CCRAS Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 20 Ph.D Fellowships/ Junior Research Fellowships Posts
Important details
| Name of post | CCRAS Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 20 Ph.D Fellowships/ Junior Research Fellowships Posts |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) |
| Advertisement no. | 05/2026/Ph |
| Job location | All India |
| Last date to apply | 08 December 2026 |
| Selection process | Shortlisted candidates will be informed and invited for interview by the respective Councils. |
| Posted on | 10 Oct 2026 |
| Last updated | 10 Oct 2026 |
Official source: The official notification was opened, but it does not state these facts in a form we can compare automatically. Official notification (ccras.nic.in)
Important Dates
- Last date to apply08 December 2026
Application Fee
The notification does not mention any application fee.
Age Limit
- The upper age limit is 28 years as on the date of issue of advertisement in the Employment News, with relaxation up to 5 years in the case of candidates belonging to Schedule Castes/Schedule Tribes/OBC, Physically Handicapped (lower cooperative disability only) and female applicants.
Vacancy Details
| Research Council | Stream | No. of Fellowship | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCRAS | Ayurveda | 16 | Open ccras.nic.in |
| CCRYN | Yoga & Naturopathy | 04 | Open ccryn.gov.in |
- The total number of vacancies is 20, which are distributed across participating Research Councils as follows:
Who Can Apply
| Post | Essential 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 must fulfill the essential educational qualification and eligibility criteria prescribed for the Ph.D. fellowships.
- 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, Bio technology Eligibility Test (BET), ICAR's AICE- SRF(PGS), and ICMR JRF and willing to undertake research on AYUSH related projects for pursuing Ph.D. programmes in the University/ Institution of their choice.
- Research project shall be in the fields of 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 etc.; Chemical Sciences such as Biochemistry, Chemistry including Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry - Phyto Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry & Natural Product Chemistry etc.; Physical Sciences including Biophysics; Social Sciences such as Psychology for Mental diseases and Sociology for Demographic Survey etc.; and Biostatistics.
Pay and Tenure
- The fellowship will be provided for pursuing Ph.D. under a recognised University/ institution of choice by the candidates and during their fellowship, they will be termed as Junior Research Fellows (JRFs) for 2 years extendable as Senior Research Fellows (SRF) for 2-3 years, total for maximum 5 years. The monthly emoluments will be Rs. 37,000/- for JRF and Rs. 42,000/- for SRF + House Rent Allowance per month + annual contingency of Rs. 20,000/- to the University/ Institution. In addition, the fellow may submit a project proposal to obtain one time Research Contingency Grant-in-Aid up to Rs. 01.00 lakh within 3 months of joining the fellowship.
More Details
- Selection and Interview
Mode of Selection
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed and invited for interview by the respective Councils.
How to Apply for CCRAS Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Interested candidates possessing the prescribed qualifications must apply online only.
- Register on the CCRAS Ph.D. Portal ( https://phd.ccras.org.in/).
- Submit the application form, research proposal, and all required documents online for the respective streams of interest (Ayurveda & Yoga & Naturopathy).
- Send hard copies of the registration/application link along with all required documents in hand before opening of registration/application link as on the date of publication of advertisement in the Employment News.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here ccras.nic.in |
|---|---|
| Official Website | Click Here ccras.nic.in |
| Link | Details |
| Apply Online | CCRAS Ph.D. Portal for online applications |
| Employment Notification PDF | Detailed employment notification advertisement No.05/2026/Ph.D |
| Official Website | Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences web portal |
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for CCRAS Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 20 Ph.D Fellowships/ Junior Research Fellowships Posts?
The last date to apply is 08 December 2026.
What is the age limit for CCRAS Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 20 Ph.D Fellowships/ Junior Research Fellowships Posts?
The upper age limit is 28 years as on the date of issue of advertisement in the Employment News, with relaxation up to 5 years in the case of candidates belonging to Schedule Castes/Schedule Tribes/OBC, Physically Handicapped (lower cooperative disability only) and female applicants.
What qualification is needed for CCRAS Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 20 Ph.D Fellowships/ Junior Research Fellowships Posts?
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
What is the selection process for CCRAS Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 20 Ph.D Fellowships/ Junior Research Fellowships Posts?
Shortlisted candidates will be informed and invited for interview by the respective Councils.
What is the official website for CCRAS Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 20 Ph.D Fellowships/ Junior Research Fellowships Posts?
The official website is https://ccras.nic.in/.