The National Informatics Centre (NIC) is a premier science and technology organization in India that provides e-governance support to the Indian government at various levels. The NIC was established in 1976 and is headquartered in New Delhi.

The NIC is responsible for providing technology support and solutions to government departments and agencies at the national, state, and district levels. It plays a key role in developing and implementing national policies, programs, and initiatives related to e-governance and digital India.

The NIC has a wide range of services, including data center hosting, network management, software development, website design and development, and consulting services. It has developed several important software applications for the Indian government, including the National Register of Citizens (NRC), the National Portal of India, and the Online Treasury Accounting System (OLTAS).

Overall, the NIC plays a critical role in the development and implementation of e-governance initiatives in India, helping to improve transparency, efficiency, and effectiveness in government operations.

The National Informatics Centre (NIC) is involved in a wide range of activities related to e-governance and technology support for government departments and agencies at various levels in India. Some of its major activities include:

• Providing e-governance services: The NIC provides a range of e-governance services to central and state government departments, including website development, software development, and data center services.
• Development and maintenance of National Information Infrastructure: The NIC is responsible for developing and maintaining the National Information Infrastructure, which includes the National Knowledge Network (NKN) and the State Wide Area Network (SWAN). These networks facilitate the exchange of information and data among government departments and agencies.
• Implementation of National and State-level e-Governance Projects: The NIC plays a critical role in the implementation of various national and state-level e-governance projects, such as the Digital India program, the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP), and the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) project.
• Development and deployment of e-Government Applications: The NIC develops and deploys various e-government applications such as land records management systems, tax information systems, and e-procurement systems to improve the efficiency and transparency of government services.
• Consultancy and technical support: The NIC provide technical support and consultancy services to government departments and agencies in areas such as software development, network management, and website design.

Overall, the NIC plays a crucial role in the development and implementation of e-governance initiatives in India, helping to improve transparency, efficiency, and effectiveness in government operations.

The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) is an autonomous scientific society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. It was established in 1990 to train and develop skilled professionals in the field of electronics and information technology.

NIELIT has a network of centers across India that provide various training and certification programs in the areas of electronics, information technology, and entrepreneurship development. It offers courses in areas such as networking, software development, cyber security, mobile application development, and digital literacy.

NIELIT is also involved in research and development activities in the field of electronics and information technology. It undertakes projects in areas such as embedded systems, wireless communication, cyber security, and artificial intelligence.

One of the key programs of NIELIT is the Digital Literacy Program, which aims to provide basic computer education and digital literacy to a large number of people in India, especially in rural areas. The program provides training in areas such as computer basics, internet usage, and digital financial transactions.

Overall, NIELIT plays an important role in developing skilled professionals in the field of electronics and information technology in India, as well as in promoting digital literacy and entrepreneurship development.

National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) is responsible for conducting recruitment for various technical and scientific positions on behalf of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in the National Informatics Centre (NIC).

The NIC is responsible for providing e-governance support to the Indian government at various levels. The technical and scientific positions in the NIC include roles such as scientists, scientific assistants, and technical assistants.

The recruitment process for these positions usually involves a written exam, followed by an interview. The eligibility criteria and other details regarding the recruitment process are usually provided in the official notification released by NIELIT.

Interested and eligible candidates can apply for these positions through the official website of NIELIT, and they are advised to regularly check the website for updates regarding the recruitment process.

S.No	Designation	Total Vacant Posts	UR	Reserved for                   SC /ST/OBC/EWS				Reserved for PWDs       (Horizontal Reservation)
				SC	ST	OBC (NCL)	EWS
1	Scientist- ‘B’ Group ‘A’ (Gazetted) Level-10 (Rs. 56100- Rs.177500)	71	30	10	5	19	7	3
								Locomotive disability (OA, OL, BL, OAL) – 1 Hard of Hearing (HH)- 1 Multiple Disabilities from amongst (a) to (b) except deaf-blindness – 1
2	Scientific Officer /Engineer – SB Group-B (Gazetted) Level-7 (Rs. 44900- Rs.142400)	196	81	29	14	52	20	8
								Locomotive disability (OA, OL, BL, OAL) – 3 Hard of Hearing (HH)- 3 Multiple Disabilities from amongst (a) to (b) except deaf-blindness – 2
3	Scientific/Technical Assistant – ‘A’ Group-B (Non-Gazetted) Level-6 (Rs. 35400- Rs.112400)	331	134	50	24	91	32	14
								Locomotive disability (OA, OL, BL, OAL) – 5 Hard of Hearing (HH)- 5 Multiple Disabilities from amongst (a) to (b) except deaf-blindness – 4
Note: The number of advertised positions is just tentative; the actual number of positions may vary (increase or decrease) based on demand, and any applicable reservations will follow Government of India regulation.

