CERT-In Scientist-B Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF Out for 133 Vacancies [Based on GATE Score], Apply Online

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), operating under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has officially released the recruitment notification (Advt. No. CERT-In/SCB/2026/1) for 133 Scientist-B positions. These are prestigious Group-A, Level-10 Gazetted posts.

Recruitment Overview

Feature	Details
Organization	Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)
Post Name	Scientist-B (Group-A, Gazetted)
Total Vacancies	133
Pay Scale	Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500)
Application Mode	Online
Application Dates	14 July 2026 – 17 August 2026 (5:30 PM)
Official Website	cert-in.org.in

Vacancy Distribution

The vacancies are divided across three specialized engineering disciplines:

Discipline	Total Posts
Computer Science & Information Technology	83
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence	25
Electronics & Communication Engineering	25
Total	133

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold a B.E./B.Tech, M.Sc., or MCA in the relevant discipline.
• GATE Score: A valid GATE scorecard from 2024, 2025, or 2026 in the respective discipline (CS/IT, DA, or EC) is mandatory.
• Age Limit:
  • UR/EWS: Maximum 30 years.
  • OBC (NCL): 33 years.
  • SC/ST: 35 years.
  • Age relaxations for PwBD categories are applicable as per government norms.

Selection Process

The selection process is merit-based and does not involve a separate written test conducted by CERT-In:

1. Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted in a 1:5 ratio based on their valid GATE score.
2. Document Verification: Mandatory verification of credentials.
3. Personal Interaction/Interview: Final evaluation.
   • Weightage: 60% GATE score and 40% Interview performance.

How to Apply

1. Visit the Official Application Portal.
2. Complete the New Registration with your personal and contact details.
3. Fill out the online application form and upload self-attested copies of required documents (GATE scorecard, educational certificates, photograph, and signature).
4. There is no application fee for this recruitment.
5. Submit the form before 17 August 2026 (5:30 PM) and download the confirmation page.

Detailed CERT-In Scientist-B Notification

Apply Online Link

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Q: Is there any application fee?
  • A: No, the application fee is NIL for all categories.
• Q: Do I need prior work experience?
  • A: No, there is no experience requirement for this post.
• Q: Which GATE papers are accepted?
  • A: You must have a valid GATE 2024, 2025, or 2026 score in the paper corresponding to your applied discipline (e.g., CS for Computer Science, DA for Data Science).
• Q: How is the final merit list prepared?
  • A: It is calculated using a weightage of 60% for your GATE score and 40% for the personal interview.