• Educational Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology with 20 years of experience, OR Master's Degree in Science/Engineering/Technology with 18 years of experience, OR Doctorate in Science/Engineering with 15 years of experience.
• Senior Management & Cyber Experience: At least 05 years of experience at a senior management level in IT or related sectors, AND a minimum of 02 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, incident handling leadership, and interfacing with national security agencies.
• Eligibility: Open to officers from Central/State Governments, PSUs, Autonomous Bodies, as well as private sector leaders holding Board of Directors equivalent positions.
Contractual / RegularSep. 8, 2026
MeitY Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Director General, CERT-In (Pay Level 15 / Additional Secretary Rank)
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Sep. 8, 2026Director General, Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (DG, ICERT / CERT-In)
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Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
₹1,82,200 – ₹2,24,100/- (7th CPC Pay Level 15 / Additional Secretary)
Age Limit
Maximum 65 Years (Tenure of 5 Years up to 65 Years of Age)
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Aug 18, 2026
2
Starts
Aug 18, 2026
3
Deadline
Oct 12, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window18 Aug – 12 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Candidates shall hold office for a tenure of 5 years (eligible for re-appointment), provided that no person shall hold office beyond the age of 65 years.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Scrutiny of Applications, APAR Records, Scientific Publications, Patents & Vision Statement
OfflineQualifying Only
Personal Interaction / Interview before the High-Level Search-cum-Selection Committee
OfflineMerit Scored
Shortlisting of candidates will be based on educational credentials, cyber security leadership experience, corporate/government governance track record, publications, patents, and Vision Statement, followed by personal interaction before the Selection Committee.
Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix
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| Evaluation Parameter / Component | Max Marks / Weightage | Assessment Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Academic & Research Excellence (Doctorate/Master's Degrees, Patents, Publications & National Awards) | ||
| Strategic Cybersecurity Leadership, National Incident Response Command & Critical Infrastructure Protection | ||
| Vision Statement for National Cyber Defense & Personal Interaction with Search-cum-Selection Committee |
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
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Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In / ICERT), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Electronics Niketan, 6 CGO Complex, New Delhi. CERT-In is India's statutory national agency for computer security incident response under Section 70B of the Information Technology Act. As Director General (Additional Secretary rank, Pay Level 15), the official heads the nation's premier cyber defense nerve center, directing 24x7 monitoring, national cyber threat alerting, vulnerability disclosures, incident response operations across ministries, banks, and critical infrastructure, and representing India in international cybersecurity forums. High-tempo, strategically vital national security leadership with direct interface with the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) and PMO.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
Tenure appointment for a term of 5 years (eligible for re-appointment) up to 65 years of age. Stationed at New Delhi headquarters. Appointees are deemed to have retired from prior government service upon appointment (no pension/gratuity for ICERT service period).
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Pay Matrix Level 15 (₹1,82,200 – ₹2,24,100/-) with all benefits admissible to an Additional Secretary to the Government of India. Apex terminal cybersecurity leadership post in India, with paramount influence over national digital security policy and strategic post-tenure advisory roles.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
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- Offline Application Deadline: Application in the prescribed format (Annexure) must reach MeitY within 45 days from the date of publication in Employment News (by approx. October 12, 2026).
- Submission Address: Deputy Secretary (Pers.), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, 'Electronics Niketan', 6, CGO Complex, New Delhi - 110003.
- Strict Experience Criteria: Minimum 15 to 20 years experience depending on degree (B.Tech/M.Tech/Ph.D.) with at least 5 years at senior management level and 2 years in cybersecurity incident response.
- Proper Channel Routing: Serving government/PSU officers must submit applications through proper channel with 5 years' attested APARs, Vigilance Clearance, and Integrity Certificates.
- Private Candidates Allowed: Private sector leaders equivalent to Board of Directors level can apply with verified organization turnover and manpower documentation.
- Mandatory Vision Statement: Candidates must enclose a comprehensive Vision Statement outlining their roadmap for advancing CERT-In.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
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Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- UR1
Total Vacancies1
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Level 15 of the Pay Matrix (₹1,82,200 – ₹2,24,100/-) with status and perks equivalent to Additional Secretary to the Government of India.
Pay and allowances as admissible to an Additional Secretary to the Government of India at Level 15 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (₹1,82,200 – ₹2,24,100/-) including all benefits. For retired officers, pay will be fixed as per standard pension deduction rules.
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Oct 12, 2026
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Application Window18 Aug – 12 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Scrutiny of Applications, APAR Records, Scientific Publications, Patents & Vision Statement
OfflineQualifying Only
Personal Interaction / Interview before the High-Level Search-cum-Selection Committee
OfflineMerit Scored
Shortlisting of candidates will be based on educational credentials, cyber security leadership experience, corporate/government governance track record, publications, patents, and Vision Statement, followed by personal interaction before the Selection Committee.
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Applications must be submitted offline to Deputy Secretary (Pers.), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, 'Electronics Niketan', 6, CGO Complex, New Delhi - 110003 within 45 days from publication in Employment News (approx. October 12, 2026).
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