Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has invited applications for the post of Scientific Assistant (India Meteorological Department). A total of 990 posts are vacant as per this latest notification. Candidates who meet the desired requirements of the post can apply online after going through the details regarding the Notification.
Important dates
Dates for submission of online applications: 30-09-2022 to 18-10-2022
Last date and time for receipt of online applications: 18-10-2022 (11:00 PM)
Last Date & Time for Generation of Offline Challan: 19-10-2022 (11:00 PM)
Last date and time for online fee payment: 20-10-2022 (11:00 PM)
Last date for payment through Challan (during bank working hours): 20-10-2022
“Application Form Correction Window” including online payment: 25-10-2022 (up to 11:00 PM)
Computer Based Exam (Preliminary): December 2022
Application fee
General Candidates: Rs 100
SC/ ST/ PWD/ Women Candidates: None
Payment Mode: Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking
Age limit
Age (maximum): 30 years
Applicants must be born between 19/10/1992 and 17/10/2004
A relaxing age
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC: 3 years
PwBD (Unreserved): 10 years
PwBD (OBC): 13 years
PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
educational qualification
Desired candidates are expected to possess a qualified degree in Science (with Physics as one of the subjects)/Computer Science/Information Technology/Computer Applications) or Diploma in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from a recognized Institution/University or equivalent.
In case the candidate has a degree, he/she should keep these points in mind.
The qualifying degree or diploma mentioned above must be first class (60% marks) or 6.75 CGPA on a 10-point scale. The qualification degree or diploma mentioned above shall be of three (3) years duration after the (10+2) examination. Candidate must have passed 10+2 examination from a recognized board or equivalent in Science with Physics and Mathematics as main subjects.
Sample review
The board will conduct a computer based examination consisting of 200 questions carrying 200 marks in two hours (120 minutes). The question paper will have two parts, Part I (100 Marks) and Part II (100 Marks).
Part I consists of (i) General Intelligence and Reasoning (ii) Quantitative Aptitude (iii) English Language and Comprehension (iv) General Awareness. On the other hand, Part II consists of Physics / Computer Science and Information Technology / Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering.