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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) released a formal employment notice to hire 134 Project Scientists, Scientific Assistants and others across its multiple divisions. In the advertisement no. On 02/2025 IMD, dated 15th November 2025, it was notified on mausam.imd.gov.in to recruit experienced individuals who can contribute to projects at the India Meteorological Department under the Mission Mausam Scheme on a contractual basis. The IMD Exam Date 2025 will be announced soon. The article provides all the essential details related to the examination for Project Scientist, Administrative Assistant and other posts under the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).
IMD Recruitment Exam Date 2025
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) concludes online application process for the engagement of Project Scientists, “E”, “III”, “II”, “I”, and Scientific Assistants to support various Research & Development programs in the field of Meteorology and related disciplines. The official notification contains all key points in detail about the complete examination process. The direct link to download it has been provided below.
IMD Notification PDF 2025-Click here to Download
IMD Exam Date 2025: Overview
The table summarises all essential details regarding the examination process of project scientists, Admin Assistant and others. The candidates must read all details thoroughly about the IMD Exam 2025.
| India Meteorological Department Exam 2025 |
| Key Recruitment Details
Organisation Name: India Meteorological Department (IMD) Post Name: Project Scientist, Scientific Assistant and Admin Assistant Type of Employment: Contract Basis Period of Employment: 1 Year (extendable based on performance) until 31st March 2026 |
| Discipline
Branch: Physics/Mathematics/Meteorology/Electronics & Instrumentation/Atmospheric Science, and others |
| Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies Available: 134 |
| IMD Exam Date 2025
To be notified |
| Eligibility
Qualification Details: B.Sc/M.Sc/B.Tech/Doctorate/M.Tech Age Limit: 30-50 Years (varies post-wise) |
| Pay Scale
Salary Range- Rs 29,200/-Rs 1,23,100 |
| Job Location
Delhi/Pune or anywhere in India as per the Company’s requirement |
| Official Website
mausam.imd.gov.in |
IMD Project Scientist Vacancy 2025
The job openings available for different posts are given in the table below. The table provides vacancy distribution based on category, post and divisions. A total of 134 seats are announced for the role of project scientists and others at the India Meteorological Department.
| Post Code | Name of Post | Number of Posts | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Project Scientist E (Atmospheric Observations Network Doppler Weather Radar) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 02 | Project Scientist III (Weather Climate Services – Agro-Meteorological Advisory Services) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 03 | Project Scientist III (Upgradation of Forecast System / Hydro Meteorological Services) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 04 | Project Scientist III (Atmospheric Observations Network Surface Instrumentation Division) | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 05 | Project Scientist III (Atmospheric Observations Network Doppler Weather Radar) | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 06 | Project Scientist III (Upgradation of Forecast System NWFC) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 07 | Project Scientist II (Weather Climate Services – Agro-Meteorological Advisory Services) | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 08 | Project Scientist II (Upgradation of Forecast System / Hydro Meteorological Services) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 09 | Project Scientist II (Atmospheric Observations Network Surface Instrumentation Division) | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 10 | Project Scientist II (Atmospheric Observations Network Doppler Weather Radar) | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | Project Scientist II (Upgradation of Forecast System NWFC) | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Project Scientist I (Upgradation of Forecast System / Hydrometeorological Services) | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 13 | Project Scientist I (Weather Climate Services – Agro-Meteorological Advisory Services) | 12 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 14 | Project Scientist I (Atmospheric Observation Network Augmentation of Environmental Monitoring and Research) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Project Scientist I (Atmospheric Observations Network Upper Air Instrumentation Division) | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 16 | Project Scientist I (Atmospheric Observations Network Surface Instrumentation Division) | 12 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 17 | Project Scientist I (Atmospheric Observations Network Doppler Weather Radar) | 13 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 18 | Project Scientist I (Atmospheric Observations Network Polar Meteorology) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Project Scientist I (Atmospheric Observations Network Satellite Meteorology) | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Project Scientist I (Upgradation of Forecast System NWFC) | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 21 | Scientific Assistant | 25 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| 22 | Admin. Assistant | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
IMD Eligibility Criteria 2025
Applicants should review IMD Eligibility 2025. Only those who fully satisfy the eligibility norms will be considered during the screening process. Candidates must meet the required educational qualifications, age criteria and experience as per the post.
