NIC Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 Out for 376 Posts Apply Online

NIC STA 2026 Overview

The National Informatics Centre (NIC) is recruiting for Scientific/Technical Assistant 'A' positions to support IT infrastructure in government sectors. This recruitment drive offers 376 vacancies for eligible aspirants seeking stable government jobs in technology. Candidates must have a valid GATE score from 2024, 2025, or 2026 in relevant papers. The short notification is out in February 2026, with detailed application process to follow soon after GATE results. This role involves assisting in informatics and digital services across India.

NIC STA Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: February 2026
• Online Application Starts: To be announced soon
• Last Date to Apply: To be announced soon
• Result Date: Check back soon on the official website.
• Candidates are advised to confirm from the official website. 

NIC STA Application Fee

• To be announced soon

NIC STA Vacancy Details

• Total vacancies: 376.

NIC STA Salary 2026

NIC STA Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Pass in M.Sc./MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech in Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Telecommunication / Computer Sciences / Computer & Networking Security / Software System / Information Technology / Informatics.
• Age Limit: 30 years for UR/EWS.
• Mandatory Requirement: Valid GATE score from 2024, 2025, or 2026 in Computer Science & IT (CS), Electronics & Communication (EC), or Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA).
• Age Relaxation: 3 years for OBC (NCL), 5 years for SC/ST, 10 years for PwBD (additional for reserved categories), as per government rules.
• Any other official conditions: Candidates must meet all criteria as per the detailed notification.

NIC STA Selection Process 

1. Shortlisting based on GATE scores.
2. Personal Interview.
3. Final: Document Verification.

How to apply for the NIC STA

1. Go to official website nic.gov.in.
2. Click on the recruitment section for Scientific/Technical Assistant 'A'.
3. Register with your email and mobile number to create login credentials.
4. Fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and GATE details.
5. Upload scanned copies of photo, signature, and required documents.
6. Pay the application fee online if applicable.
7. Submit the form and download the confirmation page for records.