CERT-In Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 133 Scientist-B Vacancy

Important Dates

• Opening Date for Online Application: 14th July 2026
• Closing Date for Online Application: 17th August 2026 (5:30 PM)
• Cut-off Date for Eligibility: 17th August 2026

Vacancies & Pay Scale

• Organization: Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)
• Post Name: Scientist-B
• Total No. of Posts: 133
• Disciplines and Vacancies Breakdown:
• Computer Science and Information Technology (CS): 83 Posts
• Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA): 25 Posts
• Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC): 25 Posts
• Pay Scale: Level-10 (Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500) as per the 7th CPC.
• Place of Posting: Anywhere in India or outside India.

Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum Educational Qualification: All candidates must possess a VALID GATE score (i.e., GATE 2024 or 2025 or 2026) in the relevant paper code.
• For Computer Science and Information Technology (CS):
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology (minimum four-year degree course) OR
• Master’s Degree in Science disciplines OR
• Master’s in Computer Application (MCA)
• Must possess VALID GATE score in Paper Code–CS.
• For Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA):
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology (minimum four-year degree course) OR
• Master’s Degree in Science disciplines OR
• Master’s in Computer Application (MCA)
• Must possess VALID GATE score in Paper Code–DA.
• For Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC):
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology (minimum four-year degree course) OR
• Master’s Degree in Science disciplines
• Must possess VALID GATE score in Paper Code–EC.
• Age Limit (as on 17th August 2026):
• UR/EWS: 30 years
• SC/ST: 35 years
• OBC (NCL): 33 years
• PwBD (UR/EWS): 40 years
• PwBD (SC/ST): 45 years
• PwBD (OBC-NCL): 43 years
• Service Candidates: Age relaxation as per Government rules.

Selection Process

Candidates will be primarily shortlisted for the interview stage based on their valid GATE score (2024/2025/2026).

How to Apply

Candidates must apply online by following these steps:

1. Visit the CERT-In website: Go to `https://www.cert-in.org.in/`.
2. Registration: Click on the recruitment link and complete the registration process.
3. Fill Application Form: Accurately fill in the online application form with all required details.
4. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of the following documents:

• Recent colour photograph (JPEG/JPG, 50KB-200KB)
• Signature (JPEG/JPG, 10KB-50KB)
• Date of Birth Proof
• Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Driving License, etc.)
• Matriculation and Senior Secondary Certificates
• GATE Score Card (2024/2025/2026)
• Essential Qualification Certificate and Marksheets
• CGPA Conversion Certificate (if applicable)
• Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS) as per prescribed format
• PwBD Certificate (minimum 40% permanent disability)
• Experience Certificate (if any)
• NOC (No Objection Certificate, if applicable)
• Age Relaxation Certificate (if applicable)

1. Confirmation: Download the Confirmation Page and make sure to note down the Application Number for future reference.