The Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) in Pune is hiring for 5 temporary research and lab posts, from a 12th-pass Lab Assistant to a PhD-level Research Scientist-II. You apply by email, there is no written exam, and the final selection is by interview. The posts sit in the college’s Multi-Disciplinary Research Unit (MRU), a research lab sponsored by the Department of Health Research under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The last date is 21.11.2026, 5:00 PM.
⚡ QUICK FACTS
🎓 Eligibility
12th Science to PhD (post-wise)
📌 Vacancies
5 Posts (temporary)
💰 Salary
Rs 20,000 to 67,000 a month
🗓️ Last Date
21.11.2026 (till 5:00 PM)
✔ Checked against the official notification on 12.11.2026 · Official notice
Research Scientist-II (1), Research Scientist-I (1), Laboratory Technician (2), Lab Assistant / Data Entry Operator (DEO) Grade ‘A’ (1)
Organization
Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune – Multi-Disciplinary Research Unit (MRU), sponsored by the Department of Health Research (DHR), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Notification / Advertisement No.
Not specified in notification (listed on the AFMC website on 12.11.2026)
Location
Pune, Maharashtra
Total Vacancies
5 (Research Scientist-II 1, Research Scientist-I 1, Laboratory Technician 2, Lab Assistant / DEO 1)
Qualification
12th Science with Maths, B.Sc, Master’s or PhD, depending on the post (see Eligibility Criteria)
Age Limit
Not specified in notification (upper limit is counted as on the date of interview)
Selection Process
Scrutiny of applications → Call by email or SMS → Interview
Pay Scale
Rs 20,000 to Rs 67,000 a month (plus HRA for the first three posts)
How to Apply
Email the filled form and attested copies to mrcafmc@gmail.com
Not announced. Eligible candidates will be told by email and/or SMS
Final selected list
Will be shown on the college website after the interview
Application Fee
Category
Fee
All candidates
Not mentioned in the notification (no fee is stated)
Vacancy Details
Post
Vacancies
Monthly Pay
Research Scientist-II
1
Rs 67,000 + HRA
Research Scientist-I
1
Rs 56,000 + HRA
Laboratory Technician
2
Rs 20,000 + HRA
Lab Assistant / Data Entry Operator (DEO) Grade ‘A’
1
Rs 20,000 (HRA not mentioned)
Total
5
The notice lists two Laboratory Technician posts under two post codes (01 and 02) but does not say how many seats each code has. It also gives no category-wise (General, OBC, SC, ST) breakup.
Eligibility Criteria
Essential qualification is the minimum you must have to apply.
Post
Essential Qualification
Research Scientist-II
PhD in a life science subject (Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Microbiology) or a related subject, plus 2 to 5 years of post-doctoral experience (research work done after the PhD)
Research Scientist-I
First class Master’s degree in Life Sciences (same subjects) or a related subject, or an equivalent degree
Laboratory Technician (Post Code 01 and 02)
B.Sc in MLT (Medical Laboratory Technology), Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry or Molecular Biology
Lab Assistant / DEO – first route
12th pass in the Science stream with Maths, or a DOEACC ‘A’ level computer course, plus 2 years of EDP (computer data processing) work in a government, autonomous, PSU or recognised institution
Lab Assistant / DEO – second route
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Application, IT or Computer Science, plus 1 year of experience
Lab Assistant / DEO – skills
Knowledge of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and a computer typing test of at least 3,000 key depressions an hour (about 50 a minute)
Desirable qualification means the college prefers it, but you can still apply without it.
Post
Desirable (preferred)
Research Scientist-II
Hands-on molecular biology work (PCR, real-time PCR, genotyping, Sanger sequencing, NGS), cell culture set-up and basic bioinformatics tools
Research Scientist-I
PhD in a related subject; at least 1 year of molecular biology research; hands-on DNA/RNA work, real-time PCR and ELISA; cell line or primary cell culture
Laboratory Technician (Post Code 01)
Work in a molecular research lab, clinical lab or human genetics; 1 year or more with ELISA, western blotting, NGS sequencing and PCR; extra preference for NGS experience
Laboratory Technician (Post Code 02)
Work in a cell culture lab, clinical lab, genetics studies or molecular research lab; 1 year or more with cell culture, PCR and ELISA; preference for handling many cell lines and primary culture
Lab Assistant / DEO
Graduates are preferred
All posts
Candidates with lab research experience in non-communicable diseases are preferred
Criterion
Detail
Age Limit
No age number is given. The upper limit is counted as on the date of interview. It can be relaxed for meritorious, well-qualified and experienced candidates who have worked in a government or autonomous body in a relevant field. The application form also asks for your age as on 21.11.2026, with proof.
Application Restriction
Applications go only by email. The notice does not mention postal or hand delivery.
🧮 CAN I APPLY? THREE QUICK EXAMPLES
A candidate with a first-class M.Sc in Microbiology and no PhD. Research Scientist-I asks for a first class Master’s degree in Life Sciences, so this person fits. ✅ Eligible.
A candidate who passed 12th Science with Maths, has no degree, and has done 2 years of computer data entry in a government office. This fits the first route for Lab Assistant / DEO, as long as they clear the typing test. ✅ Eligible, without needing a degree.
