The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) has released the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. 05/2026/Ph.D. A total of 20 fellowship vacancies are available in Ayurveda and Yoga & Naturopathy. Eligible candidates with a postgraduate qualification in Biomedical Sciences and a valid eligible NET certificate can apply online through the CCRAS Ph.D. Portal. The last date to submit the application is 08 December 2026. Candidates can check the notification PDF and apply online link below.
CCRAS Junior Research Fellow (JRF) at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) |
| Advertisement No. | No.05/2026/Ph.D. |
| Department | Ministry of Ayush, Government of India |
| Project | Ph.D. Fellowships/ Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) for NET qualified Non-Ayush (Non-Medical) aspirants to pursue Ph.D. in Ayurveda and Yoga & Naturopathy |
| Funding Agency | Central Research Councils under Ministry of Ayush |
| Tenure | JRF for 2 years extendable as Senior Research Fellow (SRF) for 2-3 years, total for maximum 5 years |
| Post Name(s) | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| Vacancies | 20 |
| Pay | Rs. 37,000/- for JRF and Rs. 42,000/- for SRF + House Rent Allowance + annual contingency of Rs. 20,000/- |
| Age Limit | 28 years as on the date of issue of advertisement in the Employment News |
| Application Fee | Not stated in the notice |
| Job Location | Recognised University / Institution of choice |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 08-12-2026 (60 Days) |
Vacancy Details
The total number of vacancies is 20, which are distributed across participating Research Councils as follows:
| Research Council | Stream | No. of Fellowship | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCRAS | Ayurveda | 16 | http://www.ccras.nic.in |
| CCRYN | Yoga & Naturopathy | 04 | http://www.ccryn.gov.in |
Who Can Apply
Candidates must fulfill the essential educational qualification and eligibility criteria prescribed for the Ph.D. fellowships.
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | Post Graduation in Biomedical Sciences (with emphasis on Life Sciences / Chemical Sciences / Physical Sciences / Social Sciences/ Biostatistics and having a NET certificate with eligible validity period |
Candidates from Non-Ayush (Non-Medical) background must have qualified the concerned National Eligibility Test, namely Joint CSIR-UGC test for JRF and LS(NET), DBT- JRF in Biotechnology, Bio technology Eligibility Test (BET), ICAR's AICE- SRF(PGS), and ICMR JRF and willing to undertake research on AYUSH related projects for pursuing Ph.D. programmes in the University/ Institution of their choice.
Research project shall be in the fields of Biomedical Sciences with emphasis on Life Sciences such as Microbiology, Physiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Human Biology, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Immunology, Pharmacology, Zoology, Environment Science, Botany, Veterinary Sciences, and Pharmacy etc.; Chemical Sciences such as Biochemistry, Chemistry including Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry - Phyto Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry & Natural Product Chemistry etc.; Physical Sciences including Biophysics; Social Sciences such as Psychology for Mental diseases and Sociology for Demographic Survey etc.; and Biostatistics.
Pay and Tenure
The fellowship will be provided for pursuing Ph.D. under a recognised University/ institution of choice by the candidates and during their fellowship, they will be termed as Junior Research Fellows (JRFs) for 2 years extendable as Senior Research Fellows (SRF) for 2-3 years, total for maximum 5 years. The monthly emoluments will be Rs. 37,000/- for JRF and Rs. 42,000/- for SRF + House Rent Allowance per month + annual contingency of Rs. 20,000/- to the University/ Institution. In addition, the fellow may submit a project proposal to obtain one time Research Contingency Grant-in-Aid up to Rs. 01.00 lakh within 3 months of joining the fellowship.
How to Apply for CCRAS Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Interested candidates possessing the prescribed qualifications must apply online only.
- Register on the CCRAS Ph.D. Portal (https://phd.ccras.org.in/).
- Submit the application form, research proposal, and all required documents online for the respective streams of interest (Ayurveda & Yoga & Naturopathy).
- Send hard copies of the registration/application link along with all required documents in hand before opening of registration/application link as on the date of publication of advertisement in the Employment News.
Selection and Interview
Shortlisted candidates will be informed and invited for interview by the respective Councils.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date for submission of Application Form | Up to Two Months (60 days) from the date of advertisement in the Employment News (08-12-2026) |
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | CCRAS Ph.D. Portal for online applications |
| Employment Notification PDF | Detailed employment notification advertisement No.05/2026/Ph.D. |
| Official Website | Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences web portal |
