NIC Scientist C & D Application 2026- Important Dates, Exam Date, Salary, Notification PDF: The National Informatics Centre (NIC) has officially released a notification for the post of Scientist C & D. The Online application starts from 8 April 2026. Interested candidates can fill out the NIC Scientist C & D online form till 30 April 2026. Interested candidates should check the eligibility criteria, age limit, and selection process before applying.
Quick Overview
| Organization | National Informatics Centre (NIC) |
| Post Name | Scientist-C & Scientist-D |
| Advertisement No. | NIC/SC-C&D/2026/3 |
| Total Posts | 153 |
| Salary | Rs. 67700-209200/- (Post-wise) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 30 April 2026 |
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 8 April 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 30 April 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 30 April 2026 |
| Exam Date | Notify Later |
| Admit Card Date | Before Exam |
NIC Scientist C & D Application Fee
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- General, OBC, EWS: Rs. 800/-
- SC, ST, PH: Rs. 00/-
- Females: Rs. 00/-
- The candidates are required to deposit the requisite examination fees online via internet banking or a debit or credit card.
NIC Scientist C & D Age Limit
Age Limits As of 21 November 2022
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- Minimum Age: NA
- Maximum Age: 35 Years (For Scientist – C)
- Maximum Age: 40 Years (For Scientist – D)
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- Age Relaxation is Applicable as per the NIC Scientist C & D Recruitment 2026.
NIC Scientist C & D Vacancy Details
Total Posts- 153 Vacancy
| Discipline | Total Posts |
| Scientist -D | 12 |
| Scientist-C | 141 |
Who Should Apply for the NIC Scientist C & D?
- Candidates possess a 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 OR Associate 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 as mentioned below:-
- 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.
- Experience: 4 years for Scientist C & 8 years for Scientist D
NIC Scientist C & D Salary Details
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- Scientist -D
- Pay Level: 12
- Pay Scale: Rs. 78,800 – 2,09,200
- Scientist-C
- Pay Level: 11
- Pay Scale: Rs. 67,700 – 2,08,700
NIC Scientist C & D Selection Process
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- Stage I: Screening Test
- Stage II: Evaluation of the academic records
- Stage III: Personal Interview
- Document Verification
- Merit List
NIC Scientist C & D Exam Pattern
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- The screening test has 150 MCQs of 150 Marks with an exam duration of 3 hours.
- The medium of the screening test shall be in English only.
- The screening test will be of a qualifying nature and will comprise Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ) on Reasoning, Basic Mathematics, English, Aptitude, Attitude, and Leadership Quality. The scheme of the screening test shall be an objective type and will be in Online mode.
- The final merit list would be prepared based on the marks obtained out of a maximum of 150 marks, i.e. marks obtained in the Evaluation process (maximum 120 marks) and in the Interview (maximum 30 marks) would be added to arrive at the final score.
How to Apply for NIC Scientist C & D 2026
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- Go to the official website or use the link provided in the link section.
- To get registered, the candidate will enter details such as name, e-mail, category, and mobile number.
- Registered Candidate Log in using their Registration Number and Date of Birth, and fill in all required personal details.
- The candidate has filled in their Educational qualifications, Address, and other details that were asked for.
- Upload photo, signature, and other details in JPG OR PDF Format.
- Make an online payment.
- Ensure the fee submission is completed and finalised.
IMPORTANT LINKS
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Syllabus | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Join Arattai Channel | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Join Telegram Channel | Click Here |
| Home | Click Here |
Source: Information is taken from the official notification released by the National Informatics Centre (NIC).
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