CERT-In Scientist B Recruitment 2026: Apply Online Form for 133 Vacancies
Author: Madhav Netam Published on: July 19, 2026
Post Date / Update: 19 July 2026 | 01:00 PM
Short Information
Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has officially released the recruitment advertisement for 133 Scientist B vacancies for the year 2026. Engineering graduates and postgraduates possessing a valid GATE scorecard (2024, 2025, or 2026) in respective streams can apply. The online application link is active from 14 July 2026 and will remain open until 17 August 2026.
Direct official links to apply online, download the detailed CERT-In notification PDF, and check stream-wise criteria are updated below in the “Some Useful Important Links” section.
Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)
CERT-In Scientist B Recruitment 2026
Advt. No. CERT-In/SCB/2026/1 : Short Details of Notification
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Important Dates
Application Begin:14/07/2026(Link is Now Active)
Last Date to Apply Online:17/08/2026
Last Date to Complete Application Form: 17/08/2026
Written Exam / Interview Date: As Per Official Schedule
Admit Card Release Date: To be notified soon
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹ 0/-
SC / ST / PH (Divyangjan) Candidates: ₹ 0/-
Note: No application processing fee is applicable for any category candidate.
Age Limit (as on 17/08/2026)
Minimum Age: Not Applicable (N/A)
Maximum Age: 30 Years
Age relaxation is applicable extra as per official CERT-In Scientist B recruitment safety rules.
CERT-In Scientist B Recruitment 2026: Vacancy & Eligibility
Total Vacancy: 133 Posts
Stream Name & Code
Total Posts
Minimum Educational & GATE Qualification
Computer Science & Information Technology (CS)
83
B.E. / B.Tech Degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / related trade.OR Master’s Degree (M.Sc) in Computer Science / relevant science disciplines.OR Master in Computer Applications (MCA) degree.Mandatory: Must possess a valid GATE Score card for the year 2024, 2025, or 2026 in the CS paper.
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA)
25
B.E. / B.Tech Degree in Engineering or Technology (Minimum 4-Year Course).OR Master’s Degree in Data Science / AI / relevant science disciplines.OR Master in Computer Applications (MCA) degree.Mandatory: Must possess a valid GATE Score card for the year 2024, 2025, or 2026 in the DA paper.
Electronics & Communication Engineering (EC)
25
B.E. / B.Tech Degree in Electronics & Communication / related engineering branch.OR Master’s Degree (M.Sc) in Electronics / related physics disciplines.Mandatory: Must possess a valid GATE Score card for the year 2024, 2025, or 2026 in the EC paper.
Stream & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
Post Name (Stream Code)
UR
OBC
EWS
SC
ST
Total Posts
Computer Science & IT (CS)
35
23
07
12
06
83
Data Science & AI (DA)
12
07
02
03
01
25
Electronics & Comm. (EC)
13
06
02
03
01
25
Total Target Vacancies
60
36
11
18
08
133
How to Fill CERT-In Scientist B Online Form 2026
Scroll down to the “Some Useful Important Links” table at the bottom of this page.
Click on the “Apply Online” link to navigate to the official recruitment console.
Complete your profile registration by inputting your structural identity markers and active Email ID.
Log in to fill out your academic percentages, select your specific domain specialization (CS / DA / EC), and enter your GATE Registration credentials.
Upload your scanned documents: passport photograph, signature, thumb impression, and your official GATE scorecard PDF sheet.
Note: Since the application fee is completely waived (₹ 0/-), the system will skip the payment terminal entirely.
Meticulously check the application preview parameters before final approval, then print a confirmation copy.
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Some Useful Important Links
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Apply Online (Registration & Login Portal)
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Download Official Recruitment Notification PDF
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q 1: What are the registration starting and ending dates for CERT-In Scientist B Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The online portal opened on 14 July 2026 and will accept submissions until the closing deadline of 17 August 2026.
Q 2: Is a GATE score mandatory for this recruitment process?
Ans: Yes. Candidates must have a valid GATE scorecard from the 2024, 2025, or 2026 national-level engineering examinations in the respective papers (CS / DA / EC).
Q 3: What is the application fee for the General and OBC category candidates?
Ans: The application processing fee is ₹ 0/- (Nil) across all candidate categories, including General, OBC, EWS, SC, and ST.
Q 4: What is the maximum age threshold allowed for the Scientist B position?
Ans: The upper age limit is set at 30 years as on the concluding date of 17 August 2026. Age relaxations apply extra for reserved candidates as per official government rules.
