133 Posts – The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team – CERT In Scientist B Recruitment 2026(All India Can Apply) – Last Date 17 August Govt Exam Update

CERT In Scientist B Recruitment 2026 : PDF has been released on 14th July 2026 for 133 vacancies at www.cert-in.org.in. Candidates willing to apply for Advt. No. CERT-In/SCB/2026/1 can now check the complete details of the recruitment in the article.

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), functioning under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has released the detailed notification for recruitment to 133 Scientist-B posts in the year 2026. Through this recruitment, candidates holding a valid GATE score will be selected for the Scientist-B post, which is equivalent to a Group-A, Level-10 position. Read the complete article for eligibility, selection process, exam pattern, salary, application dates and other details

CERT In Scientist B Recruitment 2026 : Overview

The selection process for Scientist-B posts is based on a valid GATE score (2024/2025/2026), followed by document verification and a Personal Interaction/Interview. There is no written exam conducted separately by CERT-In. The selected candidates will be placed at Level-10 of the 7th CPC pay matrix, and the job location can be anywhere in India or outside India.

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CERT-In Scientist-B Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

Candidates willing to apply for the CERT-In Scientist-B vacancy have to submit their applications between 14th July and 17th August 2026.

CERT-In Scientist-B Notification 2026 PDF Out

The official notification PDF for CERT-In Scientist-B (Advt. No. CERT-In/SCB/2026/1) has been released on 14th July 2026, detailing total vacancies, eligibility, selection process, salary, and registration dates. Candidates interested in these vacancies must go through the detailed notification, which has been released at https://www.cert-in.org.in/. The registration has already started on 14th July 2026.

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CERT-In Scientist-B Vacancy 2026 Out

For the year 2026, CERT-In has announced 133 vacancies, distributed across three disciplines. Further details have been included in the detailed notification PDF. Until then, please review the discipline-wise vacancies below.

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CERT-In Scientist-B Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the minimum eligibility requirements in terms of GATE score, educational qualifications, and age limits. The required criteria are as mentioned below.

GATE Score Requirement

Candidates must possess a valid GATE score of 2024, 2025, or 2026 in the relevant paper code — CS (Computer Science and Information Technology), DA (Data Science and Artificial Intelligence), or EC (Electronics and Communication Engineering) — corresponding to the discipline applied for.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology (minimum four-year course), a Master’s Degree in a relevant Science discipline, or an MCA, depending on the discipline applied for. The essential qualification must be completed in a subject relevant to the corresponding GATE paper code, as detailed in the official notification.

Age Limit (as on Cut-off Date: 17/08/2026)

Age relaxation is also applicable for in-service candidates and Ex-Servicemen as per government norms.

CERT-In Scientist-B Apply Online 2026

The link to submit applications for the CERT-In Scientist-B Recruitment is active at https://www.cert-in.org.in/, and candidates have to submit their applications between 14th July and 17th August 2026 (5:30 PM). Any application after the last date will not be accepted.

CERT-In Scientist-B Application Fee 2026

The application fee for the CERT-In Scientist-B Recruitment 2026 is Nil for all categories.

How to Apply Online for CERT-In Scientist-B Recruitment 2026?

The online application process for CERT-In Scientist-B Recruitment is available at the official website, and candidates can follow the steps below to apply online.

1. Go to the official website of CERT-In at https://www.cert-in.org.in/.
2. Complete Step 1: Registration with basic details including name, date of birth, mobile number, and email ID.
3. Complete Step 2: Fill the online application form and upload the required documents, including photograph, signature, and scanned certificates.
4. Complete Step 3: Download the Confirmation Page after final submission.
5. Keep the Application Number safe for future reference and correspondence.

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CERT-In Scientist-B Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection of eligible candidates will be done through multiple stages of the recruitment process. Candidates have to qualify at each stage to get selected for the Scientist-B post at CERT-In.

• Stage 1 – Shortlisting based on valid GATE Score (in the ratio of 1:5, discipline-wise and category-wise)
• Stage 2 – Document Verification
• Stage 3 – Personal Interaction/Interview

The final merit list will be based on 60% weightage of the GATE score and 40% weightage of marks scored in the Personal Interaction/Interview.

CERT-In Scientist-B 2026 Salary

A CERT-In Scientist-B earns a salary based on the 7th Pay Commission, with a starting basic pay of Rs. 56,100/-, placed in Pay Matrix Level-10. The post carries an All India liability, and the selected candidate may be posted anywhere in India or outside India in the interest of the organisation.

FAQs

Is CERT-In Scientist-B Notification 2026 Out? Yes, the CERT-In Scientist-B Notification 2026 has been released on 14th July 2026.

What is the age limit to apply for CERT-In Scientist-B Recruitment 2026? The upper age limit ranges from 30 years (UR/EWS) to 45 years (SC/ST PwBD candidates), depending on the category.

Is there any application fee for CERT-In Scientist-B Recruitment 2026? No, the application fee is Nil for all categories.

What is the selection process for CERT-In Scientist-B Recruitment 2026? Selection is based on a valid GATE score, followed by document verification and a Personal Interaction/Interview, with 60% weightage to the GATE score and 40% to the interview.

Which discipline has the maximum vacancies in CERT-In Scientist-B Recruitment 2026? Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) with 83 vacancies.

Source: Govt Exam Update