IMD has released the recruitment notification No: 2/2025 IMD to fill the 134 Admin. Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Project Scientist I, Project Scientist II, Project Scientist III & Project Scientist E Posts. This online facility will be available on the Official website @ https://mausam.imd.gov.in/ from 24.11.2025 to 14.12.2025. Before submitting an application, candidates must carefully read the IMD Scientific Assistant 2025 notification and verify their eligibility.
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IMD Current Notification 2025 [Quick Summary]
| Organization Name: India Meteorological Department (IMD) |
| Notification No: 2/2025 IMD |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Contract Basis |
| Duration: One Year (Extendable) |
| Total No of Vacancies: 134 Admin. Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Project Scientist I, Project Scientist II, Project Scientist III & Project Scientist E Posts |
| Place of Posting: All Over India |
| Starting Date: 24.11.2025 |
| Last Date: 14.12.2025 |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://mausam.imd.gov.in/ |
Current IMD Job Openings:
- Project Scientist E/ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Doppler Weather Radar – 01 Post
- Project Scientist III/ (Weather & Climate Services) AgroMeteorological Advisory Services – 02 Posts
- Project Scientist III/ (Upgradation of Forecast System) Upgradation of Hydro Meteorological Services – 01 Post
- Project Scientist III/ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Surface Instrumentation Division – 04 Posts
- Project Scientist III/ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Doppler Weather Radar – 04 Posts
- Project Scientist III/ (Upgradation of Forecast System) NWFC – 02 Posts
- Project Scientist II/ (Weather & Climate Services) AgroMeteorological Advisory Services – 05 Posts
- Project Scientist II/ (Upgradation of Forecast System) Upgradation of Hydro Meteorological Services – 03 Posts
- Project Scientist II/ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Surface Instrumentation Division – 06 Posts
- Project Scientist II/ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Doppler Weather Radar – 08 Posts
- Project Scientist II/ (Upgradation of Forecast System) NWFC – 07 Posts
- Project Scientist (PS) I/ (Upgradation of Forecast System) Upgradation of Hydrometeorological Services. – 06 Posts
- Project Scientist I/ (Weather & Climate Services) AgroMeteorological Advisory Services – 12 Posts
- Project Scientist I/ (Atmospheric Observation Network) Augmentation of Environmental Monitoring and Research – 02 Posts
- Project Scientist I/ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Upper Air Instrumentation Division – 05 Posts
- Project Scientist I/ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Surface Instrumentation Division – 12 Posts
- Project Scientist I/ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Doppler Weather Radar – 13 Posts
- Project Scientist I/ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Polar Meteorology – 03 Posts
- Project Scientist I/ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Satellite Meteorology – 05 Posts
- Project Scientist I/ (Upgradation of Forecast System) NWFC – 06 Posts
- Scientific Assistant – 25 Posts
- Admin. Assistant – 02 Posts
IMD Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for IMD:
- Project Scientist (PS) E/ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Doppler Weather Radar –
- Essential Qualification: M.Sc. Degree from an Accredited university in Physics or Mathematics or Meteorology or Atmospheric Science or Electronics & Instrumentation or Electronics and Communication with at least Sixty Percentage marks at the qualifying degree level Or B. Tech. / B.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university/ Institute.
- Desirable Qualification: Ph.D in Science or M. Tech. / M.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university/ Institute.
- Experience: Eleven years’ experience in Research and development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology organizations and Scientific activities and Services.
- Project Scientist (PS) III/ (Weather & Climate Services) AgroMeteorological Advisory Services –
- Essential Qualification: M.Sc. Degree in Agricultural Meteorology/ Agricultural Statistics/ Agricultural Physics / Remote sensing and GIS or equivalent / Computer Science from an Accredited university with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university or B. Tech. / B.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university/ Institute.
- Desirable Qualification: Ph.D in Agricultural Science or M. Tech. / M.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university/ Institute.
- Experience: Seven years’ experience in weather forecasting and its applications in agriculture including modelling, remote Sensing and GIS.
- Project Scientist (PS) III/ (Upgradation of Forecast System) Upgradation of Hydro Meteorological Services –
- Essential Qualification: M.Sc. Degree from an Accredited university in Physics or Mathematics or Meteorology or Atmospheric Science with at least Sixty Percentage marks at the qualifying degree level. Or B. Tech. / B.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university/ Institute.
- Desirable Qualification: Ph.D in Meteorological Science or M. Tech. / M.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university/ Institute.
- Experience: Seven years’ experience in Research and development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology organizations and Scientific activities and Services in hydrometeorology
- Project Scientist (PS) III/ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Surface Instrumentation Division –
- Essential Qualification: M.Sc. Degree from an Accredited university in Physics or Mathematics or Meteorology or Atmospheric Science or Electronics & Instrumentation or Electronics and Communication with at least Sixty Percentage marks at the qualifying degree level Or B. Tech. / B.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university/ Institute.
