NCESS Recruitment 2025 – Project Scientist-I & Project Associate-II

The National Centre for Earth Science Studies (NCESS), under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India, is inviting online applications for 16 project-based positions on a contract basis. These positions are part of ongoing core research programs in Earth Sciences and related fields. The tenure of the posts is initially for one year, extendable based on performance and project requirements.
The positions include Project Scientist-I (15 posts) and Project Associate-II (2 posts) across various specializations. Below is the detailed vacancy summary:
Post CodeDesignationVacanciesEssential QualificationDesirable QualificationNature of Job
1Project Scientist-I1M.Sc. in Geology/Earth Science (60%)PhD in igneous/metamorphic petrologyFieldwork; XRF/ICP-MS/EPMA data analysis
2Project Scientist-I1M.Sc. in Geology/Earth Science (60%)PhD in planetary geologyFieldwork; XRF/ICP-MS/EPMA
3Project Scientist-I1M.Sc. in Geology/Earth Science (60%)Research in isotope geochemistryIsotope geochemistry/geochronology data
4Project Scientist-I1M.Sc. in Geology/Earth Science (60%)PhD in ore geology/fluid inclusion/polymetallic nodulesFluid inclusion & Raman microscopy studies
5Project Scientist-I1M.Sc. in Geology/Earth Science (60%)PhD in structural geology/neo-tectonics/geomorphologyModelling and field studies
6Project Scientist-I1M.Sc. in Seismology/Geophysics/Earth Science (60%)PhD; Experience in seismological instruments, AI/ML, Linux/PythonSeismological research, data analysis
7Project Scientist-I1M.Sc. in Geophysics/Earth Science with gravity/magnetic specialization (60%)PhD; field exp. in land/marine + aero/satellite dataGeophysical modelling; inversion/ML
8Project Scientist-I1M.Sc. in Earth Science/Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry (60%)PhD; clean chemistry & ion chromatography lab workClean chemistry lab management
9Project Scientist-I1M.Sc. in Geology/Geotechnical Engg. (60%)PhD + Remote Sensing/GIS & landslide studiesLandslide investigation; RAAMS modelling
10Project Scientist-I1M.Sc. in Hydrology/Water Resources/Climatology (60%)PhD; river basin modelling, hydroclimatic data analysisRiver basin modelling; field experiments
11Project Scientist-I1M.Sc. in Earth Science/Chemistry (60%)PhD + chromatography (LC-MS, GC-MS); high-impact publicationsChromatography lab management, sample analysis
12Project Scientist-I1M.Sc. in Geology/Marine Geology (60%)PhD in geology/marine geology/micropalaeontologyMarine expedition, data analysis, publication
13Project Scientist-I1M.Sc. in Physical Oceanography/Marine Sciences (60%)PhD; coastal processes, oceanographic instruments, remote sensing, GISCoastal monitoring, field data, numerical modelling
14Project Scientist-I1M.Sc. in Atmospheric Science/Meteorology/Physics OR B.Tech in relevant Engg. (60%)Programming (Python, C++); Numerical weather prediction knowledgeInstrument installation, operation & weather data monitoring
15Project Associate-II1M.Sc. in Oceanography/Ocean Technology + 2 years experienceCoastal hydrodynamics, MIKE 21/Delft, beach profile mappingCoastal modelling, fieldwork, data processing
16Project Associate-II1M.Sc. in Atmospheric Science/Meteorology/Physics + 2 years experienceProgramming (Python, Fortran), weather instrument handlingAtmospheric data processing, remote fieldwork
CriteriaDetails
Total Posts16 (Project Scientist-I: 14, Project Associate-II: 2)
Upper Age Limit35 years (as on last date of application)
Last Date to Apply08 May 2025, 5:00 PM
Application ModeOnline Only (link will be available on NCESS Website)
ReservationUR – 5, EWS – 2, SC – 3, ST – 1, OBC – 2, PwD – 1
PostRemuneration
Project Scientist-I₹56,000 + HRA per month (5% increment every 2 years based on performance)
Project Associate-II₹35,000 + HRA (with NET/GATE or National exam qualification) OR ₹28,000 + HRA (without NET/GATE)
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