Designation/Position- Scientist Positions on Direct Recruitment
IMD – India Meteorological Department, New Delhi, India invites application for Scientist Positions on Direct Recruitment from eligible and interested candidates
About- Online 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 (Advertisement No. 01/2021-IMD). Scientist Positions on Direct Recruitment
Research/Job Area- Physics or Mathematics or Chemistry or Meteorology or Atmospheric Science/ Atmospheric Physics or Oceanography or Geophysics (with Meteorology)/ Remote Sensing or equivalent subject and other Engineering or Technology
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Eligibility/Qualification–
| Post Code | Name of the Post | Area of Work | Pay | No. of Posts | Qualifications | Age limit (as on the date of closure of application) |
| 01 | Scientist ‘E’ | (Forecasting) | Pay Level13 (Rs. 123100- 215900) in Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC | 03 | 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 the 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 (NowcastingShort-Range, Medium Range and Long- Range), Cyclone warning, Climate Services, Numerical Weather Prediction, Research and Development in weather and climate sciences. | 50 Years |
| 02 | Scientist ‘E’ | (Instrumentati on) | Pay Level13 (Rs. 123100- 215900) in Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC | 03 | 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 the 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: R&D for upgradation of meteorological observing network and to maintain the observational network. To upgrade test and calibration facility for meteorological instruments. To implement quality management for Meteorological data. | 50 Years |
| 03 | Scientist ‘E’ | Computer/ Information Technology (IT) | Pay Level13 (Rs. 123100- 215900) in Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC | 02 | 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: – Eleven years’ experience in the relevant field. Desirable: – Doctorate in the relevant field from a recognized University for candidates with Masters Degree in | 50 Years |
| Science and M. E. / M. Tech in Engineering for candidates with Bachelors Degree in Engineering/Technology. Job Requirement: Working with High-Performance Computing Systems (HPCS) Working with Computer Networking, Development/maintenance of computer applications and software, Mobile applications. | ||||||
| 04 | Scientist ‘D’ | (Forecasting) | Pay Level12 (Rs. 78800- 209200) in Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC | 14 | 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 the 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. | 50 Years |
| 05 | Scientist ‘D’ | (Instrumentati on) | Pay Level12 (Rs. 78800- 209200) in Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC | 08 | 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 the 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: R&D for upgradation of meteorological observing network and to maintain the observational network. To upgrade test and calibration facility for meteorological instruments. To implement quality management for Meteorological data. | 50 Years |
| 06 | Scientist ‘D’ | (Agriculture Meteorology) | Pay Level12 (Rs. 78800- 209200) in Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC | 04 | 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 the relevant field. Desirable:-Doctorate degree in Agricultural Meteorology/Agricultural Physics. Job Requirement: Meteorological services including Agro- Meteorology. Research and Development in Agro-meteorology | 50 Years |
| 07 | Scientist ‘D’ | (Computer/ Information Technology | Pay Level12 (Rs. 78800- 209200) in Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC | 03 | 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 the 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: iii) Working with High-Performance Computing Systems (HPCS) iv) Working with Computer Networking, Development/maintenance of computer applications and software, Mobile applications. | 50 Years |
| 08 | Scientist ‘C’ | (Forecasting) | Pay Level11 (Rs. 67700- 208700) in Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC | 14 | 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 the 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 (NowcastingShort-Range, Medium Range and Long- Range), Cyclone warning, Climate Services, Numerical Weather Prediction, | 40 Years |
| Research and Development in Weather and Climate Sciences. | ||||||
| 09 | Scientist ‘C’ | (Instrumentati on) | Pay Level11 (Rs. 67700- 208700) in Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC | 03 | 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 the 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: R&D for upgradation of meteorological observing network and to maintain the observational network. To upgrade test and calibration facility for meteorological instruments. To implement quality management for Meteorological data. | 40 Years |
Nationality: Only Indian nationals are eligible.
Job/Position Description-
Reservation: Relaxation in age and experience for SC/ST/OBC candidates will be as per GOI Rule.
Age limit (as on normal closing date): Relaxation for Government servants up to five years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government from time to time. This relaxation of 5 years is admissible to such Govt. servants who are working in posts which are in the same line or allied cadres and where a relationship could be established that the service already rendered in a particular post will be useful for the efficient discharge of the duties of the posts, recruitment to which has been advertised.
Selection Process:
The prescribed essential qualifications are minimum requirements and the mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be called for an interview.
If the numbers of applications, received in response to advertisement are large, it will not be convenient or possible to call all candidates for interview. Hence, India Meteorological Department/ Ministry of earth Sciences may restrict the number of candidates to be called for interview before Selection Board to the reasonable limit through the screening process.
How to Apply-
- The candidates can apply for more than one post.
- Application as per the Performa should be submitted within 42 days from the date of publication of advertisement in Employment News.
- 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.
- SC/ST/OBC certificate, if applicable, as per the prescribed format, should be uploaded with the application.
- Applicants are also required to bring original certificates/documents for verification at the time of the interview.
- No correspondence will be entertained from the candidates who are not selected for appointment.
- Applications should be submitted online through www.imd.gov.in in the prescribed format.
- Applications that are not submitted in the prescribed format will not be considered.
- The candidate’s age should not exceed the age limit mentioned above as on the date of closure of application. The experience will be counted from the date of acquiring the essential academic qualifications.
- The experience, relevant to the requirement of job or research or teaching will only be considered towards the total period of experience.
- Doctorate degree in the relevant field will count as 3 years of experience
Last Date for Apply– 04 March 2021
Closing date: The last date for receipt of online application is 42 days (60 days for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh UT, Lahaul and Spiti District, Pangi Sub Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep) from the date of publication of this advertisement in Employment News. For calculation of age of applicants, last date for receipt of online application is 42 days from the date of publication of this advertisement in Employment News (for all applicants irrespective of their place of present residence).
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