CCRAS Opens Online Applications For 394 Group A, B, And C Posts Including LDC, Steno, UDC, MTS And More

The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 394 posts across Group A, B, and C categories. These include positions such as Lower Division Clerk, Stenographer, Staff Nurse, UDC, MTS, and several technical and research roles.

According to Advertisement No. 04/2025, the online application process began on 01 July 2025 and will remain open until 31 August 2025. Applicants will also have the option to modify their application between 03 September and 05 September 2025 during the designated correction window.

Candidates aged between 27 and 40 years with qualifications ranging from 10th, 12th, ITI, Graduate degrees to MD/MS, M.Sc, M.A, and B.Pharm are eligible to apply. The application process is available on the CCRAS website. Applicants are advised to review the post-wise details and eligibility criteria before applying.

Important Dates:
The notification was released on 06 July 2025. The online application starts on 01 July 2025 and closes on 31 August 2025. The modification window will be open from 10:00 AM on 03 September to 6:00 PM on 05 September 2025.

Vacancy Details:
The recruitment drive aims to fill the following 394 vacancies:

Lower Division Clerk – 37
Stenographer Grade-I – 10
Staff Nurse – 14
Stenographer Grade-II – 14
Library Clerk – 01
Security Incharge – 01
Research Officer (Pathology) – 01
Assistant Research Officer (Pharmacology) – 04
Translator (Hindi Assistant) – 02
Research Assistant (Botany) – 05
Research Assistant (Pharmacology) – 01
Research Assistant (Pharmacy) – 01
Jr Medical Laboratory Technologist – 01
Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) – 179
Upper Division Clerk (UDC) – 39
Assistant – 13
Pharmacist (Grade-1) – 12
Laboratory Attendant – 09
Driver Ordinary Grade – 05
Research Officer (Ayurveda) – 20
Medical Laboratory Technologist – 15
Research Assistant (Chemistry) – 05
Research Assistant (Garden) – 01
Research Assistant (Org-Chemistry) – 01
Statistical Assistant – 02
Offset Machine Operator – 01

Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must possess qualifications such as 10th, 12th, ITI, Bachelor’s, Master’s (M.A, M.Sc, M.Pharm), or MD/MS degrees from a recognized board or university. The age requirement ranges from 27 to 40 years depending on the post. Candidates must refer to the official notification for post-wise qualification and age details.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply online through the official website of CCRAS at www.ccras.nic.in. Applications must be submitted before 31 August 2025. Candidates are advised to fill out the form carefully and retain a copy for future reference.

Application Fee:
For Group A posts, Unreserved and OBC candidates must pay ₹1000 plus a ₹500 processing fee. For Group B posts, the fee is ₹500 plus ₹200 processing. For Group C posts, Unreserved and OBC candidates must pay ₹200 with a ₹100 processing fee. SC, ST, PWD, EWS, women, and ex-servicemen candidates are exempt from paying any fees.

Selection Process:
The selection process will consist of stages as notified in the official advertisement. Candidates will be shortlisted based on eligibility and qualifications, followed by written tests or skill tests as applicable for the post.

CCRAS Official Notification:
To know detailed eligibility criteria, pay scale, age limit, and selection process, candidates must refer to the official CCRAS notification dated 06 July 2025 available on ccras.nic.in.
OFFICIAL Notification PDF