- Desirable Qualification: Ph.D in Science or M. Tech. / M.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university/ Institute
- Experience: Seven years’ experience in Research and development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology organizations and Scientific activities and Services in Instrumentation
- Project Scientist (PS) III/ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Doppler Weather Radar –
- Essential Qualification: M.Sc. Degree from an Accredited university in Physics or Mathematics or Meteorology or Atmospheric Science or Electronics & Instrumentation or Electronics and Communication with at least Sixty Percentage marks at the qualifying degree level Or B. Tech. / B.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university/ Institute
- Desirable Qualification: Ph.D in Science or M. Tech. / M.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university/ Institute.
- Experience: Seven years’ experience in Research and development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology organizations and Scientific activities and Services
- Project Scientist (PS) III/ (Upgradation of Forecast System) NWFC –
- Essential Qualification: M.Sc. Degree from an Accredited university in Physics or Mathematics or Meteorology or Atmospheric Science or Electronics and Communication or Electronics & Instrumentation or Computer Applications or Computer Sciences with at least Sixty Percentage marks at the qualifying degree level. Or B. Tech. / B.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university/ Institute.
- Desirable Qualification: Ph.D in Meteorological Science or M. Tech. / M.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university/ Institute.
- Experience: Seven years’ experience in Research and development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology organizations and Scientific activities and Services in climate sciences.
- Project Scientist (PS) II/ (Weather & Climate Services) AgroMeteorological Advisory Services –
- Essential Qualification: M.Sc. Degree in Agricultural Meteorology/ Agricultural Statistics/ Agricultural Physics / Remote sensing and GIS or equivalent / Computer Science from an Accredited university with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university or B. Tech. / B.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university/ Institute.
- Desirable Qualification: Ph.D in Agricultural Science or M. Tech. / M.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university/ Institute.
- Experience: Three years of expertise in weather forecasting and its agricultural applications, such as modeling, remote sensing, and GIS
- Project Scientist (PS) II/ (Upgradation of Forecast System) Upgradation of Hydro Meteorological Services –
- Essential Qualification: M.Sc. Degree from an Accredited university in Physics or Mathematics or Meteorology or Atmospheric Science with at least Sixty Percentage marks at the qualifying degree level. Or B. Tech. / B.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university/ Institute
- Desirable Qualification: Ph.D in Meteorological Science or M. Tech. / M.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university/ Institute.
- Experience: Seven years of experience in hydrometeorological scientific activities and services, as well as research and development in academic and industrial institutions or science and technology companies
- Project Scientist (PS) II/ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Surface Instrumentation Division –
- Essential Qualification: M.Sc. Degree from an Accredited university in Physics or Mathematics or Meteorology or Atmospheric Science or Electronics & Instrumentation or Electronics and Communication with at least Sixty Percentage marks at the qualifying degree level Or B. Tech. / B.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university/ Institute.
- Desirable Qualification: Ph.D in Science or M. Tech. / M.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university/ Institute.
- Experience: Three years of experience in scientific activities, instrumentation services, and research and development at academic and industrial institutions or science and technology enterprises
- Project Scientist (PS) II/ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Doppler Weather Radar –
- Essential Qualification: M.Sc. Degree from an Accredited university in Physics or Mathematics or Meteorology or Atmospheric Science or Electronics & Instrumentation or Electronics and Communication with at least Sixty Percentage marks at the qualifying degree level Or B. Tech. / B.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university/ Institute.
- Desirable Qualification: Ph.D in Science or M. Tech. / M.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university/ Institute.
- Experience: Three years of experience in research and development at academic and industrial organizations or science and technology firms, as well as in scientific activities and services.
- Project Scientist (PS) II/ (Upgradation of Forecast System) NWFC –
- Essential Qualification: M.Sc. Degree from an Accredited university in Physics or Mathematics or Electronics and Communication or Meteorology or Atmospheric Science or Electronics & Instrumentation or Computer Applications or Computer Sciences with at least Sixty Percentage marks at the qualifying degree level. Or B. Tech. / B.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university/ Institute.
- Desirable Qualification: Ph.D in Meteorological Science or M. Tech. / M.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university/ Institute.
- Project Scientist (PS) I/ (Upgradation of Forecast System) Upgradation of Hydrometeorological Services. –
- Essential Qualification: M.Sc. Degree from an Accredited university in Physics or Mathematics or Meteorology or Atmospheric Science with at least Sixty Percentage marks at the qualifying degree level. Or B. Tech. / B.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university/ Institute.
- Desirable Qualification: Ph.D in Meteorological Science or M. Tech. / M.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university/ Institute.
- Project Scientist (PS) I/ (Weather & Climate Services) AgroMeteorological Advisory Services –
- Essential Qualification: M.Sc. Degree in Agricultural Meteorology/ Agricultural Statistics/ Agricultural Physics / Remote sensing and GIS or equivalent /Computer Science from an Accredited university with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university Or B. Tech. / B.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university/ Institute.
- Desirable Qualification: Ph.D in Agricultural Science or M. Tech. / M.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university/ Institute.
