CERT-In Scientist B Recruitment 2026 Notification for 133 Group A Vacancies
CERT-In Scientist B Recruitment 2026 has been announced for 133 Group A vacancies in Computer Science and Information Technology, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, and Electronics and Communication Engineering. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, functioning under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, will fill these Scientist-B posts through direct recruitment.
Selected candidates will be appointed at Pay Level 10 with a salary range of ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 under the 7th Central Pay Commission. A valid GATE score from 2024, 2025 or 2026 in the relevant paper is compulsory. No previous work experience is required.
Online applications will open on 14 July 2026 and close on 17 August 2026 at 5:30 PM. The application fee is nil for every category. Candidates should review the discipline-specific qualification and GATE paper requirements before registering.
QUICK ANSWER
CERT-In is recruiting 133 Scientist-B officers through GATE 2024, GATE 2025 or GATE 2026. The posts are available in CS, DA and EC disciplines. Applications will be accepted online from 14 July to 17 August 2026. The selection process includes GATE-based shortlisting, document verification and a personal interaction/interview.
CERT-IN SCIENTIST B RECRUITMENT 2026 OVERVIEW
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting organisation | Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) |
| Administrative ministry | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India |
| Post name | Scientist-B |
| Advertisement number | CERT-In/SCB/2026/1 |
| Recruitment type | Direct recruitment |
| Post classification | Group A |
| Total vacancies | 133 |
| Pay level | Level 10 |
| Salary range | ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 |
| Required examination | GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026 |
| Eligible GATE papers | CS, DA and EC |
| Experience | Not required |
| Application mode | Online |
| Application fee | Nil for all categories |
| Job location | Anywhere in India or outside India, depending on organisational requirements |
| Official website | www.cert-in.org.in |
IMPORTANT DATES
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application opening date | 14 July 2026 |
| Online application closing date | 17 August 2026, 5:30 PM |
| Cut-off date for age and eligibility | 17 August 2026 |
| Document verification date | To be announced |
| Personal interaction/interview date | To be announced |
The eligibility cut-off date remains 17 August 2026. Candidates must possess the required educational qualification, valid category documents and applicable eligibility conditions by this date.
DISCIPLINE-WISE VACANCIES
| Discipline | GATE paper | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Information Technology | CS | 83 |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | DA | 25 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | EC | 25 |
| Total | — | 133 |
CATEGORY-WISE VACANCY DISTRIBUTION
| Discipline | UR | SC | ST | OBC-NCL | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Information Technology | 35 | 12 | 6 | 23 | 7 | 83 |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | 12 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 25 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 13 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 25 |
| Total | 60 | 18 | 8 | 36 | 11 | 133 |
Five vacancies carry horizontal reservation for eligible Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: three in CS, one in DA and one in EC. The notification also identifies one SC and three OBC vacancies as backlog vacancies. CERT-In may increase or decrease the advertised vacancy count at its discretion.
PAY SCALE AND POST LEVEL
Scientist-B is equivalent to a Group A post in Pay Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission. The notified pay range is ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500.
The advertisement does not provide a fixed in-hand salary figure because the final monthly amount can vary with posting, admissible allowances and deductions. Candidates should therefore treat the official Level 10 pay range as the confirmed salary information.
GATE SCORE REQUIREMENT
A valid GATE score from one of the following years is mandatory
| Recruitment discipline | Required GATE paper |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Information Technology | CS |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | DA |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | EC |
GATE 2024, GATE 2025 and GATE 2026 scores will receive equal consideration. Candidates must apply in the discipline corresponding to their valid GATE paper and must submit their best eligible GATE score from one of these three years.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Candidates must complete the prescribed qualification by 17 August 2026. CERT-In will not accept a claim that an unlisted qualification is merely equivalent to the qualification specified in the advertisement.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY — GATE CS
Applicants must hold a valid GATE CS score from 2024, 2025 or 2026. The essential qualification may be one of the following:
- A minimum four-year Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology.
- A relevant Master’s degree in a Science discipline.
- Master of Computer Applications.
The notification lists relevant areas such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Software Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Big Data Analytics, Information Security, Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, Internet of Things, Quantum Computing, Blockchain Technology, Machine Learning, Cloud Security and Cryptography, among other specifically notified disciplines.
DATA SCIENCE AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE — GATE DA
Applicants must possess a valid GATE DA score from 2024, 2025 or 2026 and a qualifying degree in one of the computer science, information technology, data science, artificial intelligence, cyber security or allied disciplines listed in the notification.
The accepted areas include Computer Science, Computer Application, Software Systems, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Informatics, Information Systems, Information Security, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computational Science, Cryptography, Machine Learning, Cloud Security, Digital Forensics, Big Data Analytics, Internet of Things, Quantum Computing and Blockchain Technology.
Candidates should compare the exact title printed on their degree with the complete discipline list in the official advertisement before applying.
ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING — GATE EC
Applicants must hold a valid GATE EC score from 2024, 2025 or 2026 and either:
- A minimum four-year Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology; or
- A relevant Master’s degree in a Science discipline.
