The Regional Ayurveda Research Institute, Ranikhet, an institute under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences, Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, is hiring a Senior Research Fellow (Botany) on a purely contractual basis, with one post on offer. The fellow will work on a medico ethno-botanical project documenting traditional practices of communities in Darma Valley, Uttarakhand, involving field research, botanical documentation and drafting of scientific reports. This page covers the walk-in stage of the recruitment, where candidates appear for a written test followed by an interview.
RARI Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026
Posted 16 Oct 2026Updated 16 Oct 202603/2026-27
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
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Apply Mode
Walk-in
Contract
Status
Walk-in Open
Recruitment status
Walk-in interview on 03 Nov 2026, 10:00 AM
Regional Ayurveda Research Institute, C.C.R.A.S., Ministry of Ayush, Government of India…
- Notification16 Oct
- Walk-in03 Nov
About RARI Senior Research Fellow (Botany) Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Regional Ayurveda Research Institute , Ranikhet
- Advertisement No.
- 03/2026-27
- Post Name
- Senior Research Fellow (Botany)
- Job Location
- Ranikhet, Uttarakhand
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 35 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- 02 years of research/teaching experience, with preference to those having experience in Botany (Plant Science)
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 42,000/- + HRA (as per rule) per month
- Tenure
- Initially six months, may be curtailed or extended at the discretion of the competent authority; engagement is coterminous with the project
Vacancy Breakdown
Senior Research Fellow (Botany)
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Senior Research Fellow (Botany) | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Senior Research Fellow (Botany) - Qualification and Experience
Essential Qualification: M.Sc. (Botany) degree from any recognised University/Institute. 02 years of research/teaching experience, with preference to candidates having experience in Botany (Plant Science). Desirable: preference will be given to those possessing higher qualifications viz. Ph.D. or having previous research experience, i.e. worked for any research project funded by the Ministry of Ayush, ICMR, CSIR, DST or equivalent organisation; skills of drafting/editing scientific documents, articles, technical reports etc.; publications in peer-reviewed journals; working knowledge of computer applications such as MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Senior Research Fellow (Botany) - Qualification and Experience | Essential Qualification: M.Sc. (Botany) degree from any recognised University/Institute. 02 years of research/teaching experience, with preference to candidates having experience in Botany (Plant Science). Desirable: preference will be given to those possessing higher qualifications viz. Ph.D. or having previous research experience, i.e. worked for any research project funded by the Ministry of Ayush, ICMR, CSIR, DST or equivalent organisation; skills of drafting/editing scientific documents, articles, technical reports etc.; publications in peer-reviewed journals; working knowledge of computer applications such as MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint. |
Age Limit
Not exceeding 35 years as on 01.07.2026
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation admissible for SC/ST/OBC persons as per Central Govt. Rules in force.
Selection Process
- 1Written Examination
Held on the walk-in date; only candidates who qualify in the written test are called for the interview.
- 2Walk-in Interview
Conducted on the same day for candidates successful in the written test; selection is based on performance in the written test and interview.
Salary Structure
Rs. 42,000/- + HRA (as per rule) per month
How to Apply
- 1Download the prescribed bio-data format from the council website www.ccras.nic.in and fill it in
- 2Report to the Regional Ayurveda Research Institute, Thapla, Ranikhet on 03.11.2026 by 10:00 AM with the filled bio-data
- 3Carry original certificates and experience certificates along with one set of photocopies of all certificates
- 4Carry two recent passport-size photographs
- 5Appear for the written examination; candidates who qualify will be called for the interview on the same day
Reporting Venue
Regional Ayurveda Research Institute, C.C.R.A.S., Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, Thapla, P.O.-Ganiyadholi, Ranikhet-263 645, Distt. Almora, Uttarakhand
Reporting time: 10:00 AM
Candidates must report at the venue by 10:00 AM on 03.11.2026 with the bio-data in the prescribed format, original certificates, experience certificates, one set of photocopies and two recent passport-size photographs. Eligible candidates first appear for a written examination, and those who qualify are called for the interview on the same day.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Bio-data in the prescribed format downloaded from www.ccras.nic.in
•Original certificates
•Experience certificates
•One set of photocopies of all certificates
•Two recent passport-size photographs
Important Details
- The engagement is purely on a contractual basis with no claim for continuation or regular appointment.
- Appointment is initially for six months, may be curtailed or extended at the discretion of the competent authority, and is coterminous with the project.
- No TA/DA is admissible for attending the written test or interview.
- The number of vacancies is subject to variation, and the Institute In-charge reserves the right to cancel the advertisement or recruitment for all or any of the posts without assigning any reason.
Project
The selected candidate will work under the project "Medico Ethno-Botanical exploration and documentation of traditional practices prevailing among local communities of Darma Valley", carrying out field research, botanical documentation, drafting of scientific reports and related research duties assigned by the institute.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which project will the selected Senior Research Fellow work on?
The engagement is for the project on Medico Ethno-Botanical exploration and documentation of traditional practices prevailing among local communities of Darma Valley.
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