The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences
(CCRAS) has published the official notification
Advt. 04/2025 announcing 394 vacancies across Group A, B, and C posts,
including Stenographers, LDCs, MTS, Research Officers, and more
Important Dates
Notification Release: 7 July 2025
Application Window: 1 August – 31 August 2025
Modification Window: 3–5 September 2025
Posts & Vacancies
A summary of key positions includes:
Stenographer Grade‑I: 10
Stenographer Grade‑II: 14
LDC (Lower Division Clerk): 37
UDC (Upper Division Clerk): 39
Multi‑Tasking Staff: 179
Research Officers (Ayurveda, Pathology), Staff Nurses, Pharmacists, Translators, Medical Lab Technologists, Drivers, Security In‑Charge, etc.
Educational Qualifications & Age Criteria
Group-wise educational eligibility and age limits:
Group A (e.g., Research Officer): MD/MS in Ayurveda or Pathology, registered with the respective council; age limit up to 40 years
Group B (e.g., Stenographer I, Staff Nurse):
Stenographer I:
Matric + shorthand 120 WPM + typing 40 WPM + 3 years’ experience
Staff Nurse::
B.Sc Nursing & Diploma + 2 years’ experience
Translator (Hindi): Master’s in Hindi/English with translation experience
UDC: Any graduate
Age limits generally 25–35 years, depending on the post
Group C (e.g., LDC, Stenographer II, MTS):
LDC: 12th pass + English typing 35 WPM / Hindi 30 WPM
Steno II: Matric + shorthand 100 WPM + typing 40 WPM
MTS: Matric or ITI + trade certificate
Age for these posts generally up to 27–30 years
Application Fee
Group A: ₹1,500 (UR/OBC), ₹500 processing + ₹1,000 exam; SC/ST/PwBD/EWS/Women/Ex‑Servicemen exempted
Group B: ₹700 total (UR/OBC)
Group C: ₹300 total (UR/OBC)
SC/ST/PwBD/EWS/Women/Ex‑Servicemen no fee
Selection Process
Group A: Computer‑Based Test (CBT, 70 marks) followed by Interview (30 marks)
Group B & C: CBT only (100 marks); skill/typing or shorthand test for certain posts like Steno, LDC
How to Apply
Visit the official CCRAS portal.
Register and complete the online application by 31 August 2025 (before 23:59 hrs).
Upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates, etc.) in specified format.
Pay fees via net‑banking, credit/debit card or UPI.
Submit the form and save,
download the confirmation for future reference
In Summary
Vacancies: 394 across Group A–C
Apply: 1–31 August 2025
Eligibility: Varies— from Matric/ITI to MD/MS
Age: 27 to 40 years depending on post
Selection: CBT ± Interview/Skill test