NIC Scientific/Technical Assistant-A Computer Science & IT Recruitment 2026 – 300 Posts

Recruitment Overview • NIC Advertisement NIC/STA/2026/2 invites applications for Scientific/Technical Assistant-A in Computer Science & IT. Vacancy Breakup • 300 posts: UR 122, SC 45, ST 22, OBC 81, EWS 30; 15 PwBD vacancies are horizontal. Educational Qualification • M.Sc/MS/MCA/BE/B.Tech in a notified Computer Science/IT-related discipline and valid GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026 CS score Age Limit • UR/EWS 30, OBC 33, SC/ST 35; PwBD 40/43/45 by category; service and ex-servicemen relaxation as notified Important Dates • Online application: 1 September 2026, 10:00 AM to 30 September 2026, 5:30 PM; eligibility cut-off: 30 September 2026. Application Fee • ₹800 per discipline for UR/OBC/EWS; nil for SC/ST/PwBD and women. Selection Process • Discipline/category merit by the best valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 score, followed by document verification. How to Apply 1. Open the official notification and confirm eligibility. 2. Open the official application portal and complete registration. 3. Enter personal, category, qualification and post-preference details. 4. Upload the prescribed photograph, signature and supporting documents. 5. Pay the applicable fee, preview every entry and submit before the deadline. 6. Save the final application and payment acknowledgement. Check Before Submission • Match name and date of birth with official records. • Verify category, qualification, discipline/post preferences and uploaded documents. • Check the final fee status and retain a printout. Official Information • Official notification: https://recruitment.nic.in/DetailedSTA.pdf • Official application: https://recruitment.nic.in/