Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology IITM Pune Walk-in Recruitment 2026: 31 Project Posts, Interview from 22 October
Short Information: The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune — an autonomous research organisation fully funded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India — has issued Advertisement No. PER/07/2026 for the recruitment of 31 project posts on a purely temporary and short-term contract basis. There is no online application: candidates simply walk in on the date fixed for their post between 22 and 29 October 2026, reporting between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Read the notification for eligibility, selection process, pay scale and all other information.
Important Dates
| Post | Walk-in Date |
|---|---|
| Senior Project Associate | 22 October 2026 |
| Project Associate II | 23 October 2026 |
| Project Associate I | 26 October 2026 |
| Technical Assistant | 27 October 2026 |
| Project Assistant | 28 October 2026 |
| Field / Laboratory Assistant | 29 October 2026 |
Reporting time on each date is 09:00 to 10:00 AM. Candidates reporting after 10:00 AM will not be allowed to appear.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | Nil — no application fee |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Posts | Walk-in Date |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Project Associate | 2 | 22 October 2026 |
| Project Associate II | 4 | 23 October 2026 |
| Project Associate I | 13 | 26 October 2026 |
| Technical Assistant | 3 | 27 October 2026 |
| Project Assistant | 3 | 28 October 2026 |
| Field / Laboratory Assistant | 6 | 29 October 2026 |
| Total | 31 |
All posts are purely temporary and on a short-term contract basis under various research projects. The number of posts may vary as per project requirements.
Age Limit
The age limit varies by post, broadly 35 to 50 years. Candidates must check the post-wise age limit in the official notification and confirm that they meet it as on the walk-in date.
Salary / Pay Scale
Pay ranges from Rs. 20,000 + HRA to Rs. 42,000 + HRA per month, depending on the post. The exact emoluments for each post are given in the official notification.
Eligibility
- Educational qualification: varies by post. For example, the Field / Laboratory Assistant post requires a 3-year Diploma in Engineering and Technology (Electrical / Electronics / Telecommunication / Computer Science / Mechanical / Civil or related subjects), or a Bachelor’s degree in Science (Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics / Instrumentation / Data Science / Applied Physics / Electronics or related subjects), from a recognized University or equivalent.
- Only Indian nationals who meet the post-wise educational and experience criteria may attend.
- Only candidates who report with the duly filled application form attached to the notification, along with all original documents and a photocopy of each, will be considered.
- Check the official notification for the exact eligibility of the post you wish to attend.
Selection Process
- Walk-in Interview, or a Walk-in Written Test and Skill Test, depending on the post.
- Document Verification of original certificates at the venue.
The scheme of examination for the test-based posts is uploaded on the official IITM website.
Exam Pattern
The scheme of examination for the test-based posts is uploaded on the official IITM website. Candidates should check it before attending their walk-in date.
Documents Required
- The duly filled application form attached to the official notification.
- All original documents (educational certificates, experience certificates, identity proof) and a photocopy of each.
- Recent passport-size photograph.
- Caste / category certificate, if applicable.
How to Apply (Walk-in)
- Download and read the official notification and application form from the IITM notification PDF.
- Confirm your post’s walk-in date from the schedule above.
- Fill in the application form completely and attach the required documents.
- Report at the venue between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM on your post’s date — no entry after 10:00 AM.
- Carry all original documents and a photocopy of each for verification.
- Attend the walk-in interview or the written and skill test, as applicable.
Main venue: Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road (between NCL & ARDE Pashan), Pune – 411008. Some postings have separate venues — the New Delhi Branch, the ST Radar Facility at Guwahati University, Tezpur University and IITM Bhopal — as given in the notification.
Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.
Some Useful Important Links
| Download Notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Q. What is the IITM Pune walk-in date 2026?
22 October 2026 for Senior Project Associate, 23 October for Project Associate II, 26 October for Project Associate I, 27 October for Technical Assistant, 28 October for Project Assistant and 29 October 2026 for Field / Laboratory Assistant.
Q. How many vacancies are there in IITM Pune Recruitment 2026?
31 project posts in all (post-wise: 2 + 4 + 13 + 3 + 3 + 6).
Q. What is the reporting time for the walk-in?
Between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM on the scheduled date. No entry after 10:00 AM.
Q. Is there any application fee?
No. The official notification specifies no application fee.
Q. What is the salary for IITM project posts?
Rs. 20,000 + HRA to Rs. 42,000 + HRA per month, depending on the post.
Q. Is this a permanent job?
No. All posts are purely temporary and on a short-term contract basis under research projects.
Q. Where is the walk-in venue?
The main venue is IITM, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan, Pune-411008; some posts have venues at New Delhi, Guwahati, Tezpur and Bhopal.
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Sources: Official IITM notification (Advt No. PER/07/2026, tropmet.res.in), freejobalert.com, govtjobsalert.in, sarkariofficer.com.
All the best to all candidates.