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ARI Research Student Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online
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Biodiversity & Palaeobiology (Plant & Diatoms) Group has released the ARI Research Student Recruitment 2026 notification. The last date to apply is 20 November 2026. The application fee is ₹ 28000/- for (non-refundable); SC/ST/Divyang/Women candida. Apply only through the official website linked below.
Last checked: 11 Nov 2026, 4:36 pm
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Important details
| Name of post | ARI Research Student Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Biodiversity & Palaeobiology (Plant & Diatoms) Group |
| Advertisement no. | ADVT/RecT/MGB/19/SP-371/2026-27 |
| Job location | All India |
| Last date to apply | 20 November 2026 |
| Pay / salary | The monthly stipend is Rs.28000/- (Fixed). |
| Selection process | Candidates are called for an online interview. If many applications are received, the Institute may restrict the number of candidates called to a reasonable limit through a shortlisting process based on a well-defined criterion. That criterion may include desirable qualifications and/or more experience than prescribed in the advertisement, and/or qualifications or experience in a particular field as per the specific requirement. → The shortlist of candidates for the online interview, and the day, date and time of the interview, will be displayed on the Institute website. Candidates have the option to appear for the interview in Hindi language as well. |
| Posted on | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Last updated | 11 Nov 2026 |
Read from the official notice. Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the official website.
Important Dates
- Commencement of Online Application09 November 2026
- Last date to apply20 November 2026
- Display of shortlist and online interview scheduleTo be displayed on the Institute website
Application Fee
- (non-refundable); SC/ST/Divyang/Women candida₹ 28000/-
The non-refundable application fee is ₹100/-. SC/ST/Divyang/Women candidates are excepted from the fee.
Age Limit
- The age limit is 30 Years as on closing date of advt. Relaxation applies for OBC, SC, ST etc. categories according to Govt of India regulations.
Salary / Pay Scale
- The monthly stipend is Rs.28000/- (Fixed).
ARI Research Student at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | MACS - Agharkar Research Institute (An Autonomous Institute under Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India) |
| Advertisement No. | ADVT/RecT/MGB/19/SP-371/2026-27 |
| Department | Biodiversity & Palaeobiology (Plant & Diatoms) Group |
| Project | Investingating the Diversity, Distribution and Traditional Knowledge of Medicinal Plant Species in the Northern Sahyadri region (Nashik, Dhule and Nandurbar districts) of the Western Ghats, Maharashtra |
| Funding Agency | MGB (Maharashtra Gene Bank, Nagpur) |
| Tenure | Project period up to 26.03.2028; the position is purely on contractual basis |
| Post Name(s) | Research Student (temporary post); Post Code: MGB-19-SP371-2026-27 |
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Pay | Rs.28000/- monthly stipend (Fixed) |
| Age Limit | 30 Years as on closing date of advt. |
| Application Fee | ₹100/- (non-refundable); SC/ST/Divyang/Women candidates are excepted |
| Application Mode | Online (interview also online) |
| Last Date to Apply | 20.11.2026 |
About ARI
- MACS - Agharkar Research Institute is an autonomous institute under the Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, located at G. G. Agarkar Road, Pune 411 004. This post sits in its Biodiversity & Palaeobiology (Plant & Diatoms) Group. The project co-ordinator / Principal Investigator is Dr. M.N. Datar, Scientist E.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies | Post Code | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Student | 1 | MGB-19-SP371-2026-27 | Rs.28000/- (Fixed) |
- The notice does not give a category-wise break-up of the single post.
Who Can Apply
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Research Student | First Class in M.Sc. Botany |
- Specialization in plant identification.
- Experience of field work in Western Ghats, herbarium preparation, QGIS and Species Distribution Modelling.
- Desirable qualifications:
- Age limit: 30 Years as on closing date of advt. Relaxation will be applicable for the OBC, SC, ST etc. categories according to Govt of India regulations. The prescribed essential qualifications are minimum, and possession of them alone does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview. In the case of deserving and exceptionally qualified candidates, desirable qualifications are relaxed at the discretion of the Competent Authority.
- Whether a qualification is equivalent to the essential and desirable qualifications is decided at the discretion of the relevant committee constituted for scrutinizing the applications. Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility details.
Pay and Tenure
- The monthly stipend is Rs.28000/- (Fixed). The project period runs up to 26.03.2028. The position is purely on contractual basis, and the selected candidate may be assigned to another project based on Institutional requirement. Selected candidates will have no right for appointment against any ARI or funding agency's post.
Important Instructions
- No T.A. is admissible for interviews.
- Selected candidates will have no right for appointment against any ARI or funding agency's post.
- The fee is non-refundable.
More Details
- Selection and Interview
Mode of Selection
- Candidates are called for an online interview. If many applications are received, the Institute may restrict the number of candidates called to a reasonable limit through a shortlisting process based on a well-defined criterion. That criterion may include desirable qualifications and/or more experience than prescribed in the advertisement, and/or qualifications or experience in a particular field as per the specific requirement.
- The shortlist of candidates for the online interview, and the day, date and time of the interview, will be displayed on the Institute website. Candidates have the option to appear for the interview in Hindi language as well.
How to Apply for ARI Research Student
- Open the online application link http://arijob.ourlib.in and apply on or before 20.11.2026 (applications began on 09.11.2026).
- Attach self-attested scanned certificates as mentioned in the Essential Qualification.
- Attach a recent passport size photograph.
- Reserved category candidates attach a caste certificate issued by the competent authority.
- Pay the non-refundable fee of ₹100/- online through https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/ (steps printed: Educational Institutions → Categogy → Agharkar Research Institute-MACS → Payment Category → Application Fee → enter necessary fields / details).
- Attach the receipt of online payment of the fee and write the online receipt number in the application form. SC/ST/Divyang/Women candidates are excepted from the fee.
- The Institute is not responsible for any incomplete, pending or failed transactions of online fee payments; candidates may contact the concerned bank in this regard.
Important Links
| Apply Online for ARI Research Student | Click Here arijob.ourlib.in |
|---|---|
| ARI Research Student Official Notification PDF | Download aripune.res.in |
| Link | Details |
| Apply Online for ARI Research Student | Online application link, open 09.11.2026 to 20.11.2026 |
| ARI Research Student Official Notification PDF | Advt. No. ADVT/RecT/MGB/19/SP-371/2026-27 |
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