IMD Project Staff Recruitment 2025: The India Meteorological Department (IMD), under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, has announced 134 contractual Project Staff posts across various levels including Project Scientist (E, III, II, I), Scientific Assistant, and Administrative Assistant. The initiative supports meteorology and allied R&D programmes, inviting eligible candidates to apply online between 24 November 2025 and 14 December 2025.
IMD Project Staff Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Organization Name | India Meteorological Department (IMD) |
| Post Name | Project Scientist E, III, II, I; Scientific Assistant; Admin Assistant |
| No. of Posts | 134 |
| Job Category | Contractual |
| Job Location | All India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 14 December 2025 |
| Official Website | mausam.imd.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Published | 15 November 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 24 November 2025 |
| Online Application End | 14 December 2025 |
IMD Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details
There are 134 positions available distributed across senior to junior levels.
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Project Scientist E | 1 |
| Project Scientist III | 13 |
| Project Scientist II | 29 |
| Project Scientist I | 64 |
| Scientific Assistant | 25 |
| Admin Assistant | 2 |
Educational Qualification for IMD Recruitment 2025
Candidates must meet the following minimum educational requirements:
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Project Scientist E | Post‑graduate (M.Sc) or Bachelor’s (B.E./B.Tech) in relevant disciplines such as Physics, Mathematics, Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Electronics & Instrumentation, ECE, Environmental Science, Remote Sensing, Computer Science, IT. |
| Project Scientist III | Post‑graduate (M.Sc) or Bachelor’s (B.E./B.Tech) in relevant disciplines such as Physics, Mathematics, Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Electronics & Instrumentation, ECE, Environmental Science, Remote Sensing, Computer Science, IT. |
| Project Scientist II | Post‑graduate (M.Sc) or Bachelor’s (B.E./B.Tech) in relevant disciplines such as Physics, Mathematics, Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Electronics & Instrumentation, ECE, Environmental Science, Remote Sensing, Computer Science, IT. |
| Project Scientist I | Post‑graduate (M.Sc) or Bachelor’s (B.E./B.Tech) in relevant disciplines such as Physics, Mathematics, Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Electronics & Instrumentation, ECE, Environmental Science, Remote Sensing, Computer Science, IT. |
| Scientific Assistant | Bachelor’s degree in Science (with Physics) or BCA, B.Sc, or engineering in Computer Science, Electronics, ECE, Telecom, Instrumentation, IT, Communication Engineering. |
| Administrative Assistant | Bachelor’s degree plus passed Computer Proficiency Test. |
Salary Structure for IMD Project Staff Recruitment 2025
The remuneration varies by post:
Project Scientist E: Rs 1,23,100 per month
Project Scientist III: Rs 78,000 per month
Project Scientist II: Rs 67,000 per month
Project Scientist I: Rs 56,000 per month
Scientific Assistant: Rs 29,200 per month
Salary for Admin Assistant: Not explicitly stated.
Age Limit
Maximum age limits for different posts:
- Project Scientist E: 50 years
- Project Scientist III: 45 years
- Project Scientist II: 40 years
- Project Scientist I: 35 years
- Scientific Assistant: 30 years
- Admin Assistant: 30 years
Age relaxations may apply as per the Government of India norms.
Selection Process
The selection procedure involves:
- Shortlisting based on educational qualifications and experience.
- Interview with shortlisted candidates.
- Document verification after the interview.
Application Fee
There is no application fee for any category.
How to Apply
Follow these steps to complete your application:
Visit the official IMD recruitment portal when the link opens on 24 November 2025.
Register your details and login.
Select the post you wish to apply for (you may apply for more than one post if eligible).
Upload self‑attested copies of certificates (10th class onwards), date of birth proof, qualification, experience (if any).
Fill in all required application fields carefully (name, address, post applied for, email, mobile number) as no changes will be entertained later.
Submit the application before 14 December 2025 and print/save the acknowledgement for future reference.
Important Links
| IMD Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Online Apply Link | Click Here |
| Official Website | mausam.imd.gov.in |
