CCRAS Group A, B, C Recruitment 2025 – Overview Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, released Advertisement No. 04/2025 for various Group A, B, and C posts (Research Officers, Assistants, Clerks, Technicians, MTS, etc.) at Headquarters and peripheral institutes.
Total vacancies: 394. This is a central government job opportunity in Ayurvedic research and administration. Applications were open from 01 August 2025 to 22 September 2025 (extended). Latest: Computer-Based Test (CBT) held from 24 Nov to 4 Dec 2025, provisional answer key released on 16 January 2026 (objections closed 21 Jan 2026). Result and final merit expected soon.
Important Dates (Updated February 2026)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | July 2025 (Advt. 04/2025) |
| Online Application Start | 01 August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply & Fee Payment | 22 September 2025 (Extended) |
| Form Modification Window | 03-05 September 2025 |
| CBT Exam Dates | 24-28 Nov & 02-04 Dec 2025 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | 16 January 2026 |
| Objection Window | 19-21 January 2026 (Closed) |
| Final Result / Merit List | To be notified soon |
Vacancy Details (Total: 394 Posts)
| Post Name / Group | Approx. Posts (Key Examples) |
|---|---|
| Research Officer (Ayurveda/Pathology) Group A | 10+ |
| Assistant Research Officer (Pharmacology) Group B | 4 |
| Staff Nurse / Medical Lab Technologist Group B | 15+ |
| Assistant / Translator / Stenographer Grade-I Group B/C | 20+ |
| Upper Division Clerk (UDC) Group C | 39 |
| Stenographer Grade-II Group C | 14 |
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) Group C | 37 |
| Pharmacist / Junior Medical Lab Technologist Group C | 15+ |
| Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) Group C (including field variants like Panchakarma, Pharmacy) | 180+ |
| Other (Research Assistants in Chemistry/Botany/Pharmacy, Driver, Security, etc.) | Remaining |
| Total | 394 |
(Category-wise: UR highest, followed by OBC, SC, ST, EWS – full breakup in official PDF.)
Eligibility Criteria (Simple Explanation)
- Age Limit (as on 31 August / 22 September 2025):
- Group A: Up to 40 years
- Group B: Up to 30-35 years
- Group C: Up to 27-30 years Age relaxation as per government rules (SC/ST +5, OBC +3, PwD extra).
- Education (Post-wise examples):
- MTS: 10th pass
- Research Officer (Ayurveda): PG in Ayurveda
- Staff Nurse: B.Sc Nursing / GNM + experience
- LDC/UDC/Stenographer: Graduation + typing/shorthand skills
- Research Assistant (Chemistry/Botany): PG in relevant subject Specific degrees/experience required for technical posts (check PDF).
Application Fee
- General / OBC (Group A): ₹1500/-
- General / OBC (Group B): ₹700/-
- General / OBC (Group C): ₹300/-
- SC / ST / EWS / Female / PwD: ₹0/- (Exempted)
- Payment: Online only.
Pay Scale / Salary
- Group A: Level-10 to 12 (₹56,100+ starting)
- Group B: Level-6 to 7 (₹35,400+ starting)
- Group C: Level-1 to 4 (₹18,000 to ₹44,900+ starting) Plus DA, HRA, and other allowances (Ayurvedic research perks).
Selection Process (Step-by-Step)
- Computer-Based Test (CBT) – Objective (already held Nov-Dec 2025).
- Skill Test / Typing Test (for clerical posts like Stenographer/LDC – if applicable).
- Document Verification.
- Final Merit List (based on CBT marks + qualifying tests). (No interview for most posts.)
How to Apply (Reference – Process Closed) Applications are closed. For reference:
- Visit official CCRAS website.
- Go to Vacancies/Recruitment section.
- Register and fill online form.
- Upload photo, signature, certificates.
- Pay fee (if applicable).
- Submit and print.
Latest Updates (February 2026)
- Provisional answer key & response sheet released on 16 January 2026 at ccras.nic.in.
- Objection window closed on 21 January 2026 (fee per question, refundable if valid).
- Final answer key & result expected soon (check site for merit list / shortlist).
- No new application round; process ongoing for this 394-post recruitment (Advt. 04/2025).
- Separate walk-in interviews for contractual/JRF posts ongoing (not related to this).
Important Links
- Official Website: https://ccras.nic.in/ (Go to Vacancies / Recruitment & Results section)
- Detailed Notification PDF (Advt. 04/2025 English): https://ccras.nic.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/11072025-CCRAS-Detailed-advertisement.pdf
- Hindi Notification: https://ccras.nic.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/31072025-Hindi-Final-Advt-2025.pdf
- Answer Key / Objection / Result: Check https://ccras.nic.in/recruitment-and-results or Vacancies page regularly.
- Exam Notice / Schedule: Available on ccras.nic.in under Notices.
Tips for Candidates
- Download answer key PDF from ccras.nic.in and calculate your score.
- Keep documents ready for DV (degree certificates, ID proof, caste certificate).
- Check ccras.nic.in daily for result, merit list, or further notices.
- Prepare for skill tests if shortlisted (e.g., typing for clerical posts).
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