CCRUM Recruitment 2026 – 179 Vacancies, Notification, Eligibility, Apply Online

The Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM), an autonomous body under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, has released Advertisement No. 1/2026 inviting online applications for 179 vacancies across Group A, Group B and Group C posts, including Research Officer, Assistant Research Officer, Staff Nurse, Accounts Officer, Research Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technologist, Pharmacist, Stenographer Grade-III, Upper Division Clerk, Lower Division Clerk, Staff Car Driver and Multi-Tasking Staff. Online applications can be submitted at www.ccrum.res.in / www.ccrum.ayush.gov.in from 01 July 2026 (10:00 hrs) to 31 July 2026 (23:59 hrs).

Updated: 25 July 2026, By NaukriPatra Editorial Team, Officially Verified against CCRUM Advertisement No. 1/2026

Important: Only 6 days remain to apply. The online application window for this recruitment closes on 31 July 2026 at 23:59 hrs. Eligible candidates are strongly advised to complete their registration, profile and post-specific application well ahead of the last date to avoid last-minute website load issues.

Quick Answer: As per the official notification, CCRUM is recruiting for 179 posts in Group A (19 posts), Group B (37 posts) and Group C (123 posts) through Advertisement No. 1/2026. The application process is entirely online, in three steps (Registration, Profile, Apply for Post), and closes on 31 July 2026. Selection for Group A posts is through a Computer Based Test (CBT) of 70 marks followed by an Interview of 30 marks, while Group B and Group C posts are selected through a CBT of 100 marks followed by a Skill Test wherever applicable. Qualification, age limit, pay level and application fee vary by post and are detailed below exactly as mentioned in the official advertisement.

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CCRUM Recruitment 2026 – Quick Highlights

• Organization: Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM), Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India
• Advertisement No.: 1/2026
• Post: 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 Grade-III, UDC, LDC, Staff Car Driver, MTS
• Vacancies: 179 (Group A: 19, Group B: 37, Group C: 123)
• Apply Mode: Online only
• Application Start Date: 01 July 2026 (10:00 hrs)
• Application Last Date: 31 July 2026 (23:59 hrs)
• Qualification: Varies by post – from Matriculation/ITI to Postgraduate/Ph.D., as detailed in the Eligibility Criteria section
• Age Limit: Varies by post (18 to 40 years, as per post), subject to relaxation as per Government of India rules; maximum cumulative age limit after all relaxations is 56 years

CCRUM Recruitment 2026 – Notification PDF and Official Website

• Official Notification PDF: Download Here
• Official Website: www.ccrum.res.in

CCRUM Recruitment 2026 Overview

As per the official notification, CCRUM operates through its Headquarters in New Delhi and 24 peripheral Institutes/Centres across the country. The posts carry all-India transfer liability, and candidates must be willing to serve at any Institute/Centre/Unit of the Council.

CCRUM Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

As per the official notification, applications sent by post, mail or any other offline mode will not be entertained. Any corrigendum or change to the schedule will be published only on the Council’s official website.

CCRUM Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

As per the official notification, the 179 vacancies are distributed across Group A, Group B and Group C posts as follows. Figures shown in brackets indicate category-wise break-up (UR = Unreserved, SC = Scheduled Caste, ST = Scheduled Tribe, OBC = Other Backward Classes, EWS = Economically Weaker Sections); several posts include backlog vacancies from earlier recruitment years, and the Council has reserved the right to increase or decrease these numbers.

Group A Posts

Group B Posts

Group C Posts

As per the official notification, a total of 9 posts across Group A, B and C are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD), covering Blind (B), Low Vision (LV), Deaf (D), Hearing Impaired (HH) and Locomotor Disability categories.

CCRUM Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

As per the official notification, the qualification for each post is as follows:

• Research Officer (Unani): Postgraduate degree (MD/MS) in Unani Medicine from an NCISM/CCIM-recognised institution, with enrolment on the Central/State Unani Register.
• Research Officer (Pathology): MD in Pathology from an MCI-recognised institution, with registration on the MCI/State Medical Council.
• Research Officer (Physiology): Master’s degree in Molecular Biology/Biotechnology/Human Genetics/Genetic Engineering with 3 years’ experience, or Ph.D. after Master’s degree.
• Assistant Research Officer (Pharmacology): M.Sc. Pharmacology or M.V.Sc. with research aptitude.
• Assistant Research Officer (Pharmacognosy/Botany): Master’s degree in the concerned discipline with 3 years’ research/teaching experience, or Ph.D.
• Staff Nurse: B.Sc. (Hons.)/Regular/Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing with State Nursing Council registration, or GNM Diploma with registration and 1 year’s experience in a 50-bedded hospital.
• Accounts Officer (HQs): Degree with 3 years’ experience in Cash/Accounts/Budget work in a Government office, PSU, autonomous or statutory body.
• Research Assistant (Chemistry/Botany): Postgraduate degree in the concerned discipline with research aptitude.
• Investigator (Statistics): Master’s degree in Statistics/Mathematics with Statistics as a subject, with 3 years’ experience in statistical work, or Ph.D. in Statistics.
• Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT): Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science with 2 years’ relevant experience.
• Library & Information Assistant (LIA): Degree along with a Degree in Library Science from a recognised institution/university.
• Proof Reader: Degree of a recognised university, Diploma in Book Publishing/Production or Printing Technology or Marketing (1-year duration), with 3 years’ experience.
• Hindi Assistant: Degree with adequate knowledge of Hindi equal to the B.A. standard and ability to translate from English to Hindi and vice-versa, or Postgraduate qualification in Hindi with translation ability.
• Pharmacist: 10+2 with Science, 2-year Diploma in Pharmacy, and registration with the State/Central Pharmacy Council.
• Social Worker: Degree with Diploma in Social Work and 1 year’s experience, or Master’s Degree in Sociology.
• Radiographer: 10+2 with Science, 2-year Diploma/Certificate in Radiography, and 1 year’s experience.
• Compounder: Matriculation, Certificate of training as Compounder in Unani System of Medicine (1-year duration), and 2 years’ experience.
• Stenographer Grade-III: Matriculation with shorthand speed of 80 wpm and typewriting speed of 40 wpm.
• Upper Division Clerk (UDC): Degree from a recognised university.
• Lower Division Clerk (LDC): 12th Class or equivalent, with a typing speed of 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi on computer.
• Staff Car Driver: Matriculation, a valid driving licence for Motor Cars/LMV, and 3 years’ driving experience.
• Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): Matriculation or equivalent, or ITI pass in a relevant subject.

Candidates are advised to refer to the official advertisement for the complete essential and desirable qualification details, including desirable knowledge of Urdu/Arabic/Persian for several Unani-related posts.

CCRUM Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

As per the official notification, age relaxation is admissible as follows: 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC-NCL candidates, and 10/13/15 years for PwBD candidates (UR/OBC-NCL/SC-ST respectively), applicable only against vacancies reserved for the respective category. Ex-Servicemen may deduct their period of military service from their actual age. Widows, divorced women and judicially separated women (not remarried) get age relaxation up to 35 years (40 years for SC/ST). Central Government civilian employees are eligible for age relaxation up to 40 years (45 years for SC/ST) for Group C posts in the same or allied cadre. The maximum age limit for an applicant after combining all cumulative age relaxations shall be 56 years.

CCRUM Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

As per the official notification, the Processing Fee is applicable to all categories of candidates for every post applied, and is payable in addition to the Examination Fee (where applicable). Fee is accepted only through the online payment gateway (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI); cash, postal order or demand draft are not accepted. The fee mentioned is inclusive of GST, though bank charges plus GST may be levied extra depending on the payment mode. Fee once paid is non-refundable and will not be carried forward to any other recruitment.

CCRUM Recruitment 2026 Salary/Pay Scale

CCRUM Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

1. Online Computer Based Test (CBT)
2. Interview (Group A posts only)
3. Skill Test / Typing Test / Driving Test (Group B & C posts, wherever applicable)
4. Document Verification

As per the official notification, selection for all Group A posts is through an online CBT of 70 marks followed by an Interview of 30 marks. For all Group B and Group C posts, selection is based only on performance in the online CBT of 100 marks, followed by a Skill Test wherever applicable (Stenographer Grade-III, Lower Division Clerk typing test, Staff Car Driver driving test, and a translation/descriptive test for Hindi Assistant). The CBT questions are bilingual (English and Hindi). There is 0.25 negative marking for each wrong answer, except for the post of MTS, which has no negative marking.

Exam Pattern – CCRUM Recruitment 2026

As per the official notification, the Skill Test for Stenographer Grade-III involves a 10-minute dictation at 80 words per minute, followed by transcription on computer within 50 minutes (English) or 65 minutes (Hindi), with extended time for PwBD candidates eligible for a scribe. The Typing Test for LDC requires 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi, within 10 minutes, and is of qualifying nature. Candidates shortlisted for Skill Test are called at a ratio of 1:10 per vacancy based on CBT rank, and for Group A Interview at a ratio of 1:5 (1 vacancy), 1:4 (2 vacancies) or 1:3 (3 and above vacancies).

CCRUM Recruitment 2026 Required Documents

• Scanned latest passport-size colour photograph (taken/clicked in 2026) and signature, as per prescribed format and size
• Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets as per the