The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) is a premier autonomous organization under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India. It drives the formulation, coordination, development, and promotion of research on scientific lines in Ayurveda. For candidates aspiring for a prestigious career in government service, the www.ccras.nic.in portal serves as the primary hub for administrative notifications and career updates. This comprehensive guide covers the exam schedules, vacancy breakouts, eligibility criteria, and fee structures for Advt No. 04/2025.
CCRAS Recruitment 2025 Overview & Important Dates
CCRAS initiated a massive recruitment drive for a total of 394 vacancies spanning across Group A, B, and C positions via Advt No. 04/2025, which was published on July 11th, 2025. Online registrations commenced on August 1st, 2025, and concluded on September 22nd, 2025.
| Organization | Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) |
| Groups | Group A, B, and C |
| Posts | Multi Tasking Staff (MTS), Stenographer, LDC, Pharmacist, Research Officer, Assistant Research Officer, UDC, Staff Nurse, and various other posts |
| Vacancies | 394 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| CCRAS Exam Date 2025 | 24th to 28th November and 2nd to 4th December 2025 |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 Mark |
| Selection Process | Group A- CBT Exam – Interview Group B and C- CBT Exam |
| Official website | www.ccras.nic.in |
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Released On | 11th July 2025 |
| Application Process Starts | 1st August 2025 |
| Last Date for Online Registration | 22nd September 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 22nd September 2025 |
| CCRAS Exam City Intimation 2025 | 17th November 2025 |
| CCRAS Admit Card 2025 | 20th November 2025 |
| CCRAS Exam Date 2025 | 24th to 28th November and 2nd to 4th December 2025 |
| CCRAS Answer Key 2026 | CCRAS Answer Key 2026 (Released on 16th January 2026) |
| CCRAS Result 2026 | CCRAS Result 2026 Released – Click Here to Check Status (1st April 2026) |
Vacancy Distribution Across Groups A, B, and C
The recruitment campaign spans 394 positions divided across various operational tiers. Candidates can review the detailed category-wise breakout below:
| Sr No | Posts | Total Posts | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group A Posts | |||||||
| 1 | Research Officer (Pathology) | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| 2 | Research Officer (Ayurveda) | 15 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Plus 5 anticipated chain vacancies (reservation notified separately) | |||||||
| Group B Posts | |||||||
| 3 | Assistant Research Officer (Pharmacology) | 4 | 2 | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| 4 | Staff Nurse | 14 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 5 | Assistant | 13 | 8 | 1 | – | 3 | 1 |
| 6 | Translator (Hindi Assistant) | 2 | 1 | – | – | 1 | – |
| 7 | Medical Laboratory Technologist | 15 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Group C Posts | |||||||
| 8 | Research Assistant (Chemistry) | 5 | 2 | – | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 9 | Research Assistant (Botany) | 5 | 2 | 1 | – | 1 | 1 |
| 10 | Research Assistant (Pharmacology) | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| 11 | Research Assistant (Org- Chemistry) | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| 12 | Research Assistant (Garden) | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| 13 | Research Assistant (Pharmacy) | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| 14 | Stenographer Grade I | 10 | 6 | 1 | – | 2 | 1 |
| 15 | Statistical Assistant | 2 | 1 | – | – | 1 | – |
| 16 | UDC | 39 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 4 |
