The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, is an autonomous research organization under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India. It is dedicated to cutting-edge research in various aspects of Weather and Climate Sciences, supported by high-performance computing and world-class research infrastructure.
Senior Scientific Assistant & Upper Division Clerk
Important Dates
Published
May. 27, 2026
Starts
Sep. 7, 2026
Deadline
Oct. 28, 2026
Exam Date
TBA
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Candidates with a strong academic background in atmospheric sciences for the SSA role, or experienced administrative professionals for the UDC role.
Important Considerations
Candidates lacking the mandatory 5-year administrative experience for the UDC post or those unable to meet the specific technical degree requirements for the SSA role.
Career Impact
Working at IITM offers significant exposure to high-end climate research and stable employment within a premier autonomous institute under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
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Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Senior Scientific Assistant: Master’s degree in relevant science fields or B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech in Electronics/Electrical Engineering.
- Upper Division Clerk: Bachelor’s degree with English typing knowledge (30 w.p.m) and computer proficiency.
Age Limit Details
Age relaxations apply as per government norms:
- SC/ST: +5 years
- OBC: +3 years
- Ex-servicemen/PH: As per government rules.
- No age limit for existing IITM and Government employees.
Salary & Pay Scale
| Post Name | Pay Matrix |
|---|---|
| Senior Scientific Assistant | Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400) |
| Upper Division Clerk | Level 4 (Rs. 25,500 - 81,100) |
All posts are entitled to additional admissible allowances as per government rules.
Vacancy Breakdown (Category-wise)
- Senior Scientific Assistant5
- Upper Division Clerk8
How to Apply
- Visit http://www.tropmet.res.in/Careers to submit the online application.
- After submission, take a printout and send the hard copy along with necessary documents to the Administrative Officer, IITM, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan, Pune - 411008.
- The envelope must be superscribed with: 'Application for the post of [Post Name] – for IITM for [Category] Category'.
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Career Impact
Working at IITM offers significant exposure to high-end climate research and stable employment within a premier autonomous institute under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
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