A candidate with a PhD in Genetics and 1 year of post-doctoral research. Research Scientist-II needs 2 to 5 years after the PhD. ❌ Not eligible, short by one year.
These are made-up examples that apply the rules in the tables above. Age is left out because the notification gives no age number.
Who Should Apply
This is a temporary job tied to a research project. It ends when the project ends, and either side can end it with one month’s notice, without giving a reason.
The pay is a fixed monthly amount. The notice says Provident Fund (PF), CCA (city compensatory allowance), Leave Travel Concession (LTC) and medical claims are not given.
Selection is by interview only. The notice mentions no written test, and it says candidates with lab research experience in non-communicable diseases are preferred.
The appointment is full-time and private practice of any kind is not allowed.
If you already have a job, bring a No Objection Certificate (NOC, a letter from your present employer that allows you to apply) to the interview.
Who should skip this:
Anyone who wants a permanent government job. The notice says selected candidates have no claim to regular appointment under the Government of India, DHR/ICMR or AFMC.
Anyone who cannot pay their own travel. No TA/DA (travelling and daily allowance) is paid for the interview, for joining or for leaving.
Anyone who has been convicted by a court of law. The notice does not allow it.
Send the filled form and attested copies to mrcafmc@gmail.com by 21.11.2026, 5:00 PM. Late applications are not considered.
2. Scrutiny
A selection committee checks all applications. Incomplete applications are rejected.
3. Call for interview
Eligible candidates are told by email and/or SMS. Date and venue are not stated yet.
4. Interview
The final selection is based on the interview. Marks are not stated.
5. Final list
The list of selected candidates is displayed on the college website.
In short: there is no written exam. The committee first checks your papers, and only those called are in the interview. The interview alone decides who is selected.
Salary and Benefits
Component
Detail
Research Scientist-II
Rs 67,000 a month + HRA
Research Scientist-I
Rs 56,000 a month + HRA
Laboratory Technician
Rs 20,000 a month + HRA
Lab Assistant / DEO
Rs 20,000 a month (HRA not mentioned)
Not given
Provident Fund, CCA, Leave Travel Concession and medical claims. No TA/DA for the interview, joining or leaving.
In plain terms, the pay is a fixed monthly amount from Rs 20,000 to Rs 67,000, and HRA (House Rent Allowance, extra pay for rent) comes on top for the first three posts. The notice does not give the HRA rate, so the exact in-hand amount is not known.
How to Apply
Pick the post that matches your qualification and experience from the Eligibility Criteria tables above.
Open the official notice and use the application form on its last pages. Write the post name on the form and fill in every field, including your education, experience and publications (if any). It also asks your age as on 21.11.2026.
Attach attested copies (copies certified by a gazetted officer or your institute) of your documents. The list is in the next section.
Email the form and the documents to mrcafmc@gmail.com so that it reaches before 5:00 PM on 21.11.2026.
Keep your phone and email active. If you are shortlisted, the college will tell you by email and/or SMS.
Note: the notice mentions only email. It does not say that postal or hand-delivered applications are accepted.
Documents Required
Document
Format / Notes
Date of birth proof
Attested copy
Photo identity card
Attested copy
Address proof
Attested copy
Qualification certificates
Higher Secondary / Madhyamik, Graduation, Post Graduation, PhD and other relevant qualifications; attested copies
Experience certificate
Attested copy
Research publications
Attested copies; the form asks for details in Vancouver style (a standard way of listing references)
NOC from present employer
Only if you are in service; bring it to the interview
Do not send it late. The email must reach before 5:00 PM on 21.11.2026, and later applications are not considered.
Do not leave a field blank or skip a document. The notice says incomplete applications are rejected.
Do not ask anyone to put in a word for you. Canvassing of any kind leads to disqualification.
Do not give wrong details. If false information is found, even after selection, you can be removed from the service.
Check the website address carefully. The notice names www.afmc.in, but when we opened it on 12.11.2026 it showed only a blank default page. The college’s official site, where this notice is listed, is afmc.nic.in.
Check afmc.nic.in again before the interview, because the college can change or cancel the advertisement without notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for AFMC Pune MRU recruitment 2026? Your email must reach the college by 21.11.2026, 5:00 PM.
How many posts are there? There are 5 posts: Research Scientist-II (1), Research Scientist-I (1), Laboratory Technician (2) and Lab Assistant / DEO (1).
How do I apply? Fill the application form given in the notice and email it with attested copies of your documents to mrcafmc@gmail.com.
What is the monthly pay? It is Rs 67,000 for Research Scientist-II, Rs 56,000 for Research Scientist-I and Rs 20,000 for Laboratory Technician and Lab Assistant / DEO, with HRA on top for the first three posts.
Is there a written exam? No exam is mentioned. After the committee checks your application, the final selection is based on the interview.
What qualification do I need for Laboratory Technician? You need a B.Sc in MLT (Medical Laboratory Technology), Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry or Molecular Biology.
What is the age limit? The notice gives no age number. It counts the upper limit on the date of interview and allows relaxation for meritorious and experienced candidates.
Is this a permanent government job? No. The posts are temporary, last only as long as the project, and either side can end them with one month’s notice.
Update Log
Date
What changed
12.11.2026
Post published
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
