MACS-ARI Scientist-C Recruitment 2026 Apply Online

MACS-Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune has invited applications for 2 permanent Scientist-C posts on direct recruitment. ARI is an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. The pay is Level-11, Rs.67700 to Rs.208700 per month plus admissible allowances, and the upper age limit is 40 years. Applications are to be made online, and a printout with documents must be sent by post.

Important Dates

• Last date to apply: 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News
• For candidates from Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim and some other areas: 45 days from the date of publication in Employment News
• Interview date: shortlisted candidates will be informed by email

Vacancy Details

Both posts are permanent, based in Pune, and are unreserved (UR).

Eligibility

For the Genetics & Plant Breeding post, the essential qualification is a First Class M.Sc. in Agriculture with specialisation in Genetics and Plant Breeding or allied disciplines. Candidates also need four years of research and development experience after the academic degree, shown through publications in journals of repute.

For the Developmental Biology post, the essential qualification is a First Class M.Sc. in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or related fields. Four years of R&D experience after the academic degree, shown through publications, is also required.

Desirable qualifications include a Ph.D. and experience in a research laboratory after M.Sc. Please read the official advertisement for full details.

Application Fee

A non-refundable application fee of Rs.500 is payable online. SC/ST and women candidates are exempt from this fee.

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email about the date, time and venue of the selection process. If the number of applications is large, the institute may restrict the number of candidates called for interview. A reserve panel will be valid for one year from the date of interview. The probation period is one year.

How to Apply

1. Fill and submit the application online through the link given on the official website. 2. Print the application and send it with self-attested copies of certificates, a passport-size photograph and a list of publications to the Director, Agharkar Research Institute, Gopal Ganesh Agarkar Road, Pune – 411 004. 3. Write "Application for <Post Code>" on the envelope. Post codes: Genetics & Plant Breeding/Scientist-C/2026 and Developmental Biology/Scientist-C/2026. 4. Candidates working in government departments, PSUs or autonomous organisations must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC).

Keep checking the official website for updates.