Apply Now Online for Scientist-B Posts in Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) – No Fee, No Written Exam

CERT-In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) has officially released the CERT-In Scientist-B Recruitment 2026 notification for 133 Group A Scientist-B posts. Eligible and interested candidates can apply for these jobs on or before 17.08.2026 through online mode only.

CERT-In is Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, it is national nodal agency operating under Govt of India for Cyber Security. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India is accountable for CERT-In Scientist-B Recruitment 2026. CERT-In is established in 2004 is the frontline defence team that controls and responds to cyber security incidents, hacking attempts and digital threats against our Nations infrastructure.

The competition level for this CERT-In Recruitment 2026 is Moderate, because the selection purely based on Valid Gate score followed by an interview. GATE score from 2024, 2025 & 2026 is accepted & there is no separate written examination for this recruitment.

There is no need to pay application fees for any category & no work experience is required for this CERT-In Scientist-B Recruitment 2026. Interested candidates with fresh B.E, B.Tech, M.Sc or MCA can apply for this CERT-In Scientist-B Recruitment 2026 with Valid GATE score (2024, 2025 & 2026).

If selected as a Scientist-B through CERT-In Scientist-B Recruitment 2026, salary pay scale with basic pay of Rs. 56,100 per month and gross monthly emoluments of approximately Rs. 1,00,000 are offered.

For complete details on CERT-In Scientist-B Recruitment 2026 including educational qualification, age limit, application process, selection process, important dates and application fees, check the summary below.

Summary of CERT-In Scientist-B Recruitment 2026

Vacancy Details Discipline Wise – CERT-In Recruitment 2026

Note: Category-wise reservation for UR / SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS are applicable as per Government of India norms.

• UR – 60,
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) – 36,
• SC – 18,
• EWS – 11
• ST – 8, including backlog vacancies in SC and OBC categories for CS and DA disciplines.
• PwBD reservation is horizontal. Refer to the official notification PDF for the exact category-wise breakup.

Important Dates to Remember

🔔 Our Alert – Comfortable Window, But Don’t Delay

The application window is starts open from 14th July 2026 to 17th August 2026, which is a comfortable window for eligible candidates have 35 days to apply online, but dont wait till last to avoid server traffic issues. Since there is no application fees so we expecting a huge number of applicants with valid GATE score may apply for this recruitment. The shortlisting for interview is only 1:5 ratio based on GATE merit, so every mark on your GATE scorecard counts.

Apply for this recruitment early and confirm the correct discipline selected matching your GATE paper code – CS, DA or EC. A mismatch between your GATE paper and the discipline applied for will leads to application rejection at last moment.

Eligibility Criteria – CERT-In Scientist-B Recruitment 2026

Education Qualification

• Computer Science & IT (CS): Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology (minimum 4-year course) in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Information Technology or related disciplines (OR) Master’s Degree in relevant Science discipline (OR) MCA with valid GATE score (2024, 2025 or 2026) in CS paper.
• Data Science & AI (DA): Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology or Master’s Degree in relevant discipline including Data Science, AI, Cyber Security or related fields with valid GATE score (2024, 2025 or 2026) in DA paper
• Electronics & Communication (EC): Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Telecommunication (OR) Master’s Degree in Science disciplines such as Electronics, Applied Electronics, VLSI Design, Digital Communication, Mechatronics, Robotics & Automation, Drone Technology or Autonomous Systems with valid GATE score (2024, 2025 or 2026) in EC paper

Important Note on GATE Score Requirement

If a candidate has scores from multiple years (2024, 2025 or 2026) then the best score is considered with equal weightage.

Experience Requirement

Work experience is not required for this CERT-In Scientist-B Recruitment 2026, so freshers can apply for this vacancies with valid GATE score.

Age Limit

Additional relaxation

Candidates serving already with Government Organisations in the same or allied cadre get an additional 5 years of age limit relaxation. Ex-Servicemen relaxation as per Government of India rules.

⚠️ Important

The above eligibilities (Education & Age limit) are must obtained before the cut-off daye 17.08.2026.

Application Mode

Eligible and interested candidates can apply for this CERT-In Scientist-B Recruitment 2026 through online mode only at www.cert-in.org.in. No other mode of application will be accepted.

Application Fees Details

There is no application fee for any category for this recruitment. This is completely free to apply.

⚠️ Important Warning

Since there is no application fee and no separate written exam, the applicant pool will be large but do not let that discourage you. Shortlisting for interview is strictly in the ratio of 1:5 based on discipline-wise and category-wise GATE merit.

Also note that this vacancies carries PAN India Service Liability, you may posted anywhere in India or even outside India. Do not apply if you have location constraints. Finally, ensure your GATE paper code exactly matches the discipline you apply for CS scorecard for CS discipline, DA for DA, EC for EC. Cross-discipline applications will be rejected.

Selection Process

The selection follows the below mentioned three-stage process:

Stage 1 – Shortlisting based on GATE Score Candidates are shortlisted in the ratio of 1:5 (discipline-wise and category-wise) based on their valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 score, which ever is the best score if candidate have all 3 years GATE score.

Stage 2 – Document Verification

• GATE scorecard
• Degree certificates
• Category certificates
• ID proof

Stage 3 – Personal Interaction / Interview

The interview carries a maximum of 50 marks and which evaluates the below,

• Technical knowledge
• Communication skills
• Academic performance

Important Alert

• Minimum qualifying marks for UR candidates is 50% and 40% for EWS/OBC/SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
• The final selection list is prepared with 60% weightage to GATE score + 40% weightage to Interview marks, followed by medical examination.

