Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Bhubaneswar (CARI), Odisha, has invited applications for 8 posts in 3 roles under Advt No. 4/2026-27. The posts include Consultant (Ayurveda), Young Professional, SRF (Ayurveda). Selection is through a walk-in interview on 11 November 2026.
The posts are for Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Qualification required: Consultant: MD/MS (Ayurveda) with 5 years experience or BAMS with 7 years experience. Young Professional: Graduate degree in Ayurveda with State/Central board registration. SRF: BAMS. The pay is Rs. 60,000 (Consultant), Rs. 50,000 (Young Professional), Rs. 42,000 plus HRA (SRF) per month. Selection is by walk-in interview. Post-wise eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.
Key Points
- Walk-in date: 11 November 2026, reporting at 10:30 AM
- Vacancies: 8, in 3 roles
- How to apply: Attend the walk-in interview
- Pay: Rs. 60,000 (Consultant), Rs. 50,000 (Young Professional), Rs. 42,000 plus HRA (SRF) per month
- Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
- Age limit: Varies by post - see the table below
- Place: Bhubaneswar, Odisha
CARI Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Organisation | Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Bhubaneswar (CARI), Odisha |
| Post Name | Consultant (Ayurveda), Young Professional, SRF (Ayurveda) |
| No of Posts | 8 |
| Advt No | 4/2026-27 |
| Job Type | Contract |
| Pay | Rs. 60,000 (Consultant), Rs. 50,000 (Young Professional), Rs. 42,000 plus HRA (SRF) per month |
| Place of Posting | Bhubaneswar, Odisha |
| Qualification | Consultant: MD/MS (Ayurveda) with 5 years experience or BAMS with 7 years experience. Young Professional: Graduate degree in Ayurveda with State/Central board registration. SRF: BAMS. |
| Age Limit | Varies by post - see the table below |
| Apply Mode | Walk-in |
| Walk-in Date | 11 November 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 10:30 AM |
The official notification does not specify the application fee.
CARI Notification PDF 2026
Advt No. 4/2026-27 gives the full conditions for each post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.
Download CARI notification PDF
Vacancy Details, Age Limit and Pay
| Post | Posts | Age Limit | Pay | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consultant (Ayurveda) | 3 | Maximum 45 years | Rs.60,000 per month consolidated | 5 years (MD/MS) or 7 years (BAMS) |
| Young Professional | 4 | Maximum 40 years | Rs.50,000 per month | Not specified |
| SRF (Ayurveda) | 1 | Maximum 35 years | Rs.42,000 + HRA as admissible | Not specified |
| Total | 8 |
Age is counted as on date of interview.
Age relaxation for all posts: SC/ST/OBC/PW As per Govt. of India rules.
Who Can Apply for CARI Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Consultant (Ayurveda) | MD/MS (Ayurveda) from a recognized University with minimum 5 years work experience; BAMS from a recognized University with minimum 7 years work experience | 5 years (MD/MS) or 7 years (BAMS) |
| Young Professional | Graduate degree in Ayurveda from a recognized University and registered in State/Central board | Not specified |
| SRF (Ayurveda) | BAMS from a recognized University | Not specified |
Other conditions:
- Young Professional must be registered in State/Central board.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Desirable:
- Consultant: Knowledge of Sanskrit language and editing, and publication of Classical Ayurvedic Books.
- Consultant: Skill in drafting and editing research proposals, technical reports, books and articles.
- Consultant: Knowledge of computer applications like MS Office.
- Consultant: Work experience in research projects funded by Ministry of Ayush, ICMR, DST or other Govt. of India organisation.
- SRF: Preference to higher qualification or previous research project experience under Ministry of Ayush, ICMR, CSIR, DST or equivalent.
CARI Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue
| Walk-in Dates | 11 November 2026, 12 November 2026, 13 November 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 10:30 AM |
The venue is given in the official notification (see the link below).
Post-wise Details
Consultant (Ayurveda) (3 posts)
Qualification required: MD/MS (Ayurveda) from a recognized University with minimum 5 years work experience; BAMS from a recognized University with minimum 7 years work experience. Experience required: 5 years (MD/MS) or 7 years (BAMS). Age limit: Maximum 45 years. Pay: Rs.60,000 per month consolidated.
Young Professional (4 posts)
Qualification required: Graduate degree in Ayurveda from a recognized University and registered in State/Central board. Age limit: Maximum 40 years. Pay: Rs.50,000 per month.
SRF (Ayurveda) (1 post)
Qualification required: BAMS from a recognized University. Age limit: Maximum 35 years. Pay: Rs.42,000 + HRA as admissible.
Pay and Terms of Engagement
- Engagement is initially for one year, which may be curtailed or extended at the discretion of the Competent Authority.
- Engagement is purely contractual and co-terminus with the completion or duration of the project, or until regular staff is posted, whichever is earlier.
- No claim for continuation of service or regular appointment will be entertained.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 27 October 2026 |
| Walk-in Interview: Consultant (Ayurveda) | 11 November 2026 |
| Walk-in Interview: Young Professional | 12 November 2026 |
| Walk-in Interview: SRF (Ayurveda) | 13 November 2026 |
How Will CARI Select Candidates?
- Walk-in interview
Documents to Enclose
- Duly filled application
- Set of self-attested photocopies of certificates and mark sheets
- Experience certificate
- Originals of all certificates
- Two recent passport size photographs
How to Apply for CARI Recruitment 2026
- Download the application format from www.ccras.in or collect it from the CARI Bhubaneswar office between 10:00 a.m. and 05:00 p.m.
- Bring the duly filled application with a set of self-attested photocopies of certificates, mark sheets and experience certificates, along with originals.
- Bring two recent passport size photographs.
- Appear for the walk-in interview at the office of the Director, CARI, Bharatpur, Bhubaneswar on the date and time for the post.
- Attend on 11 November 2026, reporting at 10:30 AM.
Other Points to Note
- Consultant interview is on 11-11-2026, Young Professional on 12-11-2026 and SRF on 13-11-2026, each at 10:30 a.m.
- Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PW as per Govt. of India rules.
CARI Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download CARI notification PDF |
| Walk-in Details | Walk-in details for CARI Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | Visit CARI official website |
Official Source
This article is based on the official notification of Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Bhubaneswar, Advertisement No. 4/2026-27, dated 27 October 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.
