NIC Scientist C & Scientist D Recruitment 2026 153 Posts On Hold - Check Official Notification

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• Updated April 18, 2026 01:40 PM
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• The National Informatics Centre (NIC) has released a recruitment notification for 153 Scientist-C and Scientist-D posts under Advt. No. NIC/SC-C&D/2026/3, inviting applications from eligible candidates with B.Tech/B.E, M.Sc, MCA, M.Phil/Ph.D and other relevant qualifications. However, as per the latest notice dated 17 April 2026, the fresh recruitment process for these 141 Scientist-C and 12 Scientist-D posts has been put on hold until further orders in compliance with the directions of the Hon’ble Central Administrative Tribunal, Chennai. Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official portal recruitment.nic.in for updated information on the status of NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026, important dates, and further instructions.

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NIC Recruitment 2026 Notification Overview

• The National Informatics Centre (NIC) has officially released a recruitment notification for Scientist. For all details regarding the recruitment process, eligibility, and application procedure, refer to the official notification. Eligible candidates can download it from the link below.

National Informatics Centre (NIC) Advt No NIC/SC-C&D/2026/3 Scientist Vacancy 2026 WWW.FREEJOBALERT.COM Download Mobile App

• National Informatics Centre (NIC)
• Advt No NIC/SC-C&D/2026/3
• Scientist Vacancy 2026
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Application Fee Rs. 800/- per application per post for General / all others Nil for SC / ST / PwBDs / Women candidates

• Application Fee
• Rs. 800/- per application per post for General / all others
• Nil for SC / ST / PwBDs / Women candidates

NIC Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

• Starting Date for Apply Online: 08-04-2026
• Last Date for Apply Online: 30-04-2026

NIC Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

• Scientist-D: Maximum 40 Years
• Scientist-C: Maximum 35 Years
• Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.
• Qualification
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering OR Bachelor Degree in Technology (Bachelor in Engineering or Bachelor in Technology) OR Department of Electronics and Accreditation of Computer Course B-Level ORAssociate member of Institute of Engineers OR Graduate Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers OR Master’s Degree in Science (MSc) OR Master Degree in Computer Application OR Master’s Degree in Engineering OR Technology (ME or M-Tech) OR Master’s Degree in Philosophy (MPhil) in the field
• Field (Single or in combination): Physics, Applied Physics, Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics and Telecommunication, Radio Physics and Electronics, Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Materials Science, Environmental Science, Computer Sciences, Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer, Communication, Computer and Networking Security, Computer Application, Software Engineering, Software System, Information Technology, Information Technology Management, Informatics, Computer Management, Cyber Law, Bioinformatics, Remote Sensing, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Total Quality Management, Statistics, Computational Linguistics, Information Science, Information Science and Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Production, Industrial Electronics, Instrumentation, Electronics and Instrumentation, Power Electronics, Design.
• Minimum Experience- Scientist-C: 4 years, Scientist-D: 8 years

Remuneration / Pay Scale Scientist-C: Pay Level: 11 (Rs. 67700 – 208700) Scientist-D: Pay Level: 12 (Rs. 78800 – 209200)

• Remuneration / Pay Scale
• Scientist-C: Pay Level: 11 (Rs. 67700 – 208700)
• Scientist-D: Pay Level: 12 (Rs. 78800 – 209200)

NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

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Selection Process

• The direct recruitment will be done through a three-stage process:
• Stage 1: Screening Test (qualifying in nature) Online MCQ (150 questions, 3 hours duration) on Reasoning, Basic Mathematics, English, Aptitude, Attitude and Leadership Quality. Medium: English only. Qualifying marks: Minimum 60% (relaxable to 50% for OBC and 40% for SC/ST/PwBD if sufficient candidates not available). Shortlisting ratio: Restricted to 1:6 (six candidates per post) in order of merit in each category.
• Stage 2: Evaluation of Academic Records Applications qualifying the Screening Test will be evaluated by a Screening Evaluation Committee. Marks awarded as per detailed norms given in Annexure-I (Scientist-C) and Annexure-II (Scientist-D) (total 120 marks). Shortlisting ratio for Interview: 1:3 (three candidates per post) in order of merit.
• Stage 3: Personal Interaction / Interview 30 marks. Conducted at Delhi or any other location/mode approved by competent authority. Final Merit List: Marks of Evaluation (120) + Interview (30) = 150 marks.
• Document Verification: Original documents will be verified prior to the interview. Candidates failing to produce all required original documents will be debarred.
• Note: Screening Test is qualifying only. Final selection is based on combined marks of Evaluation + Interview. Normalization of marks will be applied if the test is conducted in multiple batches.

How to Apply

• Candidates must apply ONLINE only at https://recruitment.nic.in/ between 08-04-2026 to 30-04-2026 (05:30 PM). No other mode of application will be accepted.
• Four Mandatory Steps:
• Registration
• Fill Online Application Form & Upload Documents (Photo, Signature, Age Proof, Qualification Certificates, Experience Certificates, Caste/PwBD Certificates, NOC/CCA Declaration, SOP, etc. – full checklist given in the advertisement)
• Payment of Application Fee (if applicable)
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• Important:
• Application is complete only after all four steps.
• Aadhaar-based authentication will be used at every stage.
• Candidates can apply for more than one post but must pay separate fee for each.
• Change of category is not permitted after submission.
• Serving Government employees must upload signed CCA Declaration & Acknowledgement (Annexure-VI).
• Application Fee (non-refundable):
• Nil – SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates
• Rs. 800/- per post – General and all others

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General Instructions

• The number of posts is tentative and may increase or decrease.
• Place of posting: Anywhere in India and outside India.
• Cut-off date for age, qualification and experience: 21-11-2022.
• All communications will be sent only through registered email ID and mobile number. Candidates must regularly check their email/SMS and the official recruitment portal.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the Screening Test or Interview.
• Mere fulfilling of minimum eligibility does not entitle a candidate to be called for the next stage.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
• Any false information or forged documents will result in cancellation of candidature and legal action.
• Decision of NIC/MeitY in all matters relating to recruitment shall be final.
• Jurisdiction: Any dispute will be subject to the jurisdiction of courts in Delhi only.
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Q2. How many vacancies are released for Scientist‑C and Scientist‑D in NIC 2026?

• A total of 153 posts are notified, including 141 vacancies for Scientist‑C and 12 vacancies for Scientist‑D.

Q4. What is the application fee for NIC Recruitment 2026?

• General and all other category candidates must pay Rs 800 per post, whereas SC, ST, PwBD and women candidates are exempted from paying any application fee.

Q5. What is the age limit for NIC Scientist‑C and Scientist‑D posts?

• The maximum age limit is 35 years for Scientist‑C and 40 years for Scientist‑D, with relaxations applicable for reserved categories as per Government of India rules.

Q6. What are the educational qualifications required for NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026?

• Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology, or DOEACC B‑Level, or AMIE/GINATE, or a Master’s degree such as MSc/MCA/ME/M.Tech/MPhil in specified fields like Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, GIS, Cyber Law, Bioinformatics, etc., as mentioned in the notification.

Q8. What is the pay scale for NIC Scientist‑C and Scientist‑D?

• Scientist‑C posts carry Pay Level‑11 with salary in the range of Rs 67,700 to Rs 2,08,700, and Scientist‑D posts carry Pay Level‑12 with salary in the range of Rs 78,800 to Rs 2,09,200 as per the 7th CPC.

Q9. What is the selection process for NIC Scientist Recruitment 2026?

• Selection is through a three‑stage process: a qualifying Screening Test (online MCQ), evaluation of academic records and experience (up to 120 marks) and a Personal Interaction/Interview (30 marks), with the final merit prepared out of 150 marks.