The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, has released its official notification Advt.No: CERT-In/SCB/2026/1 for recruitment of Scientist-B (Group-A, Level-10) posts. This is a prestigious opportunity for engineering and science graduates with valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 scores to join India’s national cyber security agency.
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💼 Pay Scale: Level-10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) under 7th CPC.
📅 Important Dates
Event | Date |
Opening Date for Online Applications | 14/07/2026 |
Closing Date for Online Applications | 17/08/2026 (5:30 PM) |
Cut-off date for eligibility | 17/08/2026 |
Document Verification & Interview | To be announced on CERT-In website |
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📊 Vacancies & Reservation
Discipline | Total Posts | UR | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | PwBD (Horizontal Reservation) |
Computer Science & IT (CS) | 83 | 35 | 12* | 6 | 23* | 7 | 3 (LV-1, HH-1, Locomotive disability-1) |
Data Science & AI (DA) | 25 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 7* | 2 | 1 (Hard of Hearing-1) |
Electronics & Communication (EC) | 25 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 (MD involving multiple disabilities) |
\* Includes backlog vacancies (01 SC, 03 OBC).
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🎓 Eligibility Criteria
GATE Requirement
Valid GATE score in CS, DA, or EC papers (2024/2025/2026).
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology (4 years) OR
Master’s Degree in Science disciplines OR
MCA
Relevant subjects include Computer Science, IT, Software Systems, AI, Data Science, Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, IoT, Blockchain, Quantum Computing, Electronics, Robotics, Mechatronics, VLSI Design, Drone Technology, etc.
Note: No experience required.
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🎂 Age Limit (as on 17/08/2026)
Category | Upper Age Limit |
UR/EWS | 30 years |
SC/ST | 35 years |
OBC (NCL) | 33 years |
PwBD | 40 years (SC/ST PwBD – 45; OBC PwBD – 43) |
Service Candidates | UR/EWS – 35; SC/ST – 40; OBC – 38 |
Ex-Servicemen | As per Govt. Rules |
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📍 Place of Posting
Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India or abroad in the interest of the organization.
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📝 Application Process
Candidates must apply online only at CERT-In Recruitment Portal between 14/07/2026 – 17/08/2026 (5:30 PM).
Steps to Apply
Registration
Fill Online Application Form & Upload Documents
Download Confirmation Page
Checklist Before Applying
Scanned photo & signature
Date of Birth proof
Photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Driving License/EPIC)
Matriculation & Senior Secondary certificates
Valid GATE Score Card
Degree & Marksheet (with CGPA conversion if applicable)
Category/PwBD certificates (if applicable)
NOC/Experience/Relaxation certificates (if applicable)
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📌 Application Fee: NIL for all categories.
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🎯 Selection Process
Shortlisting based on GATE score (ratio 1:5).
Document Verification before interview.
Personal Interaction/Interview (50 marks).
Technical knowledge
Communication & comprehension
Academic performance
Final Merit List = 60% GATE score + 40% Interview marks.
Minimum qualifying marks: UR – 50%, EWS/OBC/SC/ST/PwBD – 40%.
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