CERT-In Recruitment 2026 for 133 Scientist-B and Other Posts

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, has released the CERT-In Recruitment 2026 notification for 133 Scientist-B (Group ‘A’) posts. This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for engineering and postgraduate candidates with a valid GATE 2024, 2025, or 2026 score to join a prestigious Central Government organization. Vacancies are available in Computer Science & IT, Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, and Electronics & Communication Engineering disciplines. Selected candidates will receive Level-10 pay under the 7th CPC. Interested candidates can apply online from 14 July 2026 to 17 August 2026.

CERT-In Recruitment 2026 Notification

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Name of OrganizationIndian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)
Post NamesScientist-B (Group ‘A’)
EducationB.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc. with Valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 Score
Total Vacancies133
Apply ModeOnline
Job LocationAnywhere in India or Outside India
Last Date To Apply17 August 2026 (05:30 PM)

CERT-In Vacancy

Post NameVacancyEducation
Scientist-B (Computer Science & Information Technology)83B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc. in relevant CS/IT disciplines + Valid GATE (CS)
Scientist-B (Data Science & Artificial Intelligence)25B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc. in Data Science/AI or related discipline + Valid GATE (DA)
Scientist-B (Electronics & Communication Engineering)25B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc. in Electronics/EC or related discipline + Valid GATE (EC)

Salary

  • Level-10 Pay Matrix under the 7th CPC
  • ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 per month

Age Limit

  • General/EWS: 30 years
  • OBC: 33 years
  • SC/ST: 35 years
  • PwBD: Up to 40/43/45 years (as applicable)
  • Other age relaxations are applicable as per Government of India rules.

Application Fee

  • Nil for all categories.
  • No application fee is payable at any stage of the recruitment process.

Selection Process

  • Shortlisting based on valid GATE Score (discipline-wise/category-wise in 1:5 ratio)
  • Document Verification
  • Personal Interaction/Interview
  • Final Merit: 60% GATE Score + 40% Interview Marks
  • Tie-breaking: Higher GATE Score → Higher Technical Interview Marks → Older Candidate

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official CERT-In recruitment portal.
  2. Complete the online registration process.
  3. Fill in the application form with accurate details.
  4. Upload photograph, signature, GATE scorecard, educational certificates, and other required documents.
  5. Submit the application before 5:30 PM on 17 August 2026.
  6. Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

Important Dates

Online Application Start Date14 July 2026
Last Date to Apply Online17 August 2026 (05:30 PM)
Eligibility Cut-off Date17 August 2026

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