The National Informatics Centre (NIC) has released an official notification for Scientist C and Scientist D posts in 2026. This is a golden opportunity for candidates looking for high-paying central government jobs in the IT and engineering sector. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online before the last date.
NIC Scientist C & D Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 153 Latest Government Jobs
Company Name
National Informatics Centre (NIC)
Post Name
Scientist-C and Scientist-D
Number of Posts
Total 153 Vacancies
Vacancy Details
Post-wise Vacancy
Scientist-D – 12 Posts
Scientist-C – 141 Posts
Total – 153 Posts
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology or Master’s Degree in Science, Computer Applications, Engineering, or related fields from a recognized university. Accepted disciplines include Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Mathematics, Statistics, and more. Minimum experience required: 4 years for Scientist-C and 8 years for Scientist-D.
Salary
Scientist-C: Pay Level 11 with salary ranging from Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700 per month.
Scientist-D: Pay Level 12 with salary ranging from Rs. 78,800 to Rs. 2,09,200 per month along with government allowances.
Age Limit
Scientist-C: Maximum 35 years
Scientist-D: Maximum 40 years
Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of three stages:
Stage 1: Screening Test (Online MCQ based, qualifying in nature)
Stage 2: Evaluation of Academic Records
Stage 3: Personal Interview
Final selection will be based on marks obtained in academic evaluation and interview. Document verification is mandatory before final selection.
Application Fee
General / Other Candidates: Rs. 800/- per post
SC / ST / PwBD / Women Candidates: No Fee
The fee must be paid online through available payment modes.
Important Dates
Application Start Date: 08 April 2026
Last Date to Apply Online: 30 April 2026
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online through the official NIC recruitment portal. Complete registration, fill the application form, upload required documents, pay the application fee, and download the confirmation page. Ensure all steps are completed before submission.
