The Institute has a total staff strength of 607 (including Regional Stations), headed by Director
| Category | Sanctioned | Filled | Vacant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | 1 | 1 | --- |
| Scientific | 150 | 130 | 20 |
| Principal Scientist | 15 | 06 | 09 |
| Senior Scientist | 26 | 20 | 06 |
| Scientist | 109 | 104 | 05 |
| Technical | 226 | 143 | 83 |
| Administrative | 83 | 51 | 32 |
| Supporting | 145 | 90 | 55 |
| Grand Total | 754 | 544 | 210 |
As on 17.10.2017