SSC Scientific Assistant IMD 2026 Apply Online, Eligibility, Fee

SSC Scientific Assistant IMD 2026 applications are closing tomorrow, September 22. The Staff Selection Commission is recruiting Scientific Assistants for the India Meteorological Department (IMD) through the SSC Junior Engineer Examination 2026. The online application window will close at 11 PM on September 22, while the fee payment facility will remain available until September 23.

The recruitment is part of the SSC JE 2026 cycle, which has 1,748 tentative vacancies across Junior Engineer and Scientific Assistant posts. IMD has also issued an addendum revising the educational qualification for the Scientific Assistant post, so applicants should check the updated eligibility before submitting the form.

SSC Scientific Assistant IMD 2026: Important Dates

With the application deadline just one day away, applicants should complete the form and check the payment status before the closing time.

The online application cannot be submitted after September 22. However, applicants who have submitted their forms can make the applicable fee payment until September 23 at 11 PM.

SSC Scientific Assistant IMD Eligibility 2026 Revised

The educational qualification for the Scientific Assistant post was revised through an addendum issued by SSC in September. IMD has also listed the revised notice on its recruitment page.

The prescribed qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science with Physics as one of the subjects
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Applications
• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics
• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology
• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunication Engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in Communication Engineering

For specified degree routes, Physics and Mathematics at Class 12 level are also part of the prescribed qualification. Applicants should therefore verify their degree and Class 12 subjects against the revised notification before applying.

SSC JE 2026 Scientific Assistant Application Fee

The SSC JE 2026 application fee is INR 100 for applicants required to pay the fee. Women and applicants belonging to SC, ST, PwBD and eligible Ex-Servicemen categories are exempt.

The fee payment deadline is September 23, 2026, at 11 PM.

How to Apply for SSC Scientific Assistant IMD 2026

Applicants who have not submitted the form should complete the process before tomorrow's deadline.

1. Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in.
2. Complete the registration process, if required.
3. Log in to the SSC portal.
4. Select the SSC JE Examination 2026 application.
5. Enter personal and educational details.
6. Check eligibility for the Scientific Assistant IMD post.
7. Upload the required documents, photograph and signature.
8. Pay INR 100, if applicable.
9. Submit the application before September 22 at 11 PM.
10. Save the submitted application and payment details for future reference.

Applicants should not wait for the final hours, particularly because the application deadline and fee payment deadline are different.

SSC Scientific Assistant Salary and Selection

The Scientific Assistant post in IMD falls under Pay Level 6, with a pay scale of Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400. The recruitment is being conducted through the SSC JE 2026 examination.

SSC has tentatively scheduled Paper 1 for October/November 2026 and Paper 2 for December 2026. Applicants should follow the Commission's subsequent notices for the confirmed examination schedule.

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