CCRAS Recruitment 2026: 20 JRF Posts Apply Online

Introduction

The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, has announced a significant recruitment drive for 20 Ph.D. Fellowships and Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) posts. This opportunity is specifically for Non-Ayush (Non-Medical) aspirants who have qualified for national eligibility tests and are willing to pursue Ph.D. programmes in Ayurveda and Yoga & Naturopathy. The fellowships are designed to promote and coordinate research activities in these traditional Indian systems of medicine. Candidates will be engaged as Junior Research Fellows (JRFs) for an initial period of two years, extendable to Senior Research Fellows (SRFs) for another two to three years, for a maximum of five years. The application process is entirely online, and interested candidates must ensure they meet all the prescribed eligibility criteria before applying. The official notification provides comprehensive details, and candidates are advised to refer to it for final information.

CCRAS Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

A total of 20 fellowships are available, distributed across two streams:

• Ayurveda Stream: 16 Fellowships
• Yoga & Naturopathy Stream: 04 Fellowships

Note: The number of fellowships indicated is tentative and subject to change.

Educational Qualifications and Eligibility

To be eligible for these fellowships, candidates must possess the following qualifications:

• Essential Qualification: Post Graduation in Biomedical Sciences (with emphasis on Life Sciences), Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, or Biostatistics.
• Mandatory Requirement: A valid NET Certificate (Joint CSIR-UGC test for JRF and LS(NET); DBT- JRF in Biotechnology, Bio-technology Eligibility Test (BET); ICAR'S AICE-SRF(PGS); and ICMR JRF) with an eligible validity period.

The research project should be in the fields of Biomedical Sciences with emphasis on Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, or Biostatistics. Specific areas include Microbiology, Physiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Human Biology, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Immunology, Pharmacology, Zoology, Environment Science, Botany, Veterinary Sciences, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Chemistry (Analytical, Inorganic, Physical, Organic), Phyto Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Natural Product Chemistry, Biophysics, Psychology for Mental diseases, Sociology for Demographic Survey, and Biostatistics.

Age Limit and Relaxation

• Maximum Age Limit: 28 years as on the date of issue of the advertisement in the Employment News.
• Age Relaxation: The upper age limit is relaxable by up to 5 years for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC)/Scheduled Tribes (ST)/Other Backward Classes (OBC), Physically Handicapped (with lower locomotive disability only), and female applicants.

Stipend and Contingency

Fellows will receive a monthly stipend and other benefits:

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Rs. 37,000/- per month
• Senior Research Fellow (SRF): Rs. 42,000/- per month
• House Rent Allowance (HRA): As per norms.
• Annual Contingency: Rs. 20,000/- per month to the University/Institution (likely to increase as per DST norms, if approved).
• Research Contingency Grant-in-Aid: A one-time grant of up to Rs. 1.00 lakh may be provided for a project proposal within 3 months of joining, subject to approval.

The fellowship is tenable for a maximum of 5 years (2 years as JRF, extendable to 2-3 years as SRF).

Selection Process

Candidates will be shortlisted based on their applications and qualifications. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed and invited for an interview by the respective Councils (CCRAS and CCRYN).

Application Procedure

Interested and eligible candidates must apply online only. Hard copies or email submissions will not be accepted.

1. Visit the CCRAS Ph.D. Portal (link provided below).
2. Register on the portal.
3. Fill out the application form, submit your research proposal, and upload all required documents online for the respective streams (Ayurveda and Yoga & Naturopathy).
4. Candidates wishing to apply for more than one stream must submit separate online applications for each stream.
5. Ensure all relevant documents are prepared before starting the online application process.

Important Instructions and Common Mistakes

• Online Application Only: Ensure you apply exclusively through the online portal. Offline applications will be rejected.
• Separate Applications: If you are interested in both Ayurveda and Yoga & Naturopathy streams, you must complete a separate online application for each.
• Document Preparation: Have all necessary documents ready before you begin the online application to avoid last-minute issues.
• Check Validity: Verify that your NET certificate is valid for the period specified in the notification.
• Regular Website Check: Applicants are strongly advised to visit the official CCRAS website regularly for updates and notifications.

Official Notification and Application Links

• Official Notification PDF: Download CCRAS Ph.D. Fellowship Notification 2026
• Apply Online: CCRAS Ph.D. Portal

Relevant FAQs

The last date to apply is up to two months (60 days) from the date of advertisement in the Employment News, which is approximately December 8, 2026.

You need a Post Graduation in Biomedical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, or Biostatistics, along with a valid NET certificate.

The supplied notification does not specify any application fee.

Candidates will be shortlisted based on their qualifications and invited for an interview by the respective Councils.