Recruitment Test Notice Uploaded: 1 October 2026 | Combined Recruitment Test: 11 October 2026

Recruitment Test Information

Recruitment Test Notice Released

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released fresh Recruitment Test notices for 46 Scientist-B posts under the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ministry of Earth Sciences.

The recruitment covers Scientist-B posts in Atmospheric Sciences, General Meteorology and Instrumentation under UPSC Advertisement No. 05/2026.

UPSC’s official Recruitment Test notice page shows all three Scientist-B notices as uploaded on 1 October 2026. The 46 vacancies consist of 7 Atmospheric Sciences posts, 30 General Meteorology posts and 9 Instrumentation posts.

The official UPSC communication states that the Combined Recruitment Test will be held on 11 October 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

UPSC Scientist B Recruitment Test 2026 – Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	Union Public Service Commission
Department	India Meteorological Department
Ministry	Ministry of Earth Sciences
Post Name	Scientist-B
Advertisement No.	05/2026
Total Vacancies	46
Recruitment Stage	Combined Recruitment Test
Notice Upload Date	1 October 2026
Recruitment Test Date	11 October 2026
Exam Time	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Application Status	Closed / Existing Recruitment
Official Website	UPSC

UPSC’s Recruitment Test page confirms Advertisement No. 05-2026 and the three Scientist-B vacancy records.

UPSC Scientist B Vacancy Details

A total of 46 Scientist-B vacancies are covered by the new Recruitment Test notices.

Post Name	Vacancy No.	Vacancies
Scientist-B (Atmospheric Sciences)	26050512623	7
Scientist-B (General Meteorology)	26050513623	30
Scientist-B (Instrumentation)	26050514623	9
Total		46

All three entries appear on the official UPSC Recruitment Test notice page with an upload date of 1 October 2026.

Post-Wise Details

Scientist-B – Atmospheric Sciences

UPSC will conduct recruitment proceedings for:

Scientist-B (Atmospheric Sciences)

Total vacancies:

7 Posts

The post is under the India Meteorological Department, Ministry of Earth Sciences.

Scientist-B – General Meteorology

The largest number of vacancies is for:

Scientist-B (General Meteorology)

Total vacancies:

30 Posts

UPSC has published a separate Recruitment Test entry for this post.

Scientist-B – Instrumentation

The third post is:

Scientist-B (Instrumentation)

Total vacancies:

9 Posts

UPSC’s post-specific page currently provides Recruitment Test-related documents including Time Table and Instructions.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Original Advertisement	Advertisement No. 05/2026
Recruitment Test Notice Uploaded	1 October 2026
Combined Recruitment Test	11 October 2026
Examination Time	2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Interview Date	To be announced

The official UPSC communication confirms the Combined Recruitment Test date and time.

Is This a New UPSC Vacancy?

No.

Candidates should understand that this latest update is not a fresh application notification.

The Scientist-B vacancies were advertised earlier under UPSC Advertisement No. 05/2026. The new update concerns the Recruitment Test stage for candidates who had already applied.

The India Meteorological Department’s official recruitment page also lists its earlier notice regarding direct recruitment of Scientist-B through UPSC.

Therefore, new candidates cannot treat this as a fresh application opportunity.

UPSC Scientist B Recruitment Test Date

The Combined Recruitment Test is scheduled for:

11 October 2026

Exam timing:

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

UPSC’s official announcement groups the Scientist-B vacancies with other Advertisement No. 05/2026 posts for the Combined Recruitment Test.

Posts Covered in the Combined Test

For Scientist-B candidates, the test update applies to:

• Scientist-B (Atmospheric Sciences)
• Scientist-B (General Meteorology)
• Scientist-B (Instrumentation)

Candidates should check the specific Recruitment Test PDF associated with their own vacancy number before appearing in the examination.

Recruitment Test Notice

UPSC has uploaded individual Recruitment Test notices against each Scientist-B vacancy number.

Candidates should confirm:

• Examination date
• Reporting instructions
• Examination centre details
• Test scheme
• Syllabus
• Permitted items
• Prohibited items
• Candidate instructions
• Admit card information

from the official UPSC notice.

How to Check UPSC Scientist B Recruitment Test Notice

Candidates can follow these steps:

1. Visit the official UPSC website.
2. Open Recruitment.
3. Select Recruitment Tests.
4. Open Notices.
5. Search Advertisement No. 05/2026.
6. Find your Scientist-B post.
7. Match your Vacancy Number.
8. Open/download the Recruitment Test document.
9. Read the instructions carefully.
10. Save the PDF for examination reference.

Vacancy Numbers Candidates Should Remember

Scientist-B Post	Vacancy Number
Atmospheric Sciences	26050512623
General Meteorology	26050513623
Instrumentation	26050514623

Using the vacancy number is useful because UPSC maintains each recruitment case separately on its recruitment portal.

UPSC Scientist B Admit Card 2026

The 1 October update is a Recruitment Test notice, not itself an admit-card release.

Candidates should continue checking UPSC’s official website for the relevant admit-card or examination-centre information.

When UPSC separately releases the Scientist-B admit card, you should create a new post in your Admit Card section instead of editing this article into an admit-card article.

Selection Process

The Scientist-B recruitment has now moved to the Recruitment Test stage.

The current process includes:

1. Combined Recruitment Test
2. Shortlisting based on the test and applicable conditions
3. Interview
4. Document/eligibility verification
5. Final selection

UPSC states that the interview date will be declared later.

Candidates should rely on the official Recruitment Test notice and original advertisement for the exact scheme and selection conditions.

Important Instructions for Candidates

Candidates appearing for the Scientist-B Recruitment Test should:

• Confirm their correct Vacancy Number.
• Read the official Recruitment Test PDF.
• Check the test date and reporting requirements.
• Keep checking UPSC for admit-card updates.
• Verify their examination centre when centre details are issued.
• Follow only UPSC’s official instructions.
• Do not confuse this update with a new application opening.

Important Links

Description	Link
UPSC Recruitment Test Notices	UPSC Recruitment Test Notices
UPSC Official Website	UPSC Official Website
Scientist-B Instrumentation Notice	View UPSC Notice
Original UPSC Recruitment Advertisements	UPSC Recruitment Advertisements
IMD Recruitment Page	India Meteorological Department Recruitment

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How many Scientist-B vacancies are covered by the new UPSC Recruitment Test notice?

There are 46 vacancies in total:

• Atmospheric Sciences – 7
• General Meteorology – 30
• Instrumentation – 9

Q2. When did UPSC upload the Scientist-B Recruitment Test notices?

UPSC’s official Recruitment Test page shows the three notices as uploaded on 1 October 2026.

Q3. When is the UPSC Scientist-B Recruitment Test?

The Combined Recruitment Test is scheduled for:

11 October 2026

from:

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Q4. What is the advertisement number?

The posts come under:

UPSC Advertisement No. 05/2026

Q5. Which department has these Scientist-B posts?

The posts are under the:

India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ministry of Earth Sciences.

Q6. What is the Vacancy Number for General Meteorology?

26050513623

Q7. What is the Vacancy Number for Atmospheric Sciences?

26050512623

Q8. What is the Vacancy Number for Instrumentation?

26050514623

Q9. Can candidates apply for these 46 posts now?

This latest notice concerns the Recruitment Test for an existing recruitment, not a fresh online application window.

Q10. Has the Scientist-B admit card been released?

The update discussed here is a Recruitment Test notice. Candidates should separately check UPSC’s official admit-card section for any admit-card announcement.