Scientist-B

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 (Data Science and AI)?

Total vacancies for Data Science and AI discipline are 50.

PwBD Reservation Details (Total 2):

• Locomotive disability (OA, OL, BL, OAL) - 1
• Including leprosy cured, dwarfism acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy
• Multiple Disabilities (MD) from amongst (a) to (b) except deaf-blindness - 1

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 Data Science and AI:

In the below mentioned Fields (single or in combination): Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.

• Minimum Education Required: Graduate
• GATE Paper Code Required: DA
• 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.

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:

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?

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.

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