NCMRWF Recruitment 2025: The National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF), an advanced center under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, has issued a notification for recruitment to 34 project-based positions across multiple disciplines. These vacancies are under projects including Numerical Modelling of Weather and Climate (NMWC), BIMSTEC Centre for Weather and Climate (BCWC), National Monsoon Mission (NMM), and High-Performance Computing (HPC).
Eligible Indian nationals can apply online within 21 days from the date of advertisement publication in Employment News.
NCMRWF Recruitment Vacancies
NCMRWF invites applications for a total of 34 positions across research and technical categories.
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Project Scientist–III | 5 | 45 years |
| Project Scientist–II | 13 | 40 years |
| Project Scientist–I | 1 | 35 years |
| JRF/SRF/Research Fellow | 9 | 28 years |
| Technical Officer (equiv. to Scientist-C) | 4 | 40 years |
| Scientific Consultant/Subject Expert | 2 | 45–65 years |
| Total | 34 |
Educational Qualification & Experience
Qualifications vary by post. A minimum of 60% marks in relevant postgraduate degrees or engineering degrees is required. Key areas include:
- Meteorology, Oceanography, Atmospheric/Climate Science
- Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics
- Engineering in IT, Electronics, or related streams
Additional criteria:
- Research experience ranging from 3 to 7 years (for Project Scientists)
- NET/GATE/JEST qualification required for JRF/SRF roles
- Desirable: Doctoral degree, HPC experience, and programming proficiency (Fortran, C, Python)
Age Limit and Relaxation
The maximum age limit as per post (as on application closing date):
- Project Scientist-III: 45 years
- Project Scientist-II: 40 years
- Project Scientist-I: 35 years
- JRF/SRF: 28 years
- Technical Officer: 40 years
- Scientific Consultant: Up to 65 years
Relaxation:
- SC/ST – 5 years
- OBC – 3 years
- PwBD – up to 10–15 years
- Age relaxation for government servants as per norms
Salary and Pay Scale
Monthly consolidated pay varies based on post:
| Post | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|
| Project Scientist-III | ₹78,000 + HRA |
| Project Scientist-II | ₹67,000 + HRA |
| Project Scientist-I | ₹56,000 + HRA |
| JRF | ₹31,000 + HRA |
| SRF | ₹35,000 + HRA |
| Technical Officer | As per Scientist-C equivalence |
| Scientific Consultant | As per experience & qualifications |
5% increment for every 2 years of experience, subject to performance.
NCMRWF Recruitment Selection Process
- Shortlisting: Based on academic qualifications and experience
- Interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be called
- Mode: Details will be announced on the official website
Final selection is purely on merit and relevance to the project domains.
Application Process: Step-by-Step
Candidates must apply online only through the official link:
Steps to Apply:
- Visit the above portal and click on the “Apply Online” link.
- Register with your email ID and create login credentials.
- Fill the online form carefully with academic and personal details.
- Upload scanned documents including:
- Photograph and Signature
- Qualification Certificates
- Experience Proof
- Category Certificates (if applicable)
- Submit the form and retain a copy for reference.
Important Dates for NCMRWF Recruitment 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Application | May 4, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 days from Employment News publication |
