Scientist Positions 2021 in India Meteorological Department (IMD), India

Scientist Positions 2021 in India Meteorological Department

Designation/Position-  Scientist Positions 2021 in India

India Meteorological Department invites application for Scientist Positions 2021 in India from eligible and interested candidates

About- The India Meteorological Department (IMD), also referred to as the Met. Department, is an agency of the Ministry of Earth sciences of the Government of India. It is the principal agency responsible for meteorological observations, weather forecasting and seismology. IMD is headquartered in Delhi and operates hundreds of observation stations across India and Antarctica.Regional offices are at Mumbai, Kolkata, Nagpur and Pune. Scientist Positions 2021 in India Meteorological Department

IMD is also one of the six Regional Specialised Meteorological Centres of the World Meteorological Organization. It has the responsibility for forecasting, naming and distribution of warnings for tropical cyclones in the Northern Indian Ocean region, including the Malacca Straits, the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Persian Gulf. (Source- WIKIPEDIA )

Research/Job Area- Physics or Mathematics or Meteorology or Atmospheric Science/ Atmospheric Physics or Oceanography or Geophysics OR Engineering or Technology equivalent subject

Location- Anywhere in India as per requirement

Eligibility/Qualification & Job Description-

Applications are invited from Indian citizens for filling up of posts of Scientist ‘C’, ‘D’ and E levels in India Meteorological Department Ministry of Earth Sciences (Proper) on direct recruitment basis as per following details: –

General Conditions: –

  • Nationality: Only Indian nationals are eligible.
  • Reservation: Relaxation in age and experience for SC/ST/OBC candidates will be as per GOI Rule.
  • Age limit (as on normal closing date): 50 years for Scientist D & E and 40 Years for Scientist C as on the closing date of receipt of application.
  1. Name of the Post – Scientist ‘E’ (Forecasting) Pay Level- 13 (Rs. 123100- 215900) in Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
  • Essential Qualification: 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.
  • Experience: Eleven years’ experience in relevant field.
  • Desirable: M. Tech Degree in Atmospheric Science or Ocean Science or Doctorate in the relevant field from a recognized University.
  • Job Requirement: Weather Forecasting and Services (Nowcasting-Short-Range, Medium Range and Long- Range), Cyclone warning, Climate Services, Numerical Weather Prediction, Research and Development in weather and climate sciences.

2. Name of the Post – Scientist ‘E’ (Instrumentation) Pay Level- 13 (Rs. 123100- 215900) in Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC

  • Essential Qualification: Master’s Degree from a recognized university in Electronics or Instrumentation or equivalent subject from a recognized University/ Institute with at least 60% marks (First Class) at the qualifying degree level. or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University in Electronics & Instrumentation or Electronics and Communication Engineering or any other relevant discipline in Electronics Engineering and Instrumentation with at least 60% marks at the qualifying degree level.
  • Experience: – Eleven years’ experience in relevant field.
  • Desirable: Doctorate in the relevant field from a recognized University for candidates with Master’s Degree in Science and M. E. / M. Tech in Engineering for candidates with Bachelors Degree in Engineering/Technology
  • Job Requirement:
    i) R&D for up gradation of meteorological observing network and to maintain the observational network.
    ii) To upgrade test and calibration facility for meteorological instruments.
    iii) To implement quality management for Meteorological data

3. Name of the Post – Scientist ‘E’ (Instrumentation) Pay Level-13 (Rs. 123100- 215900) in Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC

  • Essential Qualification: Master’s Degree from a recognized university in Electronics or Instrumentation or equivalent subject from a recognized University/ Institute with at least 60% marks (First Class) at the qualifying degree level. Or Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University in Electronics/ Instrumentation/ Electrical/ Telecommunication/ Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent subject with at least 60% marks (first class) at the qualifying degree level.
  • Experience: – Eleven years’ experience in relevant field.
  • Desirable: – Doctorate in the relevant field from a recognized University for candidates with Masters Degree in Science and M. E. / M. Tech in Engineering for candidates with Bachelors Degree in Engineering/Technology
  • Job Requirement:
    • i) R&D for upgradation of meteorological observing network and to maintain the observational network.
    • ii) To upgrade test and calibration facility for meteorological instruments.
    • iii) To implement quality management for Meteorological data

4. Name of the Post – Scientist ‘E’ (Computer/Information Technology) Pay Level-13 (Rs. 123100- 215900) in Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC

  • Essential Qualification- Master’s Degree in science from a recognized university in Computer Applications or Computer Sciences or IT with at least 60% marks at the qualifying degree level. or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University in Computer Applications or Computer Sciences or IT with at least 60% marks at the qualifying degree level.
  • Experience: – Eleven years’ experience in the relevant field.
  • Desirable: – Doctorate in the relevant field from a recognized University for candidates with Master’s Degree in Science and M. E. / M. Tech in Engineering for candidates with Bachelors Degree in Engineering/Technology.
  • Job Requirement:
    • i) Working with High Performance Computing Systems (HPCS).
    • ii) Working with Computer Networking, Development/ maintenance of computer applications and software, Mobile applications.

