The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune under Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India has invited online applications for 20 Research Fellow posts. The IITM Research Fellows Recruitment 2026 Online Registration starts from 12th March 2026 and the last date to apply is 27th April 2026.
IITM Research Fellows Recruitment 2026
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Post Name |
Research Fellow |
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| Total Vacancies |
20 Posts |
| Age Limit |
28 years (as on 27.04.2026) with relaxations |
| Salary |
₹37,000/- p.m. + HRA |
| Minimum Qualification |
PG in Physical/Chemical/Mathematical Sciences OR M.Tech OR Engineering + NET/GATE/JEST + Physics & Maths at UG level |
| Application Fee |
Nil |
| Selection Process |
Shortlisting + Written Test / Interview |
| Job Location |
Pune, Maharashtra |
| Last Date |
27 April 2026 |
✅ IITM Research Fellows Vacancy 2026 List:
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Post Name |
UR |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
EWS |
Remarks |
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| IITM Research Fellow | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | Regular Posts |
| IITM Research Fellow | – | 3 | 1 | 1 | – | Backlog Posts |
✅ Eligibility Criteria:
- Maximum 28 years as on 27.04.2026. The Upper Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women, 3 years for OBC-NCL.
- Post Graduate degree in Physical Sciences (Physics/ Applied Physics/ Atmospheric Sciences/ Meteorology/ Oceanography/ Climate Science/ Geophysics/ Meteorology/ Environmental Sciences/ Electronics or related) / Chemical Sciences (Chemistry/ Physical Chemistry /Inorganic Chemistry/ Organic Chemistry or related) / Mathematical Sciences (Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/Statistics or related) OR M.Tech in Atmospheric/Oceanic Sciences or related OR Master’s in any branch of Engineering.
- Must have qualified CSIR-UGC NET / UGC NET / ICAR NET / GATE / JEST Minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) in Master’s degree.
- Must have studied Physics AND Mathematics at Bachelor’s level
✅ Selection Process:
The selection will be done on the basis of following steps:-
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Shortlisting of Applications
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Written Test
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Interview
✅ Application Fee:
- No application fee is applicable.
✅ Important Dates:
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Opening Date for Online Applications |
12 March 2026 (1700 hrs) |
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Last Date for Online Application |
27 April 2026 |
✅ Important Links:
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IITM Research Fellows Detailed Notification PDF |
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IITM Research Fellows Apply Online Link |
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IITM Official Website |
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Join Ind Govt Jobs Alert Channel |
✅ How to Apply:
Eligible candidates must apply online only through the IITM portal. No other mode of application will be accepted.
- Step 1: Visit the official website www.tropmet.res.in/Careers or the direct apply link and register.
- Step 2: Fill the online application form carefully with all personal, educational and category details.
- Step 3: Upload scanned copies of latest passport-size photograph, original certificates, category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD), brief resume and all other required documents.
- Step 4: Submit the application and note down the Application ID for future reference.
- Step 5: Take a printout of the submitted application form.
✅ FAQs:
What is the total number of vacancies in IITM Research Fellows Recruitment 2026?
20 Posts.
What is the age limit for IITM Research Fellows Recruitment 2026?
28 years as on 27.04.2026 (5 years relaxation for SC/ST/PwBD/Women, 3 years for OBC-NCL).
What is the pay scale in IITM Research Fellows Recruitment 2026?
₹37,000/- per month + admissible HRA.
What is the selection process for IITM Research Fellows Recruitment 2026?
Shortlisting of applications followed by Written Test and/or Interview.
What is the application fee for IITM Research Fellows Recruitment 2026?
Nil (No fee).
What are the important dates for IITM Research Fellows Recruitment 2026?
Online Registration starts: 12 March 2026 | Last Date: 27 April 2026.