Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) UPSC Scientist B Recruitment, Eligibility, Age Limit, Selection Process, Salary, Apply Online, UPSC has released the official notification for the recruitment of ‘Scientist B’ posts. A total of 46 vacancies are available. All eligible and interested candidates may visit the official UPSC website to apply, in accordance with the prescribed criteria.
The application process for the UPSC Scientist B recruitment commenced on May 23, 2026, and applications will be accepted until June 12, 2026. The Commission advises candidates to review the official notification before applying.
UPSC Scientist B Recruitment 2026
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) : Short Details of Notification
Advertisement No. 05/2026 | Short Details of Notification
Important Date
- Notification Released : 22 May 2026
- Application Start : 23 May 2026
- Last Date for Apply Online : 12 June 2026
- Last Date for fee Payment : 12 June 2026
- Correction Date : As per schedule
- Exam Date : Notify Soon
- Admit Card : Before Exam
- Result Date : Notify Soon
Application Fees
- General / OBC / EWS (Male candidates) : 25/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / Women candidates : NIL
- Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Mode Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking Only.
Age Limit
- Check the official notification
- Age relaxation for Reserved Category candidates as per Rules.
No. of Post
46 Posts
Vacancy Details
| Vacancy No. | Post Name | Department | Total | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26050512623 | Scientist-B (Atmospheric Sciences) | India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ministry of Earth Sciences | 07 (UR-03, EWS-03, SC-01, PwBD-01*) | Level 10 |
| 26050513623 | Scientist-B (General Meteorology) | India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ministry of Earth Sciences | 30 (UR-12, EWS-11, OBC-01, SC-05, ST-01, PwBD-01*) | Level 10 |
| 26050514623 | Scientist-B (Instrumentation) | India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ministry of Earth Sciences | 09 (UR-03, EWS-03, OBC-02, SC-01, PwBD-01*) | Level 10 |
Abbreviations: UR – Unreserved, EWS – Economically Weaker Sections, OBC – Other Backward Classes, SC – Scheduled Castes, ST – Scheduled Tribes, PwBD – Persons with Benchmark Disabilities. *PwBD reservation is horizontal within the overall vacancies.
Post-wise Essential Qualifications Summary
| Post | Essential Qualification | Essential Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist-B (Atmospheric Sciences) | Master’s Degree in Engineering & Technology in Atmospheric Sciences / Ocean Science / Hydrology / Atmospheric Physics / Atmospheric Ocean Science & Technology / Radar & Microwave Engineering from a recognized University/Institute | Nil |
| Scientist-B (General Meteorology) | Master’s Degree in Science in Mathematics / Physics / Atmospheric Science / Physics with Meteorology from a recognized University/Institute | Nil |
| Scientist-B (Instrumentation) | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Technology in Electronics & Communication / Mechanical / IT / Instrumentation / Mechatronics / Electrical / Computer Science from a recognized University/Institute | Nil |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Citizenship | Candidate must be a citizen of India or otherwise eligible as per UPSC recruitment rules. |
| Educational Qualification | Varies by Scientist-B discipline as prescribed in the notification. |
| Experience | No essential experience is specified for these Scientist-B posts. |
| OBC Status | Only OBC Non-Creamy Layer candidates are eligible for reservation benefits. |
| PwBD Eligibility | PwBD candidates with disability of not less than 40% are eligible as per suitability and reservation conditions. |
| Government Employees | Candidates already in regular government service must inform their Head of Office/Department in writing before applying. |
- For More Eligibility Details Read the Official Notification.
Salary
- Pay Scale : Level 10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.
Selection Process
- Shortlisting
- Recruitment Test / Interview
- Medical Examination
UPSC Scientist B Recruitment: How to Apply
- Visit the official website (https://upsc.gov.in/) of UPSC. Candidate Can Apply Between 23 May 2026 to 12 June 2026.
- Candidate Read the Official Notification Before Applying in “UPSC Scientist B Recruitment“.
- Kindly Check and Collect the All Document – Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
- Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Recruitment Form – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, etc.
- Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All details Carefully.
- Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.
Some Useful Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | https://upsc.gov.in/ |
| Age Calculator tool | Click Here |
| Home Page | Click Here |
| More Recruitments | Click Here |
UPSC Scientist B Recruitment– Important Questions
What is the online application for UPSC Scientist B Recruitment Start Date?
The online application for this recruitment has started 23 May 2026.
What is the last date to submit the Application form for this recruitment?
The last date to submit the online application Form is 12 June 2026.
How many vacancies are there?
There are total 46 vacancies.
What is the selection process for UPSC Scientist B Recruitment?
Candidates will be selected based on Shortlisting + Recruitment Test / Interview + Medical Examination.
What is the official website of UPSC?
The Official Website of UPSC is https://upsc.gov.in/.
