ARI Pune Project Associate I Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune, has released the Project Associate I Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. ADVT/Rect/MACS-ARI/12/ARI-004/2026-27 for 1 contractual vacancy. Selected candidates require a First Class M.Sc. or M.Tech. in Microbiology, Biotechnology, or Bioinformatics, with experience in NGS data analysis for microbial genomics desirable. The Project Associate I post carries a salary of Rs. 30,000 per month plus HRA, with selection through Shortlisting and an Online Interview. The ARI Pune Project Associate I 2026 online application opened on 27 July 2026 and is available at arijob.ourlib.in. The last date to apply online is 11 August 2026. Application fee is Rs. 100 for General/OBC candidates, with SC/ST and Women candidates exempted. Candidates should read the complete official notification PDF before applying.

• First Class M.Sc./M.Tech. in Microbiology, Biotechnology, or Bioinformatics
• Desirable: experience in analysis of NGS data for microbial genomics and community analysis

• Maximum 35 years, relaxation for OBC/SC/ST as per Government of India rules

• First Class M.Sc./M.Tech. in Microbiology/Biotechnology/Bioinformatics
• NGS data analysis experience desirable
• Maximum age 35 years

• General/OBC: Rs. 100
• SC/ST/Women: Nil

• Rs. 30,000 per month plus HRA

1. Visit arijob.ourlib.in — official application portal of ARI Pune
2. Read the official notification PDF carefully
3. Fill the online application form with personal, educational, and experience details
4. Upload required documents including photograph, signature, and certificates
5. Pay the application fee online: Rs. 100 (General/OBC); SC/ST/Women exempted
6. Review all filled details carefully before final submission
7. Submit the online application on or before 11 August 2026
8. Save or print a copy of the submitted application for future reference
9. Await shortlisting communication from ARI Pune
10. Attend the online interview if shortlisted