Job Overview
| Recruitment Board | NIC |
| Post Name | Scientist B – 243 Posts |
| Qualification | B.Tech/ B.E, M.Sc, M.E/ M.Tech, MCA, M.Phil/ Ph.D |
| Salary | Selected candidates under NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 will be appointed on permanent Group-A Gazetted posts in Level-10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission pay matrix (Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500) along with applicable allowances. |
| Advt No | NIC/SCB/2026/1 |
| Post Date | 28/03/2026 |
| Last Date | 24-04-2026 |
Eligibility / Qualification
Computer Sciences & IT: Bachelor Degree in Engineering / Technology OR B-Level (DOEACC) OR AMIE / AMIETE OR Master Degree in Science (MSc) / Computer Application / Engineering / Technology / MPhil in the fields of Electronics, Computer Sciences, IT, Software Systems, Information Technology, Informatics, Computer Management, Cyber Law etc. + Valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 score in Paper Code CS. Electronics and Communication: Bachelor Degree in Engineering / Technology OR equivalent in Electronics and Communication Engineering + Valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 score in Paper Code EC. Data Science and AI: Bachelor Degree in Engineering / Technology OR Master Degree in Science / Computer Application / Engineering / Technology in relevant fields + Valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 score in Paper Code DA. Age Limit: Maximum 30 years for UR/EWS candidates as on 31/03/2026. Upper age limit is relaxable for SC/ST (35 years), OBC(NCL) (33 years), PwBD and other categories as per Government of India rules.
Application Fee
As per the NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 advertisement: SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates: Nil UR / OBC(NCL) / EWS candidates: Rs. 800/- per discipline Candidates applying for more than one discipline must pay Rs. 800/- for each discipline. Fee is to be paid online only. Bank charges, if any, will be borne by the candidate. Fee once paid is non-refundable.
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| Sarkari Result | Click Here |
Selection Process
The NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 selection process consists of shortlisting based on valid GATE score followed by Document Verification and Personal Interaction/Interview. Stage 1 - Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted discipline-wise and category-wise in the ratio of 1:5 on the basis of GATE 2024/2025/2026 score. All candidates with the same GATE score will be called. Stage 2 - Document Verification & Personal Interaction/Interview: Shortlisted candidates will undergo document verification. Only those found eligible will appear for Personal Interaction/Interview (maximum 50 marks). Minimum qualifying marks: 50% (UR) / 40% (reserved categories). Final Merit: Final selection will be based on 60% weightage of GATE score + 40% weightage of marks in Personal Interaction/Interview, prepared discipline-wise and category-wise.