Mausam Bibhag Scientific Assistant Vacancy 2026: India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, has announced vacancies for the post of Scientific Assistant (SA) through the SSC Junior Engineer (JE) Examination, 2026 being conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). The recruitment process includes One-Time Registration (OTR), online application, fee payment, and a two-stage Computer Based Examination (CBE).
Interested and eligible candidates can submit their online application through the official SSC website from 2nd September 2026 to 22nd September 2026. Refer to the complete article for the Mausam Bibhag Scientific Assistant Vacancy 2026 details, eligibility, application fee, exam pattern, syllabus, and steps to apply.
Mausam Bibhag Scientific Assistant Vacancy 2026 — Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Dates for Submission of Online Application Form | 02.09.2026 to 22.09.2026 |
| Last Date and Time for Receipt of Online Application Form | 22.09.2026 (23:00 hours) |
| Last Date and Time for Online Fee Payment | 23.09.2026 (23:00 hours) |
| Window for Online Application Form Correction & Payment of Correction Charges | 28.09.2026 to 30.09.2026 (23:00 hours) |
| Tentative Schedule of CBE (Paper-I) | October/November 2026 |
| Tentative Schedule of CBE (Paper-II) | December 2026 |
| Toll-Free Helpline for Application-Related Difficulty | 180 030 930 63 |
Post Details — Scientific Assistant (SA) in IMD
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Post | Scientific Assistant (SA) |
| Classification | Group ‘B’ |
| Pay Matrix Level (7th CPC) | Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400) |
| Age Limit | Up to 30 years |
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Essential Qualification for Scientific Assistant (IMD)
Candidates must possess, as on the closing date of the online application:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Physics as one of the subjects from a recognised institution or university;
OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science / Computer Applications / Electronics / Electronics and Communication Engineering / Electronics Telecommunication Engineering / Instrumentation / Information Technology / Telecommunication Engineering / Communication Engineering from a recognised institution or university.
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Important Notes on Qualification
- Wherever experience is prescribed for other posts under this examination, it must be acquired after completion of the requisite educational qualification; internship, training, or research experience obtained during the course of acquiring the qualification is not counted (not applicable to SA, which has no experience requirement).
- Qualifications obtained through Open and Distance Learning (ODL)/Online mode in prohibited disciplines (as per UGC Regulations, 2020) will not be accepted, except where recognised by the concerned statutory/regulatory body.
- Selected candidates called for Document Verification must produce original mark sheets for all years/semesters of Graduation, Provisional Certificate, or Degree of Graduation as proof of essential qualification.
Tentative Vacancies
The tentative vacancies across all posts covered under the SSC JE Examination, 2026 (including Junior Engineer posts in various organizations and Scientific Assistant in IMD) is 1748. Post-wise and category-wise tentative/final vacancies specific to Scientific Assistant will be made available separately on the SSC website (https://ssc.gov.in > For Candidates > Tentative Vacancy). State-wise/zone-wise vacancies are not collected by the Commission.
Age Limit and Age Relaxation
Crucial date for age reckoning: 01.08.2026
Candidates applying for Scientific Assistant (age limit up to 30 years) must have been born not earlier than 02.08.1996 and not later than 01.08.2008.
| Category | Age Relaxation Beyond Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD (Unreserved/EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 years (after deduction of military service rendered) |
| Defence Personnel disabled in operations (Unreserved/EWS/OBC) | 3 years |
| Defence Personnel disabled in operations (SC/ST) | 8 years |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/Other Categories | Rs. 100/- |
| Women Candidates | Exempted |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Exempted |
Fee can be paid only through online modes — BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Visa/MasterCard/Maestro/RuPay Debit cards — up to 23.09.2026 (23:00 hours). Fee once paid is non-refundable and non-adjustable.
How to Apply for Mausam Bibhag Scientific Assistant Vacancy 2026?
- Visit the official SSC website at https://ssc.gov.in.
- Complete your One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered on the new website (OTR from the old website https://ssc.nic.in is not valid).
- Log in using your Registration Number and password, and click on the ‘Junior Engineer Examination, 2026’ link under the ‘Live Examination’ tab.
- Select Scientific Assistant (SA) in IMD as your post preference and choose your subject stream — Computer Science & Information Technology (Part-D), Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (Part-E), or Physics (Part-F) — as per your qualification.
- Fill in your educational qualification details, category, and other required information.
- Upload your live photograph (captured through the application module) and scanned signature (JPEG, 10–20 KB, approx. 6.0 cm x 2.0 cm).
