IITM Recruitment 2026 – Walkin for 31 Technical Assistant, Project Associate and More Posts
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| Name of post | IITM Recruitment 2026 – Walkin for 31 Technical Assistant, Project Associate and More Posts |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology |
| Advertisement no. | PER/07/2026 |
| Job location | All India |
| Total vacancies | 31 posts |
| Pay / salary | Yes. For every post, the notice lists the pay as an amount plus HRA, for example ₹20,000 + HRA for Technical Assistant. |
| Posted on | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Last updated | 21 Oct 2026 |
Read from the official notice. Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the official website.
Age Limit
- The age limit is 40 years for Senior Project Associate, 35 years for Project Associate II and I, and 50 years for Technical Assistant, Project Assistant and Field/ Laboratory Assistant. Age is counted as on the interview date. Relaxation applies as per GOI orders for SC/ST, OBC and physically handicapped candidates, and as per rule for ex-servicemen.
Total Post
31 Posts
Vacancy Details
| Post name | No. of posts |
|---|---|
| Total | 31 |
Salary / Pay Scale
- Yes. For every post, the notice lists the pay as an amount plus HRA, for example ₹20,000 + HRA for Technical Assistant.
IITM Pune Recruitment 2026 Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune – Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India |
| Advertisement No. | PER/07/2026 |
| Walk-in Date | 22, 23, 26, 27, 28 and 29 October 2026 (one day for each post) |
| Reporting Time | 0900 to 1000 Hrs (no entry after 1000 hrs) |
| Venue | Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Situated between NCL & ARDE Pashan, Pune-411008. Some postings have venues in New Delhi, Guwahati, Tezpur and Bhopal (see the schedule below). |
| Posts | Senior Project Associate, Project Associate II, Project Associate I, Technical Assistant, Project Assistant, Field/ Laboratory Assistant |
| Vacancies | 31 |
| Pay | ₹20,000 + HRA to ₹42,000 + HRA per month (varies by post) |
| Age Limit | Varies by post (35 to 50 years) |
| Who Can Attend | Indian nationals who meet the eligibility criteria of the post |
| Nature of Job | Purely temporary and short-term contract, under various projects |
- The official notification does not specify an application fee.
About IITM Pune
- The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pune-411008, describes itself in the notice as an autonomous research organisation fully funded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, New Delhi, which does research in various aspects of atmospheric sciences. The posts in this advertisement are under various IITM projects. The notice names two of them. COPE ("Combined impact of heat and air pollution exposure on human health in India: Evidence and solutions") is a collaborative project between the Research Council of Norway and IITM Pune, building early warning and decision-support systems for air pollution exposure in Delhi and Kolkata. The second is a project with the Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board (RSPCB) on an early warning and decision-support system for air pollution management in Jaipur, which gives 1–5 day forecasts of PM2.5 and PM10.
Post-wise Walk-in Schedule and Venue
| Post (Place of Posting) | Date | Stage | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Project Associate (IITM Pune) | 22.10.2026 | Interview | Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Situated between NCL & ARDE Pashan, Pune-411008 |
| Project Associate II (HACPL Mahabaleshwar/ IITM Pune), including Project Associate II (Alwar) | 23.10.2026 | Interview | Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Situated between NCL & ARDE Pashan, Pune-411008 |
| Project Associate I (Chennai, Pune), including Project Associate I (COPE) | 26.10.2026 | Interview | Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Situated between NCL & ARDE Pashan, Pune-411008 |
| Project Associate I (Tezpur) | 26.10.2026 | Interview | Tezpur University, Assam |
| Project Associate I – RSPCB2026-001 (IITM-New Delhi Branch Office) | 26.10.2026 | Interview | Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, New Delhi Branch, Prof. Ramnath Vij Marg, New Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi-110060 |
| Technical Assistant (Bhopal) | 27.10.2026 | Written & Skill Test | Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Bhopal, Old IMD Building, 9 Jail Road, Opposite National Health Mission, Arera Hills, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh - 462 011 |
| Technical Assistant (Pune) | 27.10.2026 | Written & Skill Test | Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Situated between NCL & ARDE Pashan, Pune-411008 |
| Project Assistant (Chennai, Pune) | 28.10.2026 | Written & Skill Test | Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Situated between NCL & ARDE Pashan, Pune-411008 |
| Project Assistant (Guwahati) | 28.10.2026 | Written & Skill Test | ST Radar Facility, Guwahati University, Jalukbari, Guwahati, Assam – 781014, India |
| Field/ Laboratory Assistant (Chennai) | 29.10.2026 | Written & Skill Test | Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Situated between NCL & ARDE Pashan, Pune-411008 |
| Field/ Laboratory Assistant (Guwahati) | 29.10.2026 | Written & Skill Test | ST Radar Facility, Guwahati University, Jalukbari, Guwahati, Assam – 781014, India |
| Field/ Laboratory Assistant (IITM Delhi) | 29.10.2026 | Written & Skill Test | Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, New Delhi Branch, Prof. Ramnath Vij Marg, New Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi-110060 |
- Candidates who report after 1000 hrs will not be allowed to appear for the Walk-In-Interview (Written & Skill Test). Candidates for Chennai postings attend at the Pune venue.
