# ARI Research Student Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

> 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.

- Organisation: Biodiversity & Palaeobiology (Plant & Diatoms) Group
- Category: Latest Jobs
- Location: All India
- Advertisement no.: ADVT/RecT/MGB/19/SP-371/2026-27
- Page: https://officialsarkariresult.com/post/ari-research-student-recruitment-2026-apply-online-158788
- Last updated: 2026-11-11T10:50:20Z
- Official source: https://aripune.res.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/AdvTRecT_19-SP-371_RS-2026-27-Final.pdf

## Important dates

- Commencement of Online Application: 09 November 2026
- Last date to apply: 20 November 2026
- Display of shortlist and online interview schedule: To be displayed on the Institute website

## Application fee

- (non-refundable); SC/ST/Divyang/Women candida: ₹ 28000/-

## 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.

## Eligibility

- Research Student: First Class in M.Sc. Botany
- The essential qualification is First Class in M.Sc. Botany. Specialization in plant identification and experience of field work in Western Ghats, herbarium preparation, QGIS and Species Distribution Modelling are desirable.

## Pay

The monthly stipend is Rs.28000/- (Fixed).

## Selection process

1. 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.
2. 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.

## Official links

- [Apply Online for ARI Research Student](http://arijob.ourlib.in)
- [ARI Research Student Official Notification PDF](https://aripune.res.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/AdvTRecT_19-SP-371_RS-2026-27-Final.pdf)

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