IITM Recruitment 2026 (Project-Contract Positions)
Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM)
Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India
Advt. No.
PER/07/2026
Total Vacancies
31
Job Type
Contract Job
Location
Pune
Open / GeneralOBCSCSTEWS
Post-wise & Category-wise Vacancy Details
| Post | Category-wise Breakup | Vacancies | Apply Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Project Associate | — | 2 | Apply Online |
| Project Associate II | — | 4 | Apply Online |
| Project Associate I | — | 13 | Apply Online |
| Technical Assistant | — | 3 | Apply Online |
| Project Assistant | — | 3 | Apply Online |
| Field/Laboratory Assistant | — | 6 | Apply Online |
Eligibility
Eligible Gender
male & female
Qualification
Diploma, Graduate, Post Graduate, Engineering
Age Limit
As per official notification
1. Senior Project Associate
Qualification: Master’s in relevant Science/Computer subjects or relevant Engineering/Technology degree.
Experience Required: 4 years relevant experience.
2. Project Associate-II
Qualification: BE/B.Tech in specified Engineering fields or Master’s in relevant Science subjects.
Experience Required: 2 years relevant experience.
3. Project Associate-I
Qualification: Master’s in relevant Science subjects or Bachelor’s in specified Engineering/Technology fields.
Experience Required: Not specified in available details.
4. Technical Assistant
Qualification: B.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Computer Science, or relevant 3-year Engineering/Technology Diploma.
Experience Required: Not specified in available details.
5. Project Assistant
Qualification: Relevant 3-year Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in specified Science subjects, as per notification.
Experience Required: Not specified; weather-instrument experience may be desirable.
6. Field/Laboratory Assistant
Qualification: Relevant 3-year Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in specified Science subjects, as per notification.
Experience Required: Not specified; weather-instrument experience may be desirable.
Important Dates & Fee
Application Start
—
Last Date
29 October 2026
Exam Date
—
Application Fee
As per notification
Salary / Pay Scale
₹20,000–₹42,000 per month + HRA
Selection Process
• Senior Project Associate: Interview on 22 October 2026.
• Project Associate II: Interview on 23 October 2026.
• Project Associate I: Interview on 26 October 2026.
• Technical Assistant, Project Assistant and Field/Laboratory Assistant: Written & Skill Test, 27–29 October.
• Reporting time: 9:00 AM–10:00 AM; late candidates are not permitted.
How to Apply
• Visit https://www.tropmet.res.in/Careers.
• Download the application proforma and official advertisement.
• Complete the application form for the relevant post.
• Attend the interview/test on the date specified for your post.
• Bring original documents and photocopies for verification.
Required Documents & Important Instructions
• Completed application proforma.
• Educational certificates and marksheets.
• Experience certificates, wherever required.
• Original documents and one set of photocopies.
• Arrive between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM at the designated venue.