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    NIC Recruitment Eligibility 2023

    The candidates must possess the following eligibility criteria to be eligible to apply for NIC Recruitment 2023. Those who wish to apply for one of the many positions made available through the NIC Recruitment 2023 announcement must meet the requirements for eligibility outlined in the NIC 2023 notification. Candidates must attain the basic qualification as under to apply for NIC Recruitment 2023.

    Please note, the NIC cut-off date for determining the eligibility criteria is March 04, 2023. 

    NIC Recruitment 2023 Educational Qualification (as on March 04, 2023)

    Applicants can see the complete NIC eligibility requirements including the age and educational qualifications, below: 

    PostEssential Qualification
    Scientist

    Having 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)

    Scientific Officer/Engineer/Scientific/Technical Assistant Aspirants should have M.Sc. /MS/MCA/B.E./B.Tech Degree

    NIC Recruitment 2023 Age Limit (as on March 04, 2023)

    The age limit of applicants for NIC Recruitment 2023 for all posts (Scientist B, Scientific Officer/Engineer-SB and Scientific/Technical Assistant-A) is as:

    • Minimum Age Limit – 18 years
    • Maximum Age Limit – 30 years

    Upper Age Limit Relaxation

    Age Relaxation benefit for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/ESM candidates is applicable as per the Govt. Norms.

    CategoryUpper Age limit
    UR/EWS 30 Years
    SC/ST 35 Years
    OBC 33 Years
    PWD UR/EWS PWD Candidates: 40 Years
    SC/ST PWD Candidates: 45 Years
    OBC (NCL) PWD Candidates: 43 Years
    Service Candidate UR/EWS Service Candidate: 35 Years
    SC/ST Service Candidate: 40 Years
    OBC (NCL) Service Candidate: 38 Years
    Ex-Servicemen As per Government Rules

    Nationality 

    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 favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.

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