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 Associate I (1 No.)
Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the temporary post of Project Associate I (1 No.) under SP-390 in the Biodiversity & Paleobiology (Fungi) Group of this Institute.
Funding Agency, Title, Period of the Project & Post Code : ANRF-SP-390 : “Kavak-to-Fuel Biomanufacturing: Next-Generation Mycodiesel via High-Lipid Fungal Systems”
Period up to : 28/04/2029
Post Code : ANRF-08-2026-27-PA-I
Name of the Co-Ordinator/ Principal Investigator’s : Dr. Shiwali Rana, Scientist B, PI
Group / Division : Biodiversity & Paleobiology (Fungi) Group
Qualifications
(i) Master’s degree in Microbiology/Biotechnology or Life Sciences.
(ii) CSIR-NET/UGC-NET/GATE/National Level examination DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, IIT, IIsc., IISER, Central Government-conducted tests etc.
Desirable : Experience in working on screening, and characterization of oleaginous fungal strains, strain improvement, fermentation optimization, lipid production, and characterization.
Monthly stipend : Rs. 37000/- + HRA
Age limit (as on date of interview) : 50 Years as of the closing date of the advertisement. (Relaxation will be applicable for the OBC, SC, ST, etc. categories according to the Government of India regulations.)
Terms & Conditions :
1. Candidates fulfilling the above conditions may apply online application the link (http://arijob.ourlib.in) and attach with self-attested scanned certificates, a recent Passport size photograph, a caste certificate issued by a competent authority (for reserved category), receipt of online payment of fees (if applicable) on or before 15.07.2026
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 → Category → Agharkar Research Institute-MACS→ Payment Category→ Application Fee → Enter Necessary fields/details, etc.). Candidates should attach the online payment receipt for fees and indicate the receipt number in the application form. The Institute is not responsible for any incomplete/pending/failed transactions for online application fee payments; 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 an interview. The consideration of qualifications as equivalent to the essential and desirable qualifications stated above shall be within the discretion of the relevant committee constituted to scrutinize 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 a contractual basis. The selected candidates may be assigned to another project based on Institutional requirements.
6. The Candidate has the option to appear for an interview in Hindi language as well.
Last date for receipt of Online Application : 15.07.2026
Display of the shortlist of candidates for interview : Will be displayed on the institute website
Day, Date & time of Interview : 20.07.2026 at 10:30 am onwards
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/RecT/ANRF/08/SP-390/2026-27
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