• Eligibility Requirements: 

• ESSENTIAL EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE etc., 

1. a) EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION 

• For Scientist B
  A passing grade in 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’s degree in computer application OR Master’s degree in engineering /Technology (ME /M.Tech) OR Master’s degree in philosophy (M Phil) in the field as mentioned below:
  Field (single or in combination amongst the below only):
  Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Computer Sciences, Communication, Computer and Networking Security, Computer Application, Software System, Information Technology, Information Technology Management, Informatics, Computer Management, Cyber law, Electronics and Instrumentation
• For Scientific Officer / Engineer-SB and Scientific/Technical Assistant-A
  A passing grade in M.Sc. /MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech in any one or in combination of below mentioned field:Field (single or in combination amongst the below only):
  Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics & telecommunications, Computer Sciences, Computer and Networking Security, Software System, Information Technology, Informatics.

The candidate should have received the necessary qualification as on the date of closing of application (i.e., as on 04/04/2023)

1. b) EXPERIENCE: No Experience Required.

• 1.2 AGE LIMIT (completed years as on 04/04/2023) The following is the upper age limit for direct hiring for the post category:
  

  Category-wise upper age limit not to exceed (in years)
  Posts	UR / EWS	SC/ST	OBC (NCL*)	PWD	#Service Candidate	Ex-service men
  Scientist „B‟, Scientific Officer / Engineer-SB and Scientific/ Technical Assistant-A	30	35	33	40 {SC/ST PWD Candidates : 45; OBC (NCL) PWD candidate 43}	UR/EWS Service Candidate : 35 ; SC/ST Service Candidate : 40 ; OBC (NCL) Service Candidate : 38	As per Govt. Rules

  *NCL – Non-Creamy Layer

  #Considering that 

  • There shall be an age relaxation of 5 years, for applicants working in government organizations in positions that are in the same line of work or in allied cadres, where a relationship could be established that the service already provided in a particular post will be useful for the efficient discharge of duties of the advertised post.
  • The upper age limit for members of the SC, ST, OBC, PWD, and other special categories of people may be relaxed in accordance with any corresponding orders issued from time to time by the Central Government.
  • The post reserved for SC, ST, and OBC candidates is subject to the age restriction specified for them. The age restriction for PWD candidates will be relaxed regardless of whether the position is reserved for them or not, so long as it is determined that they are able to qualify for it.

   

  IMPORTANT NOTE (Age Calculation): 

  The crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the closing date for online application submission. i.e. 04/04/2023

   

  • PLACE OF POSTING:

   In the best interests of the Organization, the preferred candidate may be posted anywhere in India and outside of India.

   

  • HOW TO APPLY:

   Candidates are advised to carefully read this advertisement in order to determine their eligibility for the position before submitting an application.The candidate is required to submit only one application for each position. Failure to do so may lead to rejection/cancellation of the Application.The admission will only be provisional at all recruitment stages and subject to satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions.Candidates are requested to apply only by ONLINE at https://www.calicut.nielit.in/nic23between 04/03/2023 (10:00 a.m) & 04/04/2023 (5:30 p.m). No other means/mode ofapplication will be accepted. Candidates are required to have valid e-mail identification and active mobile number. The steps for filling out applications online are described here.

  The Application can be submitted in following 3 steps:

  STEP 1: Registration with Email id

  STEP 2: Submission of Application details.

  STEP 3: Payment of application fee online (please refer section 3.3 for details)

   The application shall be treated as complete only if all the three mandatory steps (Step 1, Step2 and Step 3 (if applicable)) are completed successfully. If a candidate is unable to submit the fee by the closing date and time, or if the application is otherwise incomplete, his/her candidature will be summarily rejected, and no further queries or complaints will be entertained.

  Applicants can view their application information

  by signing in at https://www.calicut.nielit.in/nic23  and selecting the “View Application Option” option from the home page with valid login credentials. Applicant must ensure that the “Application Status” on the application form is “Application Submission Completed Successfully and Application Fee Received” or “Application Submission Completed Successfully and Application Fee Not Applicable,” otherwise the application will be considered incomplete and immediately rejected and no further enquiry or complaint would be entertained in this regard.

