Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India, has invited online applications for recruitment of 133 posts of Scientist 'B' on direct recruitment basis (Advertisement No. CERT-In/SCB/2026/1). Last date to apply online is 17.08.2026 (05:30 PM).
Discipline-wise Vacancy Details
| Discipline | Total Vacancies | UR | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS |
|---|
| Computer Science & Information Technology (CS) | 83 | 35 | 12 | 6 | 23 | 7 |
| Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA) | 25 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering (EC) | 25 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| Total | 133 | 60 | 18 | 8 | 36 | 11 |
Note: Includes 01 SC and 03 OBC backlog vacancies. Vacancies are tentative and may increase/decrease at the discretion of CERT-In.
Essential Qualification
- Valid GATE score in GATE 2024 / 2025 / 2026 in the relevant test paper:
- Computer Science & Information Technology - GATE paper code CS
- Data Science & Artificial Intelligence - GATE paper code DA
- Electronics & Communication Engineering - GATE paper code EC
- AND Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology (minimum four-year degree course) in the relevant discipline, OR Master's Degree in Science disciplines, OR Master's in Computer Application (MCA).
Age Limit (as on Cut-off Date)
| 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) | 43 years |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|
| All Categories | NIL |
Selection Process
- Only candidates fulfilling eligibility criteria and registered on the portal shall be considered.
- Selection based on GATE score and subsequent stages as per the official advertisement.
Place of Posting
New Delhi (CERT-In). Selected persons may be posted anywhere in India or outside India in the interest of the organization.
How to Apply
- Register and apply online on the official application portal before 17.08.2026 (05:30 PM).
- Fill the application with correct personal, educational and GATE details.
- Upload required documents as per the specifications in the detailed advertisement.
- No application fee is payable.
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