Job Overview
| Recruitment Board | NIC |
| Post Name | Scientific/Technical Assistant – 376 Posts |
| Qualification | B.Tech/B.E, M.Sc, MCA, MS |
| Salary | The Scientific/Technical Assistant-A post carries a pay of Level 6 under the 7th Central Pay Commission, i.e., ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 per month, in addition to applicable allowances as per Government of India norms. Also Read: IOCL Marketing Division NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 |
| Age Limit | The upper age limit is calculated as on the closing date, 30 September 2026. Category Upper Age Limit UR / EWS 30 years SC / ST 35 years OBC (NCL) 33 years PwBD 40 years (SC/ST PwBD: 45 years; OBC(NCL) PwBD: 43 years) Service Candidate UR/EWS: 35 years; SC/ST: 40 years; OBC(NCL): 38 years Ex-servicemen As per Government Rules An additional 5-year age relaxation applies to candidates serving in Government organizations in the same line or allied cadres, where their existing service is relevant to the advertised post. Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC(NCL) candidates applies only to posts reserved for them, whereas relaxation for PwBD candidates applies irrespective of reservation status, provided the post is identified as suitable for them. Candidates should ensure that they fulfill the prescribed age criteria. Calculate your exact age using our Age Calculator before submitting your application to confirm your eligibility. |
| Advt No | NIC/STA/2026/2 |
| Post Date | 01/09/2026 |
| Last Date | 30-09-2026 |
Eligibility / Qualification
Eligibility for the post is assessed as on the closing date, 30 September 2026, and is based on both a valid GATE score and the prescribed educational qualification. Valid GATE Score Requirement Discipline GATE Paper Code Computer Sciences and Information Technology CS Electronics and Communication Engineering EC Data Science and Artificial Intelligence DA Candidates must possess a valid GATE score from 2024, 2025, or 2026 in the paper code corresponding to the discipline they are applying for.
Application Fee
Category Application Fee SC / ST / PwBD / Women candidates Nil UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS ₹800 Candidates applying for more than one discipline must pay ₹800 separately for each discipline applied for. The fee can be paid only through online mode (Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking); Cash, Demand Draft, Pay Order, or Cheque will not be accepted. Bank charges towards remittance, if any, must be borne by the candidate. The application fee, once paid, is non-refundable.
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Selection Process
Only candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria and who have completed registration on the NIC portal will be considered for further selection. A category-wise merit list will be prepared for each discipline based on GATE Score, with equal weightage given to GATE 2024, GATE 2025, and GATE 2026 scores. Candidates must submit their best GATE score from any one of the eligible years for the discipline applied. In case of a tie: (1) the older-year GATE score is ranked higher; (2) if the score and year are the same, the older candidate is ranked higher; (3) if still tied, the candidate with a higher percentage in the essential qualification is ranked higher. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Document Verification before being offered a provisional appointment. Non-appearance for document verification with original documents will result in rejection of candidature. Document verification will be conducted at Delhi or any other location/mode approved by the competent authority; no request for postponement or change of location will be entertained, and no TA/DA will be paid.