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CERT-In Scientist B Recruitment 2026: The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), operating under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, has invited applications for the post of Scientist-B. This recruitment will be conducted via direct appointment to scientific and technical positions. Notably, no prior work experience is required, making this an excellent opportunity for fresh graduates.

A total of 133 vacancies will be filled through this recruitment drive. Selected candidates will be appointed to Group-A level posts and offered an attractive salary package. The pay scale is comparable to that of organizations such as the National Informatics Centre (NIC), ISRO, and the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC).

**Important Dates**
The application process commenced on July 14, 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online until August 17, 2026. Candidates are required to provide their mobile number and email ID during the application process.

**Details** | **Date**
Application Start Date | July 14, 2026
Application Closing Date | August 17, 2026

**Number of Vacancies**

A total of 133 appointments will be made under this recruitment drive. The highest number of vacancies is in the field of Computer Science and Information Technology.

**Subject** | **Total Vacancies**
Computer Science & Information Technology | 83
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence | 25
Electronics & Communication Engineering | 25
**Total** | **133**

Of the 83 vacancies in Computer Science and Information Technology, 35 are reserved for the General category, 12 for Scheduled Castes (SC), 6 for Scheduled Tribes (ST), 23 for Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL), and 7 for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS). Provisions for reservation for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) have also been made.

**Eligibility Criteria**

Candidates must possess a valid GATE score card in the relevant subject. GATE 2024, 2025, and 2026 scores will be valid for this recruitment.

**Subject** | **Valid GATE Paper**
Computer Science & Information Technology | CS
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence | DA
Electronics & Communication Engineering | EC

**Educational Qualification**
For Computer Science & Information Technology, a Bachelor's degree or a Master's degree in Science is required. MCA candidates may also apply.
For Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, a B.Tech degree in the relevant subject is required.
For Electronics & Communication Engineering, a Bachelor's degree in the relevant branch is required.

**Age Limit**

The maximum age limit for candidates, calculated as of the application deadline, is as follows:

**Category** | **Maximum Age**
General and EWS | 30 years
OBC (NCL) | 33 years
SC/ST | 35 years
PwD Candidates | 40 years

Other reserved categories will receive age relaxation as per government rules.

**How ​​will the selection take place?**
Selection for the Scientist-B posts will be conducted in two stages.

Candidates will be shortlisted based on their GATE scores.
Subsequently, shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.

The final merit list will be prepared based on the GATE score and the marks obtained in the interview.

**Selection Process** | **Weightage**
GATE Score | 60 percent
Interview | 40 percent

**What is the salary?**

Selected candidates will receive a salary under the Level-10 pay scale.

**Details** | **Information**
Pay Scale | ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500
Estimated Monthly Salary (including allowances) | Approximately ₹1 lakh

**No application fee required**
Another key feature of this recruitment is that candidates are not required to pay any application fee. This means candidates from all categories can apply free of cost.

**What documents are required for the application?**
Candidates must keep the following documents ready at the time of application:

Recent passport-size photograph
Signature
Aadhaar Card
PAN Card
Driving License (if available)
GATE Scorecard
Other necessary educational documents

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