C-DOT Scientist B/C Recruitment 2026 – Ultimate Golden Opportunity for High-Paying Govt Jobs!

C-DOT Scientist B/C Recruitment 2026. The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), an autonomous R&D body under the Ministry of Communications, has announced recruitment for 12 Scientist B/C posts in the high-priority Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) and Information Security (InfoSec) domains. The positions are located at C-DOT campuses in Delhi and Bangalore, offer Pay Level 10/11 (7th CPC) with monthly pay of ₹50,400–₹1,66,100 plus allowances, and are filled on a 5-year contract basis renewable up to age 60.

Applications are open from 04 April to 03 May 2026 on the official C-DOT careers portal — there is no application fee. This is a strong opportunity for engineers and researchers in cryptography, FPGA design, cybersecurity, embedded systems, and incident response to contribute directly to India’s national security infrastructure.

🗓️ Important Dates

• Start Date to Apply Online: 04/04/2026
• Last Date to Apply: 03/05/2026(05:00PM)
• Shortlist Publication: May-June 2026
• Online interview (Phase 1): June-July 2026
• In-person interview (Phase 2): July-August:
• Final Result: August-September 2026
• Correction Date :As Per Schedule

🎓 Eligibility Criteria(C-DOT Scientist B/C Recruitment 2026)

Educational Qualification:

• PQC Domain: B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech or PhD in ECE, Computer Science, Electrical, EI, IT, VLSI, Embedded Systems, Robotics or allied technical areas.
  InfoSec Domain: B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech in CS/IT/Cybersecurity/Information Security/ECE, or M.Sc. in CS/IT/Cybersecurity/Cyber Forensics.

Age Limit (as on [03 May 2026]):

• Maximum 35 years. Standard age relaxation applies — SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwD: 10 years, Ex-Servicemen: as per Government of India norms.
• Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules.

Work Experience:

• PQC roles: Minimum 2 years of relevant industry/research experience (waived for PhD holders).
• InfoSec roles: 2–7 years of professional experience in incident response, digital forensics, threat analysis, penetration testing, or network security.
• R&D Project Management role: Minimum 3 years of project management/coordination experience in a technology or R&D organization.

💼 Vacancy Details:(C-DOT Scientist B/C Recuitment 2026)

💰 Salary Detail(C-DOT Scientist B/C Recruitment 2026)

The selected candidates will receive a salary in the pay scale of ₹50,000 – ₹1,66,100/- Per Month

📄 Application Fee:(C-DOT Scientist B/C Recruitment 2026)

There is no application fee for any category. C-DOT, being a government R&D institute under the Ministry of Communications, does not charge applicants for this recruitment, ensuring equal opportunity for all candidates regardless of category or economic background.

📄 Selection Process:(C-DOT Scientist B/C Recruitment 2026)

There is no written examination. Selection is based on a transparent two-stage process: (1) Online shortlisting on the basis of educational qualifications and declared work experience — typically 10–15 candidates per vacancy are shortlisted; (2) Two-level interview — first an online technical screening interview (30–45 minutes via video conference) covering domain depth, coding and problem-solving, followed by an in-person interview (45–60 minutes) at the C-DOT facility in Delhi assessing technical expertise, research mindset and fit for the role. Final selection is based on aggregate performance in both interviews.

🖊️ How to Fill the IOCL NR Apprentice Form 2025

• 📅 Apply between 04 April 2026 to 03 May 2026(5:00 PM) only. Click on the Apply Online link provided below in the Important Links section.
• Read the full notification to understand eligibility, age limits, and post details on the website of C-DOT Scientist B/C Recruitment 2026 .
• Collect all required documents such as eligibility certificates, ID proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, etc.), address details, educational certificates, and caste/reservation certificate (if applicable).
• Scan and keep ready a recent passport-size photograph (with white background, both ears visible, standing straight), signature, and any other required documents.
• Fill the application form with your personal information, educational details, and address.
• Review your details before submitting the form, double-check all entries, and preview the application to ensure there are no errors.
• Pay the application fee (if applicable) via [Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking].
• Submit the form and then download and print your final application and fee receipt for future reference.

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