| 17 | Stenographer Grade II | 14 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 18 | LDC | 37 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 4 |
| 19 | Pharmacist (Grade I) | 12 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 20 | Offset Machine Operator | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| 21 | Library Clerk | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| 22 | Junior Medical Laboratory Technologist | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| 23 | Laboratory Assistant | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | – |
| 24 | Security In-Charge | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| 25 | Driver Ordinary Grade | 5 | 4 | – | – | 1 | – |
| 26 | Multi-Tasking Staff | 179 | 83 | 20 | 12 | 48 | 16 |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
Applicants fall under a general age bracket of 25–40 years depending on the post requirements. Below are the specific eligibility breakdowns for each tier:
Group A Eligibility
| Post Name | Age Limit | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Research Officer (Ayurveda & Pathology) | Not more than 40 years | MD/MS in Ayurveda from a recognized university and Registered with Central/State Ayurvedic Board (CCIM) |
Group B Eligibility
| Post Name | Age Limit | Qualification & Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Research Officer (Pharmacology) | ≤ 30 years | M.Pharm (Pharmacology) / M.Sc. (Medicinal Plants) and 1 year experience post PG |
| Staff Nurse | ≤ 30 years | BSc Nursing or Diploma in General Nursing + 2 years experience and Registered with State Nursing Council |
| Assistant | ≤ 30 years | Any Degree + Computer Proficiency |
| Hindi Translator | ≤ 30 years | Master’s Degree with Hindi/English combination and 2 years translation experience or diploma |
| Medical Laboratory Technologist | ≤ 35 years | Bachelor’s in Medical Lab Science + 2 years of experience |
Group C Eligibility
| Post Name | Age Limit | Qualification & Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Research Assistant | ≤ 30 years | PG Degree in relevant fields (Chemistry, Botany, M.Pharm, etc.) |
| Stenographer Grade I (Senior Steno) | ≤ 30 years | Matric + Shorthand 120 WPM, Typing 40 WPM + 3 years experience |
| Statistical Assistant | ≤ 30 years | Master’s in Statistics/Maths OR Graduate with statistics handling experience |
| UDC (Upper Division Clerk) | ≤ 27 years | Any Degree |
| Stenographer Grade II (Junior) | ≤ 27 years | Matric + Shorthand 100 WPM, Typing 40 WPM |
| LDC (Lower Division Clerk) | ≤ 27 years | 12th pass + Typing speed (Eng 35 WPM / Hindi 30 WPM) |
| Pharmacist | ≤ 27 years | D.Pharm/B.Pharm (Ayurveda) + 2 years experience |
| Offset Machine Operator | ≤ 30 years | Matric + Offset Certificate + 3 years experience |
| Library Clerk | ≤ 27 years | 10+2 (Science) + Certificate in Library Science + 1 year experience |
| Junior Medical Lab Technologist | ≤ 28 years | 10+2 (Science) + DMLT + 1 year experience |
| Laboratory Attendant | ≤ 27 years | 10+2 Science + 1 year lab experience |
| Security In-Charge | ≤ 30 years | Degree + 3 years experience in caretaking/security |
| Driver (Ordinary Grade) | ≤ 27 years | Matric + Light/Heavy Driving License + 2 years experience |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | ≤ 27 years | ITI Certificate in the relevant trade/Matric + 1 year experience in trade/Vocational certificate from a recognized institute |
Application Fee Structure
| Group | Processing Fee | Exam Fee (Unreserved & OBC) | Fee for Exempted Categories (SC/ST/PWD/EWS/Women/Ex-Servicemen) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group “A” Posts | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 1000/- | Nil |
| Group “B” Posts | Rs. 200/- | Rs. 500/- | Nil |
| Group “C” Posts | Rs. 100/- | Rs. 200/- | Nil |
Salary Scales and Pay Structure
Appointed candidates receive complete pay packages along with allowances and perks as per the 7th Central Pay Commission guidelines:
| Post Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Research Officer (Ayurveda & Pathology) | Rs. 15600 to Rs. 39100 |
| Assistant Research Officer (Pharmacology) | Rs. 9300 to Rs. 34800 |
| Staff Nurse | Rs. 9300 to Rs. 34800 |
| Assistant | Rs. 9300 to Rs. 34800 |
| Hindi Translator | Rs. 9300 to Rs. 34800 |
| Medical Laboratory Technologist | Rs. 9300 to Rs. 34800 |
| Research Assistant | Rs. 9300 to Rs. 34800 |
| Stenographer Grade I (Senior) | Rs. 9300 to Rs. 34800 |
| Statistical Assistant | Rs. 9300 to Rs. 34800 |
| UDC (Upper Division Clerk) | Rs. 5200 to Rs. 20200 |
| Stenographer Grade II (Junior) | Rs. 5200 to Rs. 20200 |
| LDC (Lower Division Clerk) | Rs. 5200 to Rs. 20200 |
| Pharmacist | Rs. 5200 to Rs. 20200 |
| Offset Machine Operator | Rs. 5200 to Rs. 20200 |
| Library Clerk | Rs. 5200 to Rs. 20200 |
| Junior Medical Lab Technologist | Rs. 5200 to Rs. 20200 |
| Laboratory Attendant | Rs. 5200 to Rs. 20200 |
| Security In-Charge | Rs. 5200 to Rs. 20200 |
| Driver (Ordinary Grade) | Rs. 5200 to Rs. 20200 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | Rs. 5200 to Rs. 20200 |
CCRAS Exam Centers 2025
The Computer-Based Tests were conducted across 40 major testing centers nationwide:
| S. No. | Exam City | S. No. | Exam City |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahmedabad | 21 | Nagpur |
| 2 | Bengaluru | 22 | Nashik |
| 3 | Bhopal | 23 | New Delhi & Greater Noida |
| 4 | Bhubaneswar | 24 | Panaji |
| 5 | Chandigarh / Mohali | 25 | Patna |
| 6 | Chennai | 26 | Pondicherry (Puducherry) |
| 7 | Cuttack | 27 | Port Blair |
| 8 | Dehradun | 28 | Prayagraj |
| 9 | Dimapur | 29 | Pune |
| 10 | Durgapur | 30 | Raipur |
| 11 | Guwahati | 31 | Ranchi |
| 12 | Hyderabad | 32 | Shillong |
| 13 | Indore | 33 | Shimla |
| 14 | Jabalpur | 34 | Srinagar |
| 15 | Jaipur | 35 | Surat |
| 16 | Jammu | 36 | Thiruvananthapuram / Kochi |
| 17 | Jorhat | 37 | Vadodara |
| 18 | Kolkata | 38 | Varanasi |
| 19 | Lucknow | 39 | Vijayawada |
| 20 | Mumbai | 40 | Warangal |
Steps to Apply for CCRAS Vacancy 2025
Candidates who submitted applications or want to reference the official notification can check the Official CCRAS Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF. Follow the instructions below which were outlined for registration:
- Visit the official website of CCRAS, www.ccras.nic.in.
- On the home page, check the latest updates or click on the All notices Tab.
- Locate and click on the online link 'Advertisement No. 04/2025 – Applications are invited for various Group ‘A’, Group ‘B’, and Group ‘C’ posts.'
- Sign on white paper with black ink and scan clearly (size: 10–20 KB, 140×60 pixels).
- Ensure photograph and signature files are in JPG/JPEG format, scanned at 200 dpi resolution with proper cropping and size limits (Photo: ≤50 KB, Signature: ≤20 KB).
- Ensure documents are relevant, clear, not cut from edges, and within size limits (50 KB – 2048 KB).
- In the Profile Preview stage, verify all uploaded files and information before final submission.
- Make payment using Net Banking / UPI / Debit or Credit Card.
- To apply for multiple posts, repeat the same steps for each desired post separately from your dashboard.
Selection Process & Next Steps
The selection protocol varied across groups:
- Group A Posts: A 70-mark Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by a 30-mark personal interview.
- Group B & C Posts: Purely merit-based evaluation through a 100-mark CBT exam.
Following the successful conclusion of exams, candidates utilized the CCRAS Answer Key 2026 to evaluate scores. Final qualified aspirants can now view their selection standings via CCRAS Result 2026. Appointed candidates are advised to keep all original academic and caste certificates ready for document verification.
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