| Post Name | Education Qualification | Age Limit | Experience Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Scientist E (Doppler Weather Radar) | M.Sc. in Physics/Math/Meteorology/Atmospheric Science/Electronics & Instrumentation/Electronics & Communication (60% marks) OR B.Tech/B.E. in above subjects (60% marks). Desirable: Doctorate or M.Tech/M.E. (60% marks) | 50 years | 11 years in R&D in Industrial/Academic Institutions or S&T organisations |
| Project Scientist III (Agro-Meteorological Advisory) | M.Sc. in Agricultural Meteorology/Statistics/Physics/Remote Sensing & GIS/Computer Science (60% marks) OR B.Tech/B.E. in above subjects (60% marks). Desirable: Doctorate or M.Tech/M.E. (60% marks) | 45 years | 7 years in weather forecasting and applications in agriculture including modelling, remote sensing and GIS |
| Project Scientist III (Hydro Meteorological Services) | M.Sc. in Physics/Math/Meteorology/Atmospheric Science (60% marks) OR B.Tech/B.E. in above subjects (60% marks). Desirable: Doctorate or M.Tech/M.E. (60% marks) | 45 years | 7 years in R&D in hydrometeorology in Industrial/Academic Institutions or S&T organizations |
| Project Scientist III (Surface Instrumentation) | M.Sc. in Physics/Math/Meteorology/Atmospheric Science/Electronics & Instrumentation/Electronics & Communication (60% marks) OR B.Tech/B.E. in above subjects (60% marks). Desirable: Doctorate or M.Tech/M.E. (60% marks) | 45 years | 7 years in R&D in Instrumentation in Industrial/Academic Institutions or S&T organizations |
| Project Scientist III (Doppler Weather Radar) | M.Sc. in Physics/Math/Meteorology/Atmospheric Science/Electronics & Instrumentation/Electronics & Communication (60% marks) OR B.Tech/B.E. in above subjects (60% marks). Desirable: Doctorate or M.Tech/M.E. (60% marks) | 45 years | 7 years in R&D in Industrial/Academic Institutions or S&T organizations |
| Project Scientist III (NWFC) | M.Sc. in Physics/Math/Meteorology/Atmospheric Science/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Instrumentation/Computer Applications/Computer Sciences (60% marks) OR B.Tech/B.E. in the above subjects (60% marks). Desirable: Doctorate or M.Tech/M.E. (60% marks) | 45 years | 7 years in R&D in climate sciences in Industrial/Academic Institutions or S&T organisations |
| Project Scientist II (Agro-Meteorological Advisory) | M.Sc. in Agricultural Meteorology/Statistics/Physics/Remote Sensing & GIS/Computer Science (60% marks) OR B.Tech/B.E. in above subjects (60% marks). Desirable: Doctorate or M.Tech/M.E. (60% marks) | 40 years | 3 years in weather forecasting and applications in agriculture including modelling, remote sensing and GIS |
| Project Scientist II (Hydro Meteorological Services) | M.Sc. in Physics/Math/Meteorology/Atmospheric Science (60% marks) OR B.Tech/B.E. in the above subjects (60% marks). Desirable: Doctorate or M.Tech/M.E. (60% marks) | 40 years | 3 years in R&D in hydrometeorology in Industrial/Academic Institutions or S&T organisations |
| Project Scientist II (Surface Instrumentation) | M.Sc. in Physics/Math/Meteorology/Atmospheric Science/Electronics & Instrumentation/Electronics & Communication (60% marks) OR B.Tech/B.E. in above subjects (60% marks). Desirable: Doctorate or M.Tech/M.E. (60% marks) | 40 years | 3 years in R&D in Instrumentation in Industrial/Academic Institutions or S&T organisations |
| Project Scientist II (Doppler Weather Radar) | M.Sc. in Physics/Math/Meteorology/Atmospheric Science/Electronics & Instrumentation/Electronics & Communication (60% marks) OR B.Tech/B.E. in the above subjects (60% marks). Desirable: Doctorate or M.Tech/M.E. (60% marks) | 40 years | 3 years in R&D in Industrial/Academic Institutions or S&T organisations |
| Project Scientist II (NWFC) | M.Sc. in Physics/Math/Meteorology/Atmospheric Science/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Instrumentation/Computer Applications/Computer Sciences (60% marks) OR B.Tech/B.E. in above subjects (60% marks). Desirable: Doctorate or M.Tech/M.E. (60% marks) | 40 years | 3 years in R&D in climate sciences in Industrial/Academic Institutions or S&T organisations |
| Project Scientist I (Hydro Meteorological Services) | M.Sc. in Physics/Math/Meteorology/Atmospheric Science (60% marks) OR B.Tech/B.E. in the above subjects (60% marks). Desirable: Doctorate or M.Tech/M.E. (60% marks) | 35 years | No specific experience required (Fresher eligible) |
| Project Scientist I (Agro-Meteorological Advisory) | M.Sc. in Agricultural Meteorology/Statistics/Physics/Remote Sensing & GIS/Computer Science (60% marks) OR B.Tech/B.E. in above subjects (60% marks). Desirable: Doctorate or M.Tech/M.E. (60% marks) | 35 years | No specific experience required (Fresher eligible) |
