Contractual / Regular

NARIP Cheruthuruthy Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Consultant (Pathologist) Post

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Sep. 8, 2026
Consultant (Pathologist)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
₹4,000/- per visit (up to ₹40,000/- per month)
Age Limit
40 to 69 Years as on 01.09.2026
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 5, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 5, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 14, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window5 – 14 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Eligibility criteria for Consultant (Pathologist) at National Ayurveda Research Institute for Panchakarma (NARIP), Cheruthuruthy under CCRAS, Ministry of Ayush:
Educational Qualification & Experience: Minimum MBBS with at least 10 years of post-qualification experience in Pathology, OR retired Government medical officers from Pay Level-10 and above with at least 10 years of specialization experience in Pathology.
Experience Equivalencies: MD (Pathology) is considered equivalent to 3 years experience; Ph.D. in the concerned discipline is considered equivalent to 4 years experience.
Age Limit: Minimum 40 years and maximum 69 years as on 01.09.2026.
Remuneration: ₹4,000/- per visit (maximum 10 visits per month, up to ₹40,000/- pm). For retired government servants, remuneration is calculated as Last Pay Drawn minus Pension as per Ministry of Finance OM No. 3-25/2020-E.IIIA.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidate must be between 40 and 69 years of age as on 01 September 2026.

Check Your Age Eligibility

Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Email Application Submission by 14.09.2026 (05:00 PM)

OnlineQualifying Only

Document Scrutiny and Professional Experience Evaluation

OnlineQualifying Only

Personal Interview / Interaction before Selection Board

OfflineMerit Scored

Police Clearance Certificate & Non-Judicial Stamp Paper Undertaking at Joining

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection follows standard central autonomous medical consultancy norms:
1. Application Submission: Eligible candidates forward their bio-data in the prescribed CCRAS format with self-attested documents to [email protected] by 14.09.2026 (05:00 PM).
2. Scrutiny: Applications evaluated against 10 years clinical pathology experience / Level-10 government retirement status.
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be intimated regarding interview schedule. No TA/DA is paid.
4. Joining Documents: Selected consultant must furnish a Police Clearance Certificate and an undertaking on non-judicial stamp paper at the time of joining.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

Verified Official Source

Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

National Ayurveda Research Institute for Panchakarma (NARIP), located in Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur, Kerala, is a premier national research hospital under CCRAS, Ministry of Ayush. The institute integrates classical Ayurvedic Panchakarma therapies with modern clinical pathology investigations. The Consultant Pathologist oversees diagnostic pathology laboratories, clinical biochemistry, hematology, urine analysis, and specialized diagnostic investigations for inpatients and clinical trial participants. The role involves visiting the institute up to 10 times a month to supervise diagnostic quality, sign lab reports, and consult on clinical research parameters.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at NARIP, Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur District, Kerala - 679531. Engagement is purely contractual initially for 6 months, extendable based on performance review and sanction of CCRAS Headquarters.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Part-time visit-based consultancy engagement on contract. Does not confer rights for permanent absorption in central government service. However, it provides esteemed institutional affiliation with an apex national Ayush research institute and flexible visiting schedules ideal for senior pathologists or retired medical officers.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Application Deadline (14 September 2026, 05:00 PM): Bio-data must reach [email protected] on or before 14.09.2026 by 5 PM.
  • 10-Year Post-Qualification Threshold: Candidates must have minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience in Pathology (MD Pathology counts as 3 years, Ph.D. counts as 4 years).
  • Retiree Eligibility Condition: Retired government doctors must have served in regular Pay Level-10 or higher.
  • Mandatory Police Clearance & Bond: Selected candidate must submit a Police Clearance Certificate and an undertaking on non-judicial stamp paper at the time of joining.

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 (Pathologist) - Open1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consultant honorarium of ₹4,000/- per visit, capped at a maximum of 10 visits per month (up to ₹40,000/- per month).

₹4,000/- per visit, maximum 10 visits per month (up to ₹40,000/- per month). For retired government employees, remuneration is regulated as per Department of Expenditure OM No. 3-25/2020-E.IIIA dated 09.12.2020.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is charged for applying or appearing in the interview.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

The bio-data along with self-attested certificates must be sent via email to [email protected] on or before 14 September 2026 by 05:00 PM.

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