IMD Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 134 Project Scientist, Scientific Assistant & Other Vacancies
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 134
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Temporary
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹29,200 - ₹123,100 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Varies by post. Requires a Bachelor's Degree, B.E./B.Tech., or M.Sc. in relevant disciplines (e.g., Physics, Mathematics, Meteorology, Computer Science, Agricultural Science) from a recognized university, typically with at least 60% marks.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Varies by post (0-11 years required)
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 50 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) invites online applications for 134 temporary project staff vacancies, including Project Scientist, Scientific Assistant, and Admin Assistant, under the Mission Mausam Scheme. This recruitment drive seeks qualified candidates with relevant degrees (Bachelor's, B.E./B.Tech, M.Sc.) for R&D in meteorology. Selected candidates will be engaged on a contract basis, offering competitive emoluments plus HRA.
- Contribute to critical Research & Development programs in meteorology and allied disciplines.
- Gain experience within India's national weather agency, the India Meteorological Department.
- Appointments are temporary on a contractual basis, co-terminus with the project (until 31st March 2026).
- Opportunity to work on the 'Mission Mausam Scheme' supporting national observational networks and forecast systems.
- Performance-based extensions and increments offer potential for growth during the project tenure.
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Additional Salary Information
Plus HRA. An increment of 5% for every 2 years of experience may be provided for scientist posts, subject to performance review.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Applications will be screened based on essential qualifications, experience, academic performance, and other criteria.
A screening committee will set the benchmark to restrict the number of candidates called for an interview.
The final selection of screened-in candidates will be based on their performance before the Selection Board (Interview).
Applicants must bring original certificates/documents for verification at the time of the interview.
Application Fees
Not specified
Reservation
Relaxation in age and experience for SC/ST/OBC candidates will be as per Government of India Rules.
How to Apply
- Step 1: Visit the official IMD website at https://mausam.imd.gov.in and navigate to the 'Recruitment' section.
- Step 2: Find the advertisement (No. 02/2025 IMD) and read the detailed notification carefully.
- Step 3: Apply online using the provided link. Candidates can apply for more than one post.
- Step 4: Fill the application form and upload self-attested copies of certificates (10th onwards), date of birth, experience, and SC/ST/OBC certificate (if applicable).
- Step 5: Submit the online application on or before the closing date, 14th December 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
These positions are purely temporary and contractual. The initial engagement is for one year, which can be extended on a year-to-year basis based on satisfactory performance, up to 31st March 2026 or until the project concludes, whichever is earlier.
Yes, the official notification states that candidates can apply for more than one post. You must submit your application online for each post you are interested in, provided you meet the eligibility criteria.
No. If a large number of applications are received, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) will screen candidates and restrict the number called for an interview to a reasonable limit based on qualifications, experience, and academic performance.
