| Board | IITM |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Qualification | B.Tech/B.E, Diploma |
| Salary | ₹ 20,000 to ₹ 42,000 + HRA (per month) |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 29 Oct 2026 |
All details on this page come from the official recruitment notification published by IITM (advertisement no. PER/07/2026) — posted . You can check the original notification PDF here. Where a detail is not mentioned in that notification, it is clearly marked as not specified.
The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, a premier research organisation under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, has announced a recruitment drive for various project posts. This is a significant opportunity for eligible candidates to join IITM on a purely temporary and short-term contract basis. The recruitment aims to fill 31 vacancies across several positions, including Senior Project Associate, Project Associate II, Project Associate, Technical Assistant, Project Assistant, and Field/ Laboratory Assistant. The selection process involves a walk-in interview, which will include a written test and skill test for certain posts. Interested candidates must ensure they meet the specified educational qualifications and age criteria before attending the interview. The interviews are scheduled to take place from October 22 to October 29, 2026, at various IITM locations. It is crucial for all applicants to carefully read the official notification for detailed information regarding eligibility, application procedures, and other important instructions, as the final details are always as per the official notification.
| Recruiting Organisation | Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune |
| Advertisement Number | PER/07/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 31 |
| Post Names | Senior Project Associate, Project Associate II, Project Associate, Technical Assistant, Project Assistant, Field/ Laboratory Assistant |
| Mode of Application | Walk-in Interview |
| Application Start Date | Not specified in the supplied notification |
| Application Last Date | 29 October 2026 |
| Official Website | www.tropmet.res.in |
| Nationality | Indian Nationals only |
| Tenure | Temporary and short-term contract basis, initially up to 31.03.2027 or co-terminus with the project period. |
| Event | Date and Reporting Time |
| Walk-in Interview for Senior Project Associate | 22nd October 2026 (0900 to 1000 Hrs) |
| Walk-in Interview for Project Associate II | 23rd October 2026 (0900 to 1000 Hrs) |
| Walk-in Interview for Project Associate | 26th October 2026 (0900 to 1000 Hrs) |
| Walk-in Interview for Technical Assistant | 27th October 2026 (0900 to 1000 Hrs) |
| Walk-in Interview for Project Assistant | 28th October 2026 (0900 to 1000 Hrs) |
| Walk-in Interview for Field/ Laboratory Assistant | 29th October 2026 (0900 to 1000 Hrs) |
| Sr. No. | Name of the Post | Number of Posts | Place of Posting | Emoluments (per month) | Age Limit (Years) |
| 1. | Senior Project Associate | 02 (EWS- 1, UR-1) | Pune | 42,000+ HRA | 40 |
| 2. | Project Associate II | 04 (ST-1, OBC- 1, UR-2) | Alwar (1 No.) | 35,000/- +HRA# / 28,000/- + HRA | 35 |
| 3. | Project Associate | 13 (ST-2, SC- 3, OBC- 1, EWS- 1, UR-6) | Chennai (1), Tezpur (1), Pune (8) | 31,000/- + HRA # / 25,000/- + HRA | 35 |
| 4. | Technical Assistant | 03 (ST-1, UR- 2) | Not specified in the supplied notification | 20,000+ HRA | 50 |
| 5. | Project Assistant | 03 (SC-1, UR- 2) | Not specified in the supplied notification | 20,000+ HRA | 50 |
| 6. | Field/ Laboratory Assistant | 06 (ST-1, OBC- 1, UR-4) | Not specified in the supplied notification | 20,000+ HRA | 50 |
Candidates must possess the required educational qualifications and experience for the post they are applying for. The eligibility criteria are as follows:
Note: Desirable qualifications and experience can be relaxed at the discretion of the Director in case of exceptionally good candidates.
The age limit for the posts is as follows:
Upper age limit is relaxed as per Government of India orders for SC/ST, OBC & physically handicapped candidates and as per rules for ex-servicemen.
Application fee details are not specified in the supplied notification.
The emoluments for the posts are as follows:
Higher emoluments may be provided for candidates possessing NET/ CSIR-UGC/ GATE or having passed a national level examination conducted by Central Government departments and their agencies and institutions.
The selection process for the posts will be through a Walk-In-Interview. For the posts of Technical Assistant, Field/ Laboratory Assistant, and Project Assistant, there will be a Written Examination followed by a Skill Test. The results of the written examination will be declared on the same day, and candidates who qualify will appear for the skill test after document verification.
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria should attend the walk-in interview/written test along with the duly filled application proforma. Ensure you report to the designated venue between 0900 and 1000 hrs on the scheduled date. Candidates reporting after 1000 hrs will not be permitted to appear for the interview.
Candidates must bring the following documents at the time of the interview/joining:
Non-production of original certificates during the written test/skill test/joining will lead to disqualification.
For detailed information and to download the application proforma, please refer to the official notification:
The last date to attend the walk-in interview is 29 October 2026.
What is the selection process for these posts?The selection process involves a Walk-In-Interview, which may include a Written Examination and Skill Test for certain posts.
Are there any age relaxations available?Yes, age relaxation is available for SC/ST, OBC, physically handicapped candidates, and ex-servicemen as per Government of India rules.