| Project Scientist I (Environmental Monitoring) | M.Sc. in Physics/Math/Meteorology/Environmental Science/Environmental Engineering/Atmospheric Science/Electronics & Communication/Computer Applications/Computer Sciences (60% marks) OR B.Tech/B.E. in the above subjects (60% marks). Desirable: Doctorate or M.Tech/M.E. (60% marks) | 35 years | No specific experience required (Fresher eligible) |
| Project Scientist I (Upper Air Instrumentation) | M.Sc. in Physics/Math/Meteorology/Atmospheric Science/Electronics & Instrumentation/Electronics & Communication (60% marks) OR B.Tech/B.E. in above subjects (60% marks). Desirable: Doctorate or M.Tech/M.E. (60% marks) | 35 years | No specific experience required (Fresher eligible) |
| Project Scientist I (Surface Instrumentation) | M.Sc. in Physics/Math/Meteorology/Atmospheric Science/Electronics & Instrumentation/Electronics & Communication (60% marks) OR B.Tech/B.E. in the above subjects (60% marks). Desirable: Doctorate or M.Tech/M.E. (60% marks) | 35 years | No specific experience required (Fresher eligible) |
| Project Scientist I (Doppler Weather Radar) | M.Sc. in Physics/Math/Meteorology/Atmospheric Science/Electronics & Instrumentation/Electronics & Communication (60% marks) OR B.Tech/B.E. in above subjects (60% marks). Desirable: Doctorate or M.Tech/M.E. (60% marks) | 35 years | No specific experience required (Fresher eligible) |
| Project Scientist I (Polar Meteorology) | M.Sc. in Physics/Meteorology/Atmospheric Science/Computer Science (60% marks) OR B.Tech/B.E. in above subjects (60% marks). Desirable: Doctorate or M.Tech/M.E. (60% marks) | 35 years | No specific experience required (Fresher eligible) |
| Project Scientist I (Satellite Meteorology) | M.Sc. in Physics/Math/Meteorology/Atmospheric Science/Environmental Science/Remote Sensing/Computer Science/Information Technology (60% marks) OR B.Tech/B.E. in above subjects (60% marks). Desirable: Doctorate or M.Tech/M.E. (60% marks) | 35 years | No specific experience required (Fresher eligible) |
| Project Scientist I (NWFC) | M.Sc. in Physics/Math/Meteorology/Atmospheric Science/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Instrumentation/Computer Applications/Computer Sciences (60% marks) OR B.Tech/B.E. in the above subjects (60% marks). Desirable: Doctorate or M.Tech/M.E. (60% marks) | 35 years | No specific experience required (Fresher eligible) |
| Scientific Assistant | Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Physics as one subject OR Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Computer Applications/Electronics/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Telecommunication/Instrumentation/Information Technology/Telecommunication/Communication Engineering | 30 years | No specific experience required (Fresher eligible) |
| Admin Assistant | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised University/Institute AND Passed Computer Proficiency Test | 30 years | No specific experience required (Fresher eligible) |
IMD Project Scientist Selection Process 2025
The IMD selection criteria for scientists involve three stages:
Shortlisting based on Merit: Selection is completely based on qualification and experience, as there is no written exam.
Interview: Candidates who are shortlisted after a strict screening of their applications will be invited for an interview process where they face questions from the selection committee to test their knowledge.
Document Verification: After the interview is conducted, all the documents carried by the candidates will the properly checked by the institute.
IMD Project Scientist Salary 2025
IMD offers an attractive salary package ranging from ₹29,200 to ₹1,23,100, depending on the post. The pay is structured to match the responsibilities and expertise required for each role.
| Post Name | Basic Salary | Annual Increment | Increment Pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Scientist E | Rs. 123,100 | 5% | For every 2 years of experience, subject to a performance review |
| Project Scientist III | Rs. 78,000 | 5% | For every 2 years of experience, subject to performance review |
| Project Scientist II | Rs. 67,000 | 5% | For every 2 years of experience, subject to performance review |
| Project Scientist I | Rs. 56,000 | 5% | For every 2 years of experience, subject to a performance review |
| Scientific Assistant | Rs. 29,200 | As per the GOI Rules | As per the GOI Rules |
| Admin Assistant | Rs. 29,200 | As per the GOI Rules | As per the GOI Rules |
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