The Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM Recruitment), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, has released Vacancy Advertisement No. 1/2026. Applications are invited online for various Group A, B, and C posts across its network of institutes and centers.
📅 Important Dates
- Starting Date of Online Application & Fee Payment: 01st July, 2026 (from 10:00 hours).
- Closing Date of Online Application & Fee Payment: 31st July, 2026 (till 23:59 hours).
- Application Modification Window: 3rd August, 2026 (10:00 hours) to 5th August, 2026 (23:59 hours).
💼 Vacancy Overview
CCRUM Recruitment for multiple positions across different groups. Here are some of the key vacancies:
- Group A Posts: Research Officer (Unani) – 16 posts, Research Officer (Pathology) – 2 posts, Research Officer (Physiology) – 1 post.
- Group B Posts: Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) – 12 posts, Staff Nurse – 7 posts, Investigator (Statistics) – 3 posts, Library and Information Assistant – 3 posts, and various Assistant Research Officer/Research Assistant roles.
- Group C Posts: Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) – 43 posts, Upper Division Clerk (UDC) – 31 posts, Lower Division Clerk (LDC) – 26 posts, Stenographer Grade-III – 7 posts, Pharmacist – 6 posts, and Staff Car Driver – 4 posts.
✅CCRUM Recruitment : Eligibility Criteria (Highlights)
- Age Limits: Varies by post. For example, Research Officer (Unani) has an upper age limit of 40 years. UDC applicants must be between 18 and 27 years. MTS applicants must be between 18 and 25 years. Age relaxation applies for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/ESM and other specified categories as per Govt. of India rules.
- Educational Qualifications: Requirements range from Matriculation/ITI for MTS, 12th Class for LDC, a Degree for UDC, to Post Graduate Degrees (MD/MS/M.Sc) for Research Officer roles.
📝 CCRUM Recruitment : Application & Processing Fees
All applicants must pay a non-refundable Processing Fee of Rs. 500/-. Candidates outside of the exempted categories must also pay an Examination Fee based on the post group:
- Group A Posts (UR & OBC): Rs. 2000/- total (Rs. 500 Processing Fee + Rs. 1500 Exam Fee).
- Group B Posts (UR & OBC): Rs. 1500/- total (Rs. 500 Processing Fee + Rs. 1000 Exam Fee).
- Group C Posts (UR & OBC): Rs. 1300/- total (Rs. 500 Processing Fee + Rs. 800 Exam Fee).
- Note: SC/ST/PwBD/EWS/Women candidates and Ex-Servicemen are exempted from the Examination Fee and only need to pay the Rs. 500/- Processing Fee.
🏆 CCRUM Recruitment : Selection Process
- Group A Posts: Selection is based on an online Computer Based Test (CBT) worth 70 marks, followed by an Interview worth 30 marks.
- Group B & C Posts: Selection is based entirely on the online CBT comprising 100 marks, followed by a qualifying Skill Test/Typing Test/Driving Test wherever applicable.
- Negative Marking: There will be a penalty of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in the CBT, except for the MTS post which has no negative marking.
🛠️ How to Apply
- Online Portal: All applications must be submitted online through the official CCRUM websites: www.ccrum.res.in or www.ccrum.ayush.gov.in. No paper applications will be accepted.
- Registration Steps: Create an account (Step 1), fill out the detailed profile including photo/signature uploads (Step 2), and apply for specific posts followed by fee payment (Step 3).
- Document Specifications: Ensure the uploaded passport-size photograph and signature are in JPG/JPEG format (50 KB – 100 KB). Educational/category documents should be merged into PDFs or uploaded as JPEGs (100 KB – 1000 KB).