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About The Career
Meteorologists use observations, weather models and instruments (radar, satellites) to forecast weather and study climate. They work in government departments (India Meteorological Department — IMD), research labs, agriculture services, aviation and private weather/consulting firms. IMD and allied organisations recruit scientists, technical staff and project scientists for forecasting, research and radar operations.
Meteorology
Persona (Who suits this career best?)
Minimum Required Qualification
- Strong in physics and maths, curious about atmosphere and climate
- Comfortable with computers, models and data analysis
- Calm under pressure (forecasting / warnings) and enjoys teamwork
- B.Sc (Physics/Maths) or B.Sc/B.Tech in Meteorology/Atmospheric Science for specialised degrees; M.Sc Meteorology / Atmospheric Science for scientist roles. Technical posts may accept related science/electronics qualifications.
Stream of Study
Entry Pathways
- Science (Physics, Maths, Computers)
- 10+2 → B.Sc/B.Tech in Meteorology or related science → M.Sc Meteorology or PG diplomas → apply to IMD / research institutes / defence / aviation for scientist or technical posts. IMD posts and project scientist roles often advertise qualifications and pay openly; recruitment is via IMD/SSC/CCRAS or project notifications.
Average Starting Salary
- Entry-level technical positions (Scientific Assistant/tech roles) in IMD often start with pay levels around ₹35,000 basic + allowances (varies by post); project scientist/scientist posts have higher emoluments (e.g., project scientist packages shown in IMD recruitment notices in the ₹56k–67k range for certain posts). Private sector and research salaries vary but often start around ₹25,000 – ₹60,000 / month for fresh candidates.
