The CCRUM Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by the Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM) under the Ministry of AYUSH. This recruitment drive offers 179 vacancies for various Group A, Group B, and Group C posts, including Research Officer, Staff Nurse, Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT), UDC, LDC, Pharmacist, MTS, and several other positions.
Eligible candidates can submit their online applications from 1 July to 31 July 2026. Candidates looking for a stable Central Government job in the medical, research, technical, or administrative field should carefully check the eligibility criteria, vacancy details, selection process, salary, exam pattern, and important dates before applying.
CCRUM Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 01/2026) – Overview |
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| Official Notification Out — 179 Group A, B & C Posts | Apply Online 1–31 July 2026 | |
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| Particulars | Details |
| Organization Name | Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM) |
| Ministry | Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India |
| Recruitment Name | CCRUM Group A, B & C Recruitment 2026 (Research Officer, ARO, Staff Nurse, MLT, UDC, LDC, MTS & Other Posts) |
| Notification Number | Advertisement No. 01/2026 |
| Post Name | Research Officer, Assistant Research Officer, Staff Nurse, Accounts Officer, Research Assistant, Investigator, MLT, Library & Information Assistant, Proof Reader, Hindi Assistant, Pharmacist, Social Worker, Radiographer, Compounder, Stenographer Gr-III, UDC, LDC, Staff Car Driver, MTS (23 Posts) |
| Total Vacancies | 179 (Across 23 Posts — Including Backlog Vacancies) |
| Notification Release Date | June 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online Mode Only |
| Job Location | All India — CCRUM Headquarters (New Delhi) & its 24 Institutes/Centers Across India (All India Transfer Liability) |
| Official Website | www.ccrum.res.in / www.ccrum.ayush.gov.in |
CCRUM Recruitment 2026 Official Notification |
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| Notification Name | Detailed Advertisement CCRUM Group A, B & C Recruitment 2026 |
| Notification Type | Direct Recruitment — Regular Group A, B & C Posts (Research, Nursing, Technical & Administrative Cadres) |
| Headquarters | Jawahar Lal Nehru Chikitsa Avum Homoeopathy Anusandhan Bhawan, Janakpuri, New Delhi |
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Important Dates 2026
Note: All dates and deadlines are strict — CCRUM will not accept late applications under any circumstances. Always cross-check the latest dates on the official notification PDF before applying. read more; AP Vidyut AEE Vacancy 2026 |
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Nationality
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Age Limit (As on 31.07.2026)Age limit varies significantly by post. Refer to the post-wise table below: |
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| Post | Upper Age Limit |
| Research Officer (Unani/Pathology/Physiology) | 40 Years |
| Asst. Research Officer (Pharmacology) | 30 Years |
| Asst. Research Officer (Pharmacognosy/Botany) | 35 Years |
| Staff Nurse | 35 Years |
| Accounts Officer (HQ) | 30 Years |
| Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) | 35 Years |
| Library & Information Assistant | 28 Years |
| Compounder / Stenographer Gr-III | 28 Years |
| UDC / LDC | 18–27 Years |
| Pharmacist / MTS | 18–25 Years |
| Staff Car Driver | 18–25 Years |
Age Relaxation |
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| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| PwBD (UR) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| Government Servants (Research Officer / Accounts Officer posts) | 5 Years |
| J&K Domicile (01.01.1980 – 31.12.1989) | 5 Years |
| Note: Maximum age after all cumulative relaxations shall not exceed 56 years. | |
Education Qualification — Post-Wise |
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| Post | Required Qualification |
| Research Officer (Unani) | PG Degree (MD/MS) in Unani System of Medicine from an NCISM (formerly CCIM) recognized university, plus enrolment on Central/State Register of Unani/ISM |
| Research Officer (Pathology) | MD in Pathology from an MCI-recognized university, plus enrolment on Central/State Medical Register |
