NIC STA Recruitment 2026: National Informatics Centre (NIC) has officially released the detailed recruitment advertisement notice for Scientific/Technical Assistant-A posts under Advertisement Number NIC/STA/2026/2 for a total of 376 vacancies. The NIC STA Recruitment 2026 official advertisement notification has been released on 26 August 2026 for direct recruitment in Group-B S&T (non-Gazetted) level. Online registration will start on 01/09/2026 (10:00 AM), and candidates can submit their applications until the last date of 30/09/2026 (05:30 PM).
This recruitment drive offers a prestigious career opportunity within the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Candidates selected for these positions will be placed in Level 6 of the 7th CPC pay matrix. Before filling out the registration form, candidates must carefully read the official guidelines to ensure they fulfill all essential eligibility criteria, including valid GATE scores.
NIC STA Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | National Informatics Centre (NIC) |
| Post Name | Scientific/Technical Assistant-A |
| Advt. No. | NIC/STA/2026/2 |
| Total Vacancy | 376 |
| Pay Scale | Level 6 (Rs. 35400 – Rs. 112400) |
| Notification Date | 2026 |
| Category | NIC STA Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | recruitment.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 26.08.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 01/09/2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30/09/2026 (05:30 PM) |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
| UR / OBC / EWS | Rs. 800/- |
| SC / ST / PWD / Female | Nil |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for NIC STA Recruitment 2026 is 18-30 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 30.09.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
| Scientific/ Technical Assistant-A (STA) | 376 | M.Sc./ MS/ MCA/ B.E./ B.Tech in relevant field with valid GATE score |
NIC STA Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for NIC STA Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Merit list preparation based on valid GATE Score (2024, 2025, or 2026)
- Document Verification
How to Apply for NIC STA Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for NIC STA Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the official portal at recruitment.nic.in.
- Complete Step 1 by registering your basic details.
- Complete Step 2 by filling out the application form and uploading required documents in PDF/JPEG formats.
- Complete Step 3 by paying the required application fee online (if applicable).
- Complete Step 4 by downloading and saving the final Confirmation Page for future reference.
Important Links
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| NIC STA Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| NIC STA Recruitment 2026 Online Form Link (From 01.09.2026) | Apply Online |
| National Informatics Centre Official Website | NIC |
