National Informatics Centre (NIC), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, has released the NIC Scientist C & D Recruitment 2026 notification (Advertisement No. NIC/SC-C&D/2026/3). This direct recruitment drive will fill 153 Scientific & Technical posts on a regular basis. The NIC online application has started on 08 April 2026, and eligible candidates can apply until 30 April 2026 (up to 5:30 PM).
The Candidates must check the complete details regarding age limit, educational qualification, experience, pay scale, and the three-stage selection process for the NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026 provided below.
NIC Scientist C & D Recruitment 2026
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Post Name |
Scientist-C & Scientist-D |
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| Total Vacancies |
153 Posts |
| Age Limit |
Scientist-D: 40 years | Scientist-C: 35 years |
| Salary |
Scientist-D: Pay Level-12 (₹78,800–2,09,200) | Scientist-C: Pay Level-11 (₹67,700–2,08,700) |
| Minimum Qualification |
BE/BTech / MCA / MSc / ME/MTech / MPhil in specified fields |
| Application Fee |
₹800 (General & Others) | Nil (SC/ ST/ PwBD/ Women) |
| Selection Process |
Screening Test + Evaluation of Academic Records + Personal Interaction / Interview |
| Job Location |
Anywhere in India & Abroad |
| Last Date |
30 April 2026 (up to 5:30 PM) |
✅ NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details:
| S.No. | Post Name | Pay Level | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scientist-D | Level-12 | 12 |
| 2 | Scientist-C | Level-11 | 141 |
| Total | 153 | ||
✅ NIC Scientist C & D 2026 Eligibility Criteria:
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Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Technology (B.E./B.Tech) OR DOEACC B-Level OR Associate Member of Institute of Engineers OR Graduate Institute of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineers OR Master’s Degree in Science (M.Sc) / Computer Application (MCA) / Engineering / Technology (M.E./M.Tech) / Philosophy (M.Phil) in the fields of Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, GIS, Remote Sensing and other related disciplines (full list available in notification).
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Experience:
• Scientist-C: Minimum 4 years post-qualification experience
• Scientist-D: Minimum 8 years post-qualification experience -
Age Limit (as per notification):
• Scientist-D: Not exceeding 40 years
• Scientist-C: Not exceeding 35 years
• Age relaxation applicable as per Government of India rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen etc.
✅ NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026 Selection Process:
The selection on the basis of following steps:-
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Screening Test (Computer Based)
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Evaluation of Academic Records & Experience
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Personal Interaction / Interview
✅ NIC Scientist C & D Recruitment 2026 Application Fee:
- General / OBC / EWS / Others: ₹800/- per post
- SC / ST / PwBD / Women candidates: ₹0/- (Nil)
- Payment Method: Online only through the NIC recruitment portal.
✅ Important Dates:
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Opening Date for Online Application |
08 April 2026 |
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Last Date for Online Application |
30 April 2026 (up to 5:30 PM) |
✅ Important Links:
| NIC Scientist C & D Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification PDF |
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✅ How to Apply NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026:
Eligible & Interested candidates must apply online only through the official NIC recruitment portal.
➢ Step 1: Visit the official application portal examinationservices.nic.in and complete Registration (Step-1).
➢ Step 2: Fill the online application form carefully, upload scanned documents (photograph, signature, educational certificates, experience letters, etc.).
➢ Step 3: Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
➢ Step 4: Download and take a printout of the Confirmation Page for future reference.
Note: Candidates can submit only one application per post. Application fee is non-refundable. Before applying, carefully read the detailed eligibility criteria in the official notification.
✅ FAQs:
What is the total number of vacancies in NIC Scientist C & D Recruitment 2026?
153 Posts (Scientist-D: 12 + Scientist-C: 141).
What is the last date to apply for NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026?
30 April 2026 (up to 5:30 PM).
What is the application fee for NIC Scientist C & D 2026?
₹800 for General & all others | Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates.
What is the pay scale for NIC Scientist Posts 2026?
Scientist-D: Pay Level-12 (₹78,800–2,09,200) | Scientist-C: Pay Level-11 (₹67,700–2,08,700).
What is the selection process for NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026?
Screening Test + Evaluation of Academic Records + Personal Interaction / Interview.