Contractual / Regular

RARI Gangtok Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in for Consultant (Ayurveda) Post

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Sep. 9, 2026
Consultant (Ayurveda)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
01 Post
Pay Scale
₹50,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Up to 64 Years as on 25.09.2026
Job Location
Sikkim3Gangtok3+1 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 8, 2026

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Starts

Sep 8, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 25, 2026

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Exam Date

Sep 25, 2026

Application Window8 – 25 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date25 Sep 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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

Educational Qualification

Essential Qualification: B.A.M.S. Degree from any recognized University with minimum 5 years post-qualification experience.
Desirable Qualifications: Preference for MD/MS (Ayurveda) or Ph.D. (Ayurveda); prior research experience in Ministry of Ayush / ICMR / CSIR / DST projects; skills in Ksharasutra, Agnikarma, and Panchakarma therapies; experience in NABH accreditation; working knowledge of computers and scientific drafting.
Age Limit: Not exceeding 64 years as on date of Walk-in-Interview (25.09.2026).
Duration: Initially for 6 months, extendable based on requirement.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Applicant must not exceed 64 years of age as on the date of walk-in interview (25 September 2026).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Reporting & Document Verification at Conference Hall, RARI Gangtok (10:00 AM to 10:30 AM on 25.09.2026)

OfflineQualifying Only

Written Screening Examination in Ayurvedic Clinical Principles & Research Methodology

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview before the Institute Selection Committee

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Declaration of Selection & Contractual Engagement Offer (6-Month Tenure)

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Eligible candidates must report directly for the Walk-in Interview and Written Examination on 25 September 2026 from 10:00 AM onwards (reporting closes at 10:30 AM) at the Conference Hall, Regional Ayurveda Research Institute, Tadong, Gangtok, Sikkim – 737102. Candidates must carry the duly filled application form, original certificates, a set of self-attested photocopies, and two passport-size photographs. Selection will be based on performance in the written test followed by the personal interview.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview

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What is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.

Exam Tier / Mode

Written Screening Test

Total Duration

60 Minutes

Negative Marking

0.25 marks per wrong answer

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Ayurvedic Clinical Medicine (Kayachikitsa, Shalya, Shalakya, Panchakarma)3030
Ayush Research Methodology, Pharmacovigilance, NABH Protocols & Bioethics2020
Total5050

Previous Recruitment Cutoff Benchmarks

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Historical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.

Year / CycleStage / TierUR (Gen)OBCEWSSCST
2025
Written Screening Test
32.50000

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

The Consultant (Ayurveda) is stationed at the Regional Ayurveda Research Institute (RARI) in Tadong, Gangtok, Sikkim, an apex peripheral research institute under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush. The institute spearheads clinical research, specialized OPD/IPD healthcare services, clinical documentation of Himalayan medicinal plants, and tribal healthcare research programs across the Eastern Himalayas. Daily duties include conducting clinical examinations of patients at the RARI OPD, administering specialized Ayurvedic therapeutic interventions (Ksharasutra in anorectal disorders, Agnikarma in musculoskeletal disorders, and classical Panchakarma therapies like Vamana, Virechana, Basti, and Shirodhara), maintaining NABH hospital accreditation documentation, coordinating clinical trial protocols, monitoring drug efficacy, and drafting technical and scientific research papers. Work follows regular central government institute timings (09:30 AM to 05:00 PM).

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at Regional Ayurveda Research Institute, Tadong, Gangtok, Sikkim – 737102. The appointment is on a contractual basis initially for a period of six (06) months, extendable or curtailable at the discretion of the competent authority based on performance review and project requirements. Entitled to 12 days proportionate leave per calendar year.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Paid a fixed consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹50,000/- per month. While the engagement is contractual and does not confer any entitlement for permanent absorption into the regular CCRAS cadre, working as an Ayurvedic Clinical Consultant in a premier central research institute under the Ministry of Ayush provides distinguished clinical, clinical trial, and NABH accreditation credentials for regular selection as Research Officer / Medical Officer (Ayurveda) in CCRAS, UPSC, and state AYUSH departments.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Strict Reporting Cutoff Time: Candidates must report on 25 September 2026 between 10:00 AM and 10:30 AM at the Conference Hall, RARI Gangtok; candidates arriving after 10:30 AM will be summarily barred from participating.
  • Mandatory 5-Year Post-BAMS Experience: In addition to a recognized B.A.M.S. degree, candidates must have completed at least 5 years of post-qualification clinical or research experience; candidates without the mandatory 5-year experience will be rejected during initial screening.
  • Written Test & Interview on Same Day: Selection entails a written examination followed by a personal interview before the selection committee on the same day; no TA/DA is admissible for attending.
  • Age Ceiling of 64 Years: The upper age limit is 64 years as on the date of the walk-in interview (25.09.2026).

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 (Ayurveda) - Unreserved1
Total Vacancies01 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed consolidated remuneration of ₹50,000/- per month. Entitled to avail up to 12 days proportionate leave per calendar year. No additional allowances or perks.

Fixed monthly consolidated honorarium/remuneration of ₹50,000/- per month on contract basis.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is payable.

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 written test and walk-in interview will be held on 25 September 2026 starting at 10:00 AM (reporting closes at 10:30 AM) in the Conference Hall of the Regional Ayurveda Research Institute, Tadong, Gangtok, Sikkim – 737102.

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