Overview
Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), MeitY has released a recruitment notification for the post of Scientist-'B' (Group-'A') (133 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), MeitY
- Vacancies
- 133
- Advertisement No
- CERT-In/SCB/2026/1
- Last date to apply
- 17.08.2026 (05:30 PM)
Important Dates
| Application Dates | 14.07.2026 to 17.08.2026 (5:30 PM) |
| Opening date for online applications | 14.07.2026 |
| Closing date for online applications | 17.08.2026 (05:30 PM) |
| Cut-off date for eligibility | 17.08.2026 |
| Schedule for document verification and Personal Interaction/Interview | Not yet released - will be announced on the CERT-In website |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
A total of 133 vacancies have been notified across three disciplines. The number of advertised posts is tentative and may increase or decrease at the sole discretion of CERT-In. 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) *Note: SC and OBC(NCL) figures for CS and DA disciplines include backlog vacancies - 1 SC and 3 OBC backlog post in CS, and OBC(NCL) backlog in DA (exact backlog count for DA not specified beyond the note).
Age Limit
Category: Upper Age Limit 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 (17.08.2026). Additional age relaxation of 5 years applies to candidates serving in Government Organizations in the same or allied cadre where prior service would be useful for the advertised post. Age relaxation for PwBD candidates applies irrespective of whether the post is reserved for them, provided the post is identified as suitable.
Salary
The post of Scientist-'B' carries Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC), with a pay scale of Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500. Details of allowances (DA, HRA, TA) are not specified in the notification.
Application Fee
The application fee is Nil for all categories - no fee payment is required for this recruitment.
Selection Process
GATE Score shortlisting, Document Verification, Personal Interaction/Interview
How to Apply
• Visit the official CERT-In website: https://www.cert-in.org.in/ • Step 1 - Registration: Register with a valid email ID and active mobile number • Step 2 - Fill Online Application Form: Complete the application and upload all required documents • Step 3 - Download Confirmation Page: Submit the form finally and download the Confirmation Page - the application is treated as complete only after this step No changes to name, category, address, mobile number, or email ID are permitted after submission. Aadhaar-based authentication will be used at every stage of the recruitment process.
Required Documents
• Recent coloured photograph (JPEG/JPG, 50KB–200KB) • Scanned signature in blue or black ink (JPEG/JPG, 10KB–50KB) • Date of Birth proof (Municipality certificate or Matriculation/High School/SSC certificate) • Photo ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Driving Licence, EPIC, or other government ID) • Matriculation and Senior Secondary certificates • GATE Score Card (2024/2025/2026, as applicable) • Essential qualification certificate and marksheet • CGPA conversion certificate (if applicable) • Category certificate - SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS (if applicable) • PwBD certificate with minimum 40% permanent disability (if applicable) • Experience certificate (if any) • No Objection Certificate - NOC (if applicable, per Annexure VII) • Age relaxation certificate (if applicable, per Annexure VIII or IX) All documents must be self-attested, legible when printed, and not password-protected.
Important Instructions
• Applications not conforming to the advertisement requirements are liable to be rejected • Qualifications through Open Universities/Distance Education must be approved by the Distance Education Council and, where necessary, AICTE, as per Gazette Notification No. 44 dated 1 March 1995 • Candidates working with Central Govt./State Govt./PSU/Autonomous bodies must furnish an NOC confirming no pending disciplinary/vigilance case • No TA/DA will be paid for attending document verification or interview • Interviews will be conducted at Delhi or another location/mode approved by the competent authority; no request for postponement or change of location will be entertained • Candidates must validate their GATE score on the GATE Results portal on the day of interview/document verification using their own GATE login credentials • Court of jurisdiction for any dispute is Delhi
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for CERT-In Scientist-B Recruitment 2026: 133 Vacancies, GATE-Based Selection, Apply Online?
Application Dates: 14.07.2026 to 17.08.2026 (5:30 PM); Opening date for online applications: 14.07.2026; Closing date for online applications: 17.08.2026 (05:30 PM); Cut-off date for eligibility: 17.08.2026; Schedule for document verification and Personal Interaction/Interview: Not yet released - will be announced on the CERT-In website
What is the application fee?
Nil for all categories
What is the age limit?
Category: Upper Age Limit 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 (17.08.2026). Additional age relaxation of 5 years applies to candidates serving in Government Organizations in the same or allied cadre where prior service would be useful for the advertised post. Age relaxation for PwBD candidates applies irrespective of whether the post is reserved for them, provided the post is identified as suitable.
What is the selection process?
GATE Score shortlisting, Document Verification, Personal Interaction/Interview