   

  3.1 CHECKLIST:

   Following should be kept handy while applying online:

  • Credit Card/Debit card/Net banking Banking Details (if fee is applicable),
  • Scanned image of Photograph along with signature (JPEG/JPG format, size less than 50 KB) as per instructions in section 7 (e)
  • Scanned copies of Essential Educational Qualification, i.e., Matriculation certificate, Higher Secondary certificate and Degree certificate along with consolidated marks-list, date of birth certificate, category certificate, i.e. SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWD (if applicable), Experience certificate (if applicable), NOC (if applicable) in single file of PDF format (size less than 3 MB) only.

   

  3.2 Choice of Centre of Written Examination:

   Candidates should choose one of the cities from the list below as their written examination Centre. The Center cannot be changed at a later date. However, based on the volume of applications submitted and the administrative convenience, NIELIT reserves the right to direct the candidate to appear for the written test at any location, regardless of where he or she indicated preference. (1) Agartala (2) Ahmedabad (3) Aizawl (4) Bengaluru (5) Bhopal (6) Bhubaneswar (7) Chandigarh (8) Chennai (9) Dehradun (10) Delhi (11) Gangtok (12) Guwahati (13) Hyderabad (14) Imphal (15) Itanagar (16) Jaipur (17) Jammu (18) Kochi (19) Kohima (20) Kolkata (21) Lucknow (22) Mumbai (23) Patna (24) Raipur (25) Ranchi (26) Shillong (27) Shimla (28) Port-Blair (29) Visakhapatnam

   

  3.3 APPLICATION FEES:

   The applicants must use the online payment method through application software exclusively to pay the Application Fee (non-refundable) at the rates shown in the table below:

  CATEGORY	SC/ST/ PWD/ Women candidates	General and all others
  FEE	Nil	Rs.800/- per application per post (including taxes)

   

  For every position they are applying for, candidates must pay Rs 800 (including taxes).

  The candidate will be responsible for paying any bank fees associated with remitting the application fee. No other payment methods, such as Cash, Demand Draft, Pay Orders, Cheque, or Challans, will be accepted.

   

  Note: Application fee once paid will not be refunded.

  • SELECTION PROCESS:

   For the Scientific/Technical Assistant – “A” Post, only a written test will be used for selection. For Scientist “B” and Scientific Officer / Engineer-SB Posts, both a written examination and an interview will be used for selection. The written test will be administered online, and there will be 120 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on the exam paper that must be answered in a maximum of 3 hours. The only medium allowed for the written exam is English. The question paper will consist of 65% questions from the Technical Area and 35% questions from Generic Area. (Syllabus Attached as Annexure A) Every question will carry 1 (one) mark and there will be negative marking of 0.25 mark for each wrong answer. A minimum score of 50% for General/EWS, 40% for OBC, and 30% for SC/ST/PWD categories will be required to successfully complete qualify the written exam. The defined cut-off marks would be applicable in overall marks (i.e., Technical/Generic Combined) and for each section (Technical/Generic) separately.

  For Scientist-B & Scientific Officer/Engineer-SB 

  Only the shortlisted candidates (based on merit position and reservation policy etc.), who have qualified the written examination shall be called for interview. Based on the candidates’ combined performance in the written exam and the interview, the final selection of eligible candidates for recruitment will be made. Written examination and interview marks will be weighed in a ratio of 85:15. To get selected, one must appear in the interview.

  For Scientific/Technical Assistant-A 

  The final selection of eligible candidates for appointment will be based on the merit position (based on the reservation policy) arrived from the performance of the candidates in the written examination.

