Applications are open. Apply before 17 Aug 2026 — 4 days left. Read the official notification in full before you submit the form.
About This Recruitment
Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has notified recruitment for 133 posts under CERT-In/SCB/2026/1. Applications are accepted online from 14 Jul 2026 to 17 Aug 2026. The prescribed qualification is A valid GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026 score, together with the degree prescribed for the discipline. The vacancies are spread across 3 distinct posts, and the category-wise split for each is set out in the vacancy table below.
Selection is made through Shortlisting on GATE score, Document verification and Personal interaction, followed by the remaining stages set out below. Selected candidates are placed in the pay scale of ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500, Level 10 of the 7th CPC matrix. The place of posting is Anywhere in India or outside India.
The entire process is completed online, from registration through to fee payment and the final printout of the confirmation page. Check the notification for whether a correction window is offered, because most fields cannot be amended once the form is submitted.
Read the official notification in full before you begin the form. Eligibility, fees and dates are revised through corrigenda more often than candidates expect, and an application submitted against the wrong criteria is rejected at document verification rather than at submission — by which point the cycle is over.
Key Highlights
- 133 vacancies notified
- Qualification: A valid GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026 score, together with the degree prescribed for the discipline
- Pay scale: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500, Level 10 of the 7th CPC matrix
- Last date to apply: 17 Aug 2026
- Application mode: online
Quick Overview
The notification's own particulars, at a glance.
- Organization
- Indian Computer Emergency Response Team
- Advertisement No.
- CERT-In/SCB/2026/1
- Total Vacancies
- 133
- Job Location
- Anywhere in India or outside India
- Qualification
- A valid GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026 score, together with the degree prescribed for the discipline
- Age Limit
- As per notification
- Salary
- ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500, Level 10 of the 7th CPC matrix
- Application Mode
- Online
- Official Website
- www.cert-in.org.in
Important Dates
Every date below is taken from the official notification. Portals close at the time stated in the notification, not at midnight, and the fee payment window often closes a day after the form does.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application opens | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Eligibility cut-off date | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Document verification and interview | To be announced |
Application Fee
Fee is paid on the official portal only. Category-wise exemptions are applied automatically once the category is declared correctly in the form.
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| All categories | Nil | No fee is charged |
Vacancy Details
Vacancy counts are provisional and are revised through corrigenda. The category-wise split determines the cut-off you will actually be measured against.
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientist-B (Computer Science and IT) | 35 | 23 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 83 |
| Scientist-B (Data Science and AI) | 12 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 25 |
| Scientist-B (Electronics and Communication) | 13 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 25 |
| Total | — | — | — | — | — | 133 |
Educational Qualification
The qualification must be held on or before the cut-off date stated in the notification. Final-year candidates should check whether provisional applications are permitted for this recruitment.
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and IT | A four-year bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT or a related discipline, or a master's degree in Computer Science or Computer Applications, or an MCA — together with a valid GATE score. |
| Data Science and AI | A master's degree in Software Systems, Software Engineering, IT, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security or a related discipline — together with a valid GATE score. |
| Electronics and Communication | A four-year bachelor's degree in Electronics or Electronics & Communication or a related discipline, or a master's degree in Electronics or a related discipline — together with a valid GATE score. |
- A valid GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026 score is compulsory. Without it you cannot apply, regardless of your degree.
- There is no application fee for any category.
- Computer Science and IT carries 83 of the 133 posts; Data Science and Electronics carry 25 each.
Age Limit & Relaxation
Upper age limits are relaxed by category. Read the row that applies to you before you conclude you are ineligible.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD (General) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 15 years |
| Serving candidates in an allied cadre | 5 years |
Age is reckoned as on 17 August 2026. The upper limit is 30 years for UR and EWS, 33 for OBC (non-creamy layer) and 35 for SC and ST candidates.
Pay Scale
Figures are the pay scale, not take-home pay. Dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other allowances are paid over and above the basic pay shown.
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist-B | Level 10 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
Selection Process
Each stage is qualifying for the next. Clearing a stage does not carry marks forward unless the notification says so.
- 1Shortlisting on GATE score — five candidates are called per vacancy, discipline-wise and category-wise
- 2Document verification
- 3Personal interaction — an interview carrying a maximum of 50 marks
- 4Final merit — 60% weight to the GATE score and 40% to the interview
How to Apply
Complete the form in one sitting where possible, and check the preview page carefully. Most fields cannot be changed once submitted, except during the correction window.
- 1Open the recruitment link on the CERT-In website.
- 2Register with a valid email address and mobile number.
- 3Complete the online application form and upload the required documents, including your GATE scorecard.
- 4Submit and download the confirmation page.
Important Links
Official Links
Links go to the recruiting body’s own website- Apply onlineApply Online
- Official notification (PDF)Download
- CERT-InVisit
Verify before you apply. Eligibility, vacancy counts, fees and dates change through corrigenda. Job Times 24 is an information service, not a recruiter, and never charges candidates. Always confirm every detail in the official notification above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a GATE score for CERT-In Scientist-B?
Yes. A valid GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026 score is mandatory, and it carries 60% of the final merit.
Is there an application fee?
No. No fee is charged to any category.