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About Us

Official gazetted recruitment notification for About Us administered by MOES Authority (Assam).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: MOES Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2022-07-15 Posting Jurisdiction: Assam

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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 MOES

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
About Fiuind	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Absent Candidates	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
Admit Card Main Written Examination Direct Recruitment to Grade I O	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	20-01-2023
Admit Card Recruitment of Accountant Rupashree	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by MOES

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Enlist Agencies Firms of Repute for Recruitment Process Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Empanelment of Expert Resources Professionals and Individual Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
For Empanelment of Fabricator for Production and Supply of Apparel and Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
For Empanelment of Vendors for Designing Printing Videography and Creat 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 About Us?

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 2022-07-15. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from MOES Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Visit the official MoES recruitment portal, click on the active vacancy link, and complete the One Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal, contact, and identity details.

Log in with OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form, entering academic qualifications, research experience, publications, and selecting preferred examination centers.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents including matriculation certificate, degree certificates, category certificates, and passport-sized photograph and signature conforming to the specified dimensions and file sizes.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online via integrated payment gateways using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, ensuring to download the generated payment receipt.

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page for future reference, and monitor the portal for the release of the admit card prior to the exam.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for About Us 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 Screening Test	200 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and General Earth Sciences
Stage 2: Domain Specialization Written Exam	300 Marks, 180 Minutes	Meteorology, Oceanography, Geophysics, Atmospheric Sciences, and Climate Change Dynamics
Stage 3: Personal Interview and Document Verification	100 Marks, No fixed duration	Research Aptitude, Technical Knowledge, Communication Skills, and Original Document Verification
Stage 4: Medical Examination and Final Merit List	Qualifying, No marks	Physical Fitness Standards, Visual Acuity, and Final Cumulative Merit Compilation based on Stage 2 and Stage 3

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The recruitment for the Scientist B cadre under the MoES Authority is positioned at Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, featuring an entry basic pay of Rs. 56,100. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (Rs. 29,733), and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities calculated at 30% (Rs. 16,830), the compensation package is highly competitive. Additionally, Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA (Rs. 3,816) totaling Rs. 11,016 is provided. This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 1,13,679. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 8,583) and Professional Tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately Rs. 1,04,179. This robust structure ensures financial security and aligns with the impending 8th CPC recommendations.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, the recruitment enforces statutory reservations: 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, 27% for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10% for EWS. Age relaxation is granted as 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for PwBD candidates. Women candidates and PwBD are exempted from paying the application fee. Scribe facilities are provided to eligible PwBD candidates as per prevailing government guidelines, ensuring equal opportunity and a fair selection process across all categories.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — About Us

What are the minimum qualifying marks for the screening test?

The minimum qualifying marks are 50% for General/EWS, 45% for OBC, and 40% for SC/ST/PwBD categories in each paper.

Is there a normalization process for multi-shift exams?

Yes, the MoES Authority utilizes the standard multi-shift percentile-based normalization method formulated by DoPT to ensure equity across different difficulty levels.

Is there a service agreement or bond for selected candidates?

Yes, selected candidates must execute a service bond to serve the Ministry of Earth Sciences for a minimum period of three years or pay a specified penalty.

What is the duration of the probation period for Scientist B?

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

Where can I access the detailed syllabus for the domain specialization?

The comprehensive, topic-wise syllabus for each specialization is available in Annexure-II of the official recruitment notification on the MoES portal.

Where will the selected candidates be posted?

Candidates can be posted at any MoES establishment across India, including IMD, INCOIS, IITM, NCMRWF, or NIOT, based on organizational requirements.