The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, has released an official Notification (Advt. No.: DGM-HQ-13012(32)/2/2025-E-II DGM) for the engagement of Administrative and Scientific Consultants on a contractual basis under IMD Consultant Recruitment 2026. These advertised vacancies are under the sub-scheme Atmospheric and Climate Research Modelling, Observing Systems and Services (ACROSS) of the PRITHVI scheme (a component of Mission Mausam Scheme).

A total of 12 vacancies have been announced for retired officers of Central Government organizations. Interested and eligible retired officers can apply online through the official IMD web portal. The engagement shall initially be for a period of one year or coterminous with the Scheme, whichever is earlier, and can be extended based on requirement and satisfactory performance. Selected candidates will be posted at Delhi, Pune, or anywhere in India as per office requirements.

The online application process begins on 17 June 2026 (10:00 AM). The final date to submit the application is 07 July 2026. The maximum age limit is 63 years as of the closing date of applications. Candidates are advised to go through the detailed guidelines before applying online.

India Meteorological Department (IMD)

IMD Administrative & Scientific Consultant Recruitment 2026

Advt. No. DGM-HQ-13012(32)/2/2025-E-II DGM | Read Short Details Notification

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Important Dates

Application Fees

•Notification Publication Date: 13 June, 2026

•Apply Online Start Date: 17 June, 2026 (10:00 AM)

•Apply Online Last Date: 07 July 2026

•General / OBC: No application fee has been specified in the official notification.

•SC / ST / EWS: No application fee has been specified in the official notification.

•Mode of Payment: N/A

IMD Consultant Notification 2026: Age Limit

Maximum Age Limit: 63 years.

Age Calculated as on: 07 July 2026

IMDConsultant Recruitment 2026: Post Wise Eligibility Details
Post Name	IMD Post Wise Qualification
Administrative Consultant	•Candidates must be Retired Central Government officers who retired at the level of Under Secretary / Section Officer or equivalent (Level-11). •Candidates must possess at least two years of relevant work experience in general administration, establishment matters, procurement, General Financial Rules (GFR), e-office, GeM portal, finance, coordination and related administrative work. •Candidates must have a good working knowledge of computers (MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint etc.).
Scientific Consultant	•Candidates must be Retired Central Government officers from scientific/technical cadres, who retired in Level-08 or above. •Candidates must possess at least two years of relevant work experience in providing scientific and technical support in meteorological, atmospheric, climate, and allied domains. •Candidates must possess the said experience in a pay level equivalent to or higher than the level of the post applied for, prior to retirement.

IMDConsultant Recruitment 2026: Post Wise Vacancy Details
Designation	Department / Project Allocation	Total Vacancies
Administrative Consultant	IMD General Administration	02
Scientific Consultant	NWFC (Testbed)	02
Scientific Consultant	Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP)	02
Scientific Consultant	Aviation Meteorology	02
Scientific Consultant	Atmospheric and Agrometeorological Services Division (AASD)	02
Scientific Consultant	Climate Services	02
TOTAL		12

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IMD Administrative & Scientific Consultant Recruitment 2026: Salary Details

Post Name

Pay Scale & Admissible Emoluments

Consultant (All Posts)

A fixed monthly amount shall be admissible, arrived at by deducting the basic pension from the pay drawn at the time of retirement.

A fixed Transport Allowance will be provided, not exceeding the rate applicable at the time of retirement.

Note: There will be no increment, Dearness Allowance (DA), or House Rent Allowance (HRA) during the contract period.

IMD Administrative & Scientific Consultant Recruitment 2026: Selection Process

Selection will be based on the scrutiny of applications and past service records.

1. Document Verification (including APARs, PPO, and LPC).

2. Assessment of Relevant Work Experience and Computer Knowledge.

3. Final Selection by the Competent Authority.

Important Note: The engagement is purely on a contract basis and does not confer any right for regular appointment. Retired officers must be in good health and free from any pending disciplinary proceedings.

How to Apply Online for IMD Consultant Recruitment 2026

· You need to apply exclusively through the online application portal on the official IMD website.

· The online application link will go live on 17th June 2026 at 10:00 AM.

· Complete the application strictly in the prescribed format (Annexure-II) provided on the portal.

· You must upload scanned copies of essential documents, which include:

1. Copy of your Pension Payment Order (PPO).

2. Your Last Pay Certificate (LPC).

3. Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) of the last three (03) years preceding your retirement.

· Ensure you submit the complete application within 20 days from the date the circular was issued/uploaded on the IMD's website. Incomplete or late applications will be straight-up rejected.

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FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply online for IMD Consultant Recruitment 2026?

Ans: The final deadline to submit your online application is strictly within 20 days from the date the official circular was uploaded on the IMD website.

Q2. How to apply online for IMD Administrative & Scientific Consultant posts?

Ans: Eligible retired officers must apply online through the official IMD portal starting from 17 June 2026 (10:00 AM) by submitting Annexure-II along with their PPO, LPC, and last 3 years' APARs.

Q3. What is the maximum age limit for IMD Consultant Vacancy 2026?

Ans: To be eligible, the applicant should not have attained the maximum age of 63 years as on the closing date of the application submission.

Q4. Who is eligible for the IMD Scientific Consultant Recruitment 2026?

Ans: Retired Central Government officers from scientific or technical cadres who retired in Pay Level-08 or above and have at least 2 years of relevant experience are eligible to apply.

Q5. What is the salary/remuneration for IMD Consultants?

Ans: Selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly remuneration calculated by deducting their basic pension from the pay drawn at the time of retirement. No DA, HRA, or increments will be provided.

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