ICERT Scientist-B Recruitment 2026
Posted: 24 Jul 2026 · Updated: 24 Jul 2026
Key Highlights
Total Vacancies
133
Min. Qualification
Graduate
Salary Range
₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
(Level 10 (₹56100 - ₹177500))
Last Date
17 Aug 2026
Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, has released an official recruitment notification for 133 vacancies for the post of Scientist-B (Group-A Gazetted). Selection will be based on shortlisting via valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 scores followed by a Personal Interview. Last date for application 17th August 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Exam Date | No Written Exam (Shortlisting via GATE Score) |
21 years
30 years
Age limit calculated as on August 17, 2026:
General / EWS: Maximum 30 years
OBC (NCL): Maximum 33 years
SC / ST: Maximum 35 years
Relaxation for other categories is applicable as per Government rules.
Computer Science & IT: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology (B.E./B.Tech) in Computer Science/Engineering, IT, Software Systems, Cyber Security, or Master's Degree (M.Sc.) in Computer Science, IT, or MCA.
Data Science & AI: B.E./B.Tech or M.Sc. in relevant disciplines like Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, etc.
Electronics & Communication: B.E./B.Tech or M.Sc. in Electronics, ECE, Telecommunication, Instrumentation, etc.
GATE Requirement: Candidates must possess a valid GATE 2024, 2025, or 2026 score in the respective paper code (CS/DA/EC). No experience required.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | Free |
- 1Shortlisting based on GATE 2024/2025/2026 Score
- 2Personal Interview / Interaction
- 3Document Verification
- 4Medical Examination
Discipline-wise Vacancy Breakup:
Computer Science & IT: 83 posts
Data Science & AI: 25 posts
Electronics & Communication: 25 posts
The final merit list will be prepared by giving 60% weightage to the GATE score and 40% weightage to the Personal Interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
The last date to submit your application is 17 Aug 2026.
There are a total of 133 vacancies for this recruitment.
Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years old.
The minimum required qualification is Graduate.
The salary range is ₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500 (Level 10 (₹56100 - ₹177500)).