CERT-In Scientist B Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 133 Posts, Apply Online

 

CERT-In Scientist B Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 133 Posts, Apply Online 

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has released the official notification for the CERT-In Scientist B Recruitment 2026. 

A total of 133 Scientist B vacancies have been announced for Computer Science & Information Technology, Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, and Electronics & Communication Engineering disciplines.

Candidates with a valid GATE 2024, GATE 2025, or GATE 2026 score can apply online for this recruitment. 

The online application process starts on 14 July 2026 and the last date to submit the application form is 17 August 2026 (5:30 PM). The best part is that there is no application fee for any category.

In this article, you can check the complete details about the CERT-In Scientist B Recruitment 2026 including vacancies, eligibility, age limit, salary, selection process, important dates, and the online application process.

CERT-In Scientist B Recruitment 2026 Overview

Organization	Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)
Ministry	Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India
Post Name	Scientist B
Advertisement No.	CERT-In/SCB/2026/1
Total Vacancies	133 Posts
Job Location	Anywhere in India or Abroad
Salary	Level-10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500)
Application Mode	Online
Application Fee	Nil (No Fee for All Categories)
GATE Requirement	Valid GATE 2024, 2025, or 2026 Score
Selection Process	GATE Score, Document Verification, and Personal Interview
Official Notification	Released

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release	14 July 2026
Online Application Starts	14 July 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	17 August 2026 (5:30 PM)
Eligibility Cut-off Date	17 August 2026
Interview & Document Verification	Will be announced on the official website

CERT-In Scientist B Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has announced a total of 133 Scientist B vacancies. These vacancies are available for candidates from Computer Science & Information Technology, Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, and Electronics & Communication Engineering disciplines.

Discipline	Total Posts
Computer Science & Information Technology (CS)	83
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA)	25
Electronics & Communication Engineering (EC)	25
Total	133

CERT-In Scientist B Salary 

Candidates selected for the Scientist B post will be appointed in Level-10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC). The pay scale for the post is ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 per month. Along with the basic salary, selected candidates will receive other government allowances as applicable.

CERT-In Scientist B Eligibility Criteria :

Before applying online, candidates must ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria mentioned in the official notification.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology (4-year course) in the relevant discipline.
• OR Master's Degree in the relevant Science discipline.
• OR MCA (for Computer Science & IT discipline).
• Candidates must have a valid GATE 2024, GATE 2025, or GATE 2026 score in the relevant paper.

Experience

No experience is required. Fresh candidates with the required qualification and valid GATE score can apply.

Age Limit 

Category	Upper Age Limit
UR / EWS	30 Years
OBC (NCL)	33 Years
SC / ST	35 Years
PwBD	As per Government Rules
Ex-Servicemen	As per Government Rules

Age relaxation for reserved categories will be provided according to Government of India rules.

Selection Process 

The selection process for the CERT-In Scientist B Recruitment 2026 is based on the candidate's GATE score and performance in the personal interview. There is no written examination conducted by CERT-In.

1. Shortlisting based on the valid GATE 2024, 2025, or 2026 score.

1. Document Verification.

1. Personal Interaction / Interview.

1. Final Merit List.

The final merit list will be prepared by giving 60% weightage to the GATE score and 40% weightage to the Personal Interview.

Application Fee 

Category	Application Fee
All Categories	Nil (No Fee)

There is no application fee for any category. Candidates can submit the online application without paying any registration fee.

How to Apply for CERT-In Scientist B Recruitment 2026?

Eligible candidates can apply online by following these simple steps:

1. Visit the official CERT-In recruitment website.
2. Complete the online registration using your email ID and mobile number.
3. Fill in the application form carefully with your personal, educational, and GATE details.
4. Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature.
5. Review all the details before submitting the application form.
6. Submit the application before 17 August 2026 (5:30 PM).
7. Download and save the Confirmation Page for future reference.

Official Notification : Click Here

Apply: Click Here

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