Agharkar Research Institute looking for Life Science candidates

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 : Project Assistant (1 No.)

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the temporary post of ‘Project Assistant’ under MACS-ARI Sponsored Project (ARI-026) in the Nano Biosciences Group of this Institute. Detailed advertisement is available on the subsequent page.

Funding Agency, Title, Period of the Project & Post Code : ARI Sponsored Project (ARI-026) :
Title : Viral RNA and microRNA interactions
Period up to : 31st October 2026
Post Code : ARI/ARI-026/PA

Name of the Co-Ordinator/ Principal Investigator’s : Dr. Y. A. Karpe, Scientist E
Group / Division : Nanobioscience

Qualifications
ARI Sponsored Project (ARI-026)
Essential : B.Sc.in any branch of life science from a recognized university or equivalent.
Desirable : i) Master in any branch of life science with First Class.
ii) Experience in vorology / animal cell culture techniques.

Monthly stipend : Rs. 20,000 + HRA

Age limit (as on date of interview) : 50 years as on closing date of advertisement. (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 (arijob.ourlib.in) and attached with self-attested scanned certificates, recent Passport size photograph, caste certificate issued by competent authority (for reserved category), receipt of online payment of fees {if applicable} on or before 17th October 2025
2. Non-refundable application fee of Rs. 100/- (except SC/ST/Divyang/Women Candidates) to be paid online through 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 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 seklected 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 : 17.10.2025
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 attending the interview and the selected candidate will have no right for appointment against any ARI or funding agency’s post/s.

Advt. No. RecT/26/ARI-026/2025/PA