CERT-In Scientist B Recruitment 2026 Apply for 133 Posts

ICERT Scientist B Recruitment 2026: The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), also referred to as ICERT, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, has officially released a recruitment notification (Advt. No: CERT-In/SCB/2026/1). This recruitment drive presents an excellent opportunity for technical graduates, inviting direct online applications for 133 vacant positions for the post of Scientist-B (Group-A, Level-10).

Candidates possess a unique route to these prestigious central government jobs, as the shortlisting procedure will rely entirely on their valid Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) scores from 2024, 2025, or 2026.

ICERT Scientist B Recruitment 2026: Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

ICERT has announced a total of 133 vacancies, strategically distributed across three major technical streams. Detailed vertical and horizontal reservation distributions are as follows:

Educational Details & GATE Requirements

Candidates must fulfill specific academic qualifications along with a valid GATE score matching the relevant paper codes:

• Computer Science and Information Technology (GATE Paper Code: CS): Candidate must hold a 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology (B.E./B.Tech.) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT, Software Systems, Cyber Security, or related allied lines. Alternatively, a Master’s Degree in Science (M.Sc.) in Computer Science/IT or a Master’s in Computer Applications (MCA) is acceptable. A valid GATE score (2024, 2025, or 2026) in the CS paper is mandatory.

• Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (GATE Paper Code: DA): Requires a 4-year B.E./B.Tech. or a Master’s Degree in Science/Specialized applications with core domains focusing on Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Analytics, Machine Learning, or Cryptography. A valid GATE score (2024, 2025, or 2026) in the DA paper is mandatory.

• Electronics and Communication Engineering (GATE Paper Code: EC): Candidates must hold a 4-year B.E./B.Tech. or a Master’s Degree in Science focused on Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Telecommunication, Instrumentation, Robotics, or Mechatronics. A valid GATE score (2024, 2025, or 2026) in the EC paper is mandatory.

Note: Candidates must have cleared their essential qualifying examinations completely on or before the cut-off date of August 17, 2026. No professional work experience is required to apply.

Salary Structure

The designated positions fall under direct central government rules carrying executive-level pay scales:

• Post Grade: Equivalent to Group-‘A’ Gazetted officers.

• Pay Matrix: Level-10 under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC).

• Pay Scale Entry: Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 per month, accompanying usual allowances as admissible under Central Government norms.

Age Limit (as on August 17, 2026)

• Maximum Age for Unreserved (UR) & EWS: 30 Years

Category-Wise Upper Age Relaxations:

• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Up to 33 Years

• SC / ST Candidates: Up to 35 Years

• PwBD (General/EWS): Up to 40 Years (OBC PwBD: 43 Years; SC/ST PwBD: 45 Years)

• In-Service Government Candidates (Allied Cadres): Relaxable up to 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC, and 40 years for SC/ST.

Selection Process

The final recruitment of the scientists will run through a multi-tiered merit evaluation layout:

1. Shortlisting Matrix: Candidates will be compiled into a domain-wise and category-wise merit list based on their registered GATE score. BCI will call candidates for face-to-face interaction in a strict 1:5 ratio per vacancy. Equal weightage is designated for GATE 2024, 2025, and 2026 points.

2. Document Verification: Mandatorily conducted right before the oral interview round. Candidates will also be required to validate their GATE metrics live on-screen via the GATE portal.

3. Personal Interaction/Interview: Evaluated out of a maximum of 50 marks, screening technical knowledge, communication skills, and academic consistency. Candidates must secure at least 50% (40% for reserved categories) to qualify the interview.

4. Final Merit Preparation: Compiled by computing a 60% weightage of the GATE Score and a 40% weightage of the Interview Marks.

Application Fee

Under direct digital governance guidelines, there are no charges to apply online:

How to Apply

• Go to the official online portal of the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team at https://www.cert-in.org.in.
• Navigate to the recruitment portal section and select the registration portal for Advt.No: CERT-In/SCB/2026/1.
• Complete Step 1 (Registration) by validating your basic parameters, primary email ID, and active mobile phone number.
• Log in with your generated application credentials and proceed to Step 2 (Fill Application Form).
• Provide your personal, academic, and exact GATE examination metrics.
• Upload a passport-size color photograph (50KB–200KB) and your signature in JPEG/JPG layout.
• Upload single self-attested PDF copies of your Date of Birth proof, Government photo ID, academic certificates, marksheets, and your official GATE Score Card (10KB–500KB).
• Review your uploaded document visibility using the preview canvas, and hit final submission.
• Execute Step 3, which requires downloading and saving the official final Confirmation Page for all future references.

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