The National Informatics Centre is a prestigious information and communication technology institution of the government of India which provides e-Governance solutions, network backbone and integrated solutions to the State government, Union Territory administration, Central Government and other government bodies. Professional’s who are interested in working in a government run Information and Technology Company, can apply for the various vacancies available in NIC which are advertised online on their website or in the leading newspapers and also employment news. Some of the ongoing vacancies that are advertised are those for a programmer.
Qualification Requirements for NIC Exam
To appear for the exam at NIC for the position of a programmer the minimum eligibility is that the aspiring candidates have a bachelor’s degree in Engineering with specialization in Computers Science or other computer related subjects. Students with other degrees like Masters in Computer Applications, Maters in Science with specializations in Physics, Computer Science, Statistics, operation research or Mathematics with either Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science stream from any government recognised university or institution are eligible to appear for the exam.
In case the aspiring candidate does not have a Post graduate diploma then at least a minimum of three years of work experience is required in the field of computer programming. Students with Bachelors degree in Engineering, B.Tech and Masters in Computer Applications should have secured at least 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent marks. Students with Masters in science should have also secured a minimum of 60% aggregate of equivalent in their exams. In case of student having a Masters and a Post graduate degree it is mandatory that in both the degrees the minimum marks secured in 60% in aggregate or equivalent grade.
There are certain programming posts for which applications from Bachelor degree holders like B. Sc in Physics, Mathematics, Operations research, Statistics or Economics with specialization in computer science or Bachelors in Computer Applications are invited. Even in their case, it is mandatory that the aspiring candidate has 60% minimum marks as aggregate or equivalent grade. It is also mandatory that the students with a BSC either posses a Post graduate diploma degree in Computer science or computer applications from reputed institutes or have a minimum of one year of work experience in the field of programming.
Age Limit for NIC Exam
The age limit for these jobs at between 18 to 30 years and any relaxation in this criterion is dependant on government rules.
Application Procedure for NIC Exam
The application for the NIC exams is available at the NIC website or the aspiring candidates can take the application form from the news paper in which the details of the NIC exams were advertised. The candidates are given options to opt for the choice of exam centre at the time of registering. The exams are held all across India in various centres. Once the centre details are fixed, no changes will be entertained in the schedule.
Career Prospects
The job role for programming at NIC is usually for that of a Scientific Officer or Engineer also known as Programmer of District Informatics Officer and that of the Scientific or Technical Assistant.
