The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, has released a notification for online applications to fill 85 project-based posts on a contract basis. These posts are linked to projects approved for the period 2021–2026. The recruitment includes positions such as Project Scientist, Project Assistant, and Project Scientific Administrative Assistant.
As per the advertisement, candidates will be engaged on a contract basis until March 2026 or until the end of the project. The place of initial posting will be at INCOIS, Hyderabad. The selection process includes an interview for scientists and a written test for other posts. Applicants must ensure they meet all eligibility conditions regarding age, qualifications, and experience.
Interested and eligible Indian nationals can apply online through the INCOIS portal. The last date for submitting the application is 30 June 2025 up to 5:30 PM. The online application form must be filled carefully, and applicants must upload all required documents in prescribed formats. No hard copies are to be sent.
Overview of INCOIS Notification
The registration process for INCOIS project post applications begins immediately and will remain open until 30 June 2025. This recruitment drive includes various positions across scientific and administrative categories on a contract basis.
Important Dates:
Start Date of Application: Active now
Last Date of Application: 30 June 2025 (5:30 PM)
Vacancy Details of INCOIS 2025:
This recruitment drive aims to fill 85 contract-based vacancies under different categories.
Project Scientist III – 4 Posts
Project Scientist II – 16 Posts
Project Scientist I – 9 Posts
Project Assistants – 17 Posts
Project Scientific Administrative Assistant – 15 Posts
Eligibility Criteria of Project Scientist, Assistant & Admin Posts:
Below, we have summarized the required eligibility criteria, such as qualification, age limit, experience, etc. Candidates are advised to review the eligibility criteria before applying for any post mentioned in the notification.
For Project Scientist-III posts, candidates must possess a Master’s Degree with 7 years of relevant experience. A Ph.D. is desirable. The upper age limit is 45 years.
For Project Scientist-II posts, a Master’s Degree with 3 years of relevant experience is required, with an upper age limit of 40 years.
Project Scientist-I positions require a Master’s or relevant Bachelor’s degree, and the age limit is 35 years.
Project Assistants should have a B.Sc or Diploma as per post requirements, with a maximum age of 50 years.
Project Scientific Administrative Assistants must have a graduate degree in any discipline, and the age limit is 50 years.
Applicants are required to meet the specific educational qualifications and relevant work experience as per each post’s responsibility. Experience certificates must be provided during verification.
How to Apply:
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply through the INCOIS official portal at https://vacancies.incois.gov.in before the last date.
Selection Process:
The selection of candidates will be on the basis of the performance in the interview for Project Scientist posts and a written test for Project Assistant and Project Scientific Administrative Assistant posts. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for further stages.
INCOIS Official Notification:
Candidates who wish to apply for the advertised posts must download the official notification pdf. The official notification of INCOIS contains all the detailed information about eligibility criteria, educational qualification, age limit, etc.
Official Notification PDF
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