Scientific Assistants are the hands-on workers in scientific fields. The duty of a Scientific Assistant is to provide support to the scientist or a team of researchers to conduct research, develop new products and technologies.
Personal Competencies
• You have an interest in Science
• You like to analyse problems/ situations
• You like to have clear instructions to follow while working
• You pay attention to details
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) in Physics/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/Computer Applications and then take the SSC IMD Scientific Assistant exam
OR
Complete a Diploma in Electronics and Tele-communication Engineering and then take the SSC IMD Scientific Assistant exam
OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree (M.Sc) in the same or related discipline and then take the SSC IMD Scientific Assistant exam
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the Department of Science.
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. St. Stephen's College, Delhi
2. Hindu College, Delhi
3. Miranda House, New Delhi
4. Madras Christian College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
5. Christ University, Bangalore, Karnataka
6. Government Arts College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
7. Nizam College, Hyderabad, Telangana
8. Jai Hind College, Mumbai, Maharashtra
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Centurion University of Technology Management, Bhubaneshwer, Odisha
2. Indus International University, Bathu, Himachal Pradesh
3. Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology, Thaniavur, Tamil Nadu
4. Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi Viswa Maha Vidyalaya, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
5. Shri Ramaswamy Memorial (SRM) Institute of Science and Technology, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
6. Parul University, Vadodara, Gujrat
7. St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, West Bengal
8. Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru,
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 20,000 - 3,05,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*.
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places Of Work: Indian Meteorological Department
Work Environment: It is a desk job. You will not head a team. Local travel is not a part of the iob profile. You will typically work 5 to 6 days a week, 7 to 8 hours per day. Shift system may be applicable
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Scientific Assistant → Scientific Senior Assistant → Scientist Offcer I → Scientist Officer II → Scientist Officer Ill
Expected Income
*The figures indicative to Change
The approx. salary of a Scientific Assistant in IMD ranges between INR 35,400 - 1,12,000* per month.
Amol Veer works as a Scientific Assistant at India Meteorological Department, Aurangabad. He has a Bachelor's degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering from MIT Aurangabad and a Master's degree in Mechatronics from the Indian Institute Of Technology, Patna*
SCIENTIFIC ASSISTANT
NCS Code: NA | RD030• You have an interest in Science
• You like to analyse problems/ situations
• You like to have clear instructions to follow while working
• You pay attention to details
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) in Physics/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/Computer Applications and then take the SSC IMD Scientific Assistant exam
OR
Complete a Diploma in Electronics and Tele-communication Engineering and then take the SSC IMD Scientific Assistant exam
OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree (M.Sc) in the same or related discipline and then take the SSC IMD Scientific Assistant exam
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the Department of Science.
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. St. Stephen's College, Delhi
2. Hindu College, Delhi
3. Miranda House, New Delhi
4. Madras Christian College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
5. Christ University, Bangalore, Karnataka
6. Government Arts College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
7. Nizam College, Hyderabad, Telangana
8. Jai Hind College, Mumbai, Maharashtra
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Centurion University of Technology Management, Bhubaneshwer, Odisha
2. Indus International University, Bathu, Himachal Pradesh
3. Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology, Thaniavur, Tamil Nadu
4. Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi Viswa Maha Vidyalaya, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
5. Shri Ramaswamy Memorial (SRM) Institute of Science and Technology, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
6. Parul University, Vadodara, Gujrat
7. St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, West Bengal
8. Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru,
Information on the institute rankings can be found at - https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 20,000 - 3,05,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*.
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places Of Work: Indian Meteorological Department
Work Environment: It is a desk job. You will not head a team. Local travel is not a part of the iob profile. You will typically work 5 to 6 days a week, 7 to 8 hours per day. Shift system may be applicable
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Scientific Assistant → Scientific Senior Assistant → Scientist Offcer I → Scientist Officer II → Scientist Officer Ill
*The figures indicative to Change
The approx. salary of a Scientific Assistant in IMD ranges between INR 35,400 - 1,12,000* per month.
Source: https://internal.imd.gov.in/section/rti/MANUAL_10.pdf
Experts from the field
Amol Veer works as a Scientific Assistant at India Meteorological Department, Aurangabad. He has a Bachelor's degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering from MIT Aurangabad and a Master's degree in Mechatronics from the Indian Institute Of Technology, Patna*
Source: https://rocketreach.co/amol-veer-email_224258022
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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