CERT-In Admin Consultant Recruitment 2026 – 3 Contractual Posts

F. No. 4(3)/2023-CERT-In

CERT-In Admin Consultant Recruitment 2026

Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has invited applications from eligible retired Government and public-body employees for three full-time contractual consultant positions.

3 Vacancies Maximum Age 63 Apply by 28 August

Current deadline: The circular dated 7 July 2026 originally required applications within 30 days, while the live CERT-In recruitment page now lists 28 August 2026 as the last date. Candidates should follow the current website deadline and send the required hard copy in time.

Recruitment Overview

OrganisationIndian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)

MinistryMinistry of Electronics and Information Technology

Total Vacancies03

EngagementFull-time, purely contractual

PostingDelhi, including National Capital Region

Application FeeNot mentioned in the official circular

Post-Wise Vacancies and Eligibility

Consultant (Personnel)1 Post

Retired Assistant Section Officer, Section Officer, Under Secretary, Deputy Director or equivalent from Pay Level 7, 8, 10 or 11, with personnel-related work experience.

PersonnelCadre & DPCRecruitment

Consultant (Accounts & Finance)1 Post

Retired Assistant Section Officer, Section Officer, Under Secretary, Deputy Director or equivalent from Pay Level 7, 8, 10 or 11, with finance, budget and audit experience.

GFR & AuditPFMSBudget

Consultant (Stores)1 Post

Retired Stores Officer, Stores Assistant, Section Officer, Assistant Section Officer or equivalent from Pay Level 6 or above, with stores-related work experience.

ProcurementStores AccountsDisposal

Applicants must have retired from the Central Government, a State Government, an autonomous body or a statutory body.

Age, Skills and Contract Period

Maximum Age63 Years

Calculated on the last date of application

Initial Tenure1 Year

Or until a regular incumbent becomes available, whichever is earlier

ExtensionMay be extended for another year based on CERT-In’s requirement and performance review, subject to the detailed ceiling in the notice.

• Fluency and working knowledge of Hindi and English.
• Knowledge of electronic mail, e-Office operations, noting and drafting.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• No other assignment or conflicting private business/professional activity is allowed during the consultancy.

Remuneration and Service Conditions

PensionersFixed monthly remuneration equals the last basic pay drawn at retirement minus the gross basic pension.

Retired Officials Not Drawing PensionConsolidated remuneration is fixed at 50% of the last basic pay drawn at retirement.

AllowancesTransport allowance and official-tour TA/DA are regulated as stated in the circular. No HRA or joining TA/DA is admissible.

LeavePaid leave is allowed at 1.5 days for each completed month of service, subject to the notice conditions.

CERT-In operates 24×7×365. Normal hours are 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, but shift, holiday or beyond-normal-hours duty may be assigned without overtime or special allowance.

Selection Process

Eligibility CheckApplications are screened against the notified post, pay level, retirement and domain-experience requirements.

ShortlistingEligible candidates may be shortlisted on criteria such as experience and qualification.

Final SelectionConsultants will be selected by a duly constituted committee.

The notice does not prescribe a written examination or publish a separate marks pattern.

Important Dates

Circular Date7 July 2026

Current Last Date28 August 2026

As displayed on the live CERT-In recruitment page

Documents to Attach

• Completed prescribed application form with a recent passport-size photograph.
• Retirement order and Pension Payment Order (PPO), where applicable.
• Last Pay Certificate and supporting proof of the last pay drawn.
• Educational and technical qualification certificates and marksheets.
• Details of relevant experience; use a separate sheet if required.
• Any other supporting document required by the circular and application form.

How to Apply

1

Download and read the official circular, terms and prescribed application form.

2

Choose the relevant consultant domain and confirm the required retired post, pay level, experience and age limit.

3

Fill in Annexure-II, affix a recent photograph and attach self-attested supporting documents, including PPO and Last Pay Certificate where applicable.

4

Email the complete application to personnel-icert@cert-in.org.in.

5

Follow the email with a hard copy addressed to: Scientist ‘E’ & Head of Office, CERT-In, MeitY, 7th Floor, ‘A’ Block, DMRC IT Park, Shastri Park, New Delhi – 110053.

6

Ensure the application and required hard copy are submitted within the stipulated time, using 28 August 2026 as the current deadline shown on the recruitment page.

Official Links

Download Circular & Application Form Email Application CERT-In Recruitment Page CERT-In Official Website

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Admin Consultant vacancies are available?There are three positions: one each for Personnel, Accounts & Finance, and Stores.

Who can apply?Eligible retired employees of the Central Government, State Governments, autonomous bodies or statutory bodies who meet the post-wise retired-level and experience conditions.

What is the maximum age?The maximum age is 63 years on the last date of application.

Can the application be sent only by email?The circular permits email submission but requires it to be followed by a hard copy within the stipulated time.

What is the current application deadline?The live CERT-In recruitment page shows 28 August 2026.

Important: Verify the latest status on the official recruitment page before dispatching the hard copy. No separate cancellation or revised detailed notice was listed there as of 10 August 2026; the page itself displays the updated last date of 28 August 2026.