India Meteorological Department (IMD), Government of India, has invited online applications for multiple Project Scientist (E, III, II, I) and Scientific/Administrative Assistant positions under Mission Mausam on a contractual basis. The engagement is for one year initially and extendable based on performance, up to the project duration.

The online registration starts from 24 November 2025, and applications can be submitted until 14 December 2025.

IMD Recruitment 2025 – Overview

Organization: India Meteorological Department (IMD)
Advertisement No.: 02/2025 IMD
Posts: Project Scientist (E/III/II/I), Scientific Assistant, Admin Assistant
Total Vacancies: Multiple (Post-wise listed below)
Job Type: Contractual
Location: Delhi / Pune / Anywhere in India
Official Website: https://mausam.imd.gov.in

Important Dates

• Start Date for Online Apply: 24 November 2025
• Last Date for Online Apply: 14 December 2025
  

Vacancy Details (Post-wise)

(All positions are on contract; age limit is considered on last date of application.)

Project Scientist – E

Post Code 01 — 1 Post
Qualification: M.Sc./B.Tech in relevant disciplines with 60% marks
Experience: 11 years R&D
Age Limit: 50 years
Emoluments: ₹1,23,100 + HRA

Project Scientist – III

Total Posts across categories: 13
(Weather & Climate Services, Forecast System Upgrade, Surface Instrumentation, Radar, NWFC)

General requirements:

• M.Sc./B.Tech in related fields with 60% marks
• 7 years’ experience
• Emoluments: ₹78,000 + HRA
• Age Limit: 45 years
  

Project Scientist – II

Total Posts across categories: 29
(Agro-Meteorology, Hydro-Meteorology, Surface Instruments, Radar, NWFC)

General requirements:

• M.Sc./B.Tech with 60% marks
• 3 years’ experience
• Emoluments: ₹67,000 + HRA
• Age Limit: 40 years
  

Project Scientist – I

Total Posts across categories: 48
(Forecast System, Agro-Meteorology, Environmental Monitoring, Upper Air Instruments, Surface Instruments, Radar, Polar Meteorology, Satellite Meteorology, NWFC)

General requirements:

• M.Sc./B.Tech in relevant fields with 60% marks
• Emoluments: ₹56,000 + HRA
• Age Limit: 35 years
  

Scientific Assistant – 25 Posts

Eligibility:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Physics
  OR
• Degree in Computer Science / Electronics / IT / Instrumentation
  Emoluments: ₹29,200 + HRA
  Age Limit: 30 years
  

Administrative Assistant – 2 Posts

Eligibility:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Must pass Computer Proficiency Test
  Emoluments: ₹29,200 + HRA
  Age Limit: 30 years
  

Eligibility Summary

• Minimum Qualification: M.Sc. / B.Tech / B.E. / Graduation (as per post)
• Minimum Marks: 60%
• Age Limit: 30 to 50 years depending on post
• Nationality: Indian Citizens only
  

Selection Process

• Screening of online applications
• Shortlisting based on essential & desirable criteria
• Interview before the Selection Board
• Final selection based on performance
  (No written exam mentioned)
  

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website: https://mausam.imd.gov.in
2. Open the Recruitment section
3. Fill the online application form
4. Upload certificates, photograph, signature
5. Submit the form and download acknowledgement
   

General Conditions

• Engagement is purely temporary
• No re-employment after project completion
• Experience counted from date of essential qualification
• Doctorate counts as 3 years of experience
• No TA/DA for interview
  

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