Indian Computer Emergency Response Team — Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has issued an official recruitment notification for Scientist-B, announcing a total of 133 vacancies located in All India. The online application window opens on 14 July 2026 and closes on 17 August 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold B.E./B.Tech or Master's degree in relevant Engineering/Science disciplines and be within the prescribed age limit of 30 years for UR/EWS, with standard government age relaxations, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of Level 10 (Rs. 56,100 - Rs. 1,77,500). The selection procedure comprises Shortlisting based on GATE score followed by Personal Interaction/Interview. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Application Start | 14 Jul 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply |
17 Aug 2026
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| Post Name | Scientist-B |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 133 |
| Qualification | B.E./B.Tech or Master's degree in relevant Engineering/Science disciplines |
| Age Limit | 30 years for UR/EWS, with standard government age relaxations |
| Salary | Level 10 (Rs. 56,100 - Rs. 1,77,500) |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting based on GATE score followed by Personal Interaction/Interview |
Prescribed Age: 18–27 Years (As on 17 Aug 2026)
Pay Level 10 (Grade Pay ₹5,400 - PB3) • Starting Basic: ₹56,100/month
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has initiated the recruitment process for 133 Scientist-'B' positions. This Group-'A' direct recruitment drive is strictly based on valid GATE scores from 2024, 2025, or 2026.
| Discipline | GATE Paper Code | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and IT | CS | 83 |
| Data Science and AI | DA | 25 |
| Electronics and Communication | EC | 25 |
The selection process comprises two main stages:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opening | 14 July 2026 |
| Application Closing | 17 August 2026 (05:30 PM) |
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