Pharma or Biochemistry Fellowships at Agharkar Research Institute

Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) is an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. It was established in 1946 as Maharashtra Association for the Cultivation of Science (MACS) and was registered under the Societies Registration Act. 1850. Later, as the research activities started expanding, the MACS Research Institute was given a separate identity. The institute was renamed as ARI in 1992 to honour its founder Director, late Professor S. P. Agharkar.

Post : Junior Research Fellow (1 No.)

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the temporary post of Junior Research Fellow (1 No.) under RGSTC in the Biodiversity & Palaeobiology (Plant & Diatoms) Group of this Institute.

Funding Agency, Title, Period of the Project & Post Code : RGSTC (SP-364(8)) : Pharmacology and formulations of Jyotishmati(Celastrus paniculatus), Bramhi (Bacopa monnieri), Shankhapushpi (Evolvulus alsinoids) and Varun (Crateva nurvala) Period up to: 03.09.2027 Post Code: RGSTC-11-2026-27-JRF

Name of the Co-Ordinator/ Principal Investigator’s : Dr. M.N. Datar, Scientist E, PI Dr. Amod Sane, Co-PI
Group / Division : Biodiversity & Palaeobiology (Plant & Diatoms) Group

Qualifications
RGSTC (SP-364(8))
Essential : First Class M.Sc. Analytical / Biochemistry or M.Pharma, Applicant must be qualified in any one of the following tests: GATE/GPAT/CSIR-NET or Equivalent Examination
Desirable : One year Experience in handling instruments such as HPLC, HPTLC, spectrophotometer etc. and Herbarium preparation

Monthly stipend : Rs. 37000/- + HRA

Age limit (as on date of interview) : 35 Years as on closing date of advt. (Relaxation will be applicable for the OBC, SC, ST etc. categories according to Govt of India regulations.)

Terms & Conditions :
1. Candidates fulfilling above conditions may apply online application link and attached with self-attested scanned certificates as mentioned in Essential Qualification at sr. no.5, recent Passport size photograph, caste certificate issued by competent authority (for reserved category), receipt of online payment of fees {if applicable} on or before 10.08.2026
2. Non-refundable application fee of ₹100/- (except SC/ST/Divyang/Women Candidates) to be paid online through https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/ (Steps to follow: Educational Institutions → Categogy → Agharkar Research Institute-MACS→ Payment Category→ Application Fee → Enter Necessary fields / details etc.). Candidates should attach the receipt of online payment of fees and indicate the online receipt number in the application form. The Institute is not responsible for any incomplete/pending/failed transactions of online application fee payments, and they may contact the concerned bank in this regard.
3. The prescribed essential qualifications are minimum and the mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be called for interview. The consideration of qualifications as equivalent’ to the essential and desirable qualifications stated above shall be the discretion of the relevant committee constituted for scrutinizing the applications. If the number of applications received in response to advertisement is large, the Institute may restrict the number of candidates to be called for interview to a reasonable limit through a shortlisting process based on a well-defined criterion which may include possessing of desirable qualifications and / or experience more than that prescribed in the advertisement and/or qualifications/ experience in a particular field as per the specific requirement.
4. In the case of deserving and exceptionally qualified candidates, desirable qualifications are relaxed at the discretion of the Competent Authority.
5. The Positions/ requirements are purely on contractual basis. The selected candidates may be assigned to another project based on Institutional requirement.
6. The Candidate has the option to appear for an interview in Hindi language as well.

Last date for receipt of Online Application : 10.08.2026
Display of the shortlist of candidates for interview : Will be displayed on the institute website
Day, Date & time of Interview : Will be displayed on the Institute website
Note : No T.A. is admissible for interviews and selected candidates will have no right for appointment against any ARI or funding agency’s post/s.

Advt. No. ADVT/RecT/RGSTC/11/SP-364(8)/2026-27