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Panel Urges Faster CERT-In Hiring Amid Rising Cyber Threats
The finance ministry has approved 269 additional posts for the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, but recruitment is still under way. A parliamentary committee has asked the Ministry of Electronics and Information…
The Story in Brief
The finance ministry has approved 269 additional posts for the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, but recruitment is still under way. A parliamentary committee has asked the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to speed up hiring as cyber security threats rise. The posts cover scientific, technical and administrative roles. MeitY said recruitment rules for Scientist-B to Scientist-F positions have been finalised, while rules for other scientific posts are being vetted.
The ministry said seven Scientist-B vacancies have been filled and recruitment for 133 more is at an advanced stage, with advertisements expected shortly. A proposal to hire five Scientist-F officers awaits approval. The committee also found weak initial applications for the IndiaAI Mission fellowship, which MeitY attributed to limited awareness.
The Indian Opinion
It is easy to turn every cyber incident into proof that the state is unprepared, or to treat new posts as an instant fix. Neither is fair. Approved positions matter only when qualified staff join and systems improve. The fellowship’s outreach also needs a clear measure, not more publicity claims. MeitY should publish recruitment timelines and fellowship applications before the next review. Will all 269 posts be filled, and will applications rise?
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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