Scientist-B (Instrumentation) – UPSC
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 9
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Qualification
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electronic and Communication, Mechanical, IT, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, Electrical, or Computer Science.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — refer official notification for details.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 35 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
UPSC invites applications for 9 vacancies of Scientist-B (Instrumentation) in the Indian Meteorological Department, Ministry of Earth Sciences. The position offers a competitive salary under Pay Level 10 of the 7th CPC. Candidates require a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology in fields such as Electronics, Mechanical, IT, or Computer Science. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers to work with advanced meteorological instruments and technology in a permanent government capacity.
- Age limit is 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC, and 40 years for SC candidates.
- The selection process includes a personal interview with a minimum qualifying mark of 50 for UR/EWS.
- Employment is full-time and permanent with a probation period of two years.
- Headquarters are located in New Delhi with a liability to serve anywhere in India.
- Online applications must be submitted through the ORA website by June 12, 2026.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level 10 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix plus admissible allowances.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on Essential and Desirable Qualifications Recruitment Test (RT) or Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) if applicable Personal Interview
Application Fees
General/OBC/EWS Male: ₹25 SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Nil
Reservation
UR-03 EWS-03 OBC-02 SC-01 PwBD-01
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSC ORA website at https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/ Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) to generate a Universal Registration Number (URN).
- Log in using the URN and fill out the post-specific application form.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents including age proof, educational certificates, and experience certificates in PDF format.
- Capture a live photo and upload a scanned signature as per the specified instructions.
- Pay the application fee of ₹25 online (if applicable) using Visa/Master/Rupay/UPI or Net Banking.
- Submit the application and take a printout of the finally submitted form for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The maximum age limit is 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC, and 40 years for SC candidates.
Selection is primarily through a personal interview, though a recruitment test may be conducted if the number of applicants is large.
The post carries a pay scale under Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.