IMD Scientific Officer Meteorology UPSC Syllabus 2027
India Meteorological Department Scientific Officer Meteorology UPSC Exam
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meteorology & Atmospheric Science | 25 | 25 |
| 2 | Physics | 25 | 25 |
| 3 | Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| 4 | General Studies | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
Syllabus by Subject
Meteorology & Atmospheric Science
Key topics covered as per the official IMD Scientific Officer Meteorology UPSC syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Meteorology & Atmospheric Science.
View Meteorology & Atmospheric Science Syllabus →Physics
Key topics covered as per the official IMD Scientific Officer Meteorology UPSC syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Physics.
View Physics Syllabus →Mathematics
Key topics covered as per the official IMD Scientific Officer Meteorology UPSC syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Mathematics.
View Mathematics Syllabus →General Studies
Key topics covered as per the official IMD Scientific Officer Meteorology UPSC syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for General Studies.
View General Studies Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
M.Sc. in Physics/Mathematics/Meteorology or B.Tech in Meteorology/Atmospheric Science with minimum 55% marks. Age limit as per UPSC norms (typically 21-30 years, relaxable for reserved categories).
ANumber of Attempts
As per UPSC norms
Exam Schedule
Frequency
Annual (UPSC notified)
Next Exam Date
2026-10-05
Registration Opens
2026-07-20
Preparation Tips
- 1Build a strong foundation in atmospheric thermodynamics and dynamics — these form at least 40% of the meteorology paper, and conceptual clarity in these areas is non-negotiable.
- 2Study India's monsoon system in depth: onset mechanism, active-break cycles, teleconnections with ENSO, IOD and MJO, and monsoon variability — this is IMD's primary operational focus.
- 3Strengthen mathematics and physics — especially differential equations, vector calculus, and fluid dynamics which underpin numerical weather prediction models tested in the exam.
- 4Follow IMD seasonal forecasts, cyclone bulletins, and the India Meteorological Monograph series as current affairs reading; questions often reference recent cyclone events and monsoon anomalies.
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