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Absent Candidates in Interview

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Absent Candidates in Interview administered by IITM Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: IITM Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 11 Sept 2024 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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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. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	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

Related Active Openings under IITM

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Jrf and Project Lead Recruitment Und	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
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

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 Absent Candidates in Interview?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) 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 11 Sept 2024. 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

Candidates must access the official IITM recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid personal, academic, and contact details to generate unique login credentials.

Log in using OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying the original interview date, roll number, and the valid reason for absence with supporting documentation.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents including educational certificates, category certificates, identity proof, and a formal representation letter explaining the absence in PDF format under 2 MB.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to pay the non-refundable application processing fee of INR 500 using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, ensuring transaction confirmation.

After successful verification of the submitted documents and justification, the authority will generate and release the rescheduled interview call letter or admit card on the official portal.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Absent Candidates in Interview 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: Screening and Justification Verification	Qualifying Stage (No Marks)	Verification of medical certificates, official duty certificates, or force majeure documents justifying the candidate's absence during the initial scheduled interview phase.
Stage 2: Written Domain Knowledge Assessment	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	Advanced Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, Climate Dynamics, Numerical Weather Prediction, Ocean-Atmosphere Interaction, and Statistical Methods in Climate Research.
Stage 3: Rescheduled Personal Interview	100 Marks / 45 Minutes	Evaluation of research aptitude, doctoral thesis defense, domain expertise, communication skills, and vision for contributing to the national climate research programs.
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Fitness	Qualifying Stage	Authentication of original academic transcripts, caste certificates, character antecedents, and a comprehensive medical examination conducted by an authorized government medical board.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The recruitment for the Scientist cadre under the IITM Authority falls under Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, with an entry-level Basic Pay of INR 56,100. With the Dearness Allowance (DA) currently positioned at 53% (amounting to INR 29,733), and House Rent Allowance (HRA) calculated at 30% for Class X cities (INR 16,830), the compensation structure is highly competitive. Additionally, Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at INR 7,200 plus DA on TA (INR 3,816), totaling INR 11,016. This culminates in a robust Gross Monthly Salary of approximately INR 1,13,679. After statutory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% on Basic plus DA (INR 8,583), Income Tax, and Professional Tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately INR 1,02,000, ensuring a lucrative career path aligned with 8th CPC projections.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, the IITM Authority strictly implements the statutory reservation policy. Age relaxation is granted up to 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive a 10-year age relaxation, cumulative with their respective categories. A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, in line with central government directives, women candidates across all categories are fully exempted from paying the application and processing fees to promote gender diversity.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Absent Candidates in Interview

What is the procedure for candidates who were absent in the initial interview?

Absent candidates must submit a formal representation along with valid, verifiable proof of absence (such as medical emergencies or university exams) through the portal to be considered for the rescheduled round.

Is there a normalization process applied to the written test scores?

Yes, if the written test is conducted across multiple sessions, a standard percentile-based normalization method approved by the DoPT is utilized to ensure equity among candidates.

Does this post require a mandatory service bond?

No, there is no mandatory service bond for the Scientist posts, but selected candidates must serve a mandatory probation period before confirmation.

What is the duration of the probation period for selected candidates?

The selected candidates will be on a probation period of two years, during which their performance, conduct, and research output will be closely evaluated by the IITM Authority.

Where will the final posting of the selected candidates be located?

The primary posting will be at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) in Pune, Maharashtra, with liability to serve at any of its field stations across India.

What are the minimum qualifying cutoff marks for the interview stage?

The minimum qualifying marks in the personal interview are set at 50% for General/EWS candidates and 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates to ensure high academic standards.