The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (ICERT), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has released the GATE score cut off for the next stage of Scientist B recruitment. Candidates who applied for the post using their GATE scores can check the category-wise cut off for their respective disciplines.
The recruitment includes vacancies for Computer Science & Information Technology (CS & IT), Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA), and Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE). Candidates meeting the prescribed GATE score cut off are shortlisted for the further selection process.
ICERT Scientist B GATE Cut Off 2026 has been released for Computer Science & Information Technology, Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, and Electronics & Communication Engineering.
| Particulars | Details |
| Organisation | Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (ICERT) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology |
| Post | Scientist B |
| Selection Basis | GATE Score |
| Disciplines | CS & IT, DA, ECE |
| GATE Scores Considered | GATE 2024, 2025 and 2026 |
| Next Stage | Document Verification and Personal Interaction/Interview |
| Tentative Schedule | October–November 2026 |
The official GATE score cut off varies according to the discipline and category. Candidates can check the reported cut off marks below.
| Category | GATE Score Cut Off |
| UR | 763 |
| OBC-NCL | 698 |
| SC | 663 |
| ST | 629 |
| EWS | 690 |
| Category | GATE Score Cut Off |
| UR | 687 |
| OBC-NCL | 574 |
| SC | 459 |
| ST | 454 |
| EWS | 598 |
| Category | GATE Score Cut Off |
| UR | 791 |
| OBC-NCL | 706 |
| SC | 589 |
| ST | 496 |
| EWS | 720 |
The CS & IT UR cut off is 791.
The ECE UR cut off is 763.
The DA UR cut off is 687.
Category-wise cut offs have also been specified for OBC-NCL, SC, ST and EWS candidates.
GATE scores from 2024, 2025 and 2026 were considered for applications.
Candidates shortlisted through the cut off will proceed to the next stage of recruitment.
As mentioned in the recruitment details, ICERT Scientist B recruitment includes vacancies across three disciplines:
| Discipline | Vacancies |
| Computer Science & Information Technology | 83 |
| Data Science & Artificial Intelligence | 25 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 25 |
Candidates were eligible to apply using their valid GATE score as specified in the recruitment notification.
Candidates shortlisted based on the GATE score cut off will have to appear for the next stage of the selection process. The transcript states that Document Verification and Personal Interaction/Interview are tentatively scheduled for October–November 2026.
Candidates should keep their required documents ready, including self-attested documents, GATE score details, date of birth proof and category certificates, wherever applicable.
The exact date and detailed instructions for the next stage will be notified by ICERT.
Candidates whose GATE scores meet the prescribed cut off should check the official instructions carefully and prepare for the next stage. Document verification will require candidates to provide the relevant certificates and supporting documents.
Candidates should ensure that the information provided during the application process matches their original documents and GATE score details.