CARI Recruitment 2026: Walk-in for 17 Senior Research Fellow, Research Associate & More Posts

CARI Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 17 Vacancies

Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI) has announced a walk-in recruitment drive for 17 vacancies across multiple research positions including Senior Research Fellow, Research Associate-1, Project Research Scientist I, and Project Technical Support III. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with qualifications in Ayurveda, Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Botany, Zoology, and Life Sciences to secure a contractual government job under the Ministry of AYUSH. The walk-in interviews are scheduled from May 23 to June 16, 2026. Read on for complete details on eligibility, salary, selection process, and how to apply.

Organization Overview

Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Kolkata, is a premier research institute under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. It is dedicated to scientific research and development in Ayurveda, focusing on drug standardization, clinical trials, and pharmacological studies. CARI offers a dynamic work environment for researchers and technical staff contributing to the advancement of traditional medicine.

Post Details

CARI invites applications for the following contractual posts under various projects. The total number of vacancies is 17, distributed across different specializations.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications

• Senior Research Fellow (Ayurveda): B.A.M.S. from a recognized university. Preference for M.D./M.S. (Ayurveda) or experience in AYUSH/CCRAS funded projects. Skills in drafting scientific documents and computer applications.
• Senior Research Fellow (Pharmacognosy/Botany): M.Pharm in Pharmacognosy / MS Natural Products / M.Pharm (Ay) OR M.Sc. Botany/Medicinal Plants/Biotechnology/Life Science with two years research experience.
• Senior Research Fellow (Pharmacology): M.V.Sc. (Pharmacology) / M.Pharm / M.S. (Pharmacology) / M.Pharm (Ay) / M.Sc. (Medicinal Plants) with specialization in Pharmacology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology with 02 years experience. Desirable: Experience in laboratory animal handling.
• Research Associate-1: First class degree in MD/M.V.Sc/M.Pharm in Pharmacology / M.Pharm (Ay) / M.Sc. (Medicinal Plants) with Ph.D. and at least one research paper in Science Citation Indexed Journal.
• Project Research Scientist I: First class degree in MD/M.V.Sc (Pharmacology) / M.Pharm (Pharmacology) / M.Pharm (Ay) / M.Sc. (Medicinal Plants) OR Second class Post graduate degree with Ph.D. Minimum three years experience in Pharmacological screening and Toxicological testing.
• Project Technical Support III: Graduate in Zoology with three years experience OR Postgraduate in Zoology with one year experience in any research laboratory. Desirable: Experience in toxicology/Histopathology or preclinical toxicology laboratories and animal handling.
• Senior Research Fellow (Pharmacognosy/Phytochemistry): M.Pharmacy (Pharmacognosy) / M.Pharmacy (Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry) / M.S. Natural Products. Desirable: Experience in In-Silico studies, HPLC/HPTLC, microscopic studies and article writing in SCI journals.

Age Limit

• Maximum age limit for most posts: 35 years.
• Maximum age limit for Research Associate-1: 40 years.
• Age relaxation as per Government of India rules for SC/ST/OBC candidates.

Application Fee

Salary / Stipend

Selection Process

• Written Test
• Interview
• Document Verification

Important Dates

How to Apply

Candidates must appear for the walk-in interview at the designated venue on the specified date. Follow these steps:

• Read the official notification PDF carefully to confirm eligibility.
• Download and fill the application form (if any) as mentioned in the notification.
• Carry all original documents (educational certificates, ID proof, experience certificates, category certificate) along with one set of self-attested photocopies.
• Bring extra passport-size photographs for submission.
• Report to the venue on the scheduled date and time. Complete registration formalities before the interview.
• Venue: Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Kolkata, West Bengal - 700091.

For more details, refer to the official notification PDF and website.