The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences, an autonomous research body under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, has announced the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 for 20 Ph.D. fellowships. The fellowships are offered to NET qualified Non-Ayush candidates in Biomedical Sciences who wish to pursue doctoral research in Ayurveda and Yoga & Naturopathy at a university or institution of their choice.
CCRAS JRF Recruitment 2026
Posted 10 Oct 2026Updated 10 Oct 202605/2026/Ph.D.
Total Vacancies
20
Last Date
08 Dec
51 days left
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Last date 08 Dec 2026 · 51 days left
- Notification10 Oct
- Applications Opentill 08 Dec
About CCRAS JRF Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences
- Advertisement No.
- 05/2026/Ph.D.
- Post Name
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Job Location
- All India
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 28 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Valid NET certificate (Joint CSIR-UGC NET for JRF and LS, DBT-JRF/BET, ICAR AICE-SRF (PGS), ICMR JRF)
- Tenure
- JRF for 2 years, extendable as Senior Research Fellow for 2-3 years, maximum 5 years
Vacancy Breakdown
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
16
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
4
Total20
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 16 |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 4 |
| Grand Total | 20 |
Eligibility Details
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Post Graduation in Biomedical Sciences (with emphasis on Life Sciences / Chemical Sciences / Physical Sciences / Social Sciences / Biostatistics) and having a NET certificate with eligible validity period. Candidates from Non-Ayush (Non-Medical) background must have qualified the concerned National Eligibility Test, namely Joint CSIR-UGC test for JRF and LS (NET), DBT-JRF in Biotechnology, Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET), ICAR's AICE-SRF (PGS), and ICMR JRF, and be willing to undertake research on AYUSH related projects for pursuing Ph.D. programmes in the University/Institution of their choice.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | Post Graduation in Biomedical Sciences (with emphasis on Life Sciences / Chemical Sciences / Physical Sciences / Social Sciences / Biostatistics) and having a NET certificate with eligible validity period. Candidates from Non-Ayush (Non-Medical) background must have qualified the concerned National Eligibility Test, namely Joint CSIR-UGC test for JRF and LS (NET), DBT-JRF in Biotechnology, Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET), ICAR's AICE-SRF (PGS), and ICMR JRF, and be willing to undertake research on AYUSH related projects for pursuing Ph.D. programmes in the University/Institution of their choice. |
Age Limit
28 years as on the date of issue of advertisement in the Employment News
Age Relaxation
5 years for SC/ST/OBC, Physically Handicapped (lower cooperative disability only) and female applicants
Selection Process
- 1Interview
Shortlisted candidates are informed and invited for interview by the respective Councils.
Salary Structure
Rs. 37,000 per month for JRF and Rs. 42,000 per month for SRF, plus House Rent Allowance and annual contingency of Rs. 20,000
How to Apply
- 1Register on the CCRAS Ph.D. Portal at phd.ccras.org.in
- 2Fill the application form and upload the research proposal and all required documents online for the stream of interest
- 3Apply separately to each stream if applying for more than one stream of AYUSH
- 4Submit the application online; hard copies and email submissions are not accepted
Important Details
- Only online applications through the CCRAS Ph.D.
- Portal are accepted; hard copies and email submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
- Candidates applying for more than one stream of AYUSH must apply separately to the respective streams.
- The fellow may submit a project proposal to obtain a one-time Research Contingency Grant-in-Aid up to Rs. 1.00 lakh within 3 months of joining the fellowship, subject to approval of the Research Council.
Stream-wise Fellowships
CCRAS
Stream: Ayurveda
No. of Fellowship: 16
CCRYN
Stream: Yoga & Naturopathy
No. of Fellowship: 4
| Research Council | Stream | No. of Fellowship |
|---|---|---|
| CCRAS | Ayurveda | 16 |
| CCRYN | Yoga & Naturopathy | 4 |
Research Areas
Research projects are in Biomedical Sciences with emphasis on Life Sciences such as Microbiology, Physiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Human Biology, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Immunology, Pharmacology, Zoology, Environment Science, Botany, Veterinary Sciences and Pharmacy; Chemical Sciences such as Biochemistry, Chemistry including Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, Phyto Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry and Natural Product Chemistry; Physical Sciences including Biophysics; Social Sciences such as Psychology for Mental diseases and Sociology for Demographic Survey; and Biostatistics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a candidate apply for more than one stream?
Yes. Candidates applying for more than one stream of AYUSH must submit separate applications to the respective streams.
Are hard copies of the application accepted?
No. Only online applications through the CCRAS Ph.D. Portal are accepted, and hard copies or email submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
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