About this Job Notification
| Posted on: 05-01-2026 | Ends On: 19-01-2026 |
| Class: Research Jobs | |
| Qualifications: Post Graduates (M.Sc.) | |
| Experience Type: Fresher | |
| Tenure Type: Contract Basis | |
| States: Maharashtra | |
1 Project Assistant vacancy at Agharkar Research Institute Pune (ARI Pune)
Eligible candidates are required to submit applications for 1 post of Project Assistant on fixed-term basis under a research project at Agharkar Research Institute Pune (ARI Pune). Applications must be submitted on or before 19-01-2026.
| Post Name | Project Assistant |
| Project Name | Agharkar Herbarium of MACS and repository of Flowering plants/Diatoms (Erstwhile BOT-17) |
| Project Description | This project aims to strengthen the Agharkar Herbarium of MACS as a key repository for flowering plants and diatoms. It involves systematic field surveys in the Western Ghats, herbarium preparation, digitization, and database management to support long-term botanical conservation and research. The project is funded by MACS-ARI RAC. |
| Duration | Up to the year 2028 |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Qualification | First Class M.Sc. in Botany or Complexity Science |
| Monthly Salary | ₹20,000 + HRA |
| Age Limit | maximum 50 years as on 19-01-2026 |
| Selection Process | Candidates shortlisted on the basis of academic qualifications will be called for an interview. |
| Application Fee | A non refundable application fee of Rs 100 is required for all candidates except SC ST Divyang and women applicants. The fee must be paid online through the SBI Collect portal by selecting Educational Institutions then the relevant category and application fee option. Applicants must attach the payment receipt and mention the online receipt number in the application form. |
| How to Apply | Candidates are required to apply through the provided online application form. |
| Last Date to Apply | 19-01-2026 |
| Contact | Dr. M. N. Datar (Principal Investigator); Email id : projectrecruitment@aripune.org |