Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India (MoES) Recruitment 2026 — Official Vacancy Notification
Official recruitment notice issued by Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India (MoES) for the post of Administrative & Technical Staff Cadre. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Essential Educational Qualification
Graduate / As specified in official notice. Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
Physical Endurance Test (PET/PST).
Frequently Asked Questions
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Moes (Tender: General Governm | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap
Access the official MoES recruitment portal to complete the One Time Registration by entering a valid email address, mobile number, and basic personal details to generate unique login credentials.
Log in to the portal and fill out the detailed application form, providing accurate academic qualifications, research publications, and professional experience relevant to the specific discipline.
Upload scanned copies of the applicant's photograph, signature, matriculation certificate for age proof, degree certificates, and category certificates in the prescribed PDF and JPEG formats.
Pay the application fee online through the integrated payment gateway using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, ensuring to download and save the generated transaction receipt.
Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page for future reference, and regularly check the portal for the release of the e-Admit Card.
Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework
The candidate evaluation matrix for Moes N/A Recruitment 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 | 120 Marks, 120 Minutes | General Intelligence, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and Basic Physical and Earth Sciences. |
| Stage 2: Domain Specialization Written Exam | 200 Marks, 180 Minutes | Meteorology, Oceanography, Geophysics, Atmospheric Sciences, Geology, and Computational Fluid Dynamics. |
| Stage 3: Personal Interview | 100 Marks, 30 Minutes | Evaluation of research methodology, academic thesis defense, technical knowledge, and suitability for MoES research laboratories. |
| Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination | Qualifying | Verification of original academic transcripts, caste/category certificates, and assessment of medical fitness as per government standards. |
7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure
The recruitment for Scientist B in the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is positioned at Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, featuring an entry basic pay of INR 56,100. With the Dearness Allowance (DA) currently calculated at 53% (INR 29,733), the compensation package is highly competitive. House Rent Allowance (HRA) varies by city classification: Class X (30% or INR 16,830), Class Y (20% or INR 11,220), and Class Z (10% or INR 5,610). Transport Allowance (TA) for Class X cities is set at INR 7,200 plus DA on TA (INR 3,816), totaling INR 11,016. Consequently, the Gross Monthly Salary in a Class X city reaches approximately INR 1,13,679. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (INR 8,583) and professional taxes, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately INR 1,02,000.
Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines
The recruitment strictly adheres to the statutory reservation guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Upper age limit relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is reserved for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). In line with central welfare directives, women candidates, SC/ST, and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee.
Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Moes N/A Recruitment
The minimum qualifying cutoff marks are 50% for General/EWS candidates, 45% for OBC candidates, and 40% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates in each paper.
Yes, if the screening test is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard multi-shift percentile equivalence normalization method is applied to ensure parity.
No, there is no mandatory financial service bond, but selected candidates must execute an undertaking to serve the department for a minimum period if sent for specialized foreign training.
The selected candidates will be on probation for a period of two years, during which their performance and conduct are monitored before confirmation.
The detailed discipline-wise syllabus for Meteorology, Oceanography, and Geophysics is published alongside the official notification on the MoES recruitment portal.
Initial postings are generally at MoES headquarters in New Delhi or its attached offices and autonomous institutions across India, such as IMD, INCOIS, IITM, or NIOT.