| Research Officer (Physiology) | Master’s Degree in Molecular Biology/Biotechnology/Human Genetics/Genetics Engineering plus 3 years’ post-Master’s research experience OR Ph.D. in relevant subject |
| Asst. Research Officer (Pharmacology) | M.Sc. in Pharmacology or M.V.Sc from a recognized university |
| Asst. Research Officer (Pharmacognosy/Botany) | Master’s Degree in concerned discipline plus 3 years’ research/teaching experience OR Ph.D. in relevant discipline |
| Staff Nurse | B.Sc. (Hons) Nursing / Regular B.Sc. Nursing / Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing OR Diploma in GNM, registered with State Nursing Council, plus 1 year’s experience in a min. 50-bed hospital |
| Accounts Officer (HQ) | Degree from a recognized university plus 3 years’ experience in Cash, Accounts & Budget work in Govt Office/PSU/Autonomous Body |
| Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) | Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science with 2 years’ relevant experience |
| Library & Information Assistant | Degree from a recognized university plus Degree in Library Science |
| UDC | Degree from a recognized university |
| LDC | 12th Class Pass with typing speed of 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi on computer |
| Stenographer Grade-III | Matric/equivalent plus shorthand speed of 80 wpm and typewriting speed of 40 wpm |
| Staff Car Driver | Matriculation pass, valid driving license for Motor Cars/LMV, 3 years’ driving experience, knowledge of vehicle maintenance |
| Compounder | Matric or equivalent plus Certificate of Training as Compounder in Unani System of Medicine (min. 1 year), plus 2 years’ experience preferably in a Unani Dispensary/Hospital |
| Pharmacist | 10+2 with Science plus 2-Year Diploma in Pharmacy plus registration with State/Central Pharmacy Council |
| MTS | Matriculation/equivalent pass OR ITI pass in relevant subject |
| Note: Eligibility (age & qualification) is determined strictly as on the closing date of application (31 July 2026). No relaxation or correction is permitted afterward. | |
Application FeeFee is divided into a non-refundable Processing Fee (all candidates) and an Examination Fee (waived for exempted categories). |
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| Group | Fee (UR/OBC) | Fee (SC/ST/PwBD/EWS/Women/ESM) |
| Group A | ₹2,000/- | ₹500/- |
| Group B | ₹1,500/- | ₹500/- |
| Group C | ₹1,300/- | ₹500/- |
| Fee Payment Window | 01 July 2026 to 31 July 2026 |
| Fee Payment Methods | Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, UPI (Online Payment Gateway Only — No DD/Postal Order/Cash) |
| Note: Fee is inclusive of GST and non-refundable. Bank transaction charges are borne separately by the candidate. Candidates applying for multiple posts must pay the fee separately for each post. | |
CCRUM Vacancy 2026 — Post-Wise Details |
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| Post | Vacancies / Pay Level (7th CPC) |
| Group A | |
| Research Officer (Unani) | 16 (incl. Backlog SC-08, ST-08) | Level-10 (₹56,100–1,77,500) |
| Research Officer (Pathology) | 02 | Level-10 |
| Research Officer (Physiology) | 01 | Level-10 |
| Group B | |
| Asst. Research Officer (Pharmacology) | 01 | Level-7 (₹44,900–1,42,400) |
| Asst. Research Officer (Pharmacognosy/Botany) | 02 | Level-7 |
| Staff Nurse | 07 (incl. backlog) | Level-7 |
| Accounts Officer (HQ) | 01 | Level-7 |
| Research Assistant (Chemistry) | 02 (incl. backlog) | Level-6 (₹35,400–1,12,400) |
| Research Assistant (Botany) | 03 | Level-6 |
| Investigator (Statistics) | 03 (Backlog) | Level-6 |
| Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) | 12 | Level-6 |
| Library & Information Assistant | 03 | Level-6 |
| Proof Reader | 01 | Level-6 |
| Hindi Assistant | 02 | Level-6 |
| Group C | |
| Pharmacist | 06 (incl. backlog) | Level-5 (₹29,200–92,300) |
| Social Worker | 02 (Backlog) | Level-5 |
| Radiographer | 01 (Backlog) | Level-5 |
| Compounder | 03 (Backlog) | Level-4 (₹25,500–81,100) |
| Stenographer Grade-III | 07 | Level-4 |
| Upper Division Clerk (UDC) | 31 | Level-4 |
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | 26 | Level-2 (₹19,900–63,200) |
| Staff Car Driver | 04 | Level-2 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 43 (incl. backlog) | Level-1 (₹18,000–56,900) |
| Total | 179 (across 23 posts) |
| Note: Many vacancies are backlog positions carried forward from previous recruitment years. Category-wise breakup (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS) is available in the detailed notification PDF.
