Administrative and Scientific Consultants Recruitment 2026 – India Meteorological Department
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 12
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Qualification
- Qualification: Retired Central Government officers with experience in administration, procurement, or scientific/technical support in meteorological and atmospheric domains.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Experience requirements are role-specific, with many posts asking for around 2 years of relevant professional experience. Candidates should confirm the exact criteria in the official notification.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 63 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
This list may not include all posts.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is inviting applications from retired Central Government officers for engagement as Administrative and Scientific Consultants on a contractual basis. This recruitment drive is part of the 'Mission Mausam' scheme, specifically under the Atmospheric and Climate Research Modelling, Observing Systems and Services (ACROSS) sub-scheme. Eligible candidates with significant experience in administration or meteorological domains can contribute to critical national climate services and research initiatives. This opportunity is ideal for retired professionals seeking to leverage their expertise in a structured government environment while supporting India's meteorological advancements.
- Engagement is strictly on a contractual basis for an initial period of one year, extendable based on performance and project requirements.
- Selected consultants will be posted at Delhi, Pune, or other IMD offices across India depending on organizational needs.
- The selection process targets retired officers from Central Government organizations who held specific pay levels prior to retirement.
- Remuneration follows a fixed monthly formula based on the basic pension and pay drawn at the time of retirement as per DoE norms.
- Candidates must ensure they have no pending disciplinary proceedings and possess the required work experience in relevant job profiles.
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Additional Salary Information
Remuneration is based on the formula: (Last Pay Drawn - Basic Pension). A fixed Transport Allowance is also provided. No HRA or annual increments are applicable during the contract period.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Scrutiny of Applications Evaluation of Work Experience Interview/Interaction
Application Fees
No Application Fee
Reservation
As per Government of India norms for contractual engagement of retired personnel.
How to Apply
- Visit the official IMD recruitment portal link provided in the notification.
- The application process starts from 17th June 2026 at 10:00 AM.
- Prepare digital copies of your Pension Payment Order (PPO).
- Keep your Last Pay Certificate (LPC) ready for upload.
- Obtain APARs for the last three years preceding retirement.
- Fill out the online application form in the prescribed format (Annexure-II).
- Submit the application through the IMD portal before the deadline of 7th July 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Retired Central Government officers who retired at Level-11 (for Administrative) or Level-08 and above (for Scientific) with relevant experience are eligible.
The applicant should not have attained the age of 63 years on the closing date of applications.
A fixed monthly amount is admissible, calculated by deducting the basic pension from the pay drawn at the time of retirement, plus a fixed transport allowance.
