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Official gazetted recruitment notification for English administered by IMD Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: IMD Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 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

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Advertisment the Post of Young Professional Ii Yp Ii Temporary Position	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Advertisment Regarding the Recruitment of Government Retired Officer on a Co	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Advertisments	1 Openings	₹2025-26 (Level-4)	2026-06-23
2026 27	1 Openings	Level-3 (₹21,700 - ₹69,100)	2020-05-22

Active Procurement Tenders by IMD

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Global TENDER for Computer Controlled Servo Hydraulic Vertical Type Universa	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Global TENDER for Supply of High Value Horticulture Fruit Plants Planting Ma	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Global TENDER for the Purchase of High Fidelity Mannequins for Medical Surgi	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Hiring of Scaffolding Pipes Along with Associated Items 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 English?

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 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from IMD Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official IMD or SSC recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal details, valid email, and mobile number to generate login credentials.

Log in with OTR credentials to fill the detailed application form, specifying educational qualifications, preferred exam centers, and selecting the specific English cadre post under IMD.

Upload scanned high-resolution copies of the candidate's recent passport-sized photograph, signature, and essential educational certificates conforming strictly to the specified file size and format guidelines.

Remit the application fee of Rupees One Hundred online via Net Banking, UPI, or Credit/Debit cards, ensuring that exempted categories like women and SC/ST/PwBD are correctly applied.

Submit the finalized application form, download the generated confirmation page for future reference, and await the release of the e-Admit Card on the official portal before the exam.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for English 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: Computer Based Examination (Objective)	200 Marks / 120 Minutes	General English, Grammar, Vocabulary, Synonyms, Antonyms, Sentence Structure, Correct Usage, and Basic Scientific Terminology.
Stage 2: Descriptive Translation and Writing Test	200 Marks / 120 Minutes	Translation from English to Hindi and vice-versa, Essay writing in English, and Precise writing to evaluate advanced linguistic proficiency.
Stage 3: Document Verification (DV)	Qualifying / 1 Day	Verification of original academic transcripts, caste certificates, identity proofs, and validation of eligibility criteria against the submitted application.
Stage 4: Medical Examination & Final Merit List	Qualifying / 1 Day	Standard medical fitness tests conducted by authorized government medical officers to ensure physical suitability for the IMD English cadre.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The post of Scientific Assistant (English) or Junior Translator (English) in the India Meteorological Department (IMD) is classified under Group 'B' Non-Gazetted, positioned at Level 6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The entry-level Basic Pay is Rs. 35,400. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (Rs. 18,762), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities at 30% (Rs. 10,620), and Transport Allowance (TA) at Rs. 3,600 plus DA (totaling Rs. 5,508), the Gross Monthly Salary amounts to approximately Rs. 70,290. Deductions under the National Pension System (NPS) (10% of Basic + DA, i.e., Rs. 5,416) and Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme (CGEGIS) result in a total deduction of around Rs. 6,000. Consequently, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary for a newly recruited officer in a Class X city is approximately Rs. 64,290, with future progression aligned with the proposed 8th CPC guidelines.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the IMD English cadre strictly adheres to the statutory reservation guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. It provides a 10% vertical reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and standard reservations for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC). Age relaxation is granted up to 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Furthermore, all female candidates, SC, ST, and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee as per central mandates.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — English

What is the criteria for determining the final cutoff marks for the IMD English cadre?

Cutoff marks are calculated cumulatively based on performance in both Paper 1 and Paper 2, adjusted via normalization if conducted across multiple shifts.

How does the normalization process work for the computer-based exam?

IMD utilizes the standard equipercentile or formula-based normalization approved by SSC to ensure parity across different exam shifts and difficulty levels.

Is there a service bond or minimum commitment period upon selection?

No, there is no mandatory financial service bond, but candidates must serve the department diligently and are subject to standard government exit rules.

What is the duration of the probation period for newly recruited English officers?

Selected candidates undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, during which their performance, conduct, and departmental exam clearance are evaluated.

Does the syllabus include technical meteorological terms or is it purely linguistic?

While the core focus is on advanced English grammar and translation, basic familiarity with scientific and meteorological terminology is highly beneficial for Paper 2.

Where will the selected candidates be posted across India?

Initial postings are generally at the IMD Headquarters in New Delhi, but officers are liable to be transferred to any Regional Meteorological Centre across India.