Overview
Agharkar Research Institute (MACS ARI) has announced recruitment for four Scientist posts for 2026, requiring Ph.D. or Master’s degrees, with age limits up to 45 years and relaxations for reserved categories. The application fee is ₹500 for general/OBC/EWS candidates, exempted for SC/ST/Women. Salary ranges from Rs.56,100 to Rs.2,15,900 per month. Applications must be submitted online by 15 March 2026 via the official website.
Key Details
- Organization
- Agharkar Research Institute (MACS ARI)
- Qualification
- Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Business Administration or related field (Scientist-E); Ph.D. in Microbiology or Biochemical Engineering (Scientist-C); Master’s Degree in Geology (Scientist-B Paleobiology); Master’s in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biotechnology (Scientist-B Bioinformatics)
- Vacancies
- 4
- Posted
- 11 February 2026
- Last date to apply
- 15 March 2026
Important Dates
| notification_date | 11 February 2026 |
| start_date_to_apply | 11 February 2026 |
| last_date_to_apply | 15 March 2026 |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
Scientist-E (Business Development) - UR: 1; Scientist-C (Bioenergy) - UR: 1; Scientist-B (Paleobiology) - OBC (NCL): 1; Scientist-B (Bioinformatics) - SC: 1
Selection Process
Shortlisting, Interview
How to Apply
Check eligibility criteria, Submit online application before 15 March 2026, Use the Apply Online link or official website, Fill out the application form with personal, educational, and contact details, Upload required documents (photograph, signature, certificates), Pay the application fee online (₹500 for General/OBC/EWS, exempted for SC/ST/Women), Review all details and submit the form, Print or save a copy of the submitted application, Send the printout with self-attested copies of qualifications, certificates, passport-size photograph, and list of publications/patents to the Director, Agharkar Research Institute, within 30 days (45 days for specified states)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for MACS ARI Scientist Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online?
notification date: 11 February 2026; start date to apply: 11 February 2026; last date to apply: 15 March 2026
What is the application fee?
General: ₹500; OBC: ₹500; EWS: ₹500; SC/ST/Women: Exempted
What is the age limit?
Maximum age: 45 years (Scientist-E), 40 years (Scientist-C), 35 years (Scientist-B). Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC (NCL) +3 years, PwBD +10 years (additional 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC), Government servants up to 5 years
What is the selection process?
Shortlisting, Interview