C-DOT Scientist B/C Recruitment 2026 Notification OUT, Apply Online for Multiple Vacancies in PQC & Infosec

C-DOT Scientist B/C Recruitment 2026 Notification for various posts in Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), FPGA Design, Side Channel Analysis, Hardware Board Design, and Information Security has been released along with application dates, eligibility, selection process, and other details. Download official PDFs and start the application process from 4th April 2026 onwards.

C-DOT (Centre for Development of Telematics) has released two official notifications for the recruitment of Scientist-B/C posts through Advt No. C-DOT/HR/REC/2026/03/01 on 4th April 2026. Candidates with B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, M.Sc, or PhD in relevant disciplines (ECE/CS/EE/IT/VLSI/Cryptography/Cyber Security) can apply online for the released vacancies from 4th April 2026 onwards at www.cdot.in.

C-DOT Scientist B/C Recruitment 2026

C-DOT has invited online applications for recruiting multiple vacancies for Scientist-B/C posts across two domains: Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) & Hardware and Information Security (Infosec). Candidates’ selection for the released vacancies will be based on their performance in a two-level Interview Process (Online followed by Offline/In-person).

Important Dates

The schedule for online registration has been released along with detailed notification PDFs. The link for submitting applications will remain active from 4th April to 3rd May 2026.

C-DOT Scientist-B/C Vacancy 2026 (Post-Wise)

Check Details Below:

PQC & Hardware Domain

Infosec Domain

C-DOT Scientist-B/C Notification 2026 PDF

The detailed notification PDFs have been released for C-DOT Scientist-B/C Recruitment 2026 (Advt No. C-DOT/HR/REC/2026/03/01) for both Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) and Information Security (Infosec) domains. The official notices contain complete details of educational qualifications, experience requirements, skill sets, and application procedures.

• C-DOT PQC & Hardware Notification 2026 (Official PDF)
• C-DOT Infosec Notification 2026 (Official PDF)

No hard copy or printed application should be sent to C-DOT. Incomplete or incorrectly filled applications will be rejected outright.

C-DOT Scientist-B/C Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must carefully review the eligibility criteria before applying for C-DOT Scientist-B/C posts.

Educational Qualification

For PQC & Hardware Domain Posts:

• B.E./B.Tech (ECE/CS/EE/EI/IT/VLSI/Embedded Systems/Embedded & Robotics or allied areas)
  OR
• M.E./M.Tech (ECE/CS/EE/EI/IT/VLSI/Communication Engg/Software System/Embedded/Optical Communication or allied areas)
  OR
• PhD (in relevant areas under the domain of the post)
• Minimum 60% marks throughout academics

For Infosec Domain Posts:

• B.Tech / B.E. / M.Tech / M.E. in Computer Science / Information Technology / Cyber Security / Electronics / Electronics & Communication
  OR
• M.Sc. in Computer Science / Information Technology / Cyber Security / Cyber Forensics

For R&D Project Management Executive:

• B.E./B.Tech (ECE/CS/IT/EE/EI/VLSI or allied areas)
  OR
  M.Sc (Physics/Electronics/IT/Maths or allied areas)
  OR
  MCA
  AND
  Post-graduate qualification (MBA/PGDM in Project Management/IT/Finance or allied areas)

Experience Required

• Minimum 2 years experience (industry/academic) for most posts
• Not mandatory for candidates having a PhD
• For Infosec Incident Investigator: 2 to 7 years of work experience
• Part-time employment/internship experience will not be considered

Age Limit

The reference date for calculating age shall be the last date for submission of application (30 days after publication in Employment News).

C-DOT Scientist-B/C Selection Process 2026

The selection process for Scientist-B/C posts in C-DOT includes a two-level Interview Process:

1. First-Level Interview – Online
2. Second-Level Interview – Offline/In-person

C-DOT Scientist B/C Application Process 2026

Candidates who are going to apply for C-DOT Scientist-B/C Recruitment must follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website of C-DOT: www.cdot.in
2. Click on the “Careers” tab.
3. Click on the relevant notification:
   • Scientist-B/C (PQC & Hardware)
   • Scientist-B/C (Infosec)
4. Click on “Apply Online” and complete New Registration.
5. Enter personal details: Name, Date of Birth (DOB), Mobile No., Email ID, etc.
6. Fill in all academic qualification, experience, and skill set details carefully.
7. Upload scanned photograph, signature, and all required documents (Proof of DOB, Matric, Graduation, PG degree, Experience, Service certificate, NOC if applicable).
8. Submit the application online. No application fee is mentioned in the notifications.
9. Take a printout of the application form and retain it for future reference.

Direct Apply Online Link

Salary Structure & Pay Scale

FAQs

What is the eligibility for C-DOT Scientist-B/C 2026?
Candidates must have B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech/PhD in ECE/CS/EE/IT/VLSI/Cryptography/Cyber Security or allied areas with minimum 60% marks throughout academics. For Infosec, M.Sc. in relevant fields is also eligible.

What is the selection process for C-DOT Scientist-B/C 2026?
The selection process includes: First-Level Online Interview and Second-Level Offline/In-person Interview. No written exam.

What is the maximum age limit for C-DOT Scientist-B/C 2026?
The maximum age limit is 35 years as on the closing date (3rd May 2026). Age relaxation applies for reserved categories as per Government of India norms.

Is experience mandatory for C-DOT Scientist-B/C posts?
Minimum 2 years of experience (industry/academic) is required for most posts, but it is not mandatory for candidates holding a PhD.

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