Science & Research

Seismologist

Salary range₹56,100+ / 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 seismologist studies earthquakes and ground vibrations to understand fault lines, assess hazards and support early warning and safe construction.

Monitor seismic stations and data
Analyse earthquake patterns
Assess hazards for buildings and dams

2 Skills required

Geophysics Mathematics & physics Data processing Programming Field work Report writing

3 Opportunities available in the market

Institutions such as the National Center for Seismology and geophysical institutes recruit seismologists.

National Center for Seismology and NGRI
Universities and research institutes
Hydropower, construction and oil-gas companies

4 Salary range

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

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

Senior / specialistHigher: Scientist D and above

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)National Center for Seismology — noticesmausam.imd.gov.in Ministry of Earth SciencesMinistry of Earth Sciencesmoes.gov.in Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)Scientist / geo-scientist exams (as notified)upsc.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	Uttarakhand Dehradun, Haridwar	Dehradun, Haridwar	Medium 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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