Exciting opportunities await under the “Mission Mausam” scheme, aimed at making India a “Weather-ready and Climate-smart” nation. This recruitment drive seeks applications for various Project posts on a purely short-term contractual basis. A total of 178 vacancies are available across different levels, ranging from Project Scientist-E to Scientific Assistant. These positions offer a chance to contribute to a transformative national mission in the field of weather and climate. Interested candidates are encouraged to explore these openings for a rewarding short-term engagement.
IITM Recruitment for Project Scientist Vacancy Details
Category
Details
Organization
Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune (Under Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India)
Scheme
Mission Mausam โ Aimed at making India “Weather-ready and Climate-smart”
Total Posts
178 (Subject to change as per project requirements)
Application Mode
Online Only (No hard copies accepted)
Application Deadline
15th May 2025 (1700 hrs)
Contract Duration
1 year (Temporary & Extendable based on performance)
Post-wise Details
Post Name
No. of Posts
Pay Scale (โน)
Age Limit
Essential Qualification
Key Responsibilities
Project Scientist-E
05
1,23,100 + HRA
50 years
Masterโs in Science/Engineering + 11 years exp.
Leadership in weather modeling, AI/ML, Earth system model development
Project Scientist-III
24
78,000 + HRA
45 years
Masterโs/B.Tech + 7 years exp.
Earth system modeling, observational data analysis, atmospheric chemistry
Project Scientist-II
35
67,000 + HRA
40 years
Masterโs/B.Tech + 3 years exp.
Mid-level research in weather/climate modeling
Project Scientist-I
88 (Reserved: SC-15, ST-8, OBC-21, EWS-9, PwBD-5)
56,000 + HRA
35 years
Masterโs/B.Tech (Entry-level)
Fieldwork, data analysis, model support
Scientific Assistant
26 (Reserved: SC-3, ST-1, OBC-7, EWS-2, PwBD-1)
29,200 + HRA
28 years
Bachelorโs (50% marks)
Instrument maintenance, data collection, IT support
General Instructions
Key Point
Description
Eligibility
Only Indian Nationals can apply. Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-servicemen as per GoI norms.
Selection Process
Based on interview/performance; shortlisting if applications exceed.
Documents Required
Original certificates must be submitted at the time of joining.
Experience Relaxation
Ph.D. counts as 3 years of experience (if not mandatory).
TA/DA
No TA/DA for interviews (except for SC/ST as per GoI rules).
