ARCI Multi-Post Recruitment 2026

ARCI Multi-Post Recruitment 2026: Overview

International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI) is an autonomous R&D centre of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, based at Balapur in Hyderabad. Under advertisement ARCI/HRD/RECT/1/2026, the centre is filling six different regular staff posts in one drive, from Scientist “B” (R&D) at the top to Driver “A” in the support cadre. Five of the six posts are direct recruitment; the Officer “B” (Finance & Accounts) post is filled only on deputation. Engineering graduates, B.Sc. and diploma holders, ITI tradesmen, experienced office staff and heavy-vehicle drivers all have a role to aim for, and ARCI openly encourages women candidates to apply.

Posts and Disciplines

• Scientist “B” (R&D), post code SB001: for B.E./B.Tech graduates in Metallurgy/Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering, with the posts split equally between the two disciplines.
• Officer “B” (Finance & Accounts), post code OB001: a deputation post for serving finance officers of central or state governments, universities, research institutions or autonomous bodies.
• Technical Assistant “A”, post code TA001: entry-level technical posts in Metallurgy, Mechanical and Electrical (for diploma holders) and Chemistry (for B.Sc. holders).
• Assistant “A”, post code AA001: administrative posts, mostly at ARCI Hyderabad; the ARCI Gurugram Office (NCR) in Haryana also gets an Assistant through this drive.
• Technician “A”, post code TC001: posts for ITI holders in the Fitter, Turner and Electrician trades.
• Driver “A”, post code DA001: drivers for the Motor Transport Section; ex-servicemen get preference.

PwD reservation: a share of the Technical Assistant “A”, Assistant “A” and Technician “A” posts is kept for Persons with Disabilities in the OH, HH and VH categories.

Post-wise Duties

Scientist “B” (R&D)

You will join one of ARCI's running R&D projects in areas such as energy materials and systems, surface engineering, ceramics, carbon materials and powder metallurgy.

Officer “B” (Finance & Accounts)

You will run the accounts of more than 50 sponsored and contract R&D projects: fund monitoring, budget control, Statements of Expenditure, Utilisation Certificates and the Annual Accounts. You will also look after project staff salaries, vendor payments, GeM sales invoicing, audit coordination, MIS reports and purchase and inventory work under the GFR, PFMS and TSA rules.

Technical Assistant “A”

You will be attached to one of ARCI's centres to support scientists on R&D projects, operating and maintaining equipment and instruments, looking after the lab and following the SOPs and safety protocols.

Assistant “A”

At Hyderabad you may work in the Director's Office, General Administration, HR, Finance & Accounts, Project Finance, Purchase or Inventory. The Gurugram post handles office and liaison work with ministries and departments.

Technician “A”

You will help the scientific and technical staff run and maintain R&D equipment and keep the lab clean and in order. You can also be moved to a non-technical section and given non-technical work when needed.

Driver “A”

You will drive the staff car, bus and other vehicles, carrying officers, staff, research students, guests and materials safely and on time. Keeping logbooks, journey and fuel records and reporting vehicle defects is part of the job, and you may be called on holidays or at odd hours.

Service Conditions and Caveats

• No overqualified candidates for entry posts: Technical Assistant “A” applicants with an M.Sc., B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, M.S. or Ph.D., and Technician “A” applicants with a diploma, B.Sc. or any higher degree, will not be considered. Branches outside the listed ones are also rejected.
• Cancellation risk: if a selected Technical Assistant or Technician is later found to lack the qualification, to hold a higher one, or to have given a false document, the appointment can be cancelled at any time and legal action can follow.
• Experience proof: experience for the Technician and Driver posts must be backed by NPS/EPF and ESI membership. Certificates from unregistered firms or individuals, and part-time work, do not count. For Technicians, apprenticeship or trainee experience is allowed.
• Driving experience: the Driver's experience is counted only from the date you held a valid LMV and HMV licence.
• Deputation tenure: the Officer “B” deputation normally runs for up to three years from the date of joining.
• Test location: all computer-based exams, skill tests and interviews are held in Hyderabad only.
• Extra tests: ARCI can add any other selection method or test at its sole discretion.

Application Submission Notes

You apply online only through the post-wise Apply Now links on ARCI's recruitment page, which ask you to log in to the ARCI member portal first. The fee is paid by UPI or NEFT/RTGS to ARCI's Canara Bank account at Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad; write the transfer details in the form and attach the transaction receipt, or the application is rejected. Applying for more than one post means paying a separate fee for each post, and you bear the bank charges.

• Work on ongoing R&D projects in energy materials, surface engineering, ceramics, carbon materials and powder metallurgy (Scientist “B”)
• Manage project accounts, fund monitoring, Statements of Expenditure, Utilisation Certificates and Annual Accounts (Officer “B”)
• Operate and maintain R&D equipment and instruments while following SOPs and safety protocols (Technical Assistant “A” and Technician “A”)
• Handle administration, HR, finance, purchase and inventory work at Hyderabad, or office and liaison work at Gurugram (Assistant “A”)
• Keep laboratory facilities clean and in working order (Technician “A”)
• Drive staff cars, buses and other vehicles safely and on time (Driver “A”)
• Maintain vehicle logbooks, journey records and fuel details, and report defects promptly (Driver “A”)