Various Contractual Positions in CCRAS for Immediate and Future Requirements

📋 Job Description

- Walk-in-interview scheduled for 06.08.2026 at 10:00 AM for contractual engagements in Ayurveda, Statistics, Public Health, Sanskrit, Vigilance, and Accounts.
- Positions include Senior Research Fellows, Consultants, Young Professionals, and Office Assistants for immediate hiring and panel preparation for future vacancies.
- Contractual tenure may be extended or curtailed based on organizational needs and individual performance.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
- Engagement is purely on a contractual basis with no claim for regular appointment.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

- Educational qualifications vary by post: Postgraduate degrees in Statistics/Mathematics/Bio-Statistics, Ayurveda (MD/MS/BAMS), Sanskrit (Acharya), Public Health, or relevant fields.
- Minimum work experience ranges from 0 to 10+ years depending on the post.
- Age limits: 35 years (most posts), 40 years (Young Professionals), 45 years (Consultant Ayurveda), 50 years (Senior Consultant Ayurveda/Sanskrit), and 64 years (retired positions).
- Desirable skills include research experience, statistical software proficiency (STATA/SPSS), Sanskrit language knowledge, and computer applications (MS Office).
- For retired positions, candidates must be retired government employees with relevant pay levels.

🏆 Selection Process

- Selection will be based on walk-in-interview performance.
- Candidates must bring original certificates for verification (age, qualification, experience, PPO for retirees).
- Two passport-sized photographs are required.
- No separate written test or screening will be conducted.
- Final selection is subject to document verification and interview performance.

📊 Key Information

Organization	Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences
Location / State	All India
Job Location	New Delhi, India (Walk-in-interview venue: CCRAS Council Room, Second Floor)
Category Eligibility	All
Experience Required	- Senior Research Fellow (Bio-Statistics): Prior research experience preferred. - Senior Research Fellow (Public Health): Experience in public health projects preferred. - Senior Consultant (Sanskrit/Ayurveda): 10+ years of relevant experience required. - Consultant (Ayurveda): 5+ years of experience required. - Young Professional (Statistics): Research experience in funded projects preferred. - Young Professional (Graphic Designer): Hands-on training test required. - Retired positions: Must be retired government employees with relevant pay levels.
Walk-in Interview Date	06 August 2026

📊 CCRAS Recruitment - Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Senior Research Fellow (Bio-Statistics)	3
Senior Research Fellow (Public Health/Operational Research)	1
Senior Consultant (Sanskrit)	1
Senior Consultant (Ayurveda)	1
Consultant (Ayurveda)	5
Young Professional (Statistics)	1
Young Professional (Graphic Designer)	2
Consultant (Vigilance) - Retired	1
Consultant (Accounts) - Retired	1
Office Assistant (Retired)	1
Total	17

📁 Required Documents

- Prescribed proforma (available on CCRAS website: www.ccras.nic.in) duly filled.
- Self-attested copies of age, qualification, and experience certificates.
- PPO (Pension Payment Order) for retired candidates.
- Two recent passport-sized photographs.
- Original documents for verification.

🎓 Required Qualifications

📊 Vacancy Details

Senior Research Fellow (Bio-Statistics): 3 posts for project work on non-communicable diseases and Ayurveda integration.
Senior Research Fellow (Public Health): 1 post for anemia management study in older adults.
Senior Consultant (Sanskrit): 1 post for manuscript editing and digitalization projects.
Senior Consultant (Ayurveda): 1 post for critical appraisal and technical editing.
Consultant (Ayurveda): 5 posts for various Ayurveda research projects.
Young Professional (Statistics): 1 post for statistical analysis in research projects.
Young Professional (Graphic Designer): 2 posts for digital art and Ayurveda/Sanskrit book design.
Consultant (Vigilance) - Retired: 1 post for vigilance-related duties.
Consultant (Accounts) - Retired: 1 post for accounts and financial management.
Office Assistant (Retired): 1 post for administrative support.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the date and time of the Walk-In-Interview?

A. The Walk-In-Interview is scheduled for 06.08.2026 at 10:00 AM.

Q. What are the eligibility criteria for the Senior Research Fellow (Bio-Statistics) position?

A. The essential requirement is a Post Graduate degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or Bio-Statistics with Statistics as one of the subjects from a recognized institution. Desirable criteria include higher qualifications, research experience, drafting skills for scientific documents, publications in peer-reviewed journals, and proficiency in statistical software like STATA/SPSS. The age limit is 35 years or younger as of the interview date.

Q. What projects will the Senior Research Fellow (Public Health/Operational Research) be involved in?

A. The selected candidate will work on the project titled 'Effectiveness of Punamavadi Mandura in the management of Anaemia in older adults: A Community-Based Study.'

Q. What are the key responsibilities of a Consultant (Ayurveda)?

A. The Consultant (Ayurveda) will be involved in projects such as exploring the effect of Ayush Rasayana, HRD Cell, WCLI-SCSP, Project hPTA, and critical appraisal, refining technical editing, and publication of literary works. They should have an MD/MS in Ayurveda or BAMS with relevant experience, knowledge of Sanskrit, and skills in drafting and editing research documents.

Q. Is there any age limit for retired candidates applying for Consultant (Vigilance) or Consultant (Accounts) positions?

A. Yes, the maximum age limit for retired candidates applying for Consultant (Vigilance) or Consultant (Accounts) positions is 64 years as of the interview date.