Scientist-B – Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Recruitment 2026

Educational Qualification

• Computer Science and IT (GATE Paper CS): Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology (CSE, IT, Software Systems, AI, Data Science, Cyber Security, etc.) OR Master's Degree in Science (Computer Science, Computer Application, Computer and Network Security) OR MCA
• Data Science and AI (GATE Paper DA): Master's/Bachelor's in relevant disciplines including Data Science, AI, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computational Linguistics, etc.
• Electronics and Communication Engineering (GATE Paper EC): Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology (Electronics, Telecommunication, Mechatronics, Robotics, etc.) OR Master's Degree in Science (Electronics, VLSI Design, Digital Communication, etc.)
• Must possess VALID GATE score (2024/2025/2026) in the respective paper code
• No prior experience required

Salary

• Level 10, 7th CPC Pay Matrix: ₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 30 years (UR/EWS), as on cut-off date 17.08.2026
• SC/ST: 35 years
• OBC (NCL): 33 years
• PwBD: 40 years (general); 45 years (SC/ST-PwBD); 43 years (OBC(NCL)-PwBD)
• Service Candidates: UR/EWS-35, SC/ST-40, OBC(NCL)-38
• Ex-Servicemen: as per Govt rules
• Additional 5 years relaxation for candidates serving in Government organizations in allied cadres

Vacancy Details

• Computer Science and IT (CS): 83 posts (UR-35, SC-12, ST-6, OBC-23, EWS-7); PwBD-3
• Data Science and AI (DA): 25 posts (UR-12, SC-3, ST-1, OBC-7, EWS-2); PwBD-1
• Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC): 6 posts (UR-2, SC-1, ST-0, OBC-3, EWS-0... based on visible data); note table formatting partially unclear in source

Application Fee

• Nil for all categories

Selection Process

• Shortlisting based on GATE Score (ratio 1:5, discipline-wise and category-wise merit)
• Document Verification
• Personal Interaction/Interview (50 marks: Technical knowledge, Presentation/Communication, Academic performance)
• Final merit: 60% weightage GATE score + 40% weightage Interview

How To Apply

• Step 1: Visit https://www.cert-in.org.in/ between 14.07.2026 and 17.08.2026 (5:30 PM)
• Step 2: Complete Registration (Step 1), fill online Application Form and upload documents (Step 2)
• Step 3: Download Confirmation Page (Step 3)
• Required documents: Photograph, Signature, DOB proof, Photo ID, Matriculation/Senior Secondary Certificate, GATE Score Card, Essential qualification certificate/marksheet, Category certificate (if applicable), PwBD certificate (if applicable)

Important Notes

• Aadhaar-based authentication used at every stage of recruitment
• Minimum qualifying marks in interview: 50% (Unreserved), 40% (EWS/OBC/SC/ST/PwBD)
• Equal weightage given to GATE 2024, 2025, and 2026 scores; candidate submits best score from any eligible year
• Interactions/Interviews conducted at Delhi or other approved location; no TA/DA paid
• Post carries All India liability; selected candidate may be posted anywhere in India or outside India
• Number of advertised posts is tentative and may increase/decrease at CERT-In's discretion
• Court jurisdiction for disputes: Delhi