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UPSC Advt. 05/2026 Combined Recruitment Test: IMD Scientist-B & MSME Assistant Director

UPSC will hold a pen-and-paper Combined Recruitment Test (English only) on 11.10.2026, 2-4 PM, for 12 posts under Advt. 05/2026: 46 IMD Scientist-B and 26 MSME Assistant Director vacancies.

• Organization: UPSC
• Post: Scientist-B (Atmospheric Sciences, General Meteorology, Instrumentation), IMD; Assistant Director Grade-I & Grade-II (IEDS), MSME
• Vacancies: 72
• Qualification: Post-wise as per Advt. 05/2026, e.g. Master's in Science (Maths/Physics/Meteorology etc.) for Scientist-B; Master's in Chemistry or Chemical Engg. degree for AD (Chemical).
• Age limit: Post-wise, e.g. Scientist-B (General Meteorology): 35 (UR/EWS), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC/ST); PwBD +10 yrs
• Apply from: 23 May 2026
• Last date: 12 Jun 2026
• Exam date: 11 Oct 2026
• Application fee: Rs. 25; no fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates

Official links

• Official notification
• Official website

Always verify details in the official notification before applying.