5. Name of the Post – Scientist ‘D’ (Forecasting) Pay Level – 12 (Rs.78800-209200) in Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC

  • Essential Qualification: 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.
  • Experience: – Seven years’ experience in relevant field.
  • Desirable: -M. Tech Degree in Atmospheric Science or Ocean Science or Doctorate in the relevant field from a recognized University.
  • Job Requirement: Weather Forecasting and Services (Nowcasting-ShortRange, Medium Range and Long- Range), Cyclone warning, Climate Services, Numerical Weather Prediction, Research and Development in Weather and Climate Sciences.

6. Name of the Post – Scientist ‘D’ (Instrumentation) Pay Level – 12 (Rs.78800-209200) in Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC

  • Essential Qualification: 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.
  • Experience: – Seven years’ experience in relevant field.
  • Desirable: – Doctorate in the relevant field from a recognized University for candidates with Master’s Degree in Science and M. E. / M. Tech in Engineering for candidates with Bachelors Degree in Engineering/Technology
  • Job Requirement:
    i) R&D for upgradation of meteorological observing network and to maintain the observational network.
    ii) To upgrade test and calibration facility for meteorological instruments.
    iii) To implement quality management for Meteorological data.

7. Name of the Post – Scientist ‘D’ (Agriculture Meteorology) Pay Level – 12 (Rs.78800-209200) in Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC

  • Essential Qualification: Master’s Degree from a recognized university in Agricultural Meteorology/ Agricultural Physics or equivalent subject with at least 60% marks.
  • Experience: – Seven years’ experience in relevant field.
  • Desirable: -Doctorate degree in Agricultural Meteorology/ Agricultural Physics.
  • Job Requirement:
    i) Meteorological services including Agro- Meteorology.
    ii) Research and Development in Agro-meteorology

8. Name of the Post – Scientist ‘D’ (Computer/IT) Pay Level – 12 (Rs.78800-209200) in Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC

  • Essential Qualification– 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.
  • Experience: – Seven years’ experience in relevant field.
  • Desirable: – Doctorate in the relevant field from a recognized University for candidates with Masters Degree in Science and M. E. / M. Tech in Engineering for candidates with Bachelors Degree in Engineering/Technology
  • Job Requirement:
    i) Working with High Performance Computing Systems (HPCS)
    ii) Working with Computer Networking, Development/ maintenance of computer applications and software, Mobile applications.

9. Name of the Post – Scientist ‘C’ (Forecasting) Pay Level – 11 (Rs.6770-208700) in Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC

  • Essential Qualification: – 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.
  • Experience: – Three years’ experience in relevant field.
  • Desirable: -.M. Tech Degree in Atmospheric Science or Ocean Science or Doctorate in the relevant field from a recognized University.
  • Job Requirement: Weather Forecasting and Services (Nowcasting-Short-Range, Medium Range and Long- Range), Cyclone warning, Climate Services, Numerical Weather Prediction Research and Development in Weather and Climate Sciences.

10. Name of the Post – Scientist ‘C’ (Forecasting) Pay Level – 11 (Rs.6770-208700) in Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC

  • Essential Qualification: – 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.
  • Experience: – Three years’ experience in relevant field.
  • Desirable: – Doctorate in the relevant field from a recognized University for candidates with Master’s Degree in Science and M. E. / M. Tech in Engineering for candidates with Bachelors Degree in Engineering/Technology
  • Job Requirement:
    i) R&D for upgradation of meteorological observing network and to maintain the observational network.
    ii) To upgrade test and calibration facility for meteorological instruments.
    iii) To implement quality management for Meteorological data.

How to Apply- 

i) The candidates can apply for more than one post.
ii) Application as per the Performa should be submitted within 42 days from the date of publication of Advertisement in Employment News.
iii) 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.
iv) SC/ST/OBC certificate, if applicable, as per the prescribed format, should be uploaded with the application.
v) Applicants are also required to bring original certificates/documents for verification at the time of interview.
vi) No correspondence will be entertained from the candidates who are not selected for appointment.

v) Applicants are also required to bring original certificates/documents for verification at the time of interview.

vi) The number of posts to be filled may vary. The Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment without assigning any reason.

Date of closure of online application is 42 days from the date of publication of Advertisement in Employment News Paper. (Administrative Officer Gr-II) Gazetted Establishment Division

Contact- India Meteorological Department Mausam Bhawan, Lodi Road New Delhi-110003 Telephone No: 011- 43824342, 43824248

Last Date for Apply– 12 March 2021

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