Introduction
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT‑In), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has announced online recruitment for 133 Scientist‑’B’ (Group‑’A’) posts for the year 2026. Candidates possessing a valid GATE score (2024‑2026) in the relevant discipline and the prescribed educational qualifications can apply between 14 July 2026 and 17 August 2026 (5:30 PM).
Highlights
| Organisation | Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT‑In), MeitY |
| Post Name | Scientist‑’B’ (Group‑’A’) |
| Total Vacancies | 133 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Start Date | 14 July 2026 |
| Last Date | 17 August 2026 (05:30 PM) |
Post & Organization Details
The post of Scientist‑’B’ is a Group‑’A’ level position (Level 10, 7th CPC) in CERT‑In, the national nodal agency for cybersecurity. The role involves research, development, and implementation of measures to safeguard India’s cyber infrastructure.
Vacancy Details
| Discipline | GATE Paper Code | Total Vacant Posts | UR | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | PwBD (Horizontal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) | CS | 83 | 35 | 12* | 6 | 23* | 07 | 3 (LV‑1, HH(D,HH)‑1, Locomotor‑1) |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA) | DA | 25 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 7* | 2 | 1 (Hard of Hearing (D,HH)‑1) |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) | EC | 25 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 (MD, involving (a) to (d) of Table‑III) |
*SC and OBC(NCL) figures for CS and DA include backlog vacancies as mentioned in the notification.
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
- Citizen of India
- Subject of Nepal, Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962
- Person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or specified East African countries (certificate of eligibility required for non‑citizen categories)
GATE Score Requirement
- Valid GATE score of 2024, 2025 or 2026 in the paper code matching the chosen discipline (CS, DA or EC).
- Equal weightage given to scores of all three years.
Educational Qualification
- Computer Science & IT (CS): B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, IT, related fields, OR M.Sc./MCA in Computer Science/Applications.
- Data Science & AI (DA): M.Sc. in relevant fields such as Data Science, AI, Cyber Security, etc.
- Electronics & Communication (EC): B.E./B.Tech in Electronics/EC or related, OR M.Sc. in Electronics, VLSI, Digital Communication, etc.
- No prior work experience required.
Age Limit (as on 17 August 2026)
| UR / EWS | 30 years |
| SC / ST | 35 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 33 years |
| PwBD (General) | 40 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 45 years |
| PwBD (OBC‑NCL) | 43 years |
| Service Candidate – UR/EWS | 35 years |
| Service Candidate – SC/ST | 40 years |
| Service Candidate – OBC(NCL) | 38 years |
| Ex‑Servicemen | As per Government Rules |
Age is calculated as completed years on the cut‑off date. Additional relaxation of 5 years is available for candidates serving in relevant government organizations.
Pay Scale & Salary
The post is at Level 10, 7th CPC with a pay scale of Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500. Details of allowances (DA, HRA, TA) are not specified in the notification.
Application Fee
| General | Nil |
| OBC | Nil |
| SC / ST / EWS / PwBD | Nil |
Important Dates
| Opening date for online applications | 14 July 2026 |
| Closing date for online applications | 17 August 2026 (05:30 PM) |
| Cut‑off date for eligibility | 17 August 2026 |
| Schedule for document verification & Personal Interaction/Interview | Not yet released – will be announced on the CERT‑In website |
Selection Process
- GATE Score Shortlisting (ratio 1:5, discipline‑wise & category‑wise).
- Document Verification.
- Personal Interaction/Interview (maximum 50 marks).
How to Apply
- Visit the official CERT‑In recruitment portal (link provided in the “Important Links” section).
- Register using a valid email address and create a password.
- Log in and fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and GATE score information.
- Upload the required documents:
- Recent colour photograph (JPEG/JPG, 50 KB–200 KB)
- Scanned signature (JPEG/JPG, 10 KB–50 KB)
- Date of birth proof (SSC/HSC certificate, etc.)
- Photo ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Driving Licence, EPIC, etc.)
- GATE score card
- Relevant degree certificates
- Review the entered information carefully and submit the application.
- After successful submission, download and save the confirmation receipt for future reference.
Important Links
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
FAQs
- What is the last date to submit the application?
The last date is 17 August 2026 (05:30 PM). - Is there any application fee?
No. The application fee is Nil for all categories. - Which GATE scores are accepted?
Valid GATE scores of 2024, 2025 or 2026 in the relevant paper code (CS, DA or EC) are accepted. - What is the pay scale for Scientist‑’B’?
The pay scale is Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500 (Level 10, 7th CPC). - How is the final merit calculated?
60 % weightage to the best GATE score (2024‑2026) and 40 % to the Personal Interaction/Interview.