RRAP CARI Mumbai Recruitment 2026: Senior Research Fellow Opening for AYUSH Clinical Study

The Raja Ramdeo Anandilal Poddar Central Ayurveda Research Institute (RRAP CARI), Mumbai—operating under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of AYUSH—has invited applications for a walk-in interview to engage one Senior Research Fellow (Life Sciences) on a contractual basis for the 2026–27 fiscal period.

Project & Position Overview

Project Title: Impact of Muktashukti Bhasma and Saubhagya Shunthi in reversal of bone mineral density among lactating women consuming traditional diet food in Maharashtra – A randomized controlled preliminary clinical study
Post Name: Senior Research Fellow (Life Sciences)
Total Vacancy: 01 Post
Engagement Type: Contractual (Co-terminus with the project)
Monthly Emoluments: ₹42,000 + 30% HRA (Consolidated)
Upper Age Limit: 35 years as of 01.01.2026 (Age relaxation applies to SC/ST/OBC as per Government of India rules)
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Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualification: Degree in Life Sciences from a recognized university.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Life Sciences.
- Prior clinical research exposure, specifically in nutrition, dietetics, or clinical trials under schemes funded by AYUSH, ICMR, CSIR, DST, or equivalent government agencies.
- Proven competence in drafting/editing technical reports, manuscripts, and scientific documentation.
- Research publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Working proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Walk-in Interview Details

Date of Interview: 26 September 2026
Reporting Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Venue:Raja Ramdeo Anandilal Poddar (RRAP) Central Ayurveda Research Institute,Podar Medical Campus, Dr. Annie Besant Road,Worli, Mumbai – 400018

Documents Required for Walk-in

Duly completed application form in the prescribed format (downloadable from ccras.nic.in).
Two recent passport-size photographs.
One set of self-attested photocopies of all educational certificates, mark sheets, and experience credentials.
Original certificates and proof of date of birth for physical verification during reporting.
No TA/DA is provided for attending the interview.