SSC JE 2026 · post details
Scientific Assistant (IMD)
Recruited through the Junior Engineer Examination. Pay, age limit and qualification below are as printed in the official notice.
Pay level
Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)
Age limit
18–30 years
Classification
Group 'B'
Vacancies
462 (tentative, SSC list dated 8 October 2026)
Department
| Ministry / department | Pay level | Group | Age limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| India Meteorological Department | Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) | Group 'B' | 18–30 years |
Eligibility
Educational qualification
B.Sc. with Physics, or a bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Applications, Electronics, ECE, IT, Instrumentation or Telecom/Communication Engineering with Class XII Physics and Mathematics (as revised by SSC's addendum dated 10 September 2026), held by the closing date, 22 September 2026.
Age limit
18–30 years as on 1 August 2026, with category-wise relaxation as per the notice.
Exam stages for this post
Paper-I (computer-based, qualifying), Paper-II (computer-based, decides merit and allocation), then document verification by the user department.
See the full SSC JE exam pattern →SSC JE 2026 important dates
| Online application | 2 – 22 September 2026 (11 pm) |
|---|---|
| Last date for fee payment | 23 September 2026 (11 pm) |
| Form correction window | 28 – 30 September 2026 (11 pm) |
| Paper-I (computer-based) | 2 – 6 November 2026 (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and the three Scientific Assistant papers); 30 November – 1 December 2026 for JE (Telecom) |
| Paper-II (computer-based), tentative | December 2026 |
Source: Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 — Notice (published 2 September 2026). Apply only on ssc.gov.in.
Frequently asked questions
What is the salary (pay level) of Scientific Assistant (IMD) through SSC JE?
Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) in the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix, as printed in the Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 — Notice. In-hand pay also depends on allowances such as DA and HRA.
What is the age limit for SSC JE Scientific Assistant (IMD) 2026?
18–30 years, with upper-age relaxation for reserved categories as per the notice.
What qualification is required for Scientific Assistant (IMD)?
B.Sc. with Physics, or a bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Applications, Electronics, ECE, IT, Instrumentation or Telecom/Communication Engineering with Class XII Physics and Mathematics (as revised by SSC's addendum dated 10 September 2026), held by the closing date, 22 September 2026.
Which exam stages apply to Scientific Assistant (IMD)?
Paper-I (computer-based, qualifying), Paper-II (computer-based, decides merit and allocation), then document verification by the user department.
How many Scientific Assistant (IMD) vacancies are there?
462 (tentative, SSC list dated 8 October 2026), as per the Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 — Notice.