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Scientist-B

Closing in 9d 15h

Gazetted OfficerPermanentGroup A
Advt No: NIC/SCB/2026/1Code: 1

NIC is recruiting Scientist-B posts under Group-A S&T (Gazetted) category based on GATE score followed by Personal Interaction/Interview.

Salary Range

₹56k - ₹178k

Level 10

Total Vacancies

168

Across Categories

Job Location

All India

Timeline & Progress

Closing in 9d 15h

Opening Date for On-Line Applications

27 Mar

Closing Date for On-Line ApplicationsEND

24 Apr

Up Next: 10 days left

Cut-off date for eligibility

31 Mar

Am I Allowed? (Eligibility)

Age Limit

30 to 30 Years

Education

graduate

Experience

No Experience Required

Category Breakdown
general
Posts70
Fee800
obc
Posts45
Fee800
sc
Posts25
FeeFree
st
Posts12
FeeFree
ews
Posts16
Fee800
pwd
Posts8
FeeFree
Total Vacancies: 168* Payment usually via Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or Net Banking.

Deep Dive: About This Role

What is the Post Name and Classification?

The post is for Scientist-B. This is a Group-A S&T (Gazetted) post in Level 10 of the 7th CPC.

What is the Pay Scale and Salary?

The Pay Level is Level 10. The Pay Scale is Rs. 56100- Rs.177500.

  • Minimum Salary (Base Pay): 56100
  • Maximum Salary (Base Pay): 177500

What are the Important Dates for Application?

The crucial date for age and qualification calculation is 31/03/2026.

  • Application Opening Date: 2026-03-27
  • Application Closing Date: 2026-04-24
  • Cut-off Date for Eligibility: 2026-03-31
  • Schedule for Document Verification/Interview: Will be announced on NIC website (www.recruitment.nic.in)

How many Vacancies are available for Scientist-B (Computer Sciences & IT)?

Total vacancies for Computer Sciences & IT discipline are 168.

CategoryVacancies
General (UR)70
SC25
ST12
OBC (NCL)45
EWS16
PwBD (Horizontal Reservation)8
Total168

PwBD Reservation Details (Total 8):

  • Locomotive disability (OA, OL, BL, OAL) - 3
  • Including leprosy cured, dwarfism acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy
  • Hard of Hearing (HH)- 2
  • Multiple Disabilities (MD) from amongst (a) to (b) except deaf-blindness - 3*

What is the Minimum Educational Qualification (Eligibility)?

Candidates must possess the essential qualification by the cut-off date of 31/03/2026. This is a Graduate level job requiring specific technical knowledge.

Essential Qualification Details for Computer Sciences & IT:

Bachelor Degree in Engineering OR Bachelor in Technology OR Department of Electronics and Accreditation of Computer Courses B-level OR Associate Member of Institute of Engineers OR Graduate Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers OR Master Degree in Science (MSc) OR Master Degree in Computer Application OR Master Degree in Engineering /Technology (ME/M.Tech) OR Master Degree in Philosophy (M Phil).

  • Minimum Education Required: Graduate
  • GATE Paper Code Required: CS
  • GATE Score Validity: GATE 2024 or 2025 or 2026 score is valid.

What is the Age Limit for Scientist-B?

The maximum age limit is calculated as on 31/03/2026.

CategoryMax Age (Years)
UR/EWS30
SC/ST35
OBC (NCL)33
PwBD40 (SC/ST PwBD: 45; OBC (NCL) PwBD: 43)
Ex-Service MenAs per Govt. Rules

Age Relaxation Details:

  • SC/ST: 5 years
  • OBC (NCL): 3 years
  • PwBD: Applicable irrespective of reservation status.
  • In-service candidates (Govt. Org): 5 years relaxation.

Is Experience Required?

No Experience Required.

What is the Selection Process?

Selection is based on a weighted aggregate of GATE Score and Personal Interaction/Interview marks.

  1. Shortlisting for Interview/Interaction based on GATE Score in ratio 1:5 (discipline/category wise merit).
  2. Document Verification.
  3. Personal Interaction/Interview (Max 50 Marks).
  4. Final Merit List based on aggregate score.

Weightage Distribution:

ParameterWeightage (%) of Marks
GATE-2026 / GATE-2025 / GATE-2024**60
Personal Interaction/Interview40

Qualifying Marks in Interview: 50% for UR, 40% for EWS/OBC/SC/ST/PwBD.

Interview Assessment (Max 50 Marks):

  • Technical (Academic) knowledge
  • Presentation/Communication Skill/Comprehension
  • Academic performance (0.05 mark for each percentage in the degree of Essential qualification)

What are the Application Fees?

CategoryFee (INR)
SC/ST/PwBD/ Women candidatesNil
UR/OBC (NCL) / EWS800

Fee is non-refundable. Candidates applying for more than one discipline must pay Rs. 800/- for every discipline.

What are the Documents Required for Verification?

Original documents required at the time of Document Verification/Interview include:

  • Date of Birth Proof (Matriculation Certificate)
  • Matriculation and Senior Secondary Certificates/Marksheets
  • GATE Score Card (2024/2025/2026)
  • Essential Qualification Certificate (Degree/Provisional Certificate, Marksheets, CGPA conversion if needed)
  • Caste/Category/PwBD/EWS/NOC certificates (if applicable)

What is the Job Location?

Selected persons may be posted anywhere in India and outside India in the interest of the Organization.

What are the applicable SEO Tags?

["IT Jobs", "Scientist", "Graduate Govt Job", "GATE Score Job", "Central Govt Naukri"]

1

Stage 1

Shortlisting based on GATE Score (1:5 ratio)

2

Stage 2

Document Verification

3

Stage 3

Personal Interaction/Interview (Max 50 Marks)

4

Stage 4

Final selection based on 60% GATE weightage + 40% Interview weightage merit

Selection Basis Pattern

SubjectQsMarksTime
GATE Score (Weighted)-
Personal Interaction/Interview50-

Qualifying Marks

Interview: 50 Marks

Documents Checklist

  • Date of Birth proof (Matriculation Certificate)
  • Matriculation and Senior Secondary Certificate / Marksheet
  • GATE Score card (2024/2025/2026)
  • Essential Qualification Certificate (Degree/Provisional/Marksheets)
  • CGPA conversion certificate (if applicable)
  • Caste/Category certificate (if applicable)
  • PwBD certificate (if applicable)
  • Experience Certificate (if any)
  • NOC (if applicable)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can final year students apply?

No, degree must be completed.

Still have doubts? Check the official source.