The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) has invited online applications for 20 Ph.D. fellowships/Junior Research Fellow (JRF) posts for NET-qualified, non-Ayush (non-medical) candidates to pursue Ph.D. research in Ayurveda and Yoga & Naturopathy. Eligible applicants with a postgraduate qualification in Biomedical Sciences and a valid NET certificate must apply through the CCRAS Ph.D. Portal by 08 December 2026. The fellowship tenure, stipend, application procedure, vacancy distribution and eligibility criteria are detailed below.
At a glance
The following table summarises the key details of the recruitment notification and fellowship terms.
| 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 |
| Funding Agency | Central Research Councils under Ministry of Ayush |
| Tenure | JRF for 2 years extendable as SRF for 2–3 years; maximum up to 5 years |
| Post Name | 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 date of issue of advertisement in Employment News |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 08-12-2026 (60 Days from advertisement) |
| Job Location | Recognised University / Institution of choice |
Vacancy details
The total of 20 fellowships are allocated across participating research councils and streams as follows.
| Research Council | Stream | No. of Fellowships | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCRAS | Ayurveda | 16 | http://www.ccras.nic.in |
| CCRYN | Yoga & Naturopathy | 04 | http://www.ccryn.gov.in |
Eligibility and qualifications
Candidates must meet the essential educational and eligibility conditions prescribed for the Ph.D. fellowships and hold a valid, eligible NET qualification.
- Essential qualification for JRF: Post Graduation in Biomedical Sciences with emphasis on Life Sciences / Chemical Sciences / Physical Sciences / Social Sciences / Biostatistics and possession of a NET certificate with eligible validity period.
- Eligible National Eligibility Tests include: Joint CSIR-UGC test for JRF and LS(NET), DBT- JRF in Biotechnology, Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET), ICAR’s AICE-SRF (PGS), and ICMR JRF.
- Applicants from non-Ayush (non-medical) backgrounds must be willing to undertake AYUSH-related research projects and pursue Ph.D. programmes at a recognised university/institution of their choice.
- Research projects span Biomedical Sciences (e.g., Microbiology, Physiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Immunology, Pharmacology, Zoology, Botany, Pharmacy), Chemical Sciences (e.g., Biochemistry, Organic, Inorganic, Physical, Analytical, Phytochemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Natural Product Chemistry), Physical Sciences (including Biophysics), Social Sciences (e.g., Psychology for mental diseases, Sociology for demographic surveys) and Biostatistics.
Pay, tenure and other benefits
Fellowship emoluments, duration and available contingency support are specified below.
- Monthly stipend: Rs. 37,000/- for JRF and Rs. 42,000/- for SRF.
- Additional benefits: House Rent Allowance as admissible and annual contingency grant of Rs. 20,000/- to the University/Institution.
- One-time Research Contingency Grant-in-Aid: Up to Rs. 1.00 lakh may be submitted for consideration within three months of joining.
- Tenure: JRF appointment for 2 years, extendable as SRF for an additional 2–3 years subject to rules; total tenure up to a maximum of 5 years.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted online via the CCRAS Ph.D. Portal and hard copies of registration and documents should be provided as required by the notification.
- Apply online only by registering on the CCRAS Ph.D. Portal: https://phd.ccras.org.in/.
- Complete and submit the application form, research proposal and all required documents online for the chosen stream (Ayurveda or Yoga & Naturopathy).
- Send hard copies of the registration/application link along with all required documents in hand as specified in the advertisement.
Selection process and important dates
Shortlisted candidates will be notified for interview by the respective Councils; applicants should note the application deadline and age-limit provisions.
- Selection: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview by the respective Research Councils.
- Last date to apply: 08-12-2026 (60 days from the date of advertisement in Employment News).
- Age limit: Upper age limit is 28 years as on the date of issue of the advertisement, with applicable relaxations for SC/ST/OBC, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (lower cooperative disability only) and female applicants as per notification.
- Application fee: The recruitment notification does not mention any application fee.
Important links
Candidates should use the official portals and notification PDF to apply and to obtain detailed information.
- CCRAS Ph.D. Portal (Apply Online): https://phd.ccras.org.in/
- CCRAS official website: https://ccras.nic.in/
- CCRYN official website: http://www.ccryn.gov.in
- Detailed employment notification (Advertisement No.05/2026/Ph.D.): https://img2.freejobalert.com/news/2026/10/648954-6ac9bf8db044467835168.pdf