Accepted fields include Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics and Telecommunication, Electronics and Electrical Communication, Telecommunication and Information Technology, Electronics and Instrumentation, Electronics and Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics and Automation, Drone Technology, Autonomous Systems, Applied Electronics, VLSI Design and Digital Communication.
IS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED?
No. The official advertisement clearly states that no experience is required. Eligible fresh graduates and postgraduates holding the prescribed degree and valid GATE score may apply.
AGE LIMIT
Age will be calculated as on 17 August 2026.
| Category | Upper age limit |
|---|---|
| UR/EWS | 30 years |
| OBC-NCL | 33 years |
| SC/ST | 35 years |
| PwBD — UR/EWS | 40 years |
| PwBD — OBC-NCL | 43 years |
| PwBD — SC/ST | 45 years |
| Eligible service candidate — UR/EWS | 35 years |
| Eligible service candidate — OBC-NCL | 38 years |
| Eligible service candidate — SC/ST | 40 years |
| Ex-servicemen | As per Government rules |
Age relaxation for SC, ST and OBC-NCL candidates applies to posts reserved for the respective category. PwBD relaxation may apply where the post is identified as suitable, subject to the conditions in the advertisement.
APPLICATION FEE
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | Nil |
CERT-In has not prescribed an application fee for any category under this recruitment.
SELECTION PROCESS
The CERT-In Scientist B Selection Process 2026 consists of four main steps
- GATE-score-based shortlisting.
- Document verification.
- Personal interaction/interview.
- Final merit preparation.
GATE-BASED SHORTLISTING
Eligible applicants will be shortlisted discipline-wise and category-wise using their valid GATE score. The normal shortlisting ratio is 1:5. When multiple candidates have the same GATE score at the shortlisting cut-off, all candidates with that score may be called even when the ratio exceeds 1:5.
Equal consideration will be given to valid GATE scores from 2024, 2025 and 2026.
DOCUMENT VERIFICATION
Document verification will take place before the personal interaction/interview. Candidates who fail to attend with the required original documents will not be permitted to proceed.
Candidates must also validate the GATE score during verification by logging in to the GATE result portal using their own credentials. They should retain their enrolment number, registration ID and GATE login password.
PERSONAL INTERACTION/INTERVIEW
The interaction/interview carries a maximum of 50 marks. Assessment will cover:
- Technical and academic knowledge.
- Presentation, communication, comprehension and related skills.
- Academic performance in the essential qualification.
FINAL MERIT WEIGHTAGE
| Component | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Best eligible GATE score from 2024, 2025 or 2026 | 60% |
| Personal interaction/interview | 40% |
| Total | 100% |
Final merit will be prepared discipline-wise and category-wise.
TIE-BREAKING RULES
When two or more candidates obtain the same aggregate marks, the order of preference will be:
- Higher GATE score.
- Higher marks in the technical or academic knowledge portion of the interview.
- Older candidate by age.
HOW TO APPLY ONLINE
- Visit the official CERT-In website.
- Open the Scientist-B Recruitment 2026 online application link.
- Complete the registration process using a valid email address and active mobile number.
- Fill in personal, educational, GATE, category and other required details.
- Upload the photograph, signature and self-attested documents in the prescribed formats and sizes.
- Review the application carefully before final submission.
- Submit the form and download the Confirmation Page.
- Retain the application number, login credentials and Confirmation Page for future use.
The application will be treated as complete only after final submission and download of the Confirmation Page. Changes to the candidate’s name, category, address, mobile number, email ID or other submitted details will not ordinarily be permitted after submission.
Aadhaar-based authentication will be used at every stage of the recruitment process.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Candidates should keep the following documents ready
- Recent colour photograph in JPEG/JPG format, 50 KB to 200 KB.
- Signature in blue or black ink in JPEG/JPG format, 10 KB to 50 KB.
- Date-of-birth proof.
- Aadhaar or another Government-issued photo identity document.
- Matriculation certificate.
- Senior Secondary certificate.
- GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026 scorecard.
- Essential qualification certificate and marksheets.
- CGPA conversion certificate, where applicable.
- SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS certificate, where applicable.
- PwBD certificate showing at least 40% permanent disability, where applicable.
- NOC for candidates working in Government, PSU, autonomous or aided organisations, where applicable.
- Age-relaxation or ex-serviceman certificate, where applicable.
Uploaded PDF documents must be legible, self-attested, not password-protected and normally between 10 KB and 500 KB as specified.
IMPORTANT CATEGORY CERTIFICATE CONDITIONS
OBC-NCL applicants must possess a Central Government format certificate for appointment to Government of India posts. The notification requires a certificate issued during Financial Year 2026–27, meaning on or after 1 April 2026. A certificate issued only for a State Government list or for educational admission will not be accepted for this recruitment.
PwBD candidates must submit the prescribed permanent disability certificate showing at least 40% disability.
EWS candidates must submit the prescribed Income and Asset Certificate valid for the required period and issued by a competent authority.
PLACE OF POSTING
The selected candidate may be posted anywhere in India or outside India in the interest of CERT-In. Applicants should consider this all-India posting liability before applying.
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