📌 Overview & Notification Details
SSC (Staff Selection Commission) ne Scientific Assistant (Indian Meteorological Department – IMD) ke liye 2026 ka recruitment notification release kiya hai. Ye post central government ke under aati hai aur pure India mein eligible candidates ke liye khuli hai. Is recruitment ka primary aim hai IMD ke scientific research, data analysis, aur field work ko support karna. Agar aap science background se graduate hain, to ye ek golden opportunity ho sakti hai aapke liye.
Is notification mein vacancy, eligibility, application fee, selection process, aur online apply karne ke pure steps detail mein diye gaye hain. Niche hum sabhi important points ko ek structured format mein present kar rahe hain, taaki aap bina kisi confusion ke apply kar saken.
📋 Summary Highlights Table
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Post | Scientific Assistant (IMD) |
| Recruiting Agency | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Total Vacancies | To be announced (TBA) |
| Eligibility | Graduate (B.Sc./B.Tech) in relevant science stream |
| Age Limit | 18 – 28 years (relaxations applicable) |
| Application Fee | Rs. 250 (General), Rs. 125 (SC/ST/PWD) |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Application Start | To be announced |
| Last Date to Apply | To be announced |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
🔢 Vacancy & Post Breakdown Table
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Assistant (IMD) | General | TBA |
| Scientific Assistant (IMD) | OBC | TBA |
| Scientific Assistant (IMD) | SC/ST | TBA |
| Scientific Assistant (IMD) | PH | TBA |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility ko teen major sections mein divide kiya gaya hai – Age Limit, Educational Qualification, aur Domicile (All India). Niche detailed breakdown diya gaya hai.
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 saal aur maximum 28 saal as on 1st January 2026. Age relaxation as per government norms for OBC, SC/ST, PwD, ex‑servicemen, etc. |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation (B.Sc./B.Tech) in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Geology, Geography, Environmental Science, Computer Science ya koi bhi science related stream jisme minimum 55% marks (relaxation for reserved categories as per govt. rules). |
| Domicile | All India (central recruitment) |
💳 Application Fees & Payment Methods Table
| Category | Application Fee (Rs.) | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC (non‑PWD) | 250 | Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI |
| SC / ST / PwD | 125 | Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI |
| Exempted Candidates | 0 (Fee waiver) | Not applicable |
📝 Selection Process & Exam Pattern Breakdown
SSC ka selection process typically 2 stages hota hai – Written Examination (Computer Based Test) aur Document Verification/Interview (if applicable). Scientific Assistant ke liye detailed pattern kuch is tarah hai:
- Stage I – Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Total Questions: 100 (Multiple Choice)
- Sections:
- General Awareness (20 Q)
- Science & Technology (30 Q) – specially meteorology, climate, environmental science
- Reasoning & Aptitude (20 Q)
- English Comprehension (15 Q)
- Quantitative Aptitude (15 Q)
- Marking Scheme: +1 for correct, 0 for unanswered, -0.25 for wrong answer
- Stage II – Document Verification / Interview (if required)
- Shortlisted candidates ko document verification ke liye bulaya jayega.
- Verification ke baad, performance ke basis par interview/skill test ho sakta hai.
- Final merit list will be prepared after the second stage.
🚀 Step-by-Step How to Apply Online
Online application process bilkul simple hai. Niche diye gaye steps ko follow karein:
- Official SSC website (https://ssc.gov.in) par jaake “Recruitment” section mein “Scientific Assistant IMD 2026” link click karein.
- Notification PDF ko download karein aur sabhi details dhyan se padhein.
- “Online Application” button par click karein. Registration page open hoga.
- Registration ke liye apna valid email ID aur mobile number enter karein. OTP verify karne ke baad login ID aur password set karein.
- Login karne ke baad “Fill Application Form” section mein apni personal, educational, aur address details fill karein.
- All required documents (scanned passport size photo, signature, qualification certificates) ko required format (JPEG/PNG, size < 200KB) mein upload karein.
- Application fee payment karein using Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI. Transaction receipt ko save kar lein.
- Form ko review karein, sabhi details correct hone par “Submit” button dabayein.
- Submission ke baad aapko “Application Reference Number (ARN)” mil jayega. Is ARN ko future correspondence ke liye safe rakhein.
- Print out lein – “Application Form” aur “Fee Receipt” – aur apne records ke liye rakhein.
Note: Form submit karne ke baad koi bhi changes allowed nahi hote, isliye sabhi details double check kar lein.
📂 Required Documents Checklist
- Scanned Passport Size Photograph (background white, 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, JPEG, < 200KB)
- Scanned Signature (JPEG, < 50KB)
- SSC Registration Slip (if already registered)
- Graduation Mark Sheet & Certificate (PDF/JPEG, clear)
- Category Certificate (if applying under OBC/SC/ST/PwD) – original & attested copy
- Domicile Certificate (All India – not required, but keep for reference)
- Age Proof (Birth Certificate / School Leaving Certificate)
- Fee Payment Receipt (downloadable from payment gateway)
All documents ko high quality scan karke upload karna zaroori hai, warna application reject ho sakta hai.