ARI Pune Project Administrative Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

MACS – Agharkar Research Institute (ARI Pune) has announced 2 vacancies for the Project Administrative Assistant post on a contract basis. The position is purely temporary for a period of one year, with a fixed pay of Rs. 25,870. Applicants must be a graduate of a UGC recognized university or equivalent in any discipline, and the age limit is not exceeding 50 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications from 16 October 2026 to 30 October 2026 under advertisement number Rect.T/18/PAA/2026-27. The selection process involves online applications followed by an offline interview scheduled for 3 November 2026.

ARI Pune Project Administrative Assistant at a Glance

Vacancy Details

A total of 2 vacancies are available for the post of Project Administrative Assistant on a short-term contract basis at MACS – Agharkar Research Institute, Pune.

Who Can Apply

Candidates must possess the essential educational qualifications stipulated for the post. Desirable qualifications and experience are also specified by the institute.

• Essential Qualification: Graduate of a UGC recognized university or equivalent in any discipline.
• Desirable Qualification: Knowledge of Tally/Accounting Software/ERP/MS-CIT/Stores keeping etc. with experience of 1 year. English typing speed on a computer with 8000 key depressions per hour.
• Age Limit: Not exceeding 50 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications. Desirable qualifications may be relaxed at the discretion of the Competent Authority in the case of deserving and exceptionally qualified candidates.

Pay and Tenure

Selected candidates will receive a fixed consolidated emolument of Rs. 25,870/- per month. The appointment is purely temporary for a period of one year, and the tenure could be extended or curtailed if felt necessary with necessary review.

ARI Pune Project Administrative Assistant Job Description

• Assisting in Managing budgets and expenditure, Preparing UCs, Funding Management, Bill passing, Final Accounts, TDS, GST etc.
• Hindi translation and typing work.
• Use of modern office equipment’s, use and update the knowledge of different software available in sections/units such as administration, accounts, purchase, stores etc.
• Any other work as entrusted by the superiors.

How to Apply for ARI Pune Project Administrative Assistant

1. Visit the official application portal at http://arijob.ourlib.in/ and click on Apply Online to access the Applicant Portal.
2. Click on the “Register” menu on the homepage of the ARI Recruitment Portal or scan the QR code to sign up.
3. Log in using the user ID and password received over email after successful registration.
4. Access the dashboard, view current openings, and click on the “Apply” button in the row corresponding to the Project Administrative Assistant post.
5. Upload all relevant documents in PDF format (not exceeding 500 KB), including educational certificates in chronological order (SSC/10th, Intermediate/12th, Diploma, UG Degree, PG, Ph.D), date of birth certificate, category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/EWS), valid non-creamy layer certificate for OBC candidates, experience certificates, and NOC/Vigilance certificate if applicable. Upload a recent colour photograph (not exceeding 200KB, 720 x 960 pixels).
6. Pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs. 100/- online through State Bank Collect (Educational Institutions → Category → Agharkar Research Institute-MACS → Payment Category → Other) except for SC/ST and women candidates, and attach the payment receipt with the online receipt number.
7. Submit the online application form before the last date.
8. Take a printout of the submitted online application form along with self-attested copies of all relevant documents to submit at the time of the walk-in interview.

Selection and Interview

Selection will be made through a walk-in-selection process. Candidates are required to bring their online application form along with original certificates and appear for the walk-in-selection up to 9:30 a.m. on 3rd November 2026. Candidates will not be allowed after 9:30 a.m. Mere online filling of the application is not sufficient; candidates must mandatorily attend with the online printout and supporting documents.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• Only candidates who apply through the online portal process will be considered for the interview.
• A non-refundable application fee of Rs. 100/- is applicable for general/other categories, while SC/ST and women candidates are exempted.
• No Travelling Allowance (TA), Daily Allowance (DA), or any other financial assistance shall be provided by the Institute for attending the interview.
• Candidates must produce a printout of the online application form, recent passport-size photograph, original and copy of photo identity proof (Aadhar Card/Election Card/PAN Card/Passport/Driving License), all educational mark sheets and certificates, and experience certificates at the time of the interview.
• The positions are purely temporary on a contract basis and do not confer any right implicit or explicit for appointment against any ARI or funding agency post.
• The appointment may be terminated at any time by one month’s notice by the Institute or by resigning with one month’s prior notice in writing.

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