  Online Examination

  The Examination will be conducted only in online mode and if more candidates are there, the examination will be conducted in multiple batches/sessions. In such cases normalization will be followed among batches. In the event of any technical lapses, re-examination will be conducted at effected examination centers or for effected candidates only as the case may be as per the broad scheme given below:

  • In case of any minor technical glitches like system breakdown for a specific period of time, then the timer will be reset and will start from the time it stopped. No retest will be conducted – only extended time will be allotted and allowed to the affected candidates.
  • However, if a significant error happened in a specific centre and more than 70% of the candidates scheduled in that centre were unable to take the exam, the exam will be cancelled at that centre. Retests will be scheduled on a new date for candidates from that centre only, with a Detailed Advertisement for the Posts of Scientist-B, Scientific Officer/Engineer-SB, and Scientific/Technical Assistant-A with a new question paper. In this situation, the candidates will not be charged a retest fee.However, affected candidates must make their own arrangements to take the retest on the rescheduled date (s). Also, if any of the candidates fails to attend the retest for any reason, no retest will be held for that candidate under any circumstances.
  • The final result will be based on and calculated as per the scheme of normalization (formula) given below:

   

 

4.1 VERIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS: The required documents for Scientist-B and Scientific Officer/Engineer-SB positions will be verified at the time of the interview. Only after the candidate produces the original documents for verification, he/she will be interviewed.A candidate is not qualified to be invited for a personal interaction/interview just by satisfying the requirements stated in the advertisement. For Scientific/Technical Assistant – A post, verification of documents will be done before joining.Only short-listed candidates will be called for document verification.

4.2 Interview: 

NIELIT will notify the shortlisted candidates of the date and location via SMS/email communications to the registered email address/mobile phone.Interviews shall be conducted at Delhi or at any other location /mode approved by competent authority.No request for a postponement or a change in venue is accepted or permitted.

ACTION AGAINST MISCONDUCT. 

In their own best interests, candidates are encouraged not to provide any information that is untrue, altered, or fabricated and not to withhold/ suppress any crucial facts. If a candidate has been found guilty of any of the following during the recruitment process or at any other stage, they may be liable to be prosecuted for misconduct.

• Employing unethical tactics when taking an examination.
• Impersonating someone else or helping someone else do so.
• Unruly behavior in the examination hall.
• Using any unethical tactics to advance his or her candidature during the selection process.
• Using any measures required to obtain support for his or her candidature.
• Such candidates in addition to rendering himself/herself are liable to criminal prosecution and may also be liable to be:
• Disqualified from the examination hall.
• Debarred either permanently or for a specified period from any examination / recruitment to be conducted by MeitY, its attached offices and statutory organizations.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

 6.1 CITIZENSHIP:

A Candidate must be either:

• a citizen of India, or
• a subject of Nepal, or
• a subject of Bhutan, or
• a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
• a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka or East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India. Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (b), (c), (d) and (e) above shall be a person in whose favor a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India

6.2 RESERVATION

•  Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWD (minimum 40% disability) candidates shall be as per the Govt. guidelines. The candidates must upload a copy of the Caste/Category Certificate in the formats prescribed by Government of India. The Certificate for PWD must indicate the percentage of disability while the Certificate for Backward Caste must clearly indicate that the candidate does not belong to the persons/sections (Creamy Layer) mentioned in Column 3 of Schedule to the Government of India, Department of Personnel & Training O.M No 36012/22/93-Estt(SCT) dated 8/9/93 as amended from time to time (Proforma for SC/ST/OBC/PWD etc. certificate are provided in Annexure “B”).

• The Benefit of reservation under EWS can be availed upon production of an Income and Asset Certificate issued by a Competent Authority as per DoPT OM No.36039/1/2019-Estt (Res) dated 31st January 2019. The income and Asset Certificate issued by any one of the following authorities in the prescribed format Detailed Advertisement for the Post of Scientist-B, Scientific Officer/Engineer-SB and Scientific/Technical Assistant – A shall only be accepted as proof of candidate’s claim as belonging to EWS. (Annexure “C”)

• District Magistrate/Additional District Magistrate/Collector/Deputy Commissioner/Additional Deputy Commissioner/1st Class Stipendiary Magistrate/Sub-Divisional Magistrate/Taluka Magistrate/Executive Magistrate/Extra Assistant Commissioner.
• Chief Presidency Magistrate/Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate/ Presidency Magistrate.
• Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar. (iv) Sub-Divisional Officer of the area where the candidate and /or his/her family normally resides.

6.3 CUT OFF DATE FOR AGE, QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

The cut-off date for calculating age and completing eligibility conditions in terms of essential qualifications and experience (if applicable) will be 04/04/2023, which will remain unchanged even if the application closing date is extended.

6.4 CORRESPONDENCE

 All correspondence regarding the recruitment will be sent by NIELIT/NIC via e-mail/SMS only to the candidate’s registered e-mail ID and mobile number. Candidates must therefore include their primary email address and an active primary mobile phone number in the online application form so that communication about the recruitment process can reach them. The joining/appointment process for selected candidates will also be handled by NIC via the registered email and mobile number with NIELIT. As a result, the candidate must check their emails/SMS on a regular basis.

