National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR), Chennai, an attached office of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), has invited online applications from eligible Indian citizens for temporary project scientist posts under the Mission Mausam programme, Advertisement No. NCCR/MM/Proj/01/2026.
The NCCR Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 is for 04 purely temporary contract posts, valid up to 31 March 2027 and extendable based on performance and project need. Posting will be at the NCCR Visakhapatnam campus. The last date to submit the online application is 19 September 2026. The Selection will be through screening and interview. This article covers vacancy details, stipend, eligibility, official notification and the apply-online link.
NCCR Project Scientist Recruitment 2026
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Post Name |
Project Scientist-III, Project Scientist-II & Project Scientist-I |
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| Total Vacancies |
04 Posts |
| Age Limit |
45 / 40 / 35 years (post-wise) as on 01.08.2026 |
| Salary |
₹78,000 / ₹67,000 / ₹56,000 + HRA |
| Minimum Qualification |
Master’s in Geoinformatics / Geomatics / Remote Sensing / Civil Engg. | B.E. Civil | M.Sc. CS/CA or B.E. CS/IT (post-wise) |
| Application Fee |
Not specified |
| Selection Process |
Screening + Interview |
| Job Location |
NCCR Visakhapatnam Campus |
| Last Date |
19 September 2026 (upto 05:00 PM) |
✅ NCCR Project Scientist Vacancy 2026 Post Wise List:
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Post Name |
No of Vacancies |
Monthly Emolument |
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Project Scientist-III (PS-III-MM1) |
01 (UR) | ₹78,000 + HRA |
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Project Scientist-II (PS-II-MM2) |
01 (UR) | ₹67,000 + HRA |
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Project Scientist-I (PS-I-MM3) – Civil |
01 (UR) | ₹56,000 + HRA |
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Project Scientist-I (PS-I-MM4) – Computer Science |
01 (UR) | ₹56,000 + HRA |
Tenure is purely temporary and contractual up to 31 March 2027, extendable on performance review and project requirement.
✅ NCCR Project Scientist 2026 Eligibility Criteria:
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Post Name |
Age Limit |
Essential Qualification |
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Project Scientist-III (PS-III-MM1) |
45 years |
Master’s in Geoinformatics / Geomatics / Civil Engineering / Remote Sensing or equivalent with first class (not less than 60% / equivalent CGPA) + minimum 7 years’ research experience in the relevant field or GIS applications for multi-hazard modelling and mapping for coastal zone management. Desirable: Ph.D. in Geoinformatics / Geomatics / Remote Sensing; 1D/2D flood and hydrological modelling using MIKE-21 / HEC-HMS / HEC-RAS. |
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Project Scientist-II (PS-II-MM2) |
40 years |
Same Master’s qualification as PS-III with first class (not less than 60%) + minimum 5 years’ relevant / GIS multi-hazard modelling experience. Desirable: Ph.D. and flood / hydrological modelling as above. |
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Project Scientist-I (PS-I-MM3) |
35 years |
B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering or equivalent with first class (not less than 60%). Desirable: numerical modelling of free surface flows and coastal processes using MIKE-21 / HEC-HMS / HEC-RAS / Delft-3D and field measurements. |
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Project Scientist-I (PS-I-MM4) |
35 years |
Master’s in Computer Science / Computer Applications or equivalent with first class (not less than 60%), OR B.E. / B.Tech in Computer Science / IT or equivalent with first class (not less than 60%). Desirable: MATLAB / Python for oceanographic data analysis; WEB-GIS dashboard on ArcGIS Server / GeoServer; office automation and Android app development. |
✅ NCCR Project Scientist 2026 Selection Process:
Mere possession of essential qualification does not confer a right to interview. If applications are large, NCCR may shortlist candidates through screening. The interview list and date will be published on the NCCR website. No TA/DA will be paid.
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Online application and screening
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Interview of shortlisted candidates
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Verification of original certificates at the time of recruitment
✅ NCCR Project Scientist 2026 Application Fee:
- Not specified in the advertisement.
✅ NCCR Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 Important Dates:
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Age / Experience Reckoned As On |
01 August 2026 |
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Online Registration Start Date |
29 August 2026, 07:00 AM |
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Online Registration Closing Date |
19 September 2026, 03:00 PM |
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Last Date for Online Application |
19 September 2026, 05:00 PM |
✅ NCCR Project Scientist 2026 Important Links:
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NCCR Advertisement NCCR/MM/Proj/01/2026 PDF |
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NCCR Project Scientist Apply Online |
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NCCR Official Website |
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Join IndGovtJobs Daily Job Alert Channels |
✅ How to Apply NCCR Project Scientist Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates must apply only online on or before 19 September 2026, 5:00 PM. No other mode of application will be accepted. Government / PSU / Autonomous employees must produce NOC.
- Step 1: Read Advertisement No. NCCR/MM/Proj/01/2026 and confirm post code, 60% marks, experience and age as on 01.08.2026.
- Step 2: Open the NCCR Mission Mausam recruitment page and complete online registration (closes 19.09.2026, 3:00 PM).
- Step 3: Fill the application, upload certificates of qualification, date of birth, experience, category and other documents, and submit by 5:00 PM on 19.09.2026.
- Step 4: Watch www.nccr.gov.in/mm/mmrect.htm for the shortlist and interview date.
- Step 5: Keep originals ready for verification. Selected candidates may have to join immediately after medical fitness; posting is at NCCR Visakhapatnam.
✅ FAQs:
What is the total number of vacancies in NCCR Project Scientist Recruitment 2026?
04 posts (Project Scientist-III – 01, Project Scientist-II – 01 and Project Scientist-I – 02), all Unreserved.
What is the last date for NCCR Advertisement NCCR/MM/Proj/01/2026?
19 September 2026 up to 5:00 PM (registration closes at 3:00 PM the same day).
What is the stipend for NCCR Project Scientist posts?
PS-III: ₹78,000 + HRA; PS-II: ₹67,000 + HRA; PS-I: ₹56,000 + HRA.
What is the selection process for NCCR Mission Mausam project posts?
Screening of online applications followed by interview. The shortlist and interview date will be published on the NCCR website. No TA/DA is payable.
Is the NCCR Project Scientist post a regular job?
No. It is purely temporary and contractual till 31 March 2027, with no claim for absorption or regularisation in NCCR.
Where will selected NCCR project scientists be posted?
NCCR Visakhapatnam campus.