Posts and Eligibility
| Post | Vacancies (Category-wise) | Pay per Month | Age Limit (Years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Project Associate | 02 (EWS-1, UR-1) | ₹42,000 + HRA | 40 |
| Project Associate II | 04 (ST-1, OBC-1, UR-2) | ₹35,000/- + HRA# or ₹28,000/- + HRA | 35 |
| Project Associate I | 13 (ST-2, SC-3, OBC-1, EWS-1, UR-6) | ₹31,000/- + HRA# or ₹25,000/- + HRA | 35 |
| Technical Assistant | 03 (ST-1, UR-2) | ₹20,000 + HRA | 50 |
| Project Assistant | 03 (SC-1, UR-2) | ₹20,000 + HRA | 50 |
| Field/ Laboratory Assistant | 06 (ST-1, OBC-1, UR-4) | ₹20,000 + HRA | 50 |
| Total | 31 |
- The six posts add up to 31 vacancies. Under the notice, the number of vacancies may vary depending on the requirements of the project.
- Pay: The higher pay for Project Associate II (₹35,000/-) and Project Associate I (₹31,000/-) is for candidates who have NET/ CSIR-UGG / GATE or have passed a national level examination conducted by Central Govt. Dept. and their agencies and Institutions. Other candidates get ₹28,000/- and ₹25,000/-. HRA is paid on top of the pay for every post. The notice does not give the HRA rate.
- Age: The date of the interview is the cut-off date for all purposes, including age, qualification and experience. The upper age limit is relaxed as per GOI orders for SC/ST, OBC and physically handicapped candidates, and as per rule for ex-servicemen.
- Nationality: Only Indian nationals are eligible for these posts. Desirable qualifications and experience can be relaxed at the discretion of the Director in the case of exceptionally good candidates.
Senior Project Associate – 02 Posts (IITM Pune)
- Essential Qualification: Masters' Degree in Physics/Chemistry/Environmental Sciences/ Environmental sciences and technology/ Meteorology/Atmospheric Sciences /Computer Science / Computer Applications from a recognized university or equivalent, OR Bachelor degree in Engineering or Technology in any field or Computer Science or IT from a recognized university or equivalent; AND four years' experience in Computer Science or similar field/ handling atmospheric science-related instruments, any of them.
Desirable Qualification (any one of the sets below)
- Set 1: Proficiency in web development technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP/Python and modern frameworks; experience in frontend and backend web development; knowledge of database management systems such as MySQL/PostgreSQL; proficiency in mobile application development for Android and/or iOS using technologies such as Java, Kotlin, Flutter, React Native or Swift; knowledge of mobile UI/UX design principles, REST APIs, database integration and cloud-based services; familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git/GitHub) and mobile app publishing on Google Play Store and/or Apple App Store.
- OR Set 2: Experience in handling atmospheric instruments, fieldwork experience and programming knowledge of MATLAB/Python; working in programming languages (like FORTRAN 90, Python etc.), shell scripting and meteorological data analysis tools (like Python, GrADS, FERRET, NCL, NCO, CDO etc.); handling large volumes of data and conversant with data formats like NetCDF, HDF, GRIB etc.; knowledge of Windows/UNIX/LINUX System Administration; working knowledge of various statistical tools in research and data analysis.
