NIC Scientist C & D Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 153 Posts; Check Salary & Apply Online

NIC Scientist C & D Recruitment 2026 : National Informatics Centre (NIC) Online Form 2026 

National Informatics Centre (NIC) has officially released the notification for the 2026 NIC Scientist C & D Recruitment, offering 153 high-level Gazetted positions. Eligible candidates can check vacancy details and apply online through the official NIC recruitment portal.

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NIC Scientist C & D Recruitment 2026 : Detailed Overview

The National Informatics Centre (NIC), functioning under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, has announced a significant recruitment drive for 2026. This recruitment aims to fill 153 vacancies for the posts of Scientist-‘C’ and Scientist-‘D’, both of which are Group ‘A’ Gazetted positions.

This recruitment is conducted through Direct Recruitment Mode, targeting professionals with strong research and development experience. Candidates applying for Scientist-C must possess at least 4 years of relevant experience, while those applying for Scientist-D require 8 years of experience.

The maximum age limit and applicable relaxations will be as per the Government of India rules. Interested candidates must submit their online application form through the official NIC website, ensuring they upload all necessary documents such as educational certificates and experience certificates. Any updates or corrigenda related to the recruitment will be published only on the official website. Eligible candidates are strongly advised to apply before the deadline to avoid any last-minute issues.

National Informatics Centre (NIC) NIC Scientist C & D Recruitment 2026 NIC/SC-C&D/2026/3 : Short Details of Notification WWW.BHARATJOBS.ONLINE
Organization	National Informatics Centre (NIC)
Mode of Application	Online
Vacancies	153
Important Dates
Notification Release	23/03/2026
Application Start Date	To be notified later
Last Date to Apply	To be notified later
Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS	To be notified later
SC/ST/PWD/ExSM	To be notified later
NIC Scientist C & D Notification 2026 : Age Limit as on 01/01/2026
Minimum Age : 18 Years Maximum Age : 40  Years Age Relaxation Applicable as per NIC Scientist C & D Recruitment Notification Rules.

NIC Scientist C & D Vacancy 2026 : Details Total – 153 Post
Post Name	UR	SC	ST	OBC (NCL)	EWS	Total
Scientist-D (Level 12)	7	1	0	3	1	12
Scientist-C (Level 11)	59	21	10	38	13	141

Eligibility Criteria For NIC Scientist C & D Recruitment 2026
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology (B.E. / B.Tech). Master’s Degree in Science (MSc), Computer Applications (MCA), Engineering (ME), or Technology (M.Tech). M.Phil or B-Level from NIELIT/DOEACC.
Experience Requirements (as of 21/11/2022)
Scientist-C	Minimum 4 years of experience in research or development
Scientist-D	Minimum 8 years of experience in research or development

Selection Process For NIC Scientist C & D Recruitment 2026
Direct Recruitment: Based on education and professional experience. Document Verification: Review of essential qualifications and experience certificates.
Salary / Pay Scale For NIC Scientist C & D Recruitment 2026
Post Name Pay Level Pay Band (Salary Range) Scientist-C Level 11 ₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700 Scientist-D Level 12 ₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200
How to Apply For NIC Scientist C & D Recruitment 2026
Go to the official NIC recruitment website. Look for the “Apply Online” link for the 2026 Scientist C & D posts. Register yourself with a valid email ID and mobile number. Fill in the application form with accurate personal and professional details. Upload self-attested copies of your degree and experience documents. Pay the application fee and take a printout of the final submitted form for future reference.
Interested Candidate Can Read the Full Notification Before Apply Online.
Useful Important Links
Official Notification	Download Here
Official Website	Visit Here
Apply Online	Click Here
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the total number of vacancies in the 2026 NIC Scientist recruitment?

There are a total of 153 vacancies, with 141 for Scientist-C and 12 for Scientist-D.

What is the salary for an NIC Scientist-C?

The post is in Pay Level 11, with a salary range of ₹67,700 to ₹2,08,700.

What is the experience required for Scientist-D?

Candidates must have at least 8 years of relevant experience in research or development as of November 21, 2022