Scientist-B (Electronics and Communication Engineering) – CERT-In
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 25
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹56,100 - ₹177,500 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology or Master's Degree in Science in Electronics, Communication, or related disciplines with a valid GATE score in EC.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — no prior work experience is required for this direct recruitment post.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 30 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Scientist-B role in Electronics and Communication Engineering at CERT-In is a premier opportunity for electronics experts to secure India's communication networks. As a Group-A officer, you will be responsible for technical analysis and cyber security functions that require deep expertise in hardware and signal processing. This recruitment offers a stable career path within the central government, specifically under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. It is an excellent choice for ECE graduates who possess a strong GATE score and a passion for serving the nation through technical excellence in the cyber domain.
- Candidates must have appeared for the GATE Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) paper in 2024, 2025, or 2026.
- Shortlisting for the personal interview is done in a 1:5 ratio based on the best GATE score among the eligible years.
- The selection criteria include technical knowledge, presentation skills, and academic performance during the interview.
- No experience is required, allowing fresh engineering graduates to enter the government service at a high level.
- The deadline for submitting the online application through the official CERT-In portal is August 17, 2026.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level 10 in 7th CPC Pay Matrix (₹56,100–₹1,77,500) plus applicable central government allowances.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on GATE 2024/2025/2026 scores (1:5 ratio) Document Verification Personal Interaction/Interview Final Merit List (60% GATE weightage + 40% Interview weightage)
Application Fees
All Categories: Nil
Reservation
UR: 13 SC: 3 ST: 1 OBC(NCL): 6 EWS: 2 PwBD: 1
How to Apply
- Visit the official CERT-In website at https://www.cert-in.org.in/.
- Navigate to the recruitment section and select the Scientist-B advertisement.
- Complete Step 1: Registration with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Complete Step 2: Fill out the online application form and upload required documents (Photo, Signature, GATE Scorecard, etc.).
- Ensure all documents are self-attested and within the specified file size limits.
- Complete Step 3: Submit the form and download the Confirmation Page for future reference.
- The application must be submitted before 17/08/2026 (05:30 PM).
Frequently Asked Questions
The salary is fixed in Pay Level 10 (₹56,100–₹1,77,500) as per the 7th Central Pay Commission.
A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology or a Master's Degree in Science in Electronics, Communication, or related fields is required.
The upper age limit is 30 years for UR/EWS, with relaxations up to 33 years for OBC and 35 years for SC/ST candidates.
