IITM Pune engagement of 20 Research Fellows – 2026
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL METEOROLOGY
Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan, Pune- 411008
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The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, an autonomous research body under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, focuses intently on advanced weather and climate science. Its efforts include training postgraduates to pursue research in atmospheric and oceanic sciences, ultimately aiming to enhance weather and climate forecasting. IITM boasts top-tier infrastructure, including India’s first Multi Petaflop Supercomputer, advanced observational tools like RADARs and LIDARs, and specialized labs. The Institute actively collaborates with numerous national and international academic and research organizations. Its key research domains span climate modeling, climate change projections, variability, extended and seasonal forecasts, tropical cloud physics, and air pollution studies, among others.
IITM invites online application for the following research positions:
| Name of the post | : | IITM Research Fellow (20 posts: Current 15 + Backlog 5 posts) |
| Number of posts | : | 15 Posts (Reservation: SC-03, ST-02, OBC-03,EWS-02, UR- 05)
Backlog positions: 5 Posts (Reservation: SC-03, ST-01, OBC- 01) * 02 posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability. |
| Essential Qualification | : | Post Graduate degree from a recognized University in Physical Sciences [includes Physics / Applied Physics / Atmospheric Sciences / Meteorology / Oceanography / Climate Science / Geophysics with Meteorology/ Environmental Sciences / Electronics or related subjects] / Chemical Sciences [includes Chemistry / Physical Chemistry / Inorganic Chemistry / Organic Chemistry or related subjects] / Mathematical Sciences [includes 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 (ii) The candidates should have qualified in one of the following national level examinations: CSIR-UGC NET / UGC NET / ICAR NET (Lecturership / Assistant Professorship) / GATE / JEST. (iii)The Candidates should have at least 55% aggregate marks for General and OBC Category (50% for SC, ST and PwBD) in the Master’s degree. (iv)The candidates should have studied Physics AND Mathematics subjects at bachelor’s degree. |
| Desirable Qualification | : | Demonstrated skills in computer programming, FORTRAN, C, PYTHON and working experience in Linux, UNIX, Windows platforms. |
| Age Limit | : | 28 years as on 27.04.2026 |
| Emoluments | : | Rs. 37,000/- p.m. plus admissible HRA |
| Tenure | : | 04 years (The candidate need to register for Ph.D. within first two years, or as per the guidelines of CSIR/UGC) |
Important points for IITM Research Fellow positions: Applicants who have cleared national eligibility tests like CSIR-UGC NET, UGC NET, ICAR NET (for Lectureship/Assistant Professorship), GATE, or JEST are eligible. Even those awaiting their final M.Sc./M.S./M.Tech./M.E. results can apply, provided they mention their aggregate marks till the last completed semester. However, their final appointment is contingent upon successful completion of their degree, verified by mark sheets or provisional certificates. Candidates holding valid fellowships from CSIR, UGC, or DST-INSPIRE are also encouraged to apply and must specify their preferred fellowship (IITM or their existing one) in the online application. Those with a DST-INSPIRE fellowship who haven’t qualified any other national examination must opt for the DST-INSPIRE fellowship.
Age Limit Relaxation: Upper age limit is relaxed by 05 years for SC, ST, Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) and Women candidates, and 03 years for OBC (Non-creamy-layer) candidates.
Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) Clauses: PwBD candidates under the following clauses are eligible to apply:
- Deaf and hard of hearing
- Locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy.
How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted online exclusively via the IITM website: https://www.tropmet.res.in/Careers.
The portal will be open from 12.03.2026 (5 PM) until 27.04.2026 (5 PM). Upon submission, applicants will receive a unique Application ID, which must be retained for all future correspondence. A valid email ID and mobile number are mandatory; requests for changes will not be entertained.
Incomplete applications or those not meeting the advertisement’s criteria will be rejected. Candidates are responsible for ensuring they meet all eligibility requirements and that all furnished information is accurate. Any misrepresentation or false information at any stage will lead to disqualification. For multiple applications, only the latest one will be considered.
Uploading of Documents:
- Applicants must upload a coloured scanned passport-size photograph (JPG, under 100 kB) and original certificates in the specified sections; failure to do so will prevent form submission.
- Candidates awaiting final results should submit mark sheets up to their latest semester as a single PDF. Uploading irrelevant documents will lead to outright rejection.
- Those seeking reservation benefits (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) must upload valid certificates in the Union Government’s prescribed format to substantiate their claim.
- A brief resume is also required as part of the application submission.
Selection Process:
Meeting the stated minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation for a written test or interview. A dedicated Screening Committee will review applications, and may establish additional criteria to shortlist candidates for either a written test or direct interview.
If a large volume of applications is received for the IITM Research Fellow positions, a written test may be conducted. This test serves solely for shortlisting candidates for the interview, and its scores will not be considered during the final selection process.
Final selection will be based exclusively on interview performance. Only screened or shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email for an interview, and IITM will not respond to any inquiries regarding the shortlisting outcome for non-selected applicants.
General Conditions:
- Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.
- The positions are purely temporary and only for specific duration.
- The number of positions indicated above is provisional.
- The Director, IITM reserves the right to cancel/postpone the interview without any reason thereof.
- The Director, IITM reserves the right not to fill up all or any of the positions.
- Document Verification: Interviewed candidates must present all original documents, including a No Objection Certificate (if employed), along with self-attested photocopies. False information will lead to disqualification at any stage, even post-selection.
- Application Diligence: Applicants are solely responsible for ensuring eligibility, completing the application accurately, and adhering to all instructions. Incomplete applications, especially those missing photos or documents, will be rejected.
- Communication & Travel: All communication, including interview call letters, will be via email and the IITM website. Candidates must regularly check their email and the site. No TA/DA will be paid for the written test/interview, except for admissible TA/DA for SC/ST candidates as per GoI norms.
- Grade Conversion: Candidates with Grades/CGPA must provide a university-certified conversion to percentage; otherwise, a standard calculation (CGPA / Max CGPA * 100) will apply. Foreign degree holders require an AIU equivalency certificate.
- General Rules: No interim correspondence will be entertained, and canvassing leads to disqualification. The online application deadline is the cutoff for all eligibility criteria.
- Post-Selection: Selected candidates must join immediately, register for a Ph.D. at a recognized university, and will not have any claim to regular IITM employment. The number of vacancies is subject to change.
- Official Language: In case of discrepancies, the English version of the advertisement shall prevail. Any modifications or corrigendum will be published solely on the IITM website.
Important Date(s) to Remember:
Opening Date for On-line Applications : 12.03.2026 (1700 hrs)
Closing Date for On-line Applications : 27.04.2026 (1700 hrs)
For General Enquiries : 020-25904200
For E-mail correspondence : recruitment@tropmet.res.in
Visit IITM website https://www.tropmet.res.in/Careers from time to time for the latest update
Download the Official Notification below for full details.
Download: IITM_RF_2026.pdf
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