POST DETAILS :
Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT In), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has released a notification for the post of CERT-In Scientist-B Recruitment 2026. Interested candidates must fulfill all the eligibility criteria and apply online. Before applying online, candidates are advised to carefully read the full notification, recruitment eligibility, age limit, post-wise eligibility, selection procedure, syllabus, admit card, answer key, and all other relevant details. Read the official advertisement thoroughly before submitting the application.
OVERVIEW :
Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)
CERT In Scientist B Recruitment 2026
CERT-In/SCB/2026/1
IMPORTANT DATES
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening date for online applications | 14.07.2026 |
| Closing date for online applications | 17.08.2026 (05:30 PM) |
| Cut-off date for eligibility | 17.08.2026 |
| Schedule for document verification and Personal Interaction/Interview | Not yet released – will be announced on the CERT-In website |
FEES DETAILS
The application fee is Nil for all categories – no fee payment is required for this recruitment.
AGE DETAILS :
CERT In Scientist B Age Limit (17.08.2026)
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 30 years |
| SC / ST | 35 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 33 years |
| PwBD (General) | 40 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 45 years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 43 years |
| Service Candidate – UR/EWS | 35 years |
| Service Candidate – SC/ST | 40 years |
| Service Candidate – OBC(NCL) | 38 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Government Rules |
POST DETAILS, ELIGIBILITY and QUALIFICATION:
Nationality
- A citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal, or
- A subject of Bhutan, or
- A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
- A person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or specified East African countries with the intention of permanently settling in India (certificate of eligibility required for categories other than Indian citizens)
GATE Score Requirement
| GATE Test Paper | GATE Paper Code |
|---|---|
| Computer Sciences and Information Technology | CS |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | DA |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | EC |
CERT In Scientist B Vacancy Details
| Discipline | GATE Paper Code | Total Vacant Posts | UR | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | PwBD (Horizontal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) | CS | 83 | 35 | 12* | 6 | 23* | 07 | 3 (LV-1, HH(D,HH)-1, Locomotor-1) |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA) | DA | 25 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 7* | 2 | 1 (Hard of Hearing (D,HH)-1) |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) | EC | 25 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 (MD, involving (a) to (d) of Table-III) |
CERT-In Scientist-B Salary 2026
The post of Scientist-‘B’ carries Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC), with a pay scale of Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500. Details of allowances (DA, HRA, TA) are not specified in the notification.
CERT-In Scientist-B Selection Process 2026
- GATE Score Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted for interview in the ratio of 1:5 (discipline-wise and category-wise), based on GATE score merit. All candidates with a tied score at the cut-off rank are shortlisted.
- Document Verification: Conducted before the interaction/interview. Candidates who fail to appear with original documents are not eligible for further stages.
- Personal Interaction/Interview: Maximum 50 marks, assessed on Technical (Academic) knowledge, Presentation/Communication Skill/Comprehension, and Academic performance (0.05 mark per percentage in the qualifying degree).
How to Apply for CERT-In Scientist-B 2026
- Visit the official CERT-In website: https://www.cert-in.org.in/
- Step 1 – Registration: Register with a valid email ID and active mobile number
- Step 2 – Fill Online Application Form: Complete the application and upload all required documents
- Step 3 – Download Confirmation Page: Submit the form finally and download the Confirmation Page – the application is treated as complete only after this step
Admit Card will be released soon. You can also visit the latest admit card page.
IMPORTANT LINK :-
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IMPORTANT LINKS
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
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FAQs :
Is GATE score mandatory for CERT-In Scientist-B recruitment?
Yes. Candidates must have a valid GATE score from 2024, 2025, or 2026 in the paper code matching their discipline (CS, DA, or EC).