Salary Pay Scale

Selected candidates can get below benefits also,

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Transport Allowance (TA)
• Other Central Government benefits

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

1. Visit the official CERT-In website: www.cert-in.org.in
2. Go to the Careers / Recruitment section on the homepage
3. Open the notification Advt. No. CERT-In/SCB/2026/1 – Scientist-B Recruitment 2026
4. Read the complete official notification PDF carefully – verify your GATE paper code matches your chosen discipline
5. Click on the online application link and register with a valid email ID and mobile number
6. Fill in all personal, educational and GATE score details accurately, details must match with certificates
7. Select your discipline carefully – CS / DA / EC – matching your GATE paper code
8. Upload all required documents in the prescribed format
9. Review every detail before final submission — no fee payment is required
10. Submit the application and download the confirmation page with your Registration Number for future reference

Required Documents

• Valid GATE Scorecard (2024 / 2025 / 2026) in relevant paper code
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Signature in prescribed format
• Class 10 Certificate (Date of Birth proof)
• B.E / B.Tech / M.Sc / MCA Degree Certificate and Marksheets
• Category Certificate – SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS in Central Government format (if applicable)
• PwBD Certificate in prescribed format (if applicable)
• Government Service Certificate (if claiming service relaxation)
• Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / PAN / Passport)

📌 Important Note

Interested and eligible candidates can apply for CERT-In Scientist-B Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. CERT-In/SCB/2026/1) for 133 vacancies through online mode only before 17th August 2026 at 05:30 PM at www.cert-in.org.in. There is no application fee for any category. Apply for only one discipline matching your valid GATE paper code. Read the complete official notification before applying.

✅ Our Verdict

CERT-In Scientist-B Recruitment 2026 is one of the most attractive Group A recruitment drives of 2026. No application fee, no separate written exam, no work experience required and a straight path from GATE score to a Gazetted Central Government scientist post paying around Rs. 1,00,000/- per month is best opportunity for fresh candiates with required eligibility.

The 1:5 shortlisting ratio means your GATE score does the heavy lifting, if you scored well in GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026 in CS, DA or EC papers. For candidates who missed NIC Scientist-B earlier this year, this is essentially a second chance in the same pay level and same disciplines and unlike NIC, CERT-In charges no fee at all. The only consideration is the PAN India posting liability and possibly overseas.

Important Conditions

• The eligibilty criteria must be completed on or before 17.08.2026, candidates awaited for result are not eligible
• Only GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026 scores in CS, DA or EC papers are accepted for this recruitment
• Candidates can apply for only one discipline under this advertisement
• Candidates serving in Government organisations must apply through proper channel or produce NOC at the time of interview
• Canvassing in any form will lead to immediate disqualification
• CERT-In reserves the right to increase, decrease or cancel vacancies at any time without prior notice

Interested and eligible candidates can apply for this CERT-In Scientist-B Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. CERT-In/SCB/2026/1) for 133 vacancies through online mode only before 17th August 2026 at 05:30 PM by carefully reading the official notification on www.cert-in.org.in.

For More Details on CERT-In Scientist-B Recruitment 2026

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – CERT-In Scientist-B Recruitment 2026

Q1. What is CERT-In and under which ministry does it function?

CERT-In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) is India’s national nodal agency for cyber security, established in 2004 under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.

Q2. How many vacancies are announced in CERT-In Scientist-B Recruitment 2026?

A total of 133 vacancies for Scientist-B posts in Computer Science & IT, Data Science & AI, Electronics & Communication.

Q3. What is the last date to apply for CERT-In Scientist-B Recruitment 2026?

17th August 2026 at 05:30 PM through www.cert-in.org.in.

Q4. Is GATE score mandatory for CERT-In Scientist-B Recruitment 2026?

Yes. A valid GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026 score in CS, DA or EC paper is mandatory. If you have multiple scores, the best one is considered.

Q5. What is the age limit for CERT-In Scientist-B Recruitment 2026?

Upper age limit: 30 years (UR/EWS), 33 years (OBC-NCL), 35 years (SC/ST) as on 17.08.2026. PwBD candidates get 10 additional years. Government service candidates get 5 additional years.

Q6. What is the application fee for CERT-In Scientist-B Recruitment 2026?

NIL, there is no application fee for any category.

Q7. What is the selection process for CERT-In Scientist-B Recruitment 2026?

• Shortlisting based on GATE score (1:5 ratio)
• Document Verification
• Personal Interview (50 marks)
• Final merit = 60% GATE score + 40% Interview marks
• No separate written exam.

Q8. What is the salary for CERT-In Scientist-B 2026?

Pay Level-10 of 7th CPC — basic pay Rs. 56,100/- to Rs. 1,77,500/- per month. Gross monthly emoluments approximately Rs. 1,00,000 including DA, HRA and TA. This is a Group A Gazetted post with NPS pension benefits.

Disclaimer

This job information is provided for informational purposes only. We collect data from official websites and employment news. Candidates should verify all details such as eligibility, age limit, application process and fees from the official notification before applying. We are not responsible for any inaccuracies or changes made by the organisation after publication.

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