Science & Research

Meteorologist

Salary range₹56,100 – 1,77,500 / month (Scientist B, Level 10) → ₹67,700+ (Scientist C) Apply throughIndia Meteorological Department, Ministry of Earth Sciences Current openingsNo jobs found

1 Description of the job

A meteorologist studies weather and climate and prepares forecasts and warnings for farmers, aviation, disaster agencies and the public.

Analyse weather data and satellite images
Prepare forecasts and warnings
Study climate trends

2 Skills required

Physics & mathematics Atmospheric science Data analysis Computer modelling Communication Quick decisions

3 Opportunities available in the market

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recruits scientists; private forecasting firms are emerging.

India Meteorological Department (IMD)
Aviation, agriculture and disaster-management agencies
Research institutes and private forecasting firms

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹56,100 – 1,77,500 / month (Scientist B, Level 10)

Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹67,700+ (Scientist C)

Senior / specialistHigher: Scientist D–G scales

Indicative only. Government and public-sector pay follows the official pay matrix of the recruiting body (basic pay plus allowances), which changes with revisions and state rules. Always confirm pay in the official notification.

5 Official recruitment — how to apply & which states

This is a government post.
It is not advertised on private job portals such as Naukri or Indeed. Vacancies are filled only through the official exams and notifications below. Apply only on these official websites.

Apply through these official bodies

India Meteorological Department (IMD)Recruitment noticesmausam.imd.gov.in Ministry of Earth SciencesMinistry of Earth Sciencesmoes.gov.in Employment News (official job notices)employmentnews.gov.in

Where vacancies are (indicative)

#	State	Main hubs	Share of vacancies
1	Delhi NCR Delhi, Gurugram, Noida	Delhi, Gurugram, Noida	Larger share
2	Maharashtra Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	Larger share
3	Karnataka Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru	Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru	Medium share

Recruitment for this role is organised by the recruiting body and is open across India; vacancies depend on the notification and on state / cadre allocation. The ranking shows larger states by population and is only a guide. Always read the official advertisement.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in) · Employment News

Always read the official advertisement for eligibility, age limit, syllabus, fees and last date.

Current openings — BiharCareer

No jobs foundNo matching posts are listed on BiharCareer right now. Check the official websites above for the latest notification.

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