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Vacancy Details
- Senior Project Associate: 2 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree in relevant subjects OR Bachelor degree in Engineering/Technology/Computer Science; AND four years’ experience in computer science or related/atmospheric-instrument handling- EWS: 1
- UR: 1
- Project Associate II: 4 vacancies
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech (relevant branches) OR Master’s degree in science (relevant subjects); AND two years’ experience in atmospheric/lightning studies or relevant field- ST: 1
- OBC: 1
- UR: 2
- Project Associate I: 13 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree in relevant subjects OR Bachelor’s degree in Engineering & Technology (relevant branches)- ST: 2
- SC: 3
- OBC: 1
- EWS: 1
- UR: 6
- 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)- ST: 1
- UR: 2
- Project Assistant: 3 vacancies
Qualification: 3-year Diploma in Engineering & Technology (relevant branches) OR Bachelor’s degree in Science (relevant subjects)- SC: 1
- UR: 2
- Field/ Laboratory Assistant: 6 vacancies
Qualification: 3-year Diploma in Engineering & Technology (relevant branches) OR Bachelor’s degree in Science (relevant subjects)- ST: 1
- OBC: 1
- UR: 4
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 35 years
- Maximum Age: 50 years
Selection Process
- Document Verification: Candidates must bring original certificates and photocopies for verification before appearing in tests or interview.
- Written Test (where applicable): Technical Assistant, Project Assistant and Field/Laboratory Assistant appear for a written examination as specified in the notice; result of the written exam is declared the same day.
- Skill Test (where applicable): Candidates who qualify in the written examination appear for a skill test; the skill test is held after document verification.
- Interview (where applicable): Senior Project Associate, Project Associate II and Project Associate I are selected through an interview held on their scheduled date.
- Result and Medical Fitness: Selection is based on the relevant test/interview results; the selected candidate may have to join immediately after being found fit by the Medical Authority.
How to Apply
- Check the post-wise schedule and venue in the notification.
- Prepare the duly filled proforma (application) as required by the notice.
- Carry all original certificates and photocopies for verification.
- Report at the venue between 09:00 and 10:00 hrs on the date listed for the post (no entry after 10:00).
- Attend the written test/skill test or interview as applicable for the post.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Walk-in Start Date:
- Walk-in End Date:
- Senior Project Associate Walk-in Date:
- Project Associate II Walk-in Date:
- Project Associate I (Chennai/ Pune/ Tezpur) Walk-in Date:
- Technical Assistant Walk-in Date:
- Project Assistant Walk-in Date:
- Field/ Laboratory Assistant Walk-in Date:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum eligibility/qualification criteria for these posts?
Qualifications vary by post. Many posts require a Master’s degree in relevant subjects or a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology; some technical/support posts accept a 3-year diploma or a Bachelor’s degree in Science. Detailed discipline-specific eligibility is given in the notification.
How do I apply for the IITM Pune walk-in recruitment?
This recruitment is by walk-in interview/test. Candidates must attend the scheduled venue on the date for the post between 09:00 and 10:00 hrs with the duly filled proforma, all original documents and photocopies for verification. No online application form link is provided in the notice.
What is the last date to attend the walk-in interviews?
Walk-in interviews run from 22 October 2026 to 29 October 2026; the last scheduled date is 29-10-2026. Candidates must report between 09:00 and 10:00 hrs on the scheduled date for their post; entry after 10:00 hrs is not allowed.
What is the selection process for the posts?
Senior Project Associate and Project Associate posts are selected through an interview on their scheduled date. Technical Assistant, Project Assistant and Field/Laboratory Assistant are selected through a written test followed by a skill test; written exam results are declared the same day.
What is the salary or pay scale for these positions?
Pay ranges from ₹20,000 + HRA to ₹42,000 + HRA per month depending on the post. Project Associate I/II have higher pay (₹31,000/₹35,000) for candidates with NET/CSIR-UGC/GATE or equivalent national exam; other candidates receive lower specified amounts.
