India Meteorological Department (Ministry of Earth Sciences) has announced the Job vacancies for the Position of Scientist ‘C’, ‘D’ and E levels in India Meteorological Department (54 Post) on Direct Recruitment basis 2021. Under the Job notification 2021, all applicants who have a Graduate Master's Degree (Physics or Mathematics or Chemistry Electronics or Instrumentation, Information Technology & Agricultural Meteorology)in the subjects required are only eligible to apply. The Last date is 12/03/2021 for the submission of applications.
No. of Job Vacancies for Scientist Recruitment 2021 :
| Post Code | Name of the Post | Area of Work | No. of Post |
| 1 | Scientist ‘E' | Forecasting | 3 |
| 2 | Scientist ‘E’ | Instrumentation | 3 |
| 3 | Scientist ‘E’ | Information Technology (IT) | 2 |
| 4 | Scientist ‘D’ | Forecasting | 14 |
| 5 | Scientist ‘D’ | Instrumentation | 8 |
| 6 | Scientist ‘D’ | Agriculture Meteorology | 4 |
| 7 | Scientist ‘D’ | Information Technology | 3 |
| 8 | Scientist ‘C’ | Forecasting | 14 |
| 9 | Scientist ‘C’ | Instrumentation | 3 |
| TOTAL | 54 |
Educational Qualification :
The Educational qualification mentioned for Area of Work for the Posts of Scientist ‘C’, ‘D’ and E levels in India Meteorological Department.
- Forecasting - Master’s Degree from a recognized university in Physics or Mathematics or Chemistry or Meteorology or
Atmospheric Science/ Atmospheric Physics or Oceanography or Geophysics (with Meteorology)/ Remote Sensing or equivalent subject from a recognized University/Institute with at least 60% marks at the qualifying degree level. - Instrumentation - Master’s Degree from a recognized university in Electronics or Instrumentation or equivalent subject with at
least 60% marks at the qualifying degree level. or Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University in Electronics/ Instrumentation/ Telecommunication/ Electrical/ Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent subject with at least 60% marks (first class) at the
qualifying degree level. - Computer/ Information Technology (IT) - Master’s Degree from a recognized university in Computer Science or Computer Applications/ Information Technology or equivalent subject with at least 60% marks at
the qualifying degree level. or Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University in Computer Science/ Information
Technology or equivalent subject with at least 60% marks at the qualifying degree level - Agriculture Meteorology - Master’s Degree from a recognized university in Agricultural Meteorology/ Agricultural Physics or equivalent subject with at least 60% marks.
Age Limit :
The Age limit (as on the date of closure of application ) for the following post
- Scientist 'E': 50 years
- Scientist 'D': 50 years
- Scientist 'C': 40 years
Pay Scale / Salary :
- Scientist 'E': In Pay Matrix, Pay Level-13 (Rs. 123100-215900) as per 7th CPC
- Scientist 'D': Pay Level-12 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC (Rs. 78800-209200)
- Scientist 'C': in Pay Matrix, Pay Level-11 (Rs.67700-208700) as per 7th CPC
How to Apply :
- Applications should be submitted online through www.imd.gov.in in the prescribed format.
- The candidates can apply for more than one post.
- Application as per the Performa should be submitted within 42 days from the date of publication of advertisement in Employment News.
- Copies of certificates (self-attested) in support of educational qualification (10th Class Onwards), date of birth and experience, if any, should be uploaded with the application
- Applicants are also required to bring original certificates/documents for verification at the time of interview.
Selection Process :
- The prescribed essential qualifications are minimum requirements and the mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be called for interview.
- If the numbers of applications, received in response to advertisement are large, it will not be convenient or possible to call all candidates for interview.
- Hence, India Meteorological Department/ Ministry of earth Sciences may restrict the number of candidates to be called for interview before Selection Board to the reasonable limit through screening process.
The Last Date / Closing date:
The last date for receipt of online application is 42 days (60 days for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh UT, Lahaul and Spiti District, Pangi Sub Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh,
Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep) from the date of publication of this advertisement in Employment News. For calculation of age
of applicants, the last date for receipt of online application is 42 days from the date of publication of this advertisement in Employment News (for all
applicants irrespective of their place of present residence).