C-DOT AI Expert Scientist Recruitment 2026

C-DOT is hiring 5 AI and cybersecurity posts for AI Expert and Scientist B/C/D roles. If you have BE/B.Tech, ME/M.Tech in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, AI or equivalent, you can apply online. The application opened on 20 June 2026, and the last date is 19 July 2026 as per the recruitment schedule. The AI Expert post has CTC up to Rs. 60 lakh per year, while Scientist posts are in Pay Levels 10, 11 and 12.

Centre for Development of Telematics C-DOT AI Expert Scientist Recruitment 2026 - 5 Posts

Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), a Government of India telecom R&D centre, has released a notification for Artificial Intelligence Expert on fixed-term contract and Scientist B/C/D posts on direct recruitment basis. The recruitment focuses on AI-driven cybersecurity, AI-SOC, autonomous detection systems, LLM-based security analytics, threat hunting and malware research. This notice is a strong fit for experienced cyber security and AI professionals who want to work on national-scale telecom and security technology projects.

Engagement note: The AI Expert role is a 3-year fixed-term contract that can be extended up to 2 more years based on performance. Scientist B/C/D roles are against regular sanctioned posts, but selected people start with a 5-year contract period that includes 1 year of probation.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Artificial Intelligence Expert: 1 post, fixed-term contract, location Delhi/Bengaluru
• Scientist B/C/D: 4 posts, direct recruitment, location Delhi/Bengaluru

Who Can Apply?

Artificial Intelligence Expert

• Qualification: You need BE/B.Tech, ME/M.Tech in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence or equivalent.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP or equivalent are expected.
• Experience: You need 7 to 10 years of progressive industry experience in AI-augmented cybersecurity, security research or product leadership.
• Academic marks: You need 70% marks or 7.0 CGPA in the qualifying degree.

Scientist B/C/D

• Qualification: You need BE/B.Tech, ME/M.Tech in CSE, Cybersecurity or AI.
• Experience: You need 2 to 5 years hands-on experience in AI/ML, Deep Learning, LLMs, Python, Malware Analysis, Red Teaming, Threat Hunting, SIEM/SOAR, EDR, Patch Management or related cybersecurity domains.
• Academic marks: You need 70% marks or 7.0 CGPA in the qualifying degree.

Age Limit

• AI Expert: maximum age is 40 years.
• Scientist B/C/D: maximum age is 35 years.
• Reference date: age is counted as on the last date for online application, 19 July 2026.
• Age relaxation: SC, ST, OBC non-creamy layer, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and EWS candidates get relaxation as per Government of India norms. Contractual post relaxation follows C-DOT contractual engagement rules.

Salary

• AI Expert: CTC up to Rs. 60 lakh per annum, which is about Rs. 5,00,000 per month equivalent at the upper end.
• Scientist B/C/D: Pay Levels 10, 11 and 12 under the 7th CPC, depending on the level selected.
• Scientist pay range: Level 10 starts at Rs. 56,100 per month, Level 11 starts at Rs. 67,700 per month, and Level 12 starts at Rs. 78,800 per month.
• Allowances: Regular Scientist appointments get pay protection where admissible under C-DOT rules. Contractual AI Expert salary is as approved by the competent authority.

Application Fee

• Application fee: The official notification does not mention any application fee for this AI Expert and Scientist recruitment.

Work location note: The table lists Delhi/Bengaluru, and C-DOT also says selected people can be posted to any project or location across India if required. Choose and submit your details carefully because C-DOT will use the online form as the source record for selection communication.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

C-DOT will select candidates through a two-level interview process.

1. Initial Screening: C-DOT will check your qualification, CGPA/marks, experience and role fit from the online application.
2. First-Level Interview: The first interview will be conducted online.
3. Second-Level Interview: The second interview will be conducted offline/in person.
4. Document Verification: You must produce original certificates and self-attested copies when called.
5. Medical Fitness: Appointment is subject to C-DOT medical fitness norms.

How to Apply

1. Go to the C-DOT recruitment portal at cdotrecruitment.cdot.in.
2. Open the AI Expert and Scientist B/C/D recruitment linked with the C-DOT AI cybersecurity notice.
3. Register or log in using your active email ID and mobile number.
4. Fill in qualification, experience, certification and skill details carefully.
5. Upload required documents, including degree, experience, certification, category and NOC documents if applicable.
6. Submit the online form before 19 July 2026 and keep a copy for your records.
7. Do not send a printed application to C-DOT.

Important Dates

• Online Application Start: 20 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 19 July 2026
• First-Level Interview: To be announced
• Second-Level Interview: To be announced

• Define AI-driven cybersecurity product plans and research priorities
• Build AI-SOC, autonomous detection and incident response capabilities
• Develop LLM-based threat detection, alert correlation and security analytics systems
• Conduct malware analysis, reverse engineering and vulnerability research
• Prepare detection logic, behavioural analytics and security tool scripts
• Mentor internal teams working on AI, cybersecurity and national-scale projects
• Work with stakeholders to align cyber security systems with emerging threats