The six posts add up to 31 vacancies. Under the notice, the number of vacancies may vary depending on the requirements of the project. 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 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 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): 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 (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 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): 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 (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) 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: 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 Project Assistant – 03 Posts (Chennai-1, Pune-1 & Guwahati-1) 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: 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 Field/ Laboratory Assistant – 06 Posts (Chennai-01, IITM Guwahati-01, IITM Delhi-04) 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): 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++. 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