Project Associate II – 04 Posts
- Experience in the operation, maintenance and calibration of atmospheric instrumentation related to aerosol physics, cloud physics, precipitation, radiation, etc., and proficiency in programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, etc.
- OR experience in the operation, maintenance and calibration of atmospheric instrumentation related to aerosols, cloud physics, radiation, etc., data processing and analysis of remote sensing and in-situ observations, and proficiency in programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, etc.
- OR experience in fabrication, operation, maintenance, calibration and data quality control of atmospheric electricity and lightning detection instruments; experience in thunderstorm simulation and severe weather prediction using numerical weather prediction models; experience in laboratory experiments, measurement techniques and data analysis; programming experience in MATLAB/Python/GrADS, etc., in scientific data processing and analysis.
- Project Associate II – 03 Nos. (Mahabaleshwar – 1, Pune – 2), posting at HACPL, Mahabaleshwar/IITM Pune: B.E/ B.Tech. (Electronics/Electronics & Communication/ Instrumentation /EEE / Mechanical Engineering) from a recognized University or equivalent, OR Master's degree in science (Physics/ Instrumentation/ Electronics/ Meteorology/Remote Sensing/Atmospheric Science) from a recognized University or equivalent; AND 2 years' experience in Atmospheric/Lightning studies or relevant field.
- Desirable (any of the following sets):
- Project Associate II (Alwar) – Post Code Alwar2026-001 – 01 No., posting at IITM Pune: Bachelor's degree in engineering or technology from a recognised University or equivalent, OR Master's degree in science with Physics / Chemistry/ Mathematics / Atmospheric Sciences/ Climate Science/ Environmental Sciences / Geophysics (Meteorology) / Chemistry or equivalent subjects from a recognised University or equivalent; AND two years of work experience in Earth, atmospheric, or Environmental sciences. Desirable: adequate knowledge of project coordination; experience in drafting project proposals and project progress reports; handling project documentation.
Project Associate I – 13 Posts
- Knowledge of meteorological instruments/ understanding of numerical models, urban meteorology, knowledge of boundary layer and cloud physics; experience with weather instrument handling such as AWS, Radar, wind profiler, sodar, CCN counter, etc.; programming skills with Fortran/ Python / C or C++; handling and operation of RF/microwave instruments and systems, weather radars; demonstrated experience in developing and implementing data-driven models for meteorological applications; strong knowledge of state-of-the-art AI and deep learning methodologies; knowledge of handling instruments, capable of working in remote field locations; system-level understanding of instrumentation, including integration of sensors, signal conditioning and data acquisition.
- OR knowledge in Python, Fortran, software such as GrADS, NCL, etc. and background knowledge in data analysis, statistical analysis, monsoon and its variability.
- OR experience in working with Atmospheric Chemistry instruments.
- Project Associate I – 10 Nos. (Chennai-1, Tezpur-1, Pune-8), posting at Chennai/ Tezpur University, Assam/IITM Pune: Master's Degree in Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/ Applied Physics/ Atmospheric Sciences/ Meteorology/ Oceanography/ Statistics / Natural Sciences/Engineering Physics /Climate Science/ Data science/ Environmental Sciences and Technology/ Agrometeorology/ Agronomy/ Geophysics with Meteorology as one of the subjects from a recognized University or equivalent, OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering & Technology (Civil/ Mechanical/ Electronics/ Electrical/ Electronics & Telecommunications/ Computer Science/ AI & ML) from a recognized University or equivalent.
- Desirable (any of the following sets):
- Project Associate – I (COPE) – Post Code COPE2026-001 – 01 No., posting at IITM Pune: Master's degree in science with Computer Science or equivalent subjects from a recognized University or equivalent, OR B. Tech / BE (Computer / IT / or any equivalent subjects) from a recognized university or equivalent. Desirable: domain experience in web development with the latest technologies (HTML, CSS, CS, PHP, Python, Bootstrap, MySQL, JavaScript).
