Post-wise eligibility and qualifications:
• Consultant (Ayush Subject) [01 Post]: BAMS / BHMS / BSMS with minimum 5 years research experience OR Post Graduate degree in Pharmacognosy / M.Pharm (Ayurveda) / M.S. Natural Products / M.Sc. (Botany / Medicinal Plants / Biotechnology / Life Sciences) with minimum 5 years research experience. Max age: 64 years. Walk-in: 19.09.2026.
• Junior Research Fellow (Pharmacology) [01 Post]: Post Graduate degree in M.Pharm / M.S. (Pharm) in Pharmacology / Toxicology OR M.Sc. in Life Sciences (Zoology / Biotechnology). Desirable: Experience in handling laboratory animals. Max age: 35 years. Walk-in: 08.09.2026.
Contractual / RegularAug. 28, 2026
CARI Kolkata Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in for Consultant & JRF (Pharmacology) Posts
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Aug. 28, 2026Consultant (Ayush Subject)Junior Research Fellow (Pharmacology)
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Vacancies
02 Posts (Consultant: 1, JRF: 1)
Pay Scale
₹37K - ₹50K / mo
Age Limit
Max 64 years for Consultant; Max 35 years for JRF (as on date of Walk-in Interview)
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Aug 27, 2026
2
Starts
Aug 27, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 8, 2026
4
Exam Date
Sep 8, 2026
Application Window27 Aug – 8 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date8 Sep 2026
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Upper age limit as on date of walk-in interview: JRF (Pharmacology): Not exceeding 35 years; Consultant (Ayush): Not exceeding 64 years. Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates admissible as per Government of India rules.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Reporting and Registration at CARI Kolkata (10:00 AM on scheduled date)
OfflineQualifying Only
Scrutiny of Prescribed Application Form & Verification of Original Documents
OfflineQualifying Only
Walk-in Written Test / Personal Interview before Selection Committee
OfflineMerit Scored
Final Merit Declaration and Co-Terminus Project Offer
OfflineQualifying Only
Selection is conducted through a direct Walk-in Written Test / Interview at the Central Ayurveda Research Institute, 4-CN Block, Sector-V, Bidhannagar, Kolkata – 700091 on 08.09.2026 (for JRF) and 19.09.2026 (for Consultant) at 10:00 AM. Candidates must report with filled proforma, 2 passport photographs, original credentials, and self-attested photocopies. Selection is based on candidate performance before the committee, with no TA/DA admissible.
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
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Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
Project fellows at Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Kolkata work within an apex research institute under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush, located at 4-CN Block, Sector-V, Bidhannagar (Salt Lake), Kolkata. The Consultant (Ayush) works on the collaborative IMR project 'DRAVYA' focused on creating a multidimensional digitized retrieval database of classical Ayurvedic materia medica, cross-referencing ancient texts with international botanical and chemical standards. The Junior Research Fellow (Pharmacology) executes pre-clinical in-vivo research on 'Vidangadi Lauham' for diabetes mellitus, managing animal house experiments, oral dosing, biochemical assays, and histopathology. Working hours adhere to central research laboratory timings with full access to sophisticated analytical and library facilities.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
Stationed at Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), 4-CN Block, Sector-V, Bidhannagar, Kolkata – 700091, West Bengal. The engagement is purely on a contractual and co-terminus basis, valid strictly for the tenure of the respective collaborative IMR project. It does not carry any claim for permanent absorption in CCRAS.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
Project fellows are engaged on consolidated monthly emoluments under CCRAS project norms. While these positions do not lead to permanent cadre absorption, working in a premier CCRAS institute provides valuable publications in peer-reviewed Scopus/WoS journals, pre-clinical animal handling credentials, and direct eligibility weightage when applying for regular Research Officer (Ayurveda/Pharmacology) or Scientist posts through UPSC and CCRAS.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
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- Different Walk-in Dates: Candidates must report on their specific post dates at 10:00 AM sharp at CARI Kolkata (08 September 2026 for JRF Pharmacology, and 19 September 2026 for Consultant Ayush); late arrivals past 10:00 AM will not be allowed to register.
- Mandatory Original Documents & Double Photos: Candidates must bring the prescribed application format (downloaded from www.ccras.nic.in) along with original degrees, experience certificates, self-attested photocopies, and two recent passport-size photographs.
- Age Ceilings: Upper age limit is strictly 35 years for Junior Research Fellow and 64 years for Consultant as on the date of walk-in interview (relaxable for SC/ST/OBC as per GoI rules).
- No TA/DA Payable: No travel allowance or daily allowance is paid by the Institute for attending the walk-in test or interview.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- Consultant (Ayush Subject) - DRAVYA Project (Walk-in: 19.09.2026)1
- Junior Research Fellow (Pharmacology) - Vidangadi Lauham Project (Walk-in: 08.09.2026)1
Total Vacancies02 Posts (Consultant: 1, JRF: 1)
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Monthly consolidated remuneration:
• Consultant (Ayush Subject): ₹50,000/- per month.
• Junior Research Fellow (Pharmacology): ₹37,000/- + 30% HRA (total ₹48,100/- per month).
Monthly consolidated remuneration under CCRAS IMR projects: ₹50,000/- for Consultant (Ayush Subject); ₹37,000/- + 30% HRA (₹48,100/- total) for Junior Research Fellow (Pharmacology).
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates must apply in the prescribed proforma along with self-attested copies of certificates (age, qualification) and two recent passport size photographs. Candidates are required to appear for a written test/interview at the Central Ayurveda Research Institute, 4-CN Block, Sector-V, Bidhannagar, Kolkata - 700091. Original testimonials must be brought for verification.
- Reporting Time: 10:00 AM on the respective interview dates.
- Interview Date for Consultant (Ayush disciplines): 19.09.2026
- Interview Date for Junior Research Fellow (Pharmacology): 08.09.2026
No TA/DA will be admissible for attending the written test/interview. Candidates already employed must present a "No Objection Certificate" (NOC).
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Nil. No application fee is payable.
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Aug 27, 2026
2
Starts
Aug 27, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 8, 2026
4
Exam Date
Sep 8, 2026
Application Window27 Aug – 8 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date8 Sep 2026
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Reporting and Registration at CARI Kolkata (10:00 AM on scheduled date)
OfflineQualifying Only
Scrutiny of Prescribed Application Form & Verification of Original Documents
OfflineQualifying Only
Walk-in Written Test / Personal Interview before Selection Committee
OfflineMerit Scored
Final Merit Declaration and Co-Terminus Project Offer
OfflineQualifying Only
Selection is conducted through a direct Walk-in Written Test / Interview at the Central Ayurveda Research Institute, 4-CN Block, Sector-V, Bidhannagar, Kolkata – 700091 on 08.09.2026 (for JRF) and 19.09.2026 (for Consultant) at 10:00 AM. Candidates must report with filled proforma, 2 passport photographs, original credentials, and self-attested photocopies. Selection is based on candidate performance before the committee, with no TA/DA admissible.
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The walk-in interview will be held at 10:00 AM at the Central Ayurveda Research Institute, 4-CN Block, Sector-V, Bidhannagar, Kolkata – 700091 on: 08 September 2026 for Junior Research Fellow (Pharmacology), and 19 September 2026 for Consultant (Ayush Subject).
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