background and want a central government career at the heart of India’s digital infrastructure, this is one of the best openings of the year. Online applications started on 08 April 2026 and will close on 30 April 2026. You must apply through the official portal at nic.gov.in. Read on for everything you need — eligibility, salary, selection process, and how to apply step by step.

About the Employer — National Informatics Centre (NIC)

Before you apply, it helps to know exactly who you’d be working for.

The National Informatics Centre (NIC), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), is the technology partner of the Government of India. NIC was established in 1976 with the objective of providing technology-driven solutions to Central and State Governments.

NIC provides infrastructure, IT consultancy, and IT services — including architecture, design, development, and implementation of IT systems — to central government departments and state governments. It helps implement the digitization initiatives of Digital India. Its primary function is to cater to ICT needs at all levels of governance and facilitate digital access to government services for citizens.

Through its ICT network known as NICNET, NIC has institutional linkages with all the Ministries and Departments of the Central Government, 37 State Governments and Union Territories, and around 736 District administrations of India.

NIC has four data centres — in New Delhi, Hyderabad, Pune, and Bhubaneswar — and maintains offices in all 36 states and Union Territories, supported by 741 district offices. It also developed MeghRaj, India’s government cloud platform, and maintains the National Portal of India.

In short: working at NIC means being part of the backbone of India’s e-governance. Scientists here work on projects that directly affect hundreds of millions of citizens — from Aadhaar systems and income tax portals to VAHAN, GeM, and Digital India programmes. It is a prestigious, stable, and intellectually rich central government career.

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NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

Important Dates

⚠️ Don’t wait for 30 April! Government recruitment portals often slow down near the deadline — apply at least 3–4 days early to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Vacancy Details

✅ The number of vacancies is tentative and may increase or decrease at NIC’s discretion. Place of posting can be anywhere in India or abroad.

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Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold one of the following qualifications in a relevant field:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology (B.E. / B.Tech), OR
• DOEACC B-Level Certificate, OR
• Associate Member of Institute of Engineers (AMIE) / Graduate of Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (GIETE), OR
• Master’s Degree in Science (M.Sc), Computer Applications (MCA), Engineering or Technology (M.E./M.Tech), or Philosophy (M.Phil)

Accepted Fields (any single or combination): Physics, Applied Physics, Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics and Telecommunication, Radio Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Application, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Cyber Law, Bioinformatics, Remote Sensing, GIS, Geography, Mathematics, Statistics, Computational Linguistics, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Production, Industrial Electronics, Instrumentation, Power Electronics, Design, and more.

Minimum Experience Required:

Age Limit (Cut-off Date: 21 November 2022)

✅ Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD and other reserved categories.

Application Fee

• The fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
• Candidates applying for more than one post must pay a separate ₹800 fee for each post.
• Payment can be made online through the application portal.

NIC Scientist Salary 2026

The salary for NIC Scientist posts is governed by the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix. Here’s what you can expect:

In addition to basic pay, you will receive:

• Dearness Allowance (DA) — currently a significant percentage of basic pay, revised twice a year
• House Rent Allowance (HRA) — based on city of posting (8%, 16%, or 24% of basic pay)
• Transport Allowance (TA)
• Other central government perks including medical benefits and leave encashment

💡 Pro Tip: Use our DA Calculator to estimate your exact take-home after allowances based on your posting city.

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Selection Process

NIC follows a three-stage selection process for Scientist-C and Scientist-D posts:

Stage 1 — Screening Test (Qualifying Only)

• Online Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) — 150 questions in 3 hours
• Subjects: Reasoning, Basic Mathematics, English, Aptitude, Attitude and Leadership Quality
• Conducted in English medium only
• Qualifying marks: 60% for General/OBC; 50% for OBC; 40% for SC/ST/PwBD (relaxable if sufficient candidates not available)
• Only the top candidates (ratio of 1:6 per post per category) will proceed to Stage 2

Stage 2 — Evaluation of Academic Records (120 marks)

• A Screening Evaluation Committee reviews your academic and professional record
• Marks awarded as per norms detailed in Annexure-I (Scientist-C) and Annexure-II (Scientist-D) of the notification
• Top candidates (ratio of 1:3 per post per category) are shortlisted for Stage 3

Stage 3 — Personal Interaction / Interview (30 marks)

• Conducted at Delhi or any other location or mode approved by competent authority
• Document verification of original certificates happens before the interview
• Candidates unable to produce all required documents will be disqualified

Final Merit = Stage 2 marks (120) + Interview marks (30) = Total 150 marks

⚠️ The Screening Test is qualifying in nature only. Your final rank depends entirely on your Academic Evaluation + Interview score.

How to Apply for NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026

Candidates must apply online only through the NIC recruitment portal. No offline or postal applications will be entertained.

1. Visit the official recruitment website at https://recruitment.nic.in/
2. Click on “Apply Online” for Scientist-C or Scientist-D (you can apply for more than one post, but a separate fee applies for each)
3. Step 1 — Register: Create a new account using your email ID and mobile number. Aadhaar-based authentication will be used at every stage
4. Step 2 — Fill Application Form & Upload Documents: Complete all fields and upload scanned copies of Photo, Signature, Age Proof, Educational Qualification Certificates, Experience Certificates, Caste Certificate (if applicable), PwBD Certificate (if applicable), NOC / CCA Declaration (for serving government employees), Statement of Purpose (SOP), and other documents listed in the official advertisement
5. Step 3 — Pay Application Fee: Pay ₹800 online if you fall under General/OBC/EWS or other categories. SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates — no payment needed
6. Step 4 — Download Confirmation Page: Save and print the confirmation page. Your application is complete only after all four steps are done

💡 Pro Tip: Have your photo (JPG, clear background) and signature scanned and saved in the correct format before you start — it makes the process much faster.

Important Notes:

• Change of category is not permitted after submission
• Serving government employees must upload a signed CCA Declaration and Acknowledgement (Annexure-VI)
• All future communication will be through your registered email and mobile number — check them regularly

Important Links

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Frequently Asked Questions

Conclusion

The NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026 is a rare and high-value opportunity for IT and science professionals seeking a meaningful central government career. Working with NIC means contributing directly to India’s e-governance mission — building the digital systems that millions of citizens rely on every day. With competitive salaries at Pay Level 11 and 12, job security, and the prestige of being part of MeitY’s premier technology arm, this is a recruitment notification worth taking seriously.

The application window closes on 30 April 2026 — don’t leave it for the last minute. Apply now and prepare well for the three-stage selection process.

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Disclaimer

This article is published for informational purposes only. All details regarding NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026 have been sourced from the official NIC notification (Advt. No. NIC/SC-C&D/2026/3) and the official website nic.gov.in. Govtserviceinfo.com is not affiliated with the National Informatics Centre or MeitY. Candidates are strongly advised to read the official notification PDF carefully before submitting their application. In case of any discrepancy, the official notification shall prevail.