- Project Associate I (COPE) – Post Code COPE2026-002 – 01 No., posting at IITM Pune: Master's Degree in Chemistry, Physics, Applied Physics, Atmospheric Sciences, Meteorology, Atmospheric Physics, Environmental Science, Environmental Sciences and Technology, Agro-meteorology, Agronomy, from a recognized University or equivalent, OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent. Desirable: experience in handling Atmospheric Chemistry instruments; experience in running WRF or WRF-Chem models.
- Project Associate I – Post Code RSPCB2026-001 – 01 No., posting at IITM-New Delhi Branch Office: Master's Degree in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry, Physics, Applied Physics, Atmospheric Sciences, Meteorology, Oceanography, Climate Science, from a recognized University or equivalent, OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent. Desirable: basic knowledge in atmospheric instruments handling; knowledge in atmospheric aerosol composition and its variability; experience in running WRF or WRF-Chem models.
Technical Assistant – 03 Posts (Bhopal-2, Pune-1)
- Experience in the maintenance, repair and calibration of analytical instruments, as well as data acquisition, management and analysis; proficiency in programming languages such as Fortran, Matlab, Python, etc.
- OR Bachelor's degree in Library & Information Science BLIS or equivalent
- 2 years of work experience in reputed Library
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/ Computer Application/ 3 Years diploma in Engineering & Technology along with 1 year of work experience in reputed organization or relevant area mentioned under job description
- Experience in report writing/ videography/ video editing/ photography, CorelDraw/ photoshop, LibSys/ Koha, designing flyers, etc.
- Any professional course in video editing / digital marketing/ graphic designing/ Animation/ digital content creation & media Management/ mass communication
- Place of posting: Silkheda near Bhopal (ART-CI facility at Silkheda, Sehore District, 50 km from Bhopal)/ IITM Pune.
- Essential Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Science with (Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/Computers) from a recognized University or equivalent, OR 3 Years diploma in Engineering & Technology in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunication, Computer Science from a recognized University or equivalent.
- Desirable:
Project Assistant – 03 Posts (Chennai-1, Pune-1 & Guwahati-1)
- Masters Degree in the above mentioned subjects
- Experience with weather instrument handling such as AWS, Radar, wind profiler, sodar, CCN counter, etc.
- Programming skills with Fortran/ Python / C or C++
- Hands-on experience in design, fabrication and testing of electronic circuits
- Handling and operation of RF/microwave instruments and systems, weather radars
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing data-driven models for meteorological applications
- Strong knowledge of state-of-the-art AI and deep learning methodologies
- System-level understanding of instrumentation, including integration of sensors, signal conditioning and data acquisition
- Place of posting: Chennai/IITM Pune/Guwahati.
- Essential Qualification: 3 years Diploma in Engineering and Technology (Electrical/ Electronics/ Telecommunication/ Computer Science/ Mechanical, civil or related subjects) from a recognized University or equivalent, OR Bachelor's degree in Science (Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/ instrumentation / data science/ Applied Physics/Electronics or related subjects) from a recognized University or equivalent.
- Desirable:
Field/ Laboratory Assistant – 06 Posts (Chennai-01, IITM Guwahati-01, IITM Delhi-04)
- Set 1: Masters Degree in the above mentioned subjects; experience with weather instrument handling such as AWS, Radar, wind profiler, sodar, CCN counter, etc.; programming skills with Fortran/ Python / C or C++; hands-on experience in design, fabrication and testing of electronic circuits; handling and operation of RF/microwave instruments and systems, weather radars; demonstrated experience in developing and implementing data-driven models for meteorological applications; strong knowledge of state-of-the-art AI and deep learning methodologies; system-level understanding of instrumentation, including integration of sensors, signal conditioning and data acquisition.
- OR Set 2: Masters Degree in the above mentioned subjects; experience with handling of instruments such as AWS, aerosol spectrometer, Ceilometer, PM samplers, IC, etc.; computer knowledge with programming skills with Fortran/ Python / C or C++.
- Place of posting: Chennai/ IITM Guwahati/ IITM Delhi.
- Essential Qualification: 3 years Diploma in Engineering and Technology (Electrical/ Electronics/ Telecommunication/ Computer Science/ Mechanical, civil or related subjects) from a recognized University or equivalent, OR Bachelor's degree in Science (Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/ instrumentation / data science/ Applied Physics/Electronics or related subjects) from a recognized University or equivalent.
