Research & University Jobs in Maharashtra 2026

Maharashtra is one of India's premier hubs for scientific research and higher education, hosting globally recognised institutions like BARC, CSIR-NCL, ICAR institutes, IIT Bombay, and major national universities. This creates a unique cluster of research and academic government job opportunities for postgraduates, PhDs, and technically qualified professionals.

BARC (Bhabha Atomic Research Centre), headquartered in Trombay, Mumbai, is India's premier nuclear research centre. BARC recruits Scientific Officers through OCES (Orientation Course for Engineering Students) and DGFS (DAE Graduate Fellowship Scheme) for B.Tech/M.Sc graduates. Technician B posts are recruited through BARC Stipendiary Trainee (Category I and II) scheme. BARC also has operations at Tarapur (Maharashtra's nuclear power station) and recruits operators and technical staff there. Working at BARC provides access to India's only heavy water reactor research facilities and cutting-edge materials science labs.

CSIR-NCL (National Chemical Laboratory) in Pune is India's premier chemical and biochemical research institution under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research. CSIR-NCL recruits Project Assistants, Research Associates, JRF/SRF through project-specific advertisements and CSIR direct appointments. Scientist posts are filled through CSIR direct recruitment or promotion. NCL's research in polymer science, catalysis, and biochemistry attracts PhDs and post-doctoral researchers from across India.

ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) operates multiple institutes in Pune including NRCC (National Research Centre on Citrus, Nagpur) and IIMR (Indian Institute of Maize Research). ICAR recruits Technical Officer, Scientists (through ARS-NET), and support staff. Nagpur's ICAR Citrus institute is particularly relevant for candidates from Vidarbha's orange-growing region.

NIT Nagpur (VNIT) is a National Institute of Technology offering admission to engineering and science programmes. VNIT recruits JRF/SRF for sponsored research projects, Technical Assistant, Junior Steward, and administrative staff. All posts are central government or central government-equivalent positions.

IIT Bombay in Powai, Mumbai is India's top-ranked engineering institution. IIT Bombay posts — non-teaching administrative staff, research staff, project assistants — are regularly advertised on iitb.ac.in. Competition is high but salaries and work environment are excellent.

Pune University (SPPU — Savitribai Phule Pune University), Mumbai University, and Nagpur University (RTMNU) recruit for Assistant Registrar, Section Officer, Accounts Officer, Library staff, and Class III/IV posts. These state university posts are government jobs with Maharashtra state pay scales and pension benefits. University teaching posts (Assistant Professor) require NET/SET + Ph.D. as per UGC norms.