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:
| Post | Essential 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.
| Category | Upper 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.