The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, is inviting eligible Indian nationals to attend walk-ins for 31 temporary project posts. The roles include Technical Assistant, Project Associate I and II, Senior Project Associate, Project Assistant, and Field/Laboratory Assistant. Listed qualifications range from a diploma or bachelor’s degree to a master’s degree; applicants should check which criteria apply to their selected post.
Vacancy Summary
| Organization | IITM |
|---|---|
| Positions | Technical Assistant, Project Associate and other posts |
| Vacancies | 31 |
| Qualification | Any Post Graduate, B.Sc, B.Tech/B.E, Diploma, M.Sc |
| Advertisement number | PER/07/2026 |
| Application deadline | 29-10-2026 |
IITM, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, is recruiting for project posts under Advertisement No. PER/07/2026. The posts are temporary and offered on short-term contracts. Vacancies may vary according to project requirements.
Eligibility
Only Indian nationals who meet the criteria for the selected post are eligible. The notice gives the following essential qualifications; applicants should consult the notification for the full discipline-specific requirements and desirable qualifications.
| Post | Essential qualification summary |
|---|---|
| Senior Project Associate | A master’s degree in specified science, environmental, meteorology, atmospheric science or computer-related subjects, or a bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology in a specified field; and four years’ relevant experience. |
| Project Associate II – Mahabaleshwar/Pune | B.E./B.Tech. in specified engineering disciplines or a master’s degree in specified science subjects; and two years’ experience in atmospheric/lightning studies or a relevant field. |
| Project Associate II – Alwar | A bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology, or a master’s degree in specified science subjects; and two years’ work experience in Earth, atmospheric or environmental sciences. |
| Project Associate I – Chennai/Tezpur/Pune | A master’s degree in specified science, engineering physics, climate, data or environmental subjects, or a bachelor’s degree in specified engineering and technology disciplines. |
| Project Associate I – COPE, post code COPE2026-001 | A master’s degree in computer science or equivalent, or B.Tech./B.E. in computer, IT or equivalent subjects. |
| Project Associate I – COPE, post code COPE2026-002 | A master’s degree in specified chemistry, physics, atmospheric or environmental subjects, or a bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology. |
| Project Associate I – RSPCB2026-001 | A master’s degree in specified chemistry, physics, atmospheric, meteorology, oceanography or climate subjects, or a bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology. |
| Technical Assistant | A bachelor’s degree in science with specified subjects, or a three-year diploma in specified engineering and technology disciplines. The notice also lists separate library and media-related qualifications and experience; check the notification for the applicable criteria. |
| Project Assistant | A three-year diploma in specified engineering and technology disciplines, or a bachelor’s degree in specified science subjects. |
| Field/Laboratory Assistant | A three-year diploma in specified engineering and technology disciplines, or a bachelor’s degree in specified science subjects. |
Desirable qualifications and experience differ by post. The notice states these may be relaxed at the Director’s discretion for exceptionally good candidates.
Age Limit
The upper age limits are 35 years for Project Associate I and II, 40 years for Senior Project Associate, and 50 years for Technical Assistant, Project Assistant and Field/Laboratory Assistant. The interview date is the cut-off date for age, qualifications and experience. Relaxation is available as per Government of India orders for SC/ST, OBC and physically handicapped candidates, and as per rules for ex-servicemen.
Salary
Monthly pay ranges from ₹20,000 + HRA to ₹42,000 + HRA, depending on the post. Project Associate II pay is ₹35,000 + HRA for candidates meeting the notice’s specified national-examination criteria and ₹28,000 + HRA for other candidates. Project Associate I pay is ₹31,000 + HRA for candidates meeting those criteria and ₹25,000 + HRA for other candidates. HRA is additional; the notice does not state its rate.
Important Dates
Walk-ins are scheduled on 22, 23, 26, 27, 28 and 29 October 2026, with a separate day for each post. Candidates must report between 0900 and 1000 hrs; late arrivals will not be allowed to attend.
Application Fees
The notification does not specify an application fee.
Selection Process
The schedule lists interviews for Senior Project Associate and Project Associate posts, and written and skill tests for Technical Assistant, Project Assistant and Field/Laboratory Assistant posts.
How to Apply
Attend the walk-in on the date assigned to the selected post and report between 0900 and 1000 hrs at the venue listed for that post. Most posts use the IITM Pune venue; other venues include Tezpur University, IITM’s New Delhi branch, the Bhopal facility and the ST Radar Facility at Guwahati University. Candidates for Chennai postings attend at the Pune venue. Check the official notification for the post-wise schedule, venue and eligibility details.
Application deadline: 29-10-2026
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The final walk-in date is 29 October 2026; check the official notification for your post’s schedule, venue and eligibility.