While registering in the recruitment portal, the candidate implicitly agrees to allow NIELIT to send Transactional SMS/e-mail communications to the registered email ID/Mobile phone. After declaration of result, candidates are required to regularly check the recruitment website of NIC (https://recruitment.nic.in/) for further course of action.

Note: NIC/NIELIT will not be held liable if an applicant fails to respond to NIC/NIELIT communication(s) online as described above throughout the recruiting process, resulting in the rejection of the candidate. 

6.5 APPLICATION FEE PAYMENT & ELIGIBILITY

 NIELIT will not be held liable for any incomplete transactions that occur during the online payment process. It is the candidate’s entire obligation to guarantee that the application fee is paid correctly and successfully. Once paid, the application fee is non-refundable.

Before submitting the application fee, applicants should check their eligibility for the post. Just the qualifications listed against each post will be considered when assessing eligibility.

7.IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS 

• Applications that do not meet the requirements specified in the advertisement are likely to be rejected.
• Applicants for the positions of Scientist “B” and Scientific Officer/Engineer “SB” must carry the downloaded Interview Call Letter, self-attested copies of their testimonials along with their originals, and NOC from their employer, if applicable, to the interview, failing which they will not be allowed to appear in the interview.
• The final selection of candidates for the above-mentioned posts will be based on meeting the prescribed eligibility conditions, performance in the written examination, and in the interview (if applicable)
• If it is discovered at any point in time that the information provided by the candidate was incorrect in any way, or that forged/fabricated documents were presented by any candidate, his/her candidature will be cancelled, and if the candidate has already started working for the post, his services will be terminated immediately.
• Each candidate must attach a recent colour passport size photograph (3.5 cms x 4.5 cms) in JPG format with a file size of no more than 50 KB to the appropriate space provided in the online Application Form.
• Each candidate must additionally sign in black/blue pen on white paper, scan it to a JPG file (3.5 cms x 1.5 cms) with a maximum file size of 20 KB, and upload it to the relevant spot provided in the online Application Form.
• Applicant must upload only the following relevant documents in the following order in a single PDF file (no more than 3 MB):
• Certificate of Date of Birth (issued by Municipality etc. or Matriculation/High School / SSC Certificate)
• Certificates of Educational qualification, which makes him/her eligible for applying for the post.
• Certificates of Higher Educational qualification, if any
• Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC(NCL)), if applicable
• Category Certificate (PWD or any other), if applicable
• EWS Certificate, if applicable
• Experience Certificates, if applicable
• NOC/Declaration, if applicable
• Only relevant documents should be uploaded by candidates. It should be noted that submitting unnecessary papers may result in the candidate’s disqualification/rejection of the application Form. Failure to submit the documents in the stated sequence may result in the cancellation/rejection of the Application Form.
• Applicants must have completed all eligibility requirements by the closing date. Qualifications obtained through Open Universities/Distance Education mode that have been approved by DEC and, where necessary, by AICTE are recognised for the purpose of the Detailed Advertisement for the Posts of Scientist-B, Scientific Officer/Engineer-SB, and Scientific/Technical Assistant-A of employment under Central Government vide Gazette Notification No. 44 dated 1st March 1995 alone shall be considered eligible.
• Candidates must thoroughly review the on-line Application Form before final submission. It should be emphasised that applications that are incomplete or incorrect will be summarily rejected.
• Candidates are advised to download the application form after submitting the ONLINE Application Form, and the Application id should be referred to in all future correspondence with NIELIT in connection with this recruiting process.
• Applicants working for the Central Government/State Government/Public Sector Undertakings/Autonomous Bodies must provide a “NOC” from the appropriate authority. The “NOC” should also confirm that no disciplinary/Vigilance matter is now pending or is being considered. Withdrawal of a candidature due to failure to provide any information does not confer the right to carry ahead or maintain the candidature for future recruitment.
• Any request for a change of address will be denied. Also, no changes to particulars will be authorised, and the particulars provided by the applicant in the online application form will be considered final.
• No TA/DA shall be paid for attending the written exam and interview.
• If you have any difficulty submitting your application online or downloading your admission card, please write an email to recruits@nielit.gov.in with the advertising number in the subject line. No other enquiries will be entertained at this email address.