Job Description
Overview
MACS-Agharkar Research Institute, Pune invites applications from eligible candidates for permanent Scientist-C positions within the Genetics & Plant Breeding Group and Developmental Biology Group. These roles offer a wonderful opportunity for experienced researchers to contribute to high-standard scientific investigations at a premier autonomous institute functioning under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. Selected scientists will spearhead independent research initiatives, mentor young scholars, and play a crucial role in advancing biological sciences.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake advanced breeding programmes in crops such as wheat, soybean, and grape for enhanced yield and stress tolerance.
- Implement modern genomic-assisted breeding approaches, quantitative trait locus mapping, and marker-assisted selection.
- Plan, execute, and analyze multi-location field trials while maintaining rigorous experimental standards.
- Initiate independent research projects in emerging frontiers of cell and developmental biology.
- Secure extramural funding by preparing and submitting high-impact research project proposals to national and international agencies.
- Supervise research scholars, guide postgraduate trainees, and participate in institutional academic outreach programmes.
- Publish empirical research findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals holding high impact factors.
- Contribute actively to the development and routine maintenance of essential institutional laboratory infrastructure.
Why Apply
Positions at MACS-Agharkar Research Institute provide exceptional avenues for professional advancement within a vibrant academic ecosystem. Successful candidates enjoy a prestigious career path backed by robust pay scales, comprehensive medical reimbursement schemes, National Pension System benefits, and extensive opportunities for collaborative scientific discovery on a national scale.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 21 October 2026
- Application Closing Date: 20 November 2026
Quick Facts
- Organization: MACS - Agharkar Research Institute, Pune
- Total Vacancies: 2 posts
- Pay Matrix: Level-11 (₹67,700 - ₹2,08,700)
- Job Location: Pune, Maharashtra
- Category: Medical Jobs
MACS ARI Scientist-C Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online Overview
Vacancy Details
| Post | Pay Level | No. of Post(s) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientist- 'C' Genetics & Plant Breeding Group | 11 | 1 | UR |
| Scientist- 'C' in Developmental Biology | 11 | 1 | UR |
How to Apply
- Access the official registration portal online at arijob.ourlib.in using a functional email address.
- Complete the application form meticulously with accurate educational and professional particulars.
- Pay the prescribed application fee through SBI Collect and secure the transaction receipt.
- Print out the fully completed online application form and affix a recent passport-size photograph.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of birth certificate, educational transcripts, caste certificates, and experience documents.
- Dispatch the physical application packet securely in an envelope superscribed with the specific post code to the Director, Agharkar Research Institute, Gopal Ganesh Agarkar Road, Pune – 411 004.
Application Fee
Unreserved category applicants must pay a non-refundable application fee of ₹500/- through the SBI Collect online payment portal. Women candidates as well as applicants belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are completely exempted from fee payment. Proof of successful transaction must be enclosed with the application packet.
Selection Process
The selection methodology entails a rigorous screening process administered by a duly constituted expert committee. Possessing the minimum essential educational qualifications does not automatically guarantee an invitation to the selection interview. Should an excessive volume of applications be received, the institute reserves the right to apply shortlisting benchmarks based on desirable qualifications or extended research experience.
Shortlisted applicants will receive formal notification through electronic mail detailing the scheduled date, reporting time, and venue for the interview proceedings. Outstation candidates attending the interview are eligible for reimbursement of two-tier AC rail fare via the shortest practical route. A valid reserve panel list will remain active for one year from the date of the interview.
