IMD Project Scientist, Admin Assistant, Scientific Assistant Application 2025- Important Dates, Exam Date, Syllabus, Salary, Notification PDF: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released the notification for Project Scientists – “E”, “III”, “II”, “I” and Scientific Assistants to support various Research & Development programs in the field of Meteorology and allied disciplines, under the Mission Mausam Scheme on a contractual basis. The Online application starts from 24 November 2025. Interested candidates can fill out the IMD Project Scientist, Admin Assistant, and Scientific Assistant online form till 14 December 2025. Candidates must read the official notification before applying.

India Meteorological Department (IMD)

IMD Project Scientist, Admin Assistant, Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2025

Advt No.: 02/2025 IMD

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 24 November 2025
• Last Date For Application: 14 December 2025 
• Fee Payment Last Date: 14 December 2025 
• Exam Date: Notify Later
• Admit Card Date: Notify Later
• Result of Examination: After Exam

IMD Project Scientist, Admin Assistant, and Scientific Assistant Application Fee

• Not Specified
• The candidates are required to deposit the requisite examination fees online through internet banking, debit, or credit card.

IMD Project Scientist, Admin Assistant, and Scientific Assistant Age Limit

Age Limits As of 14 December 2025

• For Project Scientist E, Maximum Age: 50 Years
• For Project Scientist III, Maximum Age: 45 Years
• For Project Scientist II, Maximum Age: 40 Years
• For Project Scientist I, Maximum Age: 35 Years
• For Scientific Assistant and Admin. Assistant, Maximum Age: 30 Years

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Age Relaxation is Applicable as per the IMD Project Scientist, Admin Assistant, and Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2025.

IMD Project Scientist, Admin Assistant, and Scientific Assistant Eligibility Criteria

