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The National Informatics Centre has opened 376 seats for Scientific and Technical Assistant A posts. The advert number for this drive is NIC/STA/2026/2. Candidates need a PG degree or a B.E. Or B.Tech in computer science, IT, electronics, or data science. A valid GATE score from 2024, 2025, or 2026 is a must. The upper age limit is 30 years for UR and EWS applicants. OBC NCL candidates get three extra years. SC and ST candidates can apply up to 35 years. The online form starts on 1 September 2026. The closing date is 30 September 2026 at 5:30 PM. General, OBC, and EWS candidates pay Rs 800. Women, SC, ST, and PH candidates pay nothing. Selection follows the GATE score and a written test as per schedule. Document verification comes next for shortlisted candidates. Apply online at the NIC recruitment portal.
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| Post Name | Total Post | Eligibility & Qualification Details | |||||||
| Scientific / Technical Assistant A (Computer Sciences & Information Technology) | 300 |
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| Scientific / Technical Assistant A (Electronics and Communication Engineering) | 26 |
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| Scientific / Technical Assistant A (Data Science and Artificial Intelligence) | 50 |
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