IITM IITM Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 20 Posts

Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM)(IITM)

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Recruitment Year: 2026

Total Vacancies

Locations

All India

Last Date

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About this Drive

Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) has officially released a notification for the recruitment of 20 IITM Research Fellow Posts. This recruitment drive offers a great opportunity for candidates looking for research jobs. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website.

Eligibility

Post Graduate degree in Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, or M.Tech. in Atmospheric/Oceanic Sciences, or Master's degree in Engineering; Must have qualified CSIR-UGC NET/UGC NET/ICAR NET/GATE/JEST. Bachelor's degree must include Physics and Mathematics.. Post Graduate degree in Physical Sciences (Physics/ Applied Physics/ Atmospheric Sciences/ Meteorology/ Oceanography/ Climate Science/ Geophysics with Meteorology/ Environmental Sciences/ Electronics or related subjects). OR Chemical Sciences (Chemistry/ Physical Chemistry/ Inorganic Chemistry/ Organic Chemistry or related subjects). OR Mathematical Sciences (Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics/ statistics or related subjects). OR M. Tech. in Atmospheric/ Oceanic Sciences or related subjects; OR Master's degree from any branch of Engineering

How to Apply

Check your eligibility — age limit, qualification, and category requirements.
Keep your documents ready — photo, signature, certificates, and ID proof.
Visit the official application portal and complete the form.
Take a printout of the submitted application for your records.

Apply Online

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IITM Research Fellow

20 vacancies Post Graduate degree in Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, or M.Tech. in Atmospheric/Oceanic Sciences, or Master's degree in Engineering

Additional Information

Age Limit Raw

Salary

Rs. 37,000/- p.m. plus admissible HRA

Qualification

Post Graduate degree in Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, or M.Tech. in Atmospheric/Oceanic Sciences, or Master's degree in Engineering. Must have qualified CSIR-UGC NET/UGC NET/ICAR NET/GATE/JEST. Bachelor's degree must include Physics and Mathematics.

Age Text

Max 28 years (Relaxable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Women)

Eligibility Items

Post Graduate degree in Physical Sciences (Physics/ Applied Physics/ Atmospheric Sciences/ Meteorology/ Oceanography/ Climate Science/ Geophysics with Meteorology/ Environmental Sciences/ Electronics or related subjects)
OR Chemical Sciences (Chemistry/ Physical Chemistry/ Inorganic Chemistry/ Organic Chemistry or related subjects)
OR Mathematical Sciences (Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics/ statistics or related subjects)
OR M. Tech. in Atmospheric/ Oceanic Sciences or related subjects
OR Master's degree from any branch of Engineering
AND Qualified in one of the following national level examinations: CSIR-UGC NET / UGC NET / ICAR NET (Lecturership / Assistant Professorship) / GATE / JEST
AND At least 55% aggregate marks for General and OBC Category (50% for SC, ST and PwBD) in the Master's degree
AND Studied Physics AND Mathematics subjects at bachelor's degree
Demonstrated skills in computer programming, FORTRAN, C, PYTHON and working experience in Linux, UNIX, Windows platforms.

Maximum Age

Maximum Age: 28 years

Salary Details

Event

Date

Opening Date For On-Line Applications

2 March 2026

Closing Date For On-Line Applications

27 April 2026

Eligibility Text

Candidates need a Post Graduate degree in Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, or M.Tech. in Atmospheric/Oceanic Sciences, or a Master's degree in Engineering. They must also have qualified in CSIR-UGC NET/UGC NET/ICAR NET/GATE/JEST.