Post Name	Education Qualification
Project Scientist E/ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Doppler Weather Radar	Essential Qualification M.Sc. Degree from a recognised university in Physics or Mathematics or Meteorology or Atmospheric Science or Electronics & Instrumentation or Electronics and Communication with at least 60% marks at the qualifying degree level, OR B. Tech. / B.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least 60% marks from a recognised university/ Institute. Desirable Qualification Doctorate in Science or M. Tech. / M.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least 60% marks from a recognised university/ Institute.
Project Scientist 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 a recognised university with at least 60% marks from a recognised university or B. Tech. / B.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least 60% marks from a recognised university/ Institute.Desirable Qualification Doctorate in Agricultural Science or M. Tech. / M.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least 60% marks from a recognised university/ Institute.
Project Scientist III/ (Upgradation of Forecast System) Upgradation of Hydro Meteorological Services	Essential Qualification M.Sc. Degree from a recognised university in Physics or Mathematics or Meteorology, or Atmospheric Science with at least 60% marks at the qualifying degree level. Or B. Tech. / B.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least 60% marks from a recognised university/ Institute.Desirable Qualification Doctorate in Meteorological Science or M. Tech. / M.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least 60% marks from a recognised university/ Institute.
Project Scientist III/ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Surface Instrumentation Division	Essential Qualification M.Sc. Degree from a recognised university in Physics or Mathematics or Meteorology or Atmospheric Science or Electronics & Instrumentation, or Electronics and Communication with at least 60% marks at the qualifying degree level Or B. Tech. / B.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least 60% marks from a recognised university/ Institute.Desirable Qualification Doctorate in Science or M. Tech. / M.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least 60% marks from a recognised university/ Institute.
Project Scientist III/ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Doppler Weather Radar	Essential Qualification M.Sc. Degree from a recognised university in Physics or Mathematics or Meteorology or Atmospheric Science or Electronics & Instrumentation, or Electronics and Communication with at least 60% marks at the qualifying degree level Or B. Tech. / B.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least 60% marks from a recognised university/ Institute.Desirable Qualification Doctorate in Science or M. Tech. / M.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least 60% marks from a recognised university/ Institute.
Project Scientist III/ (Upgradation of Forecast System) NWFC	Essential Qualification M.Sc. Degree from a recognised 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 60% marks at the qualifying degree level.Or B. Tech. / B.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least 60% marks from a recognised university/ Institute.Desirable Qualification Doctorate in Meteorological Science or M. Tech. / M.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least 60% marks from a recognised university/ Institute.
Project Scientist 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 a recognised university with at least 60% marks from a recognised university or B. Tech. / B.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least 60% marks from a recognised university/ Institute.Desirable Qualification Doctorate in Agricultural Science or M. Tech. / M.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least 60% marks from a recognised university/ Institute.
Project Scientist II/ (Upgradation of Forecast System) Upgradation of Hydro Meteorological Services	Essential Qualification M.Sc. Degree from a recognised university in Physics or Mathematics or Meteorology, or Atmospheric Science with at least 60% marks at the qualifying degree level. Or B. Tech. / B.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least 60% marks from a recognised university/ Institute.Desirable Qualification Doctorate in Meteorological Science or M. Tech. / M.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least 60% marks from a recognised university/ Institute.
Project Scientist II/ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Surface Instrumentation Division	Essential Qualification M.Sc. Degree from a recognised university in Physics or Mathematics or Meteorology or Atmospheric Science or Electronics & Instrumentation or Electronics and Communication with at least 60% marks at the qualifying degree level Or B. Tech. / B.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least 60% marks from a recognised university/ Institute.Desirable Qualification Doctorate in Science or M. Tech. / M.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least 60% marks from a recognised university/ Institute.
Project Scientist II/ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Doppler Weather Radar	Essential Qualification M.Sc. Degree from a recognised university in Physics or Mathematics or Meteorology or Atmospheric Science or Electronics & Instrumentation, or Electronics and Communication with at least 60% marks at the qualifying degree level Or B. Tech. / B.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least 60% marks from a recognised university/ Institute.Desirable Qualification Doctorate in Science or M. Tech. / M.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least 60% marks from a recognised university/ Institute.
Project Scientist II/ (Upgradation of Forecast System) NWFC	Essential Qualification M.Sc. Degree from a recognised 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 60% marks at the qualifying degree level. Or B. Tech. / B.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least 60% marks from a recognised university/ Institute.Desirable Qualification Doctorate in Meteorological Science or M. Tech. / M.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least 60% marks from a recognised university/ Institute.
Project Scientist I/ (Upgradation of Forecast System) Upgradation of Hydrometeorological Services.	Essential Qualification M.Sc. Degree from a recognised university in Physics or Mathematics or Meteorology, or Atmospheric Science with at least 60% marks at the qualifying degree level. Or B. Tech. / B.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least 60% marks from a recognised university/ Institute.Desirable Qualification Doctorate in Meteorological Science or M. Tech. / M.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least 60% marks from a recognised university/ Institute.
Project Scientist 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 a recognised university with at least 60% marks from a recognized university Or B. Tech. / B.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least 60% marks from a recognised university/ Institute.Desirable Qualification Doctorate in Agricultural Science or M. Tech. / M.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least 60% marks from a recognised university/ Institute.
Project Scientist I/ (Atmospheric Observation Network) Augmentation of Environmental Monitoring and Research	Essential Qualification M.Sc. Degree from a recognised 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 60% marks at the qualifying degree level Or B. Tech. / B.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least 60% marks from a recognised university/ Institute.Desirable Qualification Doctorate in Science or M. Tech. / M.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least 60% marks from a recognised university/ Institute.
Project Scientist I/ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Upper Air Instrumentation Division	Essential Qualification M.Sc. Degree from a recognised university in Physics or Mathematics or Meteorology or Atmospheric Science or Electronics & Instrumentation or Electronics and Communication with at least 60% marks at the qualifying degree level. Or B. Tech. / B.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least 60% marks from a recognised university/ Institute.Desirable Qualification Doctorate in Science or M. Tech. / M.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least 60% marks from a recognised university/ Institute.
Project Scientist I/ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Surface Instrumentation Division	Essential Qualification M.Sc. Degree from a recognised university in Physics or Mathematics or Meteorology or Atmospheric Science or Electronics & Instrumentation, or Electronics and Communication with at least 60% marks at the qualifying degree level Or B. Tech. / B.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least 60% marks from a recognised university/ Institute.Desirable Qualification Doctorate in Science or M. Tech. / M.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least 60% marks from a recognised university/ Institute.
Project Scientist I/ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Doppler Weather Radar	Essential Qualification M.Sc. Degree from a recognised university in Physics or Mathematics or Meteorology or Atmospheric Science or Electronics & Instrumentation, or Electronics and Communication with at least 60% marks at the qualifying degree level Or B. Tech. / B.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least 60% marks from a recognised university/ Institute.Desirable Qualification Doctorate in Science or M. Tech. / M.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least 60% marks from a recognised university/ Institute.
Project Scientist I/ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Polar Meteorology	Essential Qualification M.Sc. Degree from a recognised university in Physics or Meteorology or Atmospheric Science, or Computer Science, with at least 60% marks at the qualifying degree level Or B. Tech. / B.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least 60% marks from a recognised university/ Institute.Desirable Qualification Doctorate in Science or M. Tech. / M.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least 60% marks from a recognised university/ Institute.
Project Scientist I/ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Satellite Meteorology	Essential Qualification M.Sc. Degree from a recognised 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 60% marks at the qualifying degree level Or B. Tech. / B.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least 60% marks from a recognised university/ Institute.Desirable Qualification Doctorate in Science or M. Tech. / M.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least 60% marks from a recognised university/ Institute.
Project Scientist I/ (Upgradation of Forecast System) NWFC	Essential Qualification M.Sc. Degree from a recognised 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 60% marks at the qualifying degree level. Or B. Tech. / B.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least 60% marks from a recognised university/ Institute.Desirable Qualification Doctorate in Meteorological Science or M. Tech. / M.E. Degree in above mentioned subjects with at least 60% marks from a recognised 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 a recognised institution or university
Admin. Assistant	Essential Qualification (a) Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised University or Institute; and (b) Passed Computer Proficiency Test.