- Desirable (any one of the two sets):
- Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.
IITM Pune Recruitment 2026 Job Description – Senior Project Associate
- Design, develop and maintain responsive websites and mobile applications for lightning information and its dissemination.
- Optimize application performance, security and cross-platform compatibility.
- Test, debug and troubleshoot software issues and ensure smooth deployment.
- Update and maintain applications by adding new features and improving user experience.
- OR carry out measurements related to micro/macro physical parameters of fog or to atmospheric chemistry.
- OR as per Institute's requirement.
Project Associate II (Mahabaleshwar/Pune)
- Conduct and manage observational campaigns to study aerosol–cloud–precipitation interactions using in-situ and remote-sensing instruments, including setup, calibration, operation and maintenance of aerosol, precipitation, cloud physics and radiation measurement instruments and systems; responsible for data acquisition, data quality control, processing and analysis of data from various instruments.
- OR participate in/conduct field campaigns and manage ground and airborne observations, including setup, calibration, operation and maintenance of various atmospheric and meteorological instruments; responsible for data acquisition, data quality control, processing and analysis.
- OR participate in the collection, processing and analysis of data related to atmospheric electricity and lightning; work closely with the lightning detection network maintained by the institute; assist in instrumentation maintenance, observations and scientific data analysis and interpretation.
- OR as per Institute's requirement.
Project Associate II (Alwar)
- Coordinate project-related activities, including drafting proposals, preparing progress reports, conducting project review meetings and managing project-related resources.
Project Associate I (Chennai/Tezpur/Pune)
- Take care of the instruments at the Chennai Testbed facility in SRM Ramapuram, data quality checks, preparation of reports on the data and scientific analysis and scientific publication.
- OR work under the guidance of the METFLUX Project Coordinator at Tezpur University, Assam, regularly visit Kaziranga National Park, Assam, or any other location as directed by the Director, IITM Pune, and actively participate in field expeditions.
- OR analysis of monsoon mission model output for prediction, sectorial applications of model products across scales and process studies on very short range & now casting, short-medium, extended and seasonal scale monsoon; data and statistical analysis of NMM products for the various applications.
- OR sample preparation, operation of atmospheric chemistry instruments and acquisition and analysis of atmospheric composition data; field campaigns, including instrument deployment, field measurements and collection of atmospheric samples and observational data.
- OR as per Institute's requirement.
Project Associate – I (COPE) – COPE2026-001
- Build, design and maintain websites and software applications.
- Execute assignments with the use of web applications, scripts and programming languages such as PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and APIs.
- Evaluate written code to ensure it meets industry standards and is compatible with all devices.
Project Associate I (COPE) – COPE2026-002
- Running the WRF-Chem model for air quality forecasting purposes and carrying out measurements using Atmospheric chemistry instruments.
Project Associate I – RSPCB2026-001
- Running the WRF-Chem model for air quality forecasting purposes and carrying out measurements using Atmospheric chemistry/fog related instruments.
Technical Assistant
- Instrument calibration, maintenance and repair; planning and execution of in-house and field experiments, data collection, data quality control and related activities; participation in scientific and technical administration and related activities.
- OR, for MRFP/ IITM Research Fellows/ Researchers – Library Services: assistance in all developmental activities of IITM Library, Bibliography, Reprints/ articles arrangement on Library loan, etc.; assisting in carrying out Library case studies and reports; digitization of IITM resources such as Thesis, Reports, Documents; daily tracking of IITM news clippings and providing news services to IITM/MoES; photography, videography, video editing, designing brochures; assistance in conducting USER Education sessions for Research fellows, Trainees and scientists of IITM.
- OR as per Institute's requirement.
Project Assistant
- Upkeep, calibration, data transfer, troubleshooting and day-to-day maintenance of various instruments in the urban testbeds (automatic weather sensors, micrometeorological towers and instruments mounted on them, weather radar, wind profilers, aerosol spectrometers, lidars for wind and aerosol measurements, etc.), and participation in field campaigns and observations of various parameters.
- OR as per Institute's requirement.