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Selection Process 2026Group A Posts (Research Officers):
Group B & C Posts:
Important Points
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CCRUM 2026 Salary & Pay Scale |
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| Post Group | Pay Level / Pay Range |
| Group A (Research Officers) | Level-10: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 + NPA |
| Group B (ARO, Staff Nurse, AO) | Level-7: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Group B (Research Asst., MLT, LIA, etc.) | Level-6: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Group C (Pharmacist, Social Worker, Radiographer) | Level-5: ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
| Group C (Compounder, Steno, UDC) | Level-4: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| Group C (LDC, Staff Car Driver) | Level-2: ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
| Group C (MTS) | Level-1: ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 |
| Note: Selected candidates are placed on 2-year probation (extendable) and governed by the New Pension Scheme (NPS). All posts carry All India Transfer Liability across CCRUM’s 24 Institutes/Centers. | |
CCRUM Exam Pattern 2026 |
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| Component | Details |
| Question Type | Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Mode of Exam | Online Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Group A Pattern | 70 Marks — Subject Knowledge (40) + Research Methodology (20) + General Awareness/IT (10), followed by Interview (30 Marks) |
| Group B & C Pattern | 100 Marks — Subject Knowledge (70) + Research Methodology/Technical Knowledge (20) + General Awareness/IT & Computing (10) |
| MTS & Staff Car Driver | Follows SSC MTS / Matric-level examination syllabus |
| Exam Duration | 100 Minutes (130 Minutes for PwBD candidates with scribe) |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 Mark per Wrong Answer (No Negative Marking for MTS) |
CCRUM 2026 Syllabus — Post-Wise Focus Areas |
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| Post Category | Key Focus Areas |
| Research Officer (Unani) | Unani Pharmacology, Ilmul Advia, Kulliyat, Moalajat, Research Methodology, Biostatistics, Clinical Research in Unani Medicine |
| Research Officer (Pathology) | Histopathology, Clinical Pathology, Hematology, Microbiology, Diagnostic Techniques, Research Methodology |
| Staff Nurse | Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Pharmacology, Nursing Ethics & Administration |
| MLT | Clinical Biochemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Histopathology, Lab Safety & Quality Control |
| UDC / LDC | General English, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Computer Knowledge, Office Procedures |
| MTS | General Intelligence & Reasoning, Numerical Aptitude, General English, General Awareness (SSC MTS-level) |
| Note: Detailed subject-wise syllabus for all 23 posts is available in the full notification PDF. Candidates should tailor their preparation strictly to their applied post’s subject knowledge component, which carries the highest weightage. | |
How to Apply Online for CCRUM Recruitment 2026
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Documents Required for CCRUM Application 2026
Note: Original documents along with self-attested photocopies must be produced at the time of document verification/interview. Any discrepancy can lead to cancellation of candidature. |
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Modification Window — What Can Be Changed?
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CCRUM 2026 Preparation Strategy — Post-Wise Tips
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CCRUM 2026 Job Profile — What These Posts Involve
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Common Mistakes to Avoid
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important links |
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| Apply Online | click here (Active 1–31 July 2026) |
| Download Detailed Notification PDF | click here |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Is CCRUM Recruitment 2026 suitable for fresh graduates?
Yes. Several posts such as LDC, UDC, MTS, Pharmacist, Library & Information Assistant, and some technical positions are open to candidates with qualifications ranging from 10th Pass, 12th Pass, Diploma, and Bachelor’s Degree. However, certain posts require prior experience or higher educational qualifications, so candidates should verify the eligibility requirements before applying.
2. Can I apply for more than one post in CCRUM Recruitment 2026?
Yes. Candidates are allowed to apply for multiple posts if they meet the eligibility conditions for each post. However, a separate application form and application fee must be submitted for every post. Candidates should also ensure that the examination schedule for different posts does not overlap.
3. What are the biggest advantages of getting a job through CCRUM Recruitment 2026?
Selected candidates receive the benefits of a Central Government job, including attractive salary under the 7th Pay Commission, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), medical facilities, leave benefits, pension under the National Pension System (NPS), promotion opportunities, and long-term job security. Many posts also offer opportunities to work in research institutes across India.
4. What should candidates prepare first for the CCRUM CBT Exam?
Candidates should first focus on the subject-related syllabus, as it carries the highest weightage in the Computer-Based Test. After completing the core subject, they should practice General Awareness, Reasoning, Computer Knowledge, and previous year mock tests to improve speed and accuracy. Regular revision and online practice tests can significantly improve exam performance.
5. What common mistakes should applicants avoid while filling the CCRUM application form?
Applicants should carefully enter their name, date of birth, and personal details exactly as mentioned in their educational certificates because these details cannot be changed later. They should also upload clear documents in the prescribed format, verify successful fee payment, and review the entire application before final submission to avoid rejection.
6. Will there be a skill test for every post in CCRUM Recruitment 2026?
No. Skill tests are conducted only for specific posts such as LDC, Stenographer Grade-III, Staff Car Driver, and other applicable positions. For many other posts, selection is based mainly on the Computer-Based Test (CBT), while Group A posts also include an interview after the written examination.
7. Can candidates from any state apply for CCRUM Recruitment 2026?
Yes. This is an All India recruitment, so eligible candidates from any state or union territory can apply. Selected candidates may be posted at CCRUM Headquarters in New Delhi or any of its research institutes and centers across India, depending on organizational requirements.