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Jrf and Project Lead Recruitment Und

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Jrf and Project Lead Recruitment Und administered by IITM Authority (Uttar Pradesh).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: IITM Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: Uttar Pradesh

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Call Written Test Interview the Assistant Regi	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2024-03-17
Promotion of Group D Employees to the Post of LDC Pdf	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-06-09
Absent and Not Elegble Candidate in Interview Cgpsc Staff 2011	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2022-11-15
Absent Candidate in Interview	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	20-02-2026

Active Procurement Tenders by IITM

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
E NIT 01 of 04 2024 25 Dated Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
E NIT 03 of 09 2025 26 Dated Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
E NIT 14 of 08 2022 23 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
E NIT 18 of 02 2023 24 Dated Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Jrf and Project Lead Recruitment Und?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from IITM Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain iitm.ac.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Visit the official IITM recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration by entering your active email address, mobile number, and basic personal details to generate unique login credentials.

Log in to upload scanned copies of your academic transcripts, GATE or NET scorecards, experience certificates, passport-size photograph, and signature, ensuring all files comply with the prescribed size limits.

Fill out the comprehensive online application form by specifying your preferred post, academic specializations, research publications, past employment history, and choice of examination or interview centers.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to pay the non-refundable application fee using net banking, credit cards, or UPI, and download the generated transaction receipt for your records.

Submit the finalized application form, download the generated confirmation PDF, and regularly monitor the recruitment portal for the release of the electronic admit cards and screening schedules.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Jrf and Project Lead Recruitment Und is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Academic Screening and Shortlisting	Qualifying Stage / No Marks	GATE or NET Score Validity, Postgraduate Academic Percentage, Relevance of Research Publications, Prior Project Experience Alignment
Stage 2: Written Technical Examination	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, Climate Modeling and Dynamics, Programming in Python and Fortran, Statistical Data Analysis and Mathematics
Stage 3: Technical and Leadership Interview	100 Marks / 45 Minutes	Defense of Research Proposal, Domain Expertise and Technical Knowledge, Project Management and Execution Skills, Problem-Solving in Real-Time Scenarios
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Fitness	Qualifying Stage / No Marks	Verification of Original Certificates, NOC from Current Employer, Caste and Category Validity Check, Standard Medical Fitness Examination

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The recruitment under the IITM Authority features a dual-structure pay scale. For the Project Lead, the position is aligned with Level 11 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, featuring an entry basic pay of Rs. 67,700. With the Dearness Allowance (DA) currently positioned at 53% (Rs. 35,881), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities at 30% (Rs. 20,310), and Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA, the gross monthly salary reaches approximately Rs. 1,35,000. After statutory deductions for the National Pension System (NPS) and professional tax, the estimated in-hand net salary is Rs. 1,18,000. Conversely, the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) receives a consolidated fellowship of Rs. 37,000 per month plus 27% HRA as per DST guidelines, totaling Rs. 46,990 monthly, which is exempt from standard NPS deductions, ensuring a high net-to-gross ratio for researchers.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment under the IITM Authority strictly adheres to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines. Age relaxations are granted up to 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A vertical reservation of 10% is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). In compliance with central mandates, women candidates, SC, ST, and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee, promoting diversity and equal opportunity across all research and leadership cadres.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Jrf and Project Lead Recruitment Un

What is the minimum eligibility criteria for the JRF and Project Lead posts?

For JRF, candidates must hold a Master degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, or Physics with a valid GATE/NET score. For Project Lead, a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline with a minimum of three years of post-qualification research experience is mandatory.

Is there a service bond or minimum commitment period for these project-based roles?

There is no financial service bond, but selected candidates are expected to commit to the project for an initial period of one year, which is extendable annually based on performance and project duration.

How is the normalization of marks calculated if the exam is held in multiple shifts?

If the written exam is conducted across multiple sessions, a standard percentile-based normalization method approved by DoPT is utilized to ensure equity across different difficulty levels of question papers.

What is the probation period for the selected Project Lead candidates?

The Project Lead position, being a contractual project-based appointment, does not carry a traditional probation period, but is subject to a rigorous performance review at the end of the first six months.

Where will the selected candidates be posted under the IITM Authority?

Selected candidates will be primarily posted at the main campus of the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) in Pune, though field deployments for data collection may occur.

Can final-year postgraduate students apply for the JRF position?

Yes, final-year students can apply provided they can produce their final degree certificate or provisional passing certificate at the time of the document verification and interview stage.