The Staff Selection Commission conducts Scientific Assistant IMD recruitment examination, for recruiting eligible candidates as Scientific Assistants in the Indian Meteorological Department. The official dates for the 2022 examination, are yet to be confirmed. The candidates need to meet the Scientific Assistant IMD Eligibility Criteria, to take the said examination.
As per the notification released, back in 2017, the age of the candidates must not be more than 30 years.
The candidates are also required to meet the prescribed academic requirements, as prescribed by the exam authorities.
Relaxation in the upper age limit is as per the rules set by the authorities.
SSC Scientific Assistant IMD Eligibility Criteria 2022
To be eligible for the said recruitment, the candidates must be able to meet the prescribed SSC Scientific Assistant IMD eligibility criteria.
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The age limit, academic requirements, and nationality are stated below.SSC Scientific Assistant IMD 2022 - Age Limit
The age of the candidate must be within 30 years. Notably, the age of the candidate as mentioned in the Xth Certificate/Admit Card will be acceptable.
Age RelaxationRelaxation in the upper age limit is as per the rules. Check it below.
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Category |
Age Relaxation |
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SC/ST |
5 Years |
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OBC |
3 Years |
|
PH |
3 Years |
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PH+OBC |
13 Years |
|
PH+SC/ST |
15 Years |
|
Ex-Servicemen (Gen) |
3 Years after the deduction of Military Service Rendered from the actual age, from the closing date of application. |
|
Ex-Servicemen (OBC) |
6 (3+3)Years after the deduction of Military Service Rendered from the actual age, from the closing date of application. |
|
Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) |
8 (5+3) Years After the deduction of Military Service Rendered from the actual age, from the closing date of application. |
|
Central Govt. Civil Employees with at least 3 years of service (Gen) |
5 Years |
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Central Govt. Civil Employees with at least 3 years of service (OBC) |
8 Years (5+3) |
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Central Govt. Civil Employees with at least 3 years of service (SC/ST) |
10 Years (5+5) |
|
Domiciled Residents of Jammu and Kashmir (Gen) |
5 Years |
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Domiciled Residents of Jammu and Kashmir (OBC) |
8 Years |
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Domiciled Residents of Jammu and Kashmir (SC/ST) |
10 Years |
|
Defense Personnel disabled during hostilities (Gen) |
5 Years |
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Defense Personnel Disabled during hostilities (OBC) |
8 Years |
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Defense Personnel disabled during hostilities (SC/ST) |
10 Years |
SSC Scientific Assistant IMD 2022 - Educational Qualification
- The candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Science with Physics as one of the key subjects/Computer Science/Information Technology/Computer Applications or Diploma in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from a recognized institution.
- The qualifying marks should be above first class. The Diploma refers to the full-time 3 years course after the 10+2 examination. Candidates must have passed 10+2 from a recognized institute with Physics and Mathematics as core subjects.
SSC Scientific Assistant IMD 2022 - Nationality Criteria
The candidates must be
- A Citizen of India or,
- A Subject of Nepal or Bhutan or,
- Tibetan refugee who came to Indian before 1962, to settle here permanently or,
- Person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan/Burma/Sri Lanka/East African Countries of Kenya/Uganda/United Republic of Tanzania/Zambia. Zaire/Malawi/Ethiopia/Vietnam to settle in India permanently.
SSC Scientific Assistant IMD 2022 - Experience
The official notification for 2022 recruitment, does not include any specific mention regarding the experience criteria of the candidates. It is advisable to stay in touch with the official website to not miss any updates on the same.
SSC Scientific Assistant IMD 2022 - Number of Attempts
There is no mention as such, regarding the number of attempts, one can take to appear for the said recruitment. As long as the candidates meet the prescribed age limit and other requirements, they can choose to apply for the examination.
What must be the age limit of the candidates to appear for the Scientific Assistant IMD Recruitment?
The age of the candidates must not cross 30 years.
Is there an age relaxation facility available in this recruitment?
Yes, age relaxation facilities are available for the reserved category candidates.
Is there any specific experience required to appear for the exam?
No, there is no mention as such regarding the experience criteria.
