SSC IMD Scientific Assistant Educational Qualification: 4 Year Degree Holders Are Not Eligible

SSC IMD Scientific Assistant Educational Qualification: 4 Year Degree Holders Are Not Eligible

SSC IMD Scientific Assistant Educational Qualification: 4 Year Degree Holders Are Not Eligible

Dear Aspirants,

IMD (India Meteorological Department) has released a notice in order to clear all the doubts of  B.tech candidates whether they are eligible or not. So, according to latest notice, four year degree holders in the same are not eligible for the post of Scientific Assistant in the India Meteorological Department.

official notification

‘’Regarding appointment of candidates for the post of Scientific Assistant in India Meteorological Department , it is clarified that the candidates having qualifying degree in the listed disciplines must be of 3-years duration after 10+2 examination. In this regard, Staff Selection Commission had issued clarification vide Notice No. 3-1/2017-P&P-1 dated 4th August, 2017. 

In view of the above, it is further clarified that four year degree holders are not eligible for the post of Scientific Assistant in the India Meteorological Department.’’


Educational Qualification For Scientific Assistant IMD :


Bachelor’s Degree in Science (with Physics as one of the subject)/ Computer Science/Information Technology/ Computer Applications or Diploma in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from a recognized Institution/University or equivalent.

  • The qualifying Degree or diploma should be in First Class (60% marks) or 6.75 CGPA on a 10 point scale.
  • The qualifying Degree or Diploma must be of three (3) years duration after (10+2) examination.
  • The applicant must have passed 10+2 Examination from a Recognized Board or equivalent in Science with Physics and Mathematics as core subjects.
Note: B.Tech Candidates are not eligible for this post because according to SSC notice Degree or Diploma must be of three (3) years duration after (10+2) examination.