SCIENTIST B Recruitment 2026 has officially released the notification for the recruitment of 243 posts. So, Eligible & Interested candidates can apply for these jobs on or before 24/04/2026.
Acc/ding to the notification released officially by SCIENTIST B have total of 243 vacancies for Scientist B posts.
National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India has issued the official Detailed Advertisement (Advt No: NIC/SCB/2026/1) for NIC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 to fill 243 permanent Group-A S&T (Gazetted) posts of Scientist B in three disciplines – Computer Sciences & IT, Electronics and Communication, and Data Science and AI
For more details like Education Qualification, Age limit, Application Process, Payment Method, Selection Process, Important dates & Examination fees details refer to the content below in summary,
SCIENTIST B Recruitment 2026
Summary of the SCIENTIST B Recruitment 2026
| Name of the organization | National Informatics Centre (SCIENTIST B) |
| Name of the Post | Scientist-B |
| No of Vacancies | 243 Vacancies |
| Last Date for Apply | 24/04/2026 |
Vacancy Details Post Wise
| S.No | Discipline | Vacancies | UR | Categ/ies | |||
| SC | ST | OBC(NCL) | EWS | ||||
| 1 | Computer Sciences & IT | 168 | 70 | 25 | 12 | 45 | 16 |
| 2 | Electronics and Communication | 25 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 3 | Data Science and AI | 50 | 22 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 5 |
Imp/tant Dates to Remember
| Start Date for Apply Online | 27/03/2026 |
| Last Date for Apply online | 24/04/2026 |
Education Qualification
Computer Sciences & IT : Bachelor/ Degree in Engineering / Bachelor/ in Technology / Department of Electronics and Accreditation of Computer Courses B-level / Associate Member of Institute of Engineers / Graduate Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers / Master Degree in Science (MSc) / Master Degree in Computer Application / Master Degree in Engineering /Technology (ME /M.Tech) / Master Degree in Philosophy (M Phil) Valid GATE Codes- 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 : Computer Application, Software System, Information Technology, Information Technology Management, Informatics, Computer Management, Cyber law, Electronics and Instrumentation Valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 score in Paper Code DA
The candidate should have obtained the essential qualification on the cut-off date i.e. 31/03/2026.
Age Limit
| Minimum age limit | 18 Years |
| Maximum age limit | 30 Years |
Age Limit Relaxation is applicable as per n/ms and procedure mentioned in the notification attached below.
Application Mode & Fees Details
| General / EWS / OBC Candidates | Rs. 800/- |
| SC / ST Candidates | Nil |
Online mode only. Refer to the notification attached for more details.
Selection Process
Scientist B selection process consists of shortlisting based on valid GATE score followed by Document Verification and Personal Interaction/Interview.
- 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.
- 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 selection will be based on 60% weightage of GATE score with 40% weightage of marks in Personal Interaction/Interview, prepared discipline wise and category wise.
Salary Pay Scale
Selected candidates can get salary range from Rs. 56,100/- to Rs.1,77,500/- per month.
Note: Interested and eligible candidates can apply f/ this vacancy as soon as possible through online bef/e by reading the notification released officially by the SCIENTIST B and apply with proper documents clearly without delay. F/ the /iginal notification / advertisement about this job vacancy, please refer to the links attached below.
F/ M/e Details on SCIENTIST B Recruitment 2026
| Visit Official Website | Visit Here |
| Detailed Notification | Download Here |
| To Apply online | Apply Now |
