IITM Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune under the Ministry of Earth Sciences. The institute invites online applications for the post of IITM Research Fellow to engage candidates in advanced research related to weather and climate science. The recruitment aims to train postgraduate candidates and promote research careers in atmospheric and oceanic sciences.
Under IITM Research Fellow Recruitment 2026, a total of 20 positions are available, including current and backlog vacancies across various categories. The institute offers state-of-the-art research infrastructure including advanced supercomputing facilities, observational systems such as radars and radiometers, and specialized laboratories. Candidates selected under this recruitment will contribute to research areas such as climate modeling, climate variability, atmospheric dynamics, air pollution monitoring, and weather forecasting.
The eligibility criteria for IITM Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 require candidates to possess a postgraduate degree in Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, or relevant engineering disciplines. Additionally, candidates must have qualified in national-level examinations such as CSIR-UGC NET, UGC NET, ICAR NET, GATE, or JEST. Applicants must also have studied Physics and Mathematics at the bachelor’s level and meet minimum percentage requirements.
The upper age limit is 28 years as on the specified date, with relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per Government norms. The selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 37,000 along with admissible HRA. The tenure of the fellowship is four years, during which candidates are required to register for Ph.D. within the first two years as per applicable guidelines.
Applications for IITM Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 must be submitted online through the official website within the specified timeline. Candidates must upload required documents including photographs, certificates, and supporting documents.
IITM Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 selection process includes screening of applications, followed by written test (if required) and interview. Final selection will be based on performance in the interview.
Recruitment Overview
Organization
Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune
Recruitment Name
IITM Research Fellow Recruitment 2026
Post Name
IITM Research Fellow
Total Posts
20
Application Mode
Online
Important Dates
Event
Date
Start Date
12.03.2026 (1700 hrs)
Last Date
27.04.2026 (1700 hrs)
Vacancy Details
Category
Posts
Current Vacancies
15
Backlog Vacancies
5
Total
20
Eligibility
Criteria
Details
Qualification
Post Graduate degree in Physical/Chemical/Mathematical Sciences OR M.Tech OR Engineering
Additional Requirement
Qualification in CSIR-UGC NET / UGC NET / ICAR NET / GATE / JEST
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.
Written test may be conducted for shortlisting.
No TA/DA will be provided for selection process.
Candidates must produce original documents during interview.
Multiple applications: only latest will be considered.
Final selection based on interview performance.
Candidates applying under IITM Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 must ensure that all uploaded documents are clear and in the prescribed format, as incomplete or improperly uploaded documents will lead to rejection of the application. Applicants must provide a valid email ID and mobile number for all future communications. Any incorrect or misleading information furnished at any stage may result in disqualification from the recruitment process.