About this Job Notification
| Posted on: 30-01-2026 | Ends On: 13-02-2026 |
| Class: PSU Jobs | |
| Qualifications: Ex-Servicemen, Post Graduates (M.Tech.), Post Graduates (MDes) | |
| Experience Type: Experience | |
| Tenure Type: Permanent | |
| States: Maharashtra | |
MGIRI Recruitment 2026 Principal Scientific Officer, Senior Scientific Officer 2 Posts Application Form
Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialization (MGIRI) is looking for qualified candidates to fill two permanent positions: Principal Scientific Officer and Senior Scientific Officer. Selected officers will lead research efforts, manage training programmes, and support innovations in rural crafts, textiles, and khadi sectors. Interested individuals should submit their applications by post to the director's office before 13-02-2026.
Principal Scientific Officer (Rural Craft & Engineering) will lead scientific research activities, support the transfer of innovations to the field, and organize training programmes related to rural crafts and engineering.
Senior Scientific Officer (Khadi & Textile) will focus on identifying research needs, developing quality standards, facilitating patents, and contributing to product and machine development in the Khadi and Textile sector.
Vacancies & Eligibility Criteria:
| Post | Vacancy | Age as on 13-02-2026 | Qualification | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Scientific Officer | 1 | Maximum 50 years | B.Tech with M.Tech/M.E./M.Des and 10 years experience | Pay Level-12 (Base ₹78,800) |
| Senior Scientific Officer | 1 | Maximum 40 years | Master's in Textile Technology/Chemistry/Fabric Design and 5 years experience | Pay Level-11 (Base ₹67,700) |
Dates to Consider:
Application forms will be received by: 13-02-2026.
Selection Mode:
Selection process will comprise screening of all submitted applications based on academic excellence, work experience, and research publications. Shortlisted individuals will be invited for a personal interview to assess their technical expertise and leadership qualities. Final selection depends on a weighted score combining academic records, professional background, and interview performance. Call letters containing interview details will be sent to candidates via email only.
Fee Structure:
No application fee is required to be paid for these positions.
How to Apply:
Candidates must submit their applications in the prescribed format by post or by hand to the specified address by 13-02-2026. It is necessary to provide hard copies of all documents, as email submissions will not be accepted.
- Check eligibility criteria regarding age and qualifications before starting the application.
- Download the prescribed application form.
- Fill in all details accurately, ensuring percentages are calculated to two decimal places.
- Prepare self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience proofs, and age proof.
- Include a No Objection Certificate (NOC) if currently employed in a government or PSU role.
- Place the completed form and all documents in an envelope clearly labeled with the post name.
- Send the package via Speed Post, Registered Post, or deliver it by hand to the Director's office in Wardha.
- Ensure the application reaches the venue by 13-02-2026 (or 20-02-2026 for remote areas).
Address:
Director, Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialization, Maganwadi, Wardha, Maharashtra 442001.