CERT-In Scientist 'B' 2026 Recruitment via GATE CS & DA | 133 Vacancies | PiyushAI
Advt. No. CERT-In/SCB/2026/1  ·  MeitY, Govt. of India

CERT-In Scientist ‘B’ 2026
Through GATE CS & DA

India’s national cyber-security agency is recruiting 133 Scientist ‘B’ officers in Pay Level-10 (₹56,100–₹1,77,500). Qualify with a valid GATE 2024 / 2025 / 2026 score in CS, DA or EC.

133 Vacancies Group ‘A’ Gazetted No Written Exam*
TL;DR — Quick Answer

CERT-In is hiring 133 Scientist ‘B’ officers via GATE. Candidates with a valid GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026 score in CS (83 posts), Data Science & AI / DA (25 posts), or EC (25 posts) plus a relevant degree are eligible. It’s a Group ‘A’ central government post in Pay Level-10 (₹56,100–₹1,77,500). The detailed notification appears on cert-in.org.in after the GATE 2026 result. GATE DA is a strong, lower-competition route into this recruitment.

At a Glance

PostScientist ‘B’ (Group ‘A’ equivalent)
OrganisationCERT-In, MeitY, Government of India
Vacancies133 (tentative)
Pay ScaleLevel-10  ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
Selection BasisValid GATE Score (2024 / 2025 / 2026)
GATE PapersCS & IT, Data Science & AI (DA), EC
Official Websitecert-in.org.in
Official Document

Download the CERT-In Advance Notice

Advt. No. CERT-In/SCB/2026/1 (PDF, 4 pages). The detailed notification follows on cert-in.org.in after the GATE 2026 result.

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Vacancies by GATE Paper

Each position maps to a specific GATE discipline. Pick your paper, target the matching stream.

GATE CS & IT
83
Computer Science posts
GATE DATA SCIENCE & AI (DA)
25
Data Science posts  ⭐
GATE EC
25
Electronics & Comm. posts

Reservation (incl. backlog): UR 60 · SC 18 · ST 08 · OBC-NCL 36 · EWS 11 · PwBD 05.

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25 Data Science posts. A newer, smaller applicant pool.

GATE Data Science & AI (DA) is one of the newest GATE papers, so the candidate pool competing for CERT-In’s Data Science stream is far smaller than the crowded CS field. If your background is in ML, AI, data analytics or statistics, DA is the smarter route into a Group ‘A’ central government cyber-security role.

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Eligibility

You must hold a valid GATE score and one of the accepted qualifications.

1  ·  Valid GATE Score

A qualifying GATE score for 2024, 2025 or 2026 in the paper matching your applied position (CS & IT, Data Science & AI, or EC).

2  ·  Educational Qualification (any one)

Bachelor’s in Engineering / Technology (min. 4-year course) in a relevant discipline — CS, IT, AI, Data Science, Cyber Security, Electronics, etc.

Master’s Degree in Science in a relevant discipline.

MCA (for the Computer Science position).

Accepted Disciplines (sample)

Computer Science stream
Computer Science · CSE · IT · Software Systems · AI · Data Science · Big Data Analytics · Information / Cyber Security · Digital Forensics · IoT · Quantum Computing · Blockchain · Machine Learning · Cloud Security · Cryptography · MCA
Data Science stream
Computer & Network Security · Informatics · Information Systems · Computer Management · Cyber Law · Computational Linguistics · Advance Network · Computational Science · Cryptography · ML · Cloud Security · Big Data Analytics · AI · Data Science
Electronics & Comm. stream
Electronics · E&C · E&TC · Telecom & IT · E&I · Electronics & Computer Engg · Mechatronics · Robotics & Automation · Drone Technology · Autonomous Systems · VLSI Design · Applied Electronics

Refer to the official notification on cert-in.org.in for the complete, authoritative discipline list.

Important Notes

  • The detailed advertisement will be published on cert-in.org.in tentatively after the GATE 2026 result is announced.
  • CERT-In reserves the right to modify or cancel the recruitment without assigning any reason.
  • Any corrigendum / addendum will be uploaded only on the official CERT-In website. Vacancy numbers are tentative.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I join CERT-In as Scientist B through GATE?

Apply online with a valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 score in CS, DA or EC plus the required degree. There are 133 tentative vacancies in Pay Level-10.

Is GATE Data Science (DA) valid for CERT-In?

Yes — GATE DA is explicitly accepted for the 25 Data Science Scientist ‘B’ posts. A valid DA score plus a relevant degree makes you eligible.

What is the salary of CERT-In Scientist B?

Pay Level-10, ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 per month, a Group ‘A’ equivalent central government post.

When will the detailed notification be out?

Tentatively after the GATE 2026 result, published on cert-in.org.in.

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Disclaimer: This is an informational guide based on the CERT-In advance notice (Advt. No. CERT-In/SCB/2026/1). Always verify details from the official notification at cert-in.org.in.