The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has invited online applications for the positions of Project Scientist “III”, Project Scientists “II”, Project Scientists “I”, Research Associate, Senior Research Fellow & Junior Research Fellow to work on different R&D programmes in the field of meteorology and its allied subjects on Project Mode (Contract basis).

IMD recruitment


According to IMD’s notification, a total of 165 posts are to be filled during this recruitment drive. The posts are purely on contract basis initially for a period of one year; extendable on year to year basis till March 2026 or co-terminus with the project whichever is earlier. There is no provision for re-employment after termination of the project.

The selected candidates will be evaluated on year to year basis and extension will be granted only on satisfactory progress/performance after each year.

Name posts and number of vacancies:

  • Project Scientist ‘III’ (Weather & Climate Services) Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa (AgroMeteorological Advisory Services): 1
  • Project Scientist ‘II’ (Weather & Climate Services) Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa (AgroMeteorological Advisory Services): 6
  • Project Scientist ‘I (Weather & Climate Services) Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa (AgroMeteorological Advisory Services): 10
  • Project Scientist “III” (Weather & Climate Services) Augmentation of Aviation Meteorological Services: 3
  • Project Scientist “II” (Weather & Climate Services) Augmentation of Aviation Meteorological services: 5
  • Project Scientist “II” (Weather & Climate Services) Climate Services: 6
  • Project Scientist “III” (Weather & Climate Services) Trainingin Operational Meteorology: 8
  • Project Scientist “II” (Upgradation of Forecast System) Upgradation of Hydro Meteorological Services: 2
  • Project Scientist “II” (Upgradation of Forecast System) Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP): 1
  • Project Scientist ‘I’ (Upgradation of Forecast System) Program Division (MoES): 2
  • Project Scientist ‘I’ (Upgradation of Forecast System) IHMP: 1
  • Project Scientist “III” (Atmospheric Observations Network) Upper Air Instrumentation Division: 1
  • Project Scientist “III” (Atmospheric Observations Network) Surface Instrumentation Division ( IS ): 2
  • Project Scientist ‘I’ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Upper Air Instrumentation Division: 3
  • Project Scientist ‘I’ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Surface Instrumentation Division ( IS): 2
  • Project Scientist „I‟ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Augmentation of Environmental Monitoring and Research: 2
  • Project Scientist ‘I’ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Polar Meteorology: 1
  • Project Scientist ‘I’ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Satellite Meteorology: 2
  • Project Scientist-II (Monsoon MissionIII): 2
  • Project Scientist-I (Monsoon MissionIII): 3
  • Research Associate/ (Weather & Climate Services) Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa (AgroMeteorological Advisory Services): 22
  • Research Associate/ (Weather & Climate Services) Training in Operational Meteorology: 8
  • Research Associate/ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Augmentation of Environmental Monitoring and Research: 2
  • Research Associate/ (Atmospheric Observations Network) Satellite Meteorology: 2
  • JRF/SRF (Weather & Climate Services) Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa (AgroMeteorological Advisory Services): 20
  • JRF/SRF (Weather & Climate Services) Augmentation of Aviation Meteorological Services: 8
  • JRF/SRF (Weather & Climate Services) Climate Services: 10
  • JRF/SRF (Upgradation of Forecast System) Upgradation of Hydro Meteorological Services: 8
  • JRF/SRF (Upgradation of Forecast System) NWFC / Program Division (MoES): 10
  • JRF/SRF (Atmospheric Observations Network) Upper Air Instrumentation Division: 3
  • JRF/SRF (Atmospheric Observations Network) Augmentation of Environmental Monitoring and Research: 4
  • JRF/SRF (Atmospheric Observations Network) Polar Meteorology: 1
JRF/SRF (Atmospheric Observations Network) Satellite Meteorology: 4

Educational qualifications for IMD vacancy 2022: 

  • The applicants must have done M.Sc, M.E,  B.Tech, B.E, Ph.D, M.S, Master’s Degree in relevant subjects and possess requisite research experience.

How to apply for IMD recruitment 2022:

  • The candidates can apply for more than one post.
  • On-line Application as per the Performa should be submitted up to 09.10.2022
  • Copies of certificates (self-attested) in support of educational qualification (10th Class Onwards), date of birth and experience, if any, should be uploaded with the application.
  • SC/ST/OBC certificate, if applicable, as per the prescribed format, should be uploaded with the application.
  • Applicants are also required to bring original certificates/documents for verification at the time of the interview.
  • The number of posts to be filled may vary. The Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment without assigning any reason.
  • No correspondence will be entertained from the candidates who are not selected for appointment.

Click here to read the IMD recruitment 2022 notification.