The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), functioning under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, has invited online applications for Scientist-B posts. This is an excellent opportunity for engineering graduates in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science/Artificial Intelligence, and Electronics & Communication Engineering to join India’s national cyber security agency.
Recruitment Overview
- Organization: Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)
- Ministry: Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY)
- Post Name: Scientist-B
- Total Vacancies: 133
- Post Category: Group ‘A’ Gazetted
- Pay Level: Level-10 (7th CPC)
- Pay Scale: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
- Application Mode: Online
- Job Location: Across India
Vacancy Distribution
- Computer Science (CS): 83 Posts
- Data Science / Artificial Intelligence: 25 Posts
- Electronics & Communication Engineering (EC): 25 Posts
Total: 133 Posts
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 14 July 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 17 August 2026
Educational Qualification
Candidates should possess:
- B.E./B.Tech / M.E./M.Tech / M.Sc / MCA (as prescribed for the relevant discipline)
- A valid GATE score in the applicable discipline.
Age Limit
- Maximum age as prescribed in the official notification.
- Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Government of India rules.
Salary
- Pay Level-10
- ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 plus DA, HRA, TA and other Central Government allowances.
Selection Process
Selection will be based on:
- Valid GATE Score
- Shortlisting
- Personal Interview
- Document Verification
The final merit is prepared by giving 60% weightage to the GATE score and 40% weightage to the interview marks.
Application Fee
Please refer to the official notification for the applicable fee details, if any.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates must apply through the official MeitY recruitment portal.
Official Recruitment Portal (Verified)
https://recruit-delhi.nielit.gov.in/
This is the official MeitY/NIELIT recruitment portal used for Scientist-B recruitments under MeitY organizations, including CERT-In. Candidates should register, complete the online application, and upload the required documents through this portal.
Documents Required
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Engineering/Postgraduate qualification certificates
- Valid GATE scorecard
- Aadhaar Card or other valid Photo ID
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD certificate (if applicable)
Why Apply?
- 133 Group-A Gazetted Central Government posts
- Work with India’s national cyber security agency
- Attractive Level-10 salary with Central Government benefits
- Selection based on GATE score and interview
- Excellent career growth in cyber security and digital infrastructure
Note: I could verify the official recruitment and application portal, but I could not verify a standalone direct application URL dedicated only to the CERT-In Scientist-B post. The official recruitment is hosted through the MeitY/NIELIT recruitment portal, and candidates should apply only through that official portal after logging in.