CARI Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts (Consultant & JRF), Walk-in 08 & 19 Sep (West Bengal)

Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Kolkata, has released the CARI Recruitment 2026 notification for 2 vacancies, comprising 1 Consultant (Ayush disciplines) and 1 Junior Research Fellow (Pharmacology) post, to be filled through walk-in interview. This is a West Bengal-based central government research opportunity under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. CARI, Kolkata, conducts scientific research into Ayurvedic medicine, pharmacognosy and natural products, and this recruitment supports its ongoing research projects with specialised contractual staff. Candidates holding a BAMS/BHMS/BSMS degree with research experience, or a postgraduate degree in Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology or related life sciences, are eligible to attend the walk-in interview. Selected candidates will contribute to CARI's Ayurvedic and pharmacological research work: the Consultant (Ayush disciplines) requires a BAMS/BHMS/BSMS degree with a minimum of 5 years of research experience, or a postgraduate degree in Pharmacognosy, M.Pharm (Ayurveda), MS Natural Products, Botany, Medicinal Plants, Biotechnology or Life Sciences with the same experience requirement. The Junior Research Fellow (Pharmacology) requires a postgraduate degree in M.Pharm, M.V.Sc, M.S. (Pharm.) in Pharmacology/Toxicology, or M.Sc. in Life Science (Zoology/Biotechnology) from a recognised university or institute. The CARI 2026 selection process involves a written test and/or interview. The salary for the Consultant post is ₹50,000 per month consolidated, and for the Junior Research Fellow it is ₹37,000 plus 30% House Rent Allowance (HRA). Eligible candidates must attend the walk-in interview at Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Kolkata, 4-CN Block, Sector-V, Bidhannagar, Kolkata 700091, on 08 September 2026 for the Junior Research Fellow post and 19 September 2026 for the Consultant post. There is no application fee mentioned for this recruitment drive. Candidates must read the complete official CARI 2026 notification PDF before attending, and should carry original testimonials along with self-attested photocopies of all supporting documents for verification.

Consultant (Ayush disciplines): BAMS/BHMS/BSMS with a minimum of 5 years of research experience, or a Postgraduate Degree in Pharmacognosy/M. Pharm (Ay)/MS Natural Products/M.Sc. in Botany/Medicinal Plants/Bio Technology/Life Sciences from a recognised University/Institution with a minimum of 5 years research experience. Junior Research Fellow (Pharmacology): Postgraduate Degree in M.Pharm/M.V.Sc/M.S. (Pharm.) in Pharmacology/Toxicology, or M.Sc. Life Science (Zoology/Biotechnology) from a recognised university/institute. No specific minimum percentage is stated for either post.

• Consultant (Ayush disciplines): Maximum 64 years
• Junior Research Fellow (Pharmacology): Maximum 35 years
• Age relaxation for reserved categories is not explicitly mentioned in the notification

• Consultant (Ayush disciplines): BAMS/BHMS/BSMS with a minimum of 5 years research experience, OR a Postgraduate Degree in Pharmacognosy/M. Pharm (Ay)/MS Natural Products/M.Sc. in Botany/Medicinal Plants/Bio Technology/Life Sciences from a recognised University/Institution with a minimum of 5 years research experience
• Junior Research Fellow (Pharmacology): Postgraduate Degree in M.Pharm/M.V.Sc/M.S. (Pharm.) in Pharmacology/Toxicology, or M.Sc. Life Science (Zoology/Biotechnology) from a recognised university/institute
• Age Limit: Maximum 64 years for Consultant (Ayush disciplines); Maximum 35 years for Junior Research Fellow (Pharmacology)
• No application fee is mentioned in the official notification
• Age relaxation for reserved categories is not explicitly mentioned in the notification; candidates are advised to refer to the detailed notification for any such provisions

• No application fee is mentioned in the official notification

• Consultant (Ayush disciplines): ₹50,000 per month, consolidated
• Junior Research Fellow (Pharmacology): ₹37,000 per month plus 30% House Rent Allowance (HRA)

1. Read the official CARI Recruitment 2026 notification PDF carefully before attending the walk-in interview
2. Report at the venue as per the reporting time mentioned in the notification, on the date applicable to your post
3. Carry all original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies, including ID proof, educational certificates, and experience certificates
4. Bring the duly filled application form, if required as per the notification
5. Verify your eligibility against the criteria for your specific post before attending
6. Reach the venue well in advance to complete registration formalities
7. Keep extra passport-size photographs ready for submission if required
8. Attend the written test/interview as scheduled for your applicable post