The application window for CERT-In Scientist B recruitment closes today at 5:30 PM IST. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) is filling 133 central government posts. Candidates with degrees in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are eligible. Applicants need a valid Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) score from recent years.
This hiring drive targets 83 Computer Science posts, 25 Data Science posts, and 25 Electronics posts. Selected candidates earn a Level-10 salary scale ranging from 56,100 to 1,77,500 rupees per month. Machine Learning (ML) and Machine Intelligence graduates can submit forms without paying any fee. However, all submissions must occur strictly on the official online portal before the evening server deadline.

Eligibility requires a relevant degree in engineering, technology, or computer applications. A valid score in GATE 2024, 2025, or 2026 is mandatory for shortlisting. Shortlisted candidates receive sixty percent weightage from GATE marks and forty percent from personal interviews. Candidates must verify their age limit of thirty years as of the cut-off date today.
Applicants must assemble a digital document kit before logging into the registration website. This includes government identification, recent photograph, scanned signature, and essential academic marksheets. Valid category certificates for current financial year are also mandatory. Aspirants must avoid third-party agents, messaging links, or unofficial forms during registration.
| Stream Discipline | Vacancies | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & IT | 83 | Level 10 |
| Data Science & AI | 25 | Level 10 |
| Electronics & Communication | 25 | Level 10 |
Completing registration early prevents server congestion near the 5:30 PM cutoff time. After submitting details, applicants should download and save the official acknowledgment PDF. This file serves as proof of submission for document verification. Prompt action today secures a high-intent career path in central cybersecurity engineering.