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NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026 Out - Apply Online 153 Posts

NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026 Out - Apply Online 153 Posts

NIC has officially released the official notification for NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026 as of 09-04-2026. Eligible candidates can apply Online for 153 Scientist posts. The online application process begins on 08-04-2026 and ends on 30-04-2026.

by J Divya

Updated Apr 09, 2026

NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026 Out - Apply Online 153 Posts

NIC Scientist C & Scientist D Recruitment 2026 Apply at nic.gov.in

National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has officially released the NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026 notification (Advt. No. NIC/SC-C&D/2026/3) for Scientist-C (141 Posts) and Scientist-D (12 Posts) on direct recruitment basis. The NIC Online Application Form 2026 is available from 08 April 2026 to 30 April 2026 (5:30 PM) on the official website. This article covers complete details about NIC Vacancy 2026 including educational qualification, experience, age limit, application fee, pay level, selection process, and how to apply online. Interested candidates must carefully read the official NIC Notification 2026 before starting the registration process. Find all important information about NIC Jobs 2026, eligibility criteria, important dates, and direct application link below.

IMPORTANT DATES

APPLICATION FEE

• Start Date to Apply Online: 08 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 30 April 2026 (5:30 PM)
• Candidates are Advised to Verify the details on the Official Website of the NIC.

• Fee for General / All Others: ₹800/- per post
• Fee for SC / ST / PwBDs / Women: Nil
• Pay the Application Fee Through Online Mode (Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking).

AGE LIMIT AS ON 21.11.2022

TOTAL POST

• Scientist-D: Not exceeding 40 Years.
• Scientist-C: Not exceeding 35 Years.

153 Posts

Scientist-D: 12, Scientist-C: 141. For detailed category-wise details, read the NIC Notification 2026 given below.

NIC Scientist Eligibility & Vacancy 2026 Details

Post Name	Total	NIC Eligibility 2026
Scientist-D (Pay Level 12)	12	Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent + 8 years relevant experience in Research/Development in Industrial/Academic/S&T Organizations (relaxation for Master’s/PhD).
Scientist-C (Pay Level 11)	141	Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent + 4 years relevant experience in Research/Development in Industrial/Academic/S&T Organizations (relaxation for Master’s/PhD).
Total	153	Relevant fields include Computer Science, IT, Electronics, etc. (full list in notification). Desirable: PhD.

NIC Scientist Pay Scale 2026

Post	Pay Level
Scientist-D	Level-12: ₹78,800 – 2,09,200
Scientist-C	Level-11: ₹67,700 – 2,08,700

NIC Scientist Selection Process 2026

Screening Test (Qualifying) – MCQ on Reasoning, Basic Maths, English, Aptitude, Attitude & Leadership (150 Questions, 3 Hours).
Evaluation of Academic Records.
Personal Interaction / Interview.

How to NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026 Apply Online?

National Informatics Centre (NIC) has opened the online application portal for Scientist-C & Scientist-D Recruitment 2026 on 08 April 2026. Eligible candidates can complete their NIC Jobs 2026 registration by following the step-by-step procedure mentioned below for NIC Online Registration Application Form 2026.

Read the complete NIC Notification 2026 PDF carefully before proceeding.
Access the application portal by clicking the Apply Online Link below or directly visiting nic.gov.in for NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026.
Register and fill all required information in the NIC Online Application Form 2026.
Upload the Required Documents such as Photo, Signature, Educational Certificates, Experience Proof, etc.
Make the Application Fee payment as per your category (if applicable).
Download and Print the Confirmation Page after final submission.

IMPORTANT LINKS
Apply Online	Click Here
Download Official Notification	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here
Homepage	Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the NIC Scientist Online Form 2026 Start Date?

08 April 2026.

What is the NIC Official Website 2026?

nic.gov.in.

What is the NIC Scientist Online Form 2026 Last Date?

30 April 2026 (5:30 PM).

What is the Total Vacancy in NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026?

153 Posts (Scientist-C: 141 + Scientist-D: 12).

What is the Application Fee for NIC Scientist 2026?

General & Others: ₹800/- per post, SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Nil.

Disclaimer: The information provided here is based on the official notification. Candidates are strongly advised to visit the official website nic.gov.in for authentic and latest updates. Rojgarlive.com is not responsible for any inadvertent errors or changes in official notification.

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