- Select your preferred Examination Centres (up to three, in order of priority) and the medium for the Computer Based Examination.
- Preview your application, verify all details, and submit.
- Pay the applicable fee online (if not exempted) before 23.09.2026.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
Note: Candidates are advised to submit their application well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Selection Process for Scientific Assistant (IMD)
Selection is through a two-paper Computer Based Examination (CBE):
| Paper | Subjects | Questions/Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I (Qualifying) | General Intelligence & Reasoning (50Q/50M) + General Awareness (50Q/50M) + Part-D/E/F as per opted stream (100Q/100M) | 200 Questions/200 Marks | 2 Hours |
| Paper-II | Part-D or Part-E or Part-F as per opted stream (100Q/300M) | 100 Questions/300 Marks | 2 Hours |
- Paper-I is qualifying in nature; shortlisting for Paper-II is done category-wise based on normalized marks.
- A separate merit list is prepared for Scientific Assistant (IMD).
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer in Paper-I; 1 mark deducted per wrong answer in Paper-II.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: UR – 30%, OBC/EWS – 25%, All other categories – 20%.
- Final selection is based on normalized marks scored in Paper-II in the opted Part (D/E/F).
Indicative Syllabus (Relevant to Scientific Assistant Streams)
- Part-D (Computer Science & Information Technology): Engineering Mathematics, Digital Logic, Computer Organization and Architecture, Programming and Data Structures, Algorithms, Theory of Computation, Compiler Design, Operating System, Databases, Computer Networks.
- Part-E (Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering): Electronic Materials & Components, Diodes, Transistors, Amplifiers & Oscillators, Digital Electronics, Antennas, Radio Wave Propagation, Modulation techniques, Multiplexing, Digital Communication, RF Communications.
- Part-F (Physics): Mathematical Methods, Mechanics, Oscillations, Waves, Optics, Electricity, Magnetism, Kinetic Theory, Thermodynamics, Modern Physics, Solid State Physics, Semiconductor Devices, Analog and Digital Electronics.
The standard of questions for these subjects shall be approximately equivalent to the graduation level.
Suitability for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
The post of Scientific Assistant in IMD has been identified suitable for the following categories of Benchmark Disabilities:
| Functional Requirement | Suitable Category of Disability |
|---|---|
| Sitting, Standing, Walking, Reading & Writing, Seeing, Communication | OH (One Leg or One Arm), Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims |
Note: The post of Scientific Assistant in IMD is not identified as suitable for Visually Handicapped (VH) persons.
Nationality/Citizenship
A candidate must be either a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India (subject to a certificate of eligibility from the Government of India).
Important Points to Note
- All posts, including Scientific Assistant, carry All India Service Liability (AISL) — selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India.
- Selected candidates will be on probation for two years.
- Post preference must be exercised online before the declaration of the First Round of Tentative Allocation (FRTA); preferences once submitted are final and irreversible.
- Document Verification will be conducted by IMD after declaration of the final result, where candidates must produce original certificates for educational qualification, category, age relaxation, etc.
- There is no provision for re-evaluation/re-checking of scores at any stage.
Important Links
| Official SSC Website | ssc.gov.in |
| IMD Notice | Downlaod Here |
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for the Scientific Assistant post in IMD (Mausam Bibhag) 2026?
The online application can be submitted from 2nd September 2026 to 22nd September 2026 (23:00 hours), and the fee can be paid up to 23rd September 2026 (23:00 hours).
What is the essential qualification for the Scientific Assistant post?
A Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Physics as one of the subjects, OR a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Computer Applications/Electronics/Electronics & Communication Engineering/Electronics Telecommunication Engineering/Instrumentation/Information Technology/Telecommunication Engineering/Communication Engineering from a recognised institution or university.
What is the age limit for the Scientific Assistant post in IMD?
The age limit is up to 30 years, with candidates required to have been born not earlier than 02.08.1996 and not later than 01.08.2008.
What is the pay level for Scientific Assistant in IMD?
The post carries Group ‘B’ status at Pay Matrix Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400) as per the 7th CPC.
How is the selection made for the Scientific Assistant post?
Selection is through a two-paper Computer Based Examination — Paper-I (qualifying) followed by Paper-II, based on the candidate’s opted subject stream (Computer Science & IT, Electronics & Telecommunication, or Physics).
Is there an application fee for this recruitment?
Yes, the fee is Rs. 100/-, but women candidates and candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen categories are exempted from payment.
