⚠️ Early notice: Applications are expected to open on 22-10-2026. This page will be updated automatically once full details are released.
Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) invites eligible Indian nationals for 31 contract vacancies across multiple posts including Senior Project Associate, Project Associate II/I, Technical Assistant, Project Assistant, and Field/Laboratory Assistant. Walk-in interviews, written and skill tests are scheduled post-wise from 22-29 October 2026; candidates must report between 0900–1000 hrs with original documents, photocopies, and a filled application proforma. Pay ranges from ₹20,000 to ₹42,000 per month plus HRA depending on the post. Advertisement number is PER/07/2026 and full notification and application proforma are available on the IITM website.
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Vacancy Details
- Senior Project Associate: 2 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree in specified science/meteorology/computer fields OR Bachelor’s in Engineering/Technology + 4 years experience - Project Associate II: 5 vacancies
Qualification: B.E/B.Tech in specified engineering streams OR Master’s degree in specified science fields + 2 years experience- Mahabaleshwar: 1
- Pune: 2
- Alwar: 1
- Unspecified/Other: 1
- Project Associate I: 16 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s Degree in specified science/meteorology/statistics/climate/data science/engineering physics OR Bachelor’s degree in Engineering & Technology- Chennai/Tezpur/Pune: 13
- COPE-001: 1
- COPE-002: 1
- RSPCB-001: 1
- Technical Assistant: 3 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Science (Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics/Computers) OR 3-year diploma in Engineering & Technology (Electrical/Electronics/Telecommunication/Computer Science)- Bhopal: 2
- Pune: 1
- Project Assistant: 3 vacancies
Qualification: 3-year Diploma in Engineering & Technology OR Bachelor’s degree in Science (Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics/Instrumentation/Data Science/Applied Physics/Electronics)- Chennai: 1
- Pune: 1
- Guwahati: 1
- Field/ Laboratory Assistant: 6 vacancies
Qualification: 3-year Diploma in Engineering & Technology OR Bachelor’s degree in Science (Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics/Instrumentation/Data Science/Applied Physics/Electronics)- Chennai: 1
- IITM Guwahati: 1
- IITM Delhi: 4
Qualification Requirements
Post-wise qualifications: Senior Project Associate: Master’s degree in Physics/Chemistry/Environmental Sciences/Environmental sciences and technology/Meteorology/Atmospheric Sciences/Computer Science/Computer Applications OR Bachelor degree in Engineering or Technology in any field or Computer Science or IT plus 4 years experience. Project Associate II: B.E/B.Tech (Electronics/Electronics & Communication/Instrumentation/EEE/Mechanical Engineering) OR Master’s degree in science (Physics/Instrumentation/Electronics/Meteorology/Remote Sensing/Atmospheric Science) plus 2 years experience. Project Associate I: Master’s Degree in Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics/Applied Physics/Atmospheric Sciences/Meteorology/Oceanography/Statistics/Natural Sciences/Engineering Physics/Climate Science/Data science/Environmental Sciences and Technology/Agrometeorology/Agronomy/Geophysics OR Bachelor’s degree in Engineering & Technology. Technical Assistant: Bachelor’s degree in Science (Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics/Computers) OR 3-year diploma in Engineering & Technology in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunication, Computer Science. Project Assistant and Field/Laboratory Assistant: 3-year Diploma in Engineering and Technology (Electrical/Electronics/Telecommunication/Computer Science/Mechanical/Civil) OR Bachelor’s degree in Science (Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics/Instrumentation/Data Science/Applied Physics/Electronics).
Selection Process
- Registration/Reporting: Candidates must report to the designated venue between 0900 and 1000 Hrs on the scheduled date.
- Document and certificate verification: Candidates must carry all original documents and photocopies for verification at the venue.
- Written test (where applicable): For posts that require it, a written test will be conducted; results are declared on the same day.
- Skill test (where applicable): For posts that require a skill test, it is held for candidates who qualify as per the selection criteria after verification.
- Walk-in interview: Interviews are conducted as part of the selection process for relevant posts.
How to Apply
- Download the application proforma from the IITM website (https://www.tropmet.res.in).
- Duly fill the application proforma before attending the walk-in.
- Report to the designated venue between 0900 and 1000 Hrs on the scheduled walk-in date (22-29 October 2026).
- Carry all original documents, photocopies, and the filled application form for verification.
- Attend the walk-in interview/written test/skill test as applicable for the post.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility/qualification criteria?
Eligibility is post-wise. Qualifications range from 3-year diplomas in engineering and Bachelor’s degrees in Science or Engineering to Master’s degrees in relevant science and meteorology fields, with specified experience for some posts as described in the advertisement.
How do I apply for these posts?
Download and duly fill the application proforma from the IITM website and attend the scheduled walk-in interview or tests at the designated venue between 0900 and 1000 Hrs on the scheduled date with all original documents and photocopies.
What is the last date to apply or attend the walk-in?
Walk-in interviews and tests are scheduled from 22 October 2026 to 29 October 2026, with the last scheduled date being 29-10-2026.
What is the selection process?
Selection involves walk-in interviews or written and skill tests as applicable to the post. For posts with written and skill tests, results are declared on the same day and skill tests follow for qualifying candidates after document verification.
What is the salary or pay scale for these posts?
Pay ranges from ₹20,000 to ₹42,000 per month plus HRA depending on the post, with specific pay listed for each post in the advertisement.
