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UPSC Scientist B Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 46 IMD Posts

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UPSC invites Online Recruitment Applications (ORA) for 46 Scientist-B posts in the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ministry of Earth Sciences. These are Group A Gazetted Non-Ministerial permanent positions at Pay Level 10 in the 7th CPC Pay Ma...

Apply Online Updated: 25 May 2026
Job Overview
Conducting BodyUnion Public Service Commission
DepartmentIndia Meteorological Department, Ministry of Earth Sciences
Job CodeUPSC-SCI-B-IMD-2026
Locationall india
StatusActive
Vacancy Details

Total Vacancies

46

Scientist-B (Atmospheric Sciences)

India Meteorological Department

Posts

7

Age: 2135 YrsPay Scale: ₹56,100 – ₹177,500

Category Breakup

UR3EWS3SC1PwBD1

Scientist-B (General Meteorology)

India Meteorological Department

Posts

30

Age: 2135 YrsPay Scale: ₹56,100 – ₹177,500

Category Breakup

UR12EWS11OBC1SC5ST1PwBD1

Scientist-B (Instrumentation)

India Meteorological Department

Posts

9

Age: 2135 YrsPay Scale: ₹56,100 – ₹177,500

Category Breakup

UR3EWS3OBC2SC1PwBD1
Eligibility Criteria
ℹ️Eligibility varies by post — check corresponding details below.

Scientist-B (Atmospheric Sciences)

Age Limit: 2135 Yrs

Education Required

(atmospheric sciences / ocean science / hydrology / atmospheric physics / atmospheric ocean science & technology / radar & microwave engineering)
Experience (Preferred)0 Years

Scientist-B (General Meteorology)

Age Limit: 2135 Yrs

Education Required

(mathematics / physics / atmospheric science / physics with meteorology)
Experience (Preferred)0 Years

Scientist-B (Instrumentation)

Age Limit: 2135 Yrs

Education Required

(electronics & communication / mechanical / it / instrumentation / mechatronics / electrical / computer science)
Experience (Preferred)0 Years

General Requirements

  • 1Must be a citizen of India or otherwise eligible as per UPSC recruitment rules
  • 2OBC candidates must belong to Non-Creamy Layer
  • 3PwBD candidates must have minimum 40% disability for reservation benefits
  • 4Government employees must inform their Head of Office/Department in writing before applying
  • 5Online application through UPSC ORA portal only - no hard copy submission required
Selection Process
  1. 1

    ShortlistingQualifying

    Application scrutiny for eligibility; UPSC may apply shortlisting criteria based on higher qualifications where applications are high

  2. 2

    Recruitment Test InterviewQualifying

    Recruitment Test followed by Interview, OR Interview only (as decided by UPSC). Interview assessed out of 100 marks.

  3. 3

    MedicalQualifying

    Medical Examination as prescribed by the Government

Recruitment Stats

Total Posts

46

Apply Deadline

12 Jun 2026

18 Days Left

Age Criteria

Min. Age

21

Years

Max. Age

35

Years

Age Relaxations

SC+5 Yrs
ST+5 Yrs
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)+3 Yrs
PwBD+10 Yrs
Central Government Employees / Ex-Servicemen+0 Yrs
Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS (Male)
₹25
SC/ST/PwBD/Women
✅ Free
Important Dates
Application Start
23 May 2026
Application Last Date
12 Jun 2026
Fee Payment Last Date
12 Jun 2026

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