- Recruitment for temporary and short-term contract positions under collaborative projects (COPE, RSPCB, etc.) with the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India.
- Positions span Pune, Delhi, Chennai, Guwahati, Assam, Bhopal, and Mahabaleshwar with project-specific postings.
- Roles include Senior Project Associate, Project Associate (I/II), Technical Assistant, Project Assistant, and Field/Laboratory Assistant in atmospheric sciences, data analysis, instrumentation, and software development.
- Projects focus on air pollution forecasting, early warning systems, atmospheric chemistry, lightning studies, and meteorological data analysis for urban areas like Delhi, Kolkata, Jaipur, and beyond.
- Walk-in interviews (written + skill tests) scheduled between 22 October 2026 and 29 October 2026 at designated venues across India.
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Various Project Positions Under Short-Term Contracts at Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM)
Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM)
Total Vacancies
31
Job Location
Pune (IITM Pune), Delhi (IITM New Delhi Branch), Chennai (IITM Chennai Testbed), Guwahati (ST Radar Facility), Assam (Tezpur University), Bhopal (IITM Bhopal), Mahabaleshwar (HACPL)
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📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) (IITM) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | Diploma (diploma), Bachelor's Degree (bachelors-degree), Master's Degree (masters-degree), Equivalent Qualification (equivalent-qualification) |
| Number of Vacancies | 31 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale |
- Senior Project Associate: ₹42,000 + HRA (EWS/UR). - Project Associate II: ₹35,000 + HRA (ST-1/OBC/UR) or ₹28,000 + HRA (for NET/CSIR-GATE qualified). - Project Associate I: ₹31,000 + HRA (ST-2/SC/OBC/EWS/UR) or ₹25,000 + HRA (for NET/CSIR-GATE qualified). - Technical Assistant/Project Assistant/Field/Laboratory Assistant: ₹20,000 + HRA (ST-1/OBC/UR/SC). - HRA adjustments for candidates with NET/CSIR-GATE or equivalent national-level exam qualifications. |
| Age Limits | Maximum 40 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - **Senior Project Associate:** 4 years’ experience in computer science or atmospheric science-related fields. - **Project Associate II:** 2 years’ experience in atmospheric/lightning studies. - **Project Associate I:** No explicit experience requirement (desirable for specific roles). - **Technical Assistant/Project Assistant/Field/Laboratory Assistant:** No explicit experience requirement (desirable for instrumentation/data analysis roles). |
| Application Fee | • Message: No explicit mention of an application fee is found in the provided raw job notification text. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Senior Project Associate (02 vacancies): Master’s degree in Physics/Chemistry/Environmental Sciences/Meteorology/Atmospheric Sciences/Computer Science or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology + 4 years’ experience in computer science or atmospheric science-related fields.
- Project Associate II (04 vacancies): B.E/B.Tech in Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical or Master’s in Physics/Instrumentation/Meteorology + 2 years’ experience in atmospheric/lightning studies.
- Project Associate I (13 vacancies): Master’s in Physics/Chemistry/Meteorology/Atmospheric Sciences or Bachelor’s in Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Electronics/Computer Science) + no explicit experience requirement (but desirable for specific roles).
- Technical Assistant (03 vacancies): Bachelor’s in Science (Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics/Computers) or 3-year diploma in Engineering (Electrical/Electronics/Telecommunication/Computer Science).
- Project Assistant (03 vacancies): 3-year diploma in Engineering/Technology or Bachelor’s in Science (Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics/Instrumentation/Data Science).
- Field/Laboratory Assistant (06 vacancies): Same as Project Assistant eligibility.
- Desirable qualifications vary by role (e.g., programming skills in Python/MATLAB, experience with meteorological instruments, web development, or atmospheric chemistry models).
- Age limit: Varies by post (e.g., 35–50 years for most roles, 40 years for Senior Project Associate).
- Relaxations: Upper age limit relaxed for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/ex-servicemen as per GoI rules.
- Project Associate II (04 vacancies): B.E/B.Tech in Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical or Master’s in Physics/Instrumentation/Meteorology + 2 years’ experience in atmospheric/lightning studies.
- Project Associate I (13 vacancies): Master’s in Physics/Chemistry/Meteorology/Atmospheric Sciences or Bachelor’s in Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Electronics/Computer Science) + no explicit experience requirement (but desirable for specific roles).
- Technical Assistant (03 vacancies): Bachelor’s in Science (Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics/Computers) or 3-year diploma in Engineering (Electrical/Electronics/Telecommunication/Computer Science).
- Project Assistant (03 vacancies): 3-year diploma in Engineering/Technology or Bachelor’s in Science (Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics/Instrumentation/Data Science).
- Field/Laboratory Assistant (06 vacancies): Same as Project Assistant eligibility.
- Desirable qualifications vary by role (e.g., programming skills in Python/MATLAB, experience with meteorological instruments, web development, or atmospheric chemistry models).
- Age limit: Varies by post (e.g., 35–50 years for most roles, 40 years for Senior Project Associate).
- Relaxations: Upper age limit relaxed for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/ex-servicemen as per GoI rules.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Walk-in interview (written + skill test) on specified dates (22–29 October 2026).
- No online application process—candidates must attend in person with duly filled proforma.
- Written test followed by skill test (order not specified; results declared on the same day).
- Document verification required before skill test.
- Selection based on performance in written/skill tests + eligibility verification.
- No online application process—candidates must attend in person with duly filled proforma.
- Written test followed by skill test (order not specified; results declared on the same day).
- Document verification required before skill test.
- Selection based on performance in written/skill tests + eligibility verification.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
SC, ST, OBC, EWS, UR
📂 Required Documents
- Original and photocopies of academic certificates (degree/diploma + mark sheets).
- Experience certificates (if applicable).
- Caste certificate (if claiming reservation).
- Age proof (birth certificate/passport/Aadhaar).
- Duly filled proforma (provided by IITM).
- Original certificates for verification at the time of interview/joining.
- Experience certificates (if applicable).
- Caste certificate (if claiming reservation).
- Age proof (birth certificate/passport/Aadhaar).
- Duly filled proforma (provided by IITM).
- Original certificates for verification at the time of interview/joining.
💳 Application Fee Details
• Message: No explicit mention of an application fee is found in the provided raw job notification text.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the Senior Project Associate role at IITM?
There are 2 vacancies for the Senior Project Associate position under IITM’s PER/07/2026 recruitment, exclusively posted in Pune.
Q.
What is the maximum age limit for Project Associate I applicants as of the interview date?
The maximum age limit for Project Associate I applicants is 35 years as of the interview date (26 October 2026), with relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/ex-servicemen as per GoI rules.
Q.
Is there an application fee for IITM’s walk-in interviews?
No application fee is mentioned for this recruitment. Candidates must attend the walk-in interviews in person with the required documents and duly filled proforma.
Q.
Where will the written and skill tests for Technical Assistant and Project Assistant roles be conducted?
The written and skill tests for Technical Assistant (27 October 2026) and Project Assistant (28 October 2026) will be held at IITM Pune (for Pune-based posts) and ST Radar Facility, Guwahati (for Guwahati-based posts).
Q.
What is the tenure duration for these short-term contract positions?
The initial tenure for these positions is up to 31 March 2027 or co-terminus with the project period, whichever is earlier. Extension is subject to satisfactory performance.