TERI Research Associate Energy Climate Syllabus 2027
The Energy and Resources Institute Research Associate Energy and Climate Change Exam
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Energy Systems | 25 | 25 |
| 2 | Climate Change & Sustainability | 25 | 25 |
| 3 | Environmental Policy & Research | 25 | 25 |
| 4 | Aptitude & Communication | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
Syllabus by Subject
Energy Systems
Key topics covered as per the official TERI Research Associate Energy Climate syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Energy Systems.
View Energy Systems Syllabus →Climate Change & Sustainability
Key topics covered as per the official TERI Research Associate Energy Climate syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Climate Change & Sustainability.
View Climate Change & Sustainability Syllabus →Environmental Policy & Research
Key topics covered as per the official TERI Research Associate Energy Climate syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Environmental Policy & Research.
View Environmental Policy & Research Syllabus →Aptitude & Communication
Key topics covered as per the official TERI Research Associate Energy Climate syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Aptitude & Communication.
View Aptitude & Communication Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
M.Sc./M.Tech/MBA in Energy Management, Environmental Science, Economics, or related fields with minimum 60% marks. Experience in energy/climate research preferred. Ph.D. preferred for Senior Research Associate roles. Age: no strict limit.
ANumber of Attempts
No specified limit; merit-based selection
Exam Schedule
Frequency
As per project/vacancy (rolling basis)
Next Exam Date
2026-07-10
Registration Opens
2026-06-01
Preparation Tips
- 1Read TERI's flagship publications — TERI Energy Data Directory, Blue Economy report, and India Energy Outlook — to familiarize yourself with TERI's research approach and the data often cited in interview discussions.
- 2Study India's NDC in detail, including the three quantitative targets (emission intensity, renewable capacity, carbon sink) and the eight NAPCC missions — these form the policy backbone of TERI's research agenda.
- 3Practice calculating carbon footprints, GHG emissions using IPCC Tier 1 and Tier 2 methods, and energy payback calculations for renewable energy projects — these quantitative skills are tested in TERI's research aptitude test.
- 4Understand the Bureau of Energy Efficiency's PAT scheme, Energy Conservation Act 2001, and the Environment Protection Act 1986 framework, as TERI frequently advises on regulatory improvements to these instruments.
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