Agharkar Research Institute (MACS ARI) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 04 Scientist Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official MACS ARI website. The last date to submit the application form is 15-03-2026. In this article, you’ll find the MACS ARI Scientist Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
ARI Scientist Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Vacancy Details
Category-wise Vacancy Details
Eligibility Criteria
• Scientist-E (Business Development): Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Business Administration, or a related field focusing on innovation management. • Scientist-C (Bioenergy): Ph.D. in Microbiology or Biochemical Engineering with a focus on bioenergy. • Scientist-B (Paleobiology): Master’s Degree in Geology or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university. • Scientist-B (Bioinformatics): Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biotechnology, or related fields from a recognized university.
Application Fee
Payment Mode: Online
Age Limit • Maximum Age for Scientist-E: 45 Years • Maximum Age for Scientist-C: 40 Years • Maximum Age for Scientist-B: 35 Years • Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST candidates: Upper age relaxation up to 5 years allowed.
- OBC (NCL): Upper age relaxation up to 3 years allowed.
- PwBD candidates: Upper age relaxation up to 10 years allowed irrespective of reservation.
- PwBD candidates belonging to SC/ST: Additional 5 years relaxation allowed for reserved posts.
- PwBD candidates belonging to OBC (NCL): Additional 3 years relaxation allowed for reserved posts.
- Government servants: up to 5 years in accordance with the orders issued by the Central Government.
Salary / Stipend
Important Dates
Selection Process • Shortlisting • Interview
How to Apply Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online for the ARI Various Posts Recruitment 2026. • Applications must be submitted online on or before 15 March 2026. • To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section. • Alternatively, candidates may visit the official website of ARI to complete the application. • Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details. • Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format. • Pay the application fee online, if applicable. • Review all details carefully before submitting the form. • Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference. • After online submission, send the printout along with self-attested copies of qualifications, certificates, Passport size photograph, list of publications/patent etc. to The Director, Agharkar Research Institute, Gopal Ganesh Agarkar Road, Pune – 411 004, within 30 days from the date of publication of this advertisement in Employment News. For candidates in Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of J & K State, Lahaul and Spiti District and Pangi Sub Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Island and Lakshadweep, the last date is within 45 days.
Important Links
