The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has officially announced its recruitment drive for 2026, seeking qualified professionals for 133 Scientist B positions. This is a significant opportunity for engineering and technical graduates to join the national nodal agency responsible for cybersecurity incident response.
Recruitment Overview
Operating under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, ICERT is looking for candidates with a strong academic background and valid GATE scores (2024, 2025, or 2026). The application window is open from 14 July 2026, and candidates must submit their applications before the deadline on 17 August 2026. There is no application fee for any category, making this accessible to all eligible applicants.
Vacancy Distribution and Eligibility
The recruitment is divided across three key technical domains. Please refer to the tables below for detailed information on post-wise vacancies and category-wise breakdowns.
| Post Name | Total Post | ICERT Scientist B Exam Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) | 83 | BE / B.Tech Degree in Related Trade OR Master Degree in Science disciplines OR MCA Valid Score in the GATE 2024/2025/2026 |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA) | 25 | BE / B.Tech Degree in Engineering or Technology (Minimum 4 Year Course) OR Master’s Degree in Science disciplines OR Master’s in Computer Application (MCA) Valid Score in the GATE 2024/2025/2026 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) | 25 | BE / B.Tech Degree in Related Trade / Branch OR Master Degree in Science disciplines Valid Score in the GATE 2024/2025/2026 |
| Post Name | UR | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | Total Post |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) | 35 | 23 | 07 | 12 | 06 | 83 |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA) | 12 | 07 | 02 | 03 | 01 | 25 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) | 13 | 06 | 02 | 03 | 01 | 25 |
Document Requirements
Before you begin your application, ensure you have the following documents ready to avoid any last-minute errors:
- Handwriting samples
- Eligibility certificates/degrees
- ID Proof
- Address proof details
- Basic personal details
- Scanned Passport size photo
- Scanned Signature
- Scanned Thumb impression
How to Fill ICERT Scientist B Recruitment Exam Online Form 2026
- Read the official ICERT Scientist B Official Recruitment Notification 2026 carefully before applying.
- Collect all necessary documents: handwritten notes, eligibility proofs, ID proof, address details, and basic personal information.
- Prepare scanned copies of required documents: photo, signature, ID proof, thumb impression, etc. You may use for assistance.
- Visit the official application portal via Click Here.
- Fill out the application form with accurate details.
- Review the preview of the application form carefully before submission.
- Submit the application form (note: even with zero fee, submission is required to complete the process).
- Take a printout of the final submitted form for future reference.
Important Resources
For further updates or to verify information, candidates should visit the ICERT Official Website. Stay tuned for further announcements regarding the examination schedule.
