Agricultural Research Jobs Opportunity – at MACS-ARI, Apply Now For Project Assistant Position
Advt. No. RecT/23/ARI-010/2025/PA
Looking for exciting agricultural research jobs in India? The MACS-Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune, invites applications for the position of Project Assistant under its ARI-sponsored project in the Genetics & Plant Breeding Group. This temporary role offers an excellent opportunity for candidates passionate about field experiments, plant breeding, and molecular research in agriculture.
About The Institute
Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) is an Autonomous Institute under the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. ARI is dedicated to advanced scientific research in genetics, plant breeding, and other related fields. We are currently inviting applications for the position of Project Assistant under an ARI-sponsored project in the Genetics & Plant Breeding Group.
Position Details:
- Position: Project Assistant (1 No.)
- Funding Agency: ARI Sponsored Project (ARI-010)
- Project Title: “Comprehensive Analysis of Molecular Diversity, Chemotype Profiling in the Fusarium graminearum Species Complex, and Germplasm Exploration for Fusarium Head Blight Resistance in Wheat”
- Duration: Up to 30th June 2026
- Post Code: ARI-010/PA
- Principal Investigator: Dr. Sudhir Navathe, Scientist C
- Division: Hol Farm, Genetics & Plant Breeding
Essential & Desirable Qualifications For Agricultural Research Jobs Opportunity
Essential:
- B.Sc. / B.Sc. Agri / B.Sc. Horticulture / 3-year Diploma in Agriculture
Desirable:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in agricultural research, particularly in:
- Field experimental layout and maintenance
- Digital data collection and phenotyping in wheat using Field Book
- Disease inoculations and inoculum preparation
- Basic plant breeding techniques (crossing, selection, germplasm evaluation)
- Ability to work in field, greenhouse, and molecular lab settings under variable conditions
Emoluments & Age Limit
- Monthly Stipend: ₹20,000 + HRA
- Age Limit: 50 years (as on closing date). Age relaxation applicable for OBC, SC, ST, and other reserved categories as per Govt. of India rules.
Important Dates & Application Link
- Start of Online Application: 23rd September 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 15th October 2025
- Application Link
How To Apply For Agricultural Research Jobs Opportunity
- Eligible candidates must apply online via the link above and upload:
- Self-attested scanned certificates
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Receipt of online payment (if applicable)
- Application Fee: ₹100/- (non-refundable)
- Payment through SBI Collect
- Select Educational Institutions → Agharkar Research Institute-MACS → Application Fee
- Exemption for SC/ST/Divyang/Women candidates.
Selection Process
- The shortlist of candidates for the online interview will be displayed on the Institute website.
- The final interview schedule and details will also be announced online.
- No TA/DA will be provided for the interview.
- Selected candidates will not hold rights for permanent appointment under ARI or any funding agency.
Terms & Conditions
- The position is purely temporary and project-based.
- The candidate may be reassigned to another project based on institutional requirements.
- The candidate must be willing to work at Hol Farm, near Baramati.
- Interviews can be conducted in Hindi if preferred.