- Project Scientist (PS) I/ (Atmospheric Observation Network) Augmentation of Environmental Monitoring and Research –
- Essential Qualification: M.Sc. Degree from an Accredited university in Physics or Mathematics or Meteorology or Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering or Atmospheric Science or Electronics and Communication or Computer Applications or Computer Sciences with at least Sixty Percentage marks at the qualifying degree level Or B. Tech. / B.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university/ Institute.
- Desirable Qualification: Ph.D in Science or M. Tech. / M.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university/ Institute.
- Project Scientist (PS) I/ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Upper Air Instrumentation Division –
- Essential Qualification: M.Sc. Degree from an Accredited university in Physics or Mathematics or Meteorology or Atmospheric Science or Electronics & Instrumentation or Electronics and Communication with at least Sixty Percentage marks at the qualifying degree level. Or B. Tech. / B.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university/ Institute.
- Desirable Qualification: Ph.D in Science or M. Tech. / M.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university/ Institute.
- Project Scientist (PS) I/ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Surface Instrumentation Division –
- Essential Qualification: M.Sc. Degree from an Accredited university in Physics or Mathematics or Meteorology or Atmospheric Science or Electronics & Instrumentation or Electronics and Communication with at least Sixty Percentage marks at the qualifying degree level Or B. Tech. / B.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university/ Institute.
- Desirable Qualification: Ph.D in Science or M. Tech. / M.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university/ Institute.
- Project Scientist (PS) I/ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Doppler Weather Radar –
- Essential Qualification: M.Sc. Degree from an Accredited university in Physics or Mathematics or Meteorology or Atmospheric Science or Electronics & Instrumentation or Electronics and Communication with at least Sixty Percentage marks at the qualifying degree level Or B. Tech. / B.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university/ Institute.
- Desirable Qualification: Ph.D in Science or M. Tech. / M.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university/ Institute.
- Project Scientist (PS) I/ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Polar Meteorology –
- Essential Qualification: M.Sc. Degree from an Accredited university in Physics or Meteorology or Atmospheric Science or Computer Science with at least Sixty Percentage marks at the qualifying degree level Or B. Tech. / B.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university/ Institute.
- Desirable Qualification: Ph.D in Science or M. Tech. / M.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university/ Institute.
- Project Scientist (PS) I/ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Satellite Meteorology –
- Essential Qualification: M.Sc. Degree from an Accredited university in Physics or Mathematics or Meteorology or Atmospheric Science or Environmental Science or Remote Sensing or Computer Science or Information Technology with at least Sixty Percentage marks at the qualifying degree level Or B. Tech. / B.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university/ Institute.
- Desirable Qualification: Ph.D in Science or M. Tech. / M.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university/ Institute.
- Project Scientist (PS) I/ (Upgradation of Forecast System) NWFC –
- Essential Qualification: M.Sc. Degree from an Accredited university in Physics or Mathematics or Electronics and Communication or Meteorology or Atmospheric Science or Electronics & Instrumentation or Computer Applications or Computer Sciences with at least Sixty Percentage marks at the qualifying degree level. Or B. Tech. / B.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university/ Institute.
- Desirable Qualification: Ph.D in Meteorological Science or M. Tech. / M.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least Sixty Percentage marks from an Accredited university/ Institute.
- Scientific Assistant –
- Essential Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Physics as one of the subjects from a recognised institution or university; OR Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Computer Applications or Electronics or Electronics and Communication Engineering or Electronics Telecommunication Engineering or Instrumentation or Information Technology or Telecommunication Engineering or Communication Engineering from recognised institution or university
- Admin. Assistant –
- Essential Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised University or Institute; and Passed Computer Proficiency Test.
Age Limit for IMD: (As on 14.12.2025)
- Project Scientist E/ – 50 years
- Project Scientist III – 45 years
- Project Scientist II – 40 years
- Project Scientist I – 35 years
- Scientific Assistant – 30 years
- Admin. Assistant – 30 years
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- For SC/ ST Applicants: +5 years
- For OBC Applicants: +3 years
- For PwBD (Gen/ EWS) Applicants: +10 years
- For PwBD (SC/ ST) Applicants: +15 years
- For PwBD (OBC) Applicants: +13 years
- For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Pay Scale for IMD:
- Project Scientist E/ – Rs.123100/- Plus HRA
- Project Scientist III – Rs.78000/- Plus HRA
- Project Scientist II – Rs.67000/- Plus HRA
- Project Scientist I – Rs.56000/- Plus HRA
- Scientific Assistant – Rs.29200/- Plus HRA.
- Admin. Assistant – Rs.29200/- Plus HRA.
Method of Selection for IMD:
- Short Listing
- Interview
How to Submit an Application:
Interested and qualified to apply, candidates must go to the IMD website (https://mausam.imd.gov.in/) and complete the online form. Online registration will open on 24.11.2025 and end on 14.12.2025.
Crucial Dates:
- Starting Date for Submission of Application: 24.11.2025
- Last date for Submission of Application: 14.12.2025
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