Junior Research Fellow – MACS-Agharkar Research Institute – 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹37,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: First Class M.Sc. (Analytical/Biochemistry) or M. Pharma with a valid GATE, GPAT, or CSIR-NET qualification.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers with required qualifications are eligible; however, one year of experience in HPLC/HPTLC and herbarium preparation is desirable.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 35 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
MACS - Agharkar Research Institute is recruiting for one Junior Research Fellow position under a prestigious RGSTC-funded project in the Biodiversity & Palaeobiology Group. The selected candidate will receive a monthly stipend of ₹37,000 plus HRA while working on the pharmacology and formulations of medicinal plants like Bramhi and Shankhapushpi. This role requires a First Class M.Sc. in Analytical/Biochemistry or M. Pharma along with a valid GATE, GPAT, or CSIR-NET qualification. It offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to high-impact botanical research within a premier autonomous government institute.
- The maximum age limit for applicants is 35 years as of the closing date, with standard government relaxations for reserved categories.
- Employment is strictly on a temporary contractual basis with the project period extending up to September 2027.
- A non-refundable application fee of ₹100 is required for General and OBC candidates, while others are exempt.
- Selection will be conducted through an Online Interview for candidates shortlisted based on their academic and test credentials.
- Desirable qualifications include one year of experience in handling analytical instruments like HPLC and HPTLC.
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Additional Salary Information
Monthly stipend of ₹37,000 plus applicable HRA as per institutional norms.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting of candidates based on essential and desirable qualifications.
Online Interview for shortlisted candidates.
Document Verification.
Application Fees
General/OBC: ₹100 SC/ST/Divyang/Women: No application fee
Reservation
Age relaxation for OBC, SC, ST categories as per Govt of India regulations.
Fee exemption for SC, ST, Divyang, and Women candidates.
How to Apply
- Visit the official application portal at http://arijob.ourlib.in.
- Pay the ₹100 application fee via SBI Collect (Educational Institutions > Agharkar Research Institute-MACS).
- Fill out the online application form with accurate personal and academic details.
- Enter the online fee receipt number in the designated field of the application.
- Upload self-attested scanned copies of certificates, a recent photograph, and caste certificate if applicable.
- Review all entered information and submit the form before the deadline of 10.08.2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Junior Research Fellow (JRF) receives a monthly stipend of ₹37,000 plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per norms.
Applicants must have a First Class M.Sc. in Analytical/Biochemistry or M. Pharma and must have qualified in GATE, GPAT, or CSIR-NET.
The maximum age limit is 35 years, with relaxations applicable for OBC, SC, ST, and other categories as per Government of India regulations.
