CARI Mumbai Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026

CARI Mumbai Senior Research Fellow recruitment is scheduled through a walk-in interview on 07.10.2026 for Senior Research Fellow (Medical-Ayu) and Senior Research Fellow (Non-Medical) posts. The recruitment has 3 vacancies, with candidates required to appear at CARI, Mumbai, between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Applicants must meet the post-wise qualification and age requirements and bring the prescribed biodata/application format, photographs and certificates for verification.

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CARI Mumbai Senior Research Fellow Vacancy Details

Eligibility

Senior Research Fellow (Medical-Ayu)

• Essential qualification: BAMS degree from a recognized university.
• Desirable: MD (Ayurveda) with previous research experience.
• Desirable: Orientation to Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules, 1945.
• Desirable: Training and experience in systematic review and meta-analysis.
• Desirable: Skill in drafting or editing scientific documents, articles or technical reports.
• Desirable: Publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Desirable: Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Previous research experience in projects funded by the Ministry of Ayush, ICMR, CSIR, DST or an equivalent organization is desirable.

Senior Research Fellow (Non-Medical)

• Essential qualification: Life Sciences degree from a recognized university.
• Desirable: Master’s degree in Life Sciences with previous clinical research experience.
• Desirable: Training and experience in systematic review and meta-analysis.
• Desirable: Skill in drafting or editing scientific documents, articles or technical reports.
• Desirable: Publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Desirable: Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Previous clinical research experience in projects funded by the Ministry of Ayush, ICMR, CSIR, DST or an equivalent organization is desirable.

Age Limit

The maximum age is 35 years as on 01.01.2026. Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates is provided under Government of India orders.

Application Process

CARI Mumbai Senior Research Fellow candidates must appear for the walk-in interview at RRAP Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Podar Medical Campus, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai 400018, with the prescribed biodata/application format.

1. Download and complete the prescribed biodata format from the CCRAS website.
2. Appear for the walk-in interview on 07.10.2026 between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
3. Bring two passport-size photographs, self-attested photocopies of relevant certificates and original certificates for verification.

Documents for the Walk-in Interview

• Prescribed biodata/application format
• Two passport-size photographs
• Self-attested photocopies of relevant certificates
• Original relevant certificates must be produced for verification at the walk-in interview.

Selection Process

The selection process consists of a walk-in interview.

Salary and Job Details

• Salary: Rs. 42,000 per month plus 30% HRA, consolidated.
• Engagement: Engagement for ongoing WHO-CCRAS collaborative research and other CCRAS IMR projects for 2026-27.
• Work place: CARI, Mumbai.
• Engagement period: Purely contractual and co-terminus with the respective project; extension may be considered based on need and performance.

Walk-in Interview Venue

RRAP Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Podar Medical Campus, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai 400018.

Important Conditions

• No TA/DA will be admissible for attending the interview.
• The contractual engagement does not confer any claim for continuance or regular appointment.

FAQs

What is the interview date and reporting window?

The walk-in interview is scheduled for 07.10.2026, with reporting time from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Which documents must be carried to the walk-in interview?

Candidates must bring the prescribed biodata/application format, two passport-size photographs, self-attested photocopies of relevant certificates and original relevant certificates for verification at the walk-in interview.

What is the qualification for the Medical-Ayu post?

The essential qualification is a BAMS degree from a recognized university.

What is the qualification for the Non-Medical post?

The essential qualification is a Life Sciences degree from a recognized university.

What is the salary for the Senior Research Fellow posts?

The salary is Rs. 42,000 per month plus 30% HRA, consolidated.