Cyber Safe Yuva Reel Contest 2026 by I4C & MyGov [Goodies, Certificate and Memento]: Submit by Nov 15

The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), Ministry of Home Affairs, in collaboration with MyGov, is inviting Indian citizens aged 18 years and above to create a 90-second reel promoting cybercrime awareness and safe digital practices. The top three participants may receive I4C/Cyber Dost goodies, a certificate and a memento.

Click here to participate in the Cyber Safe Yuva Reel Contest 2026.

About I4C

The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre, commonly known as I4C, is an initiative of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

It works to improve coordination among law-enforcement agencies and strengthen India’s response to cybercrime. Cyber Dost is its public-awareness initiative for educating citizens about cyber threats and responsible online behaviour.

About the Contest

The Cyber Safe Yuva Reel Contest 2026 invites participants to create a short, informative and engaging reel that helps citizens recognise cybercrime warning signs, understand how online scams operate and learn what action to take when confronted with suspicious digital activity.

The contest is officially listed on MyGov as the Cyber Safe Yuva Reel Contest 2026, while its description also refers to it as the Cyber Suraksha Reel Making Competition 2026. Both names refer to the same competition.

Every reel should promote responsible online behaviour and communicate the message:

“Stop. Think. Then Take Action.”

Eligibility Criteria

The competition is open to:

• Citizens of India;
• Participants who are at least 18 years old on the date of submission; and
• Individuals possessing an accurate and updated MyGov profile.

Employees, consultants and people directly associated with the organisation or administration of the competition—including their immediate family members—may be restricted from competing for awards.

Suggested Reel Topics

Participants may create a reel on cyber-safety subjects such as:

• Digital-arrest scams
• Investment and trading scams
• KYC fraud
• Phishing
• Malicious applications and APK files
• Fake job and recruitment scams
• QR-code and UPI fraud
• Social-media fraud
• Identity theft
• Deepfakes and online impersonation
• Online harassment
• Other emerging cyber threats

Reels may use storytelling, skits, animation, humour, demonstrations, conversations or another creative format. However, all information, warnings and safety advice must be factually correct.

Technical Guidelines

• The reel must be an original video created by the participant.
• It must be produced in a vertical or portrait 9:16 format.
• The maximum duration is 90 seconds.
• MP4 is the preferred video format.
• Reels may be created in Hindi, English or any Indian regional language.
• Subtitles may be added to improve accessibility and understanding.
• Audio and visuals must be clear.
• On-screen text should be readable on a mobile device.
• The video must not contain watermarks.
• Copyrighted music, footage, photographs, logos or other third-party material must not be used without permission.
• If a public social-media link is submitted, the post and account should remain publicly accessible during the evaluation period.
• When relevant, the reel should include the official reporting message:

“If you are a victim of financial cyber fraud, call 1930 or report immediately at www.cybercrime.gov.in.”

The official MyGov page confirms the 90-second limit, 9:16 format, language options and preferred MP4 format.

Content and Originality Rules

The submission must be original and must not infringe any third-party copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity or intellectual-property rights.

Participants must ensure that:

• Cybercrime information and safety advice are accurate.
• Fake or fabricated claims are not presented as official government advice.
• The reel does not promote illegal, unsafe or harmful activities.
• Political or partisan messaging is avoided.
• The video does not contain offensive, obscene, defamatory, discriminatory, communal, hateful, violent or misleading material.
• Appropriate disclaimers are included when sensitive subjects are depicted.
• Permission has been obtained from every identifiable person appearing in the reel.
• Parental or guardian consent has been obtained when a minor appears in the video.

An entry cannot be withdrawn after submission.

AI Usage Policy

AI-assisted tools may be used only when permitted by the organisers. Participants must disclose their use of AI wherever such disclosure is required.

AI or digital manipulation must not be used to create:

• Deceptive deepfakes;
• Misleading impersonations;
• Fabricated government communications; or
• Content falsely representing a real person or authority.

Undisclosed or prohibited use of AI may result in disqualification.

Evaluation Criteria

Entries will be evaluated on:

1. Accuracy of cyber-awareness information
2. Clarity of the message
3. Creativity and originality
4. Relevance and public impact
5. Storytelling and viewer engagement
6. Practical cyber-safety takeaway
7. Audio, video and presentation quality
8. Compliance with the competition guidelines

Prizes and Recognition

The selected top three participants may receive:

• Exclusive I4C/Cyber Dost goodies;
• Certificate of Recognition or Achievement;
• Memento from I4C, Ministry of Home Affairs; and
• An opportunity for their reels to be featured on official I4C, Cyber Dost and Government digital platforms.

The organisers have not announced a cash prize.

The official rules state that the number of selected entries and nature of the gratification may be determined by I4C and MyGov based on the quality of submissions and the evaluation process.

Rights Over Submitted Content

Participants retain ownership of their original content.

However, by entering the contest, they grant I4C, Cyber Dost, the Ministry of Home Affairs and MyGov a non-exclusive and royalty-free right to use, reproduce, edit, adapt, translate, publish, display and distribute the submitted reel for cyber-awareness, educational, promotional, archival and non-commercial government communication purposes.

How to Submit?

Interested participants may follow these steps:

1. Visit the official contest page on MyGov.
2. Log in or register on the MyGov platform.
3. Ensure that the name, email address, mobile number, postal address and State entered in the MyGov profile are accurate.
4. Create an original vertical reel of up to 90 seconds.
5. Upload the reel or provide a permitted public link through the designated submission mechanism.
6. Complete all required declarations.
7. Review the submission carefully before final submission.

Click here to log in and submit your reel through MyGov.

Important Dates

• Competition opened: October 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM IST
• Submission deadline: November 15, 2026 at 11:45 PM IST

Late entries will not be considered. Participants are advised not to wait until the final hours because the organisers are not responsible for entries delayed or lost due to technical or network problems.

Click here to view the official Cyber Safe Yuva Reel Contest 2026 page.

Click here to read the official Terms and Conditions.