Field/ Laboratory Assistant
- Upkeep, calibration, data transfer, troubleshooting and day-to-day maintenance of various instruments in the urban testbeds (automatic weather sensors, micrometeorological towers and instruments mounted on them, weather radar, wind profilers, aerosol spectrometers, lidars for wind and aerosol measurements, etc.), and participation in field campaigns and observations of various parameters.
- OR upkeep, calibration, data transfer, troubleshooting and day-to-day maintenance of various instruments in the Delhi and NCR region (automatic weather sensors, Aethalometer, Aerosol spectrometer, Ceilometer, PM samplers, SMPS etc.), and participation in field campaigns at different locations in India, with observations for aerosol and precipitation sampling and its analysis.
- OR as per Institute's requirement.
What to Bring
- The duly filled proforma (application). Only candidates who meet the eligibility criteria should attend, and they must bring this proforma.
- All original documents as proof, for verification.
- A photocopy of each document.
- Not producing the original certificates at the written test, the skill test or joining will disqualify the candidate.
What Happens on the Day
- The result of the written examination is declared on the same day.
- Candidates who qualify in the written examination then appear for the skill test.
- The skill test is held after the documents and certificates are verified.
- According to the notice, the scheme of examination for Technical Assistant, Field/ Laboratory Assistant and Project Assistant is uploaded on the Institute website.
- Senior Project Associate, Project Associate II and Project Associate I are selected through an interview on their scheduled date. Technical Assistant, Project Assistant and Field/ Laboratory Assistant are selected through a written test and a skill test.
Important Instructions
- The appointment is purely temporary and on a short-term contract basis, initially for a period up to 31.03.2027 or co-terminus with the project period, whichever is earlier.
- For the COPE, Alwar and RSPCB posts (COPE2026-001, COPE2026-002, Alwar2026-001, RSPCB2026-001), the initial tenure is one year or co-terminus with the project period, whichever is earlier.
- Extension of tenure is subject to satisfactory performance.
- The selected candidate may have to join the post immediately on being found fit by the Medical Authority.
- The Competent Authority may end the appointment by giving one month's notice to the appointee, without assigning any reason.
- The place of posting can be anywhere in India, and the job is transferable.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the walk-in interview. For SC/ST candidates, admissible TA/DA shall be considered as per Government of India orders.
- The Director, IITM reserves the right to fill or not fill the posts advertised, and to cancel the recruitment process at any stage, without assigning any reasons.
- Contact given in the notice: Director, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan, Pune – 411008, Phone – 020-25904200.
How to Apply Online
- Open the official notice using the link in Important Links and read it fully.
- Check eligibility: qualification, age limit (and relaxation), and the last date.
- Register on the official website of Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology and fill the form carefully.
- Upload your photo and signature in the size asked (our Image Resizer can reduce them to the right KB).
- Pay the fee if one applies, submit, and keep a printout of the final form.
Important Links
| IITM Pune Advertisement PER/07/2026 Notification PDF | Download tropmet.res.in |
|---|---|
| IITM Pune Official Website | Click Here tropmet.res.in |
| Link | Details |
| IITM Pune Advertisement PER/07/2026 Notification PDF | Official notification for the project posts |
| IITM Pune Official Website | Institute website, where the scheme of examination for the test-based posts is uploaded |
Frequently asked questions
How many vacancies are there in IITM Recruitment 2026?
There are 31 posts in total.
What is the age limit for IITM Recruitment 2026?
The age limit is 40 years for Senior Project Associate, 35 years for Project Associate II and I, and 50 years for Technical Assistant, Project Assistant and Field/ Laboratory Assistant. Age is counted as on the interview date. Relaxation applies as per GOI orders for SC/ST, OBC and physically handicapped candidates, and as per rule for ex-servicemen.
What qualification is needed for IITM Recruitment 2026?
The six posts add up to 31 vacancies. Under the notice, the number of vacancies may vary depending on the requirements of the project. | Pay: The higher pay for Project Associate II (₹35,000/-) and Project Associate I (₹31,000/-) is for candidates who have NET/ CSIR-UGG / GATE or have passed a national level examination conducted by Central Govt. Dept. and their agencies and Institutions. Other ca…
What is the official website for IITM Recruitment 2026?
The official website is https://www.tropmet.res.in.