| Recruiting Authority: | Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India |
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| Name of the Post: | Scientist-B (Computer Science & Information Technology, Data Science & Artificial Intelligence & Electronics & Communication Engineering) |
| Advertisement No.: | CERT-In/SCB/2026/1 |
| About Recruiting Agency: | Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, invites applications for the post of Scientist-B on Direct Recruitment Basis. |
| About Recruitment: | Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) invites online applications from eligible and qualified candidates for recruitment to the post of Scientist-B on Direct Recruitment Basis. Candidates will be shortlisted for Personal Interaction/Interview based on their valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 Score. |
Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)
Scientist-B Recruitment 2026
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
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| • Start Date: 14 July 2026 • Last Date : 17 August 2026 (05:30 PM) • Cut-off Date for Eligibility: 17 August 2026 • Admit Card: To Be Notified Later • Exam Date: To Be Notified Later | General / UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS:₹0/- SC / ST / PwBD / All Other Categories: ₹0/- Fee can be paid online through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UP |
| Age Limit (As on 17 August 2026) |
| Post Name | Category | Age Limit & DOB |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist-B | UR / EWS | 30 Years (DOB On or After: 18-08-1996) |
| OBC (NCL) | 33 Years (DOB On or After: 18-08-1993) | |
| SC / ST | 35 Years (DOB On or After: 18-08-1991) | |
| PwBD (UR/EWS) | 40 Years (DOB On or After: 18-08-1986) | |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 43 Years (DOB On or After: 18-08-1983) | |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 45 Years (DOB On or After: 18-08-1981) | |
| Service Candidate | UR/EWS: 35 Years • OBC (NCL): 38 Years • SC/ST: 40 Years | |
| Ex-Servicemen | Age Relaxation: As per Government Rules |
| Total Vacant Posts – 133 |
| Discipline | Total Vacant Posts | UR | Reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) / Other Backward Classes (OBC) (NCL#) / Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | Reserved for PwBDs (Horizontal Reservation) | |||
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| SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | ||||
| Computer Science & Information Technology (CS) | 83 | 35 | 12* | 06 | 23* | 07 | 3a. LV – 1b. HH (D, HH) – 1c. Locomotor Disability (OA, BA, OL, BL, OAL), including Cerebral Palsy, Dwarfism & Acid Attack Victims – 1 |
| Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA) | 25 | 12 | 03 | 01 | 07* | 02 | 1a. Hard of Hearing (D, HH) – 1 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering (EC) | 25 | 13 | 03 | 01 | 06 | 02 | 1a. Multiple Disabilities (MD) involving (a) to (d) in Column 3 of Table-III |
| Essential Educational Qualification |
| Post Name | Essential |
|---|---|
| Scientist-B (Computer Science & Information Technology) | • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology (4-Year) OR Master’s Degree in Science OR MCA in the relevant discipline. • Valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 (CS) Score Mandatory. |
| Scientist-B (Data Science & Artificial Intelligence) | • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology (4-Year) OR Master’s Degree in Science OR MCA in the relevant discipline. • Valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 (DA) Score Mandatory. |
| Scientist-B (Electronics & Communication Engineering) | • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology (4-Year) OR Master’s Degree in Science in the relevant discipline. • Valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 (EC) Score Mandatory. |
| Required Docs to ‘Fill Your Forms‘ |
| Documents List | • Recent Colour Passport Size Photograph (JPEG/JPG) • Signature (Blue/Black Ink) (JPEG/JPG) • Date of Birth Proof / Matriculation Certificate • Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / PAN / Driving Licence / EPIC / Govt. ID) • Matriculation Certificate • Senior Secondary (10+2) Certificate • Valid GATE 2024 / 2025 / 2026 Score Card • Essential Qualification Certificate / Degree • Essential Qualification Mark Sheets • CGPA Conversion Certificate (If Applicable) • SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / EWS Certificate (If Applicable) • PwBD Certificate (If Applicable) • Experience Certificate (If Any) • No Objection Certificate (NOC) (If Applicable) • Age Relaxation Certificate (If Applicable) • Gazette Notification for Change of Name (If Applicable) • Valid Mobile Number & E-mail ID |
| Don’t Forget to See (Help Yourself) | |
| Special Comment | |
| Photo | • Upload a recent colour passport-size photograph (JPEG/JPG). |
| Signature | • Upload a scanned signature (Blue/Black Ink) in JPEG/JPG format. |
| Documents | • DOB / Matriculation Certificate. • Photo ID Proof. • 10th & 12th Certificates. • GATE 2024/2025/2026 Score Card. • Essential Qualification Certificate & Mark Sheets. • Category / PwBD / NOC / Age Relaxation Certificate (If Applicable). |
| Important Instructions | • Submit only one online application. • Complete all application steps and download the Confirmation Page. • No changes after final submission. • Carry original documents for Document Verification / Interview. |
| Salary (Basic pay / Pay scale / Compensation / Emoluments) |
| Post | Basic Pay / Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Scientist-B | Level-10 (7th CPC Pay Matrix): ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
| Steps to Apply the Form | |
| • Visit the official CERT-In Recruitment Portal. • Register using a valid E-mail ID & Mobile Number. • Login and fill the Online Application Form. • Upload the required documents in the prescribed format. • Verify all details before final submission. • Submit the application on or before 17 August 2026 (05:30 PM). • Download and save the Confirmation Page for future reference. |
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