IMD Project Scientist, Admin Assistant, and Scientific Assistant Vacancy Details

Total Vacancy: 134 posts

Post Code	Post Name	No. of Posts
01	Project Scientist E/ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Doppler Weather Radar	1
02	Project Scientist III/ (Weather & Climate Services) AgroMeteorological Advisory Services	2
03	Project Scientist III/ (Upgradation of Forecast System) Upgradation of Hydro Meteorological Services	1
04	Project Scientist III/ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Surface Instrumentation Division	4
05	Project Scientist III/ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Doppler Weather Radar	4
06	Project Scientist III/ (Upgradation of Forecast System) NWFC	2
07	Project Scientist II/ (Weather & Climate Services) AgroMeteorological Advisory Services	5
08	Project Scientist II/ (Upgradation of Forecast System) Upgradation of Hydro Meteorological Services	3
09	Project Scientist II/ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Surface Instrumentation Division	6
10	Project Scientist II/ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Doppler Weather Radar	8
11	Project Scientist II/ (Upgradation of Forecast System) NWFC	7
12	Project Scientist I/ (Upgradation of Forecast System) Upgradation of Hydrometeorological Services.	6
13	Project Scientist I/ (Weather & Climate Services) AgroMeteorological Advisory Services	12
14	Project Scientist I/ (Atmospheric Observation Network) Augmentation of Environmental Monitoring and Research	2
15	Project Scientist I/ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Upper Air Instrumentation Division	5
16	Project Scientist I/ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Surface Instrumentation Division	12
17	Project Scientist I/ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Doppler Weather Radar	13
18	Project Scientist I/ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Polar Meteorology	3
19	Project Scientist I/ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Satellite Meteorology	5
20	Project Scientist I/ (Upgradation of Forecast System) NWFC	6
21	Scientific Assistant	25
22	Admin. Assistant	2

IMD Project Scientist, Admin Assistant, and Scientific Assistant Salary Details

• Project Scientist E: Rs. 1,23,100/- + HRA
• Project Scientist III: Rs. 78,000/- + HRA
• Project Scientist II: Rs. 67,000/- + HRA
• Project Scientist I: Rs. 56,000/- + HRA
• Scientific: Rs. 29,200/- + HRA
• Admin Assistant: Rs. 29,200/- + HRA

Document Required

• Class 10th and 12th mark sheets
• Degree and Other Certificates
• Valid government-issued photo ID (Aadhar Card)
• A recent passport-size photo with a white or light-colored background
• Signature on plain white paper using a black or blue pen (not in capital letters)
• Disability certificate (if applicable)
• Caste Certificate
• Income Certificate for EWS
• Domicile Certificate

IMD Project Scientist, Admin Assistant, and Scientific Assistant Selection Process

• Interview
• Merit List

How to Apply for IMD Project Scientist, Admin Assistant, and Scientific Assistant 2025

1. Candidates need to visit the official website of IMD or the link given in the link section.
2. To register, the candidate will enter details such as name, email address, category, and mobile number.
3. Registered Candidate Log in using their Registration Number and Date of Birth, and fill in all required personal details.
4. The candidate fills in their Educational qualifications, Address, and other details that have been asked for.
5. Upload photo, signature, and other details in JPG OR PDF Format.
6. Make an online payment.
7. Ensure the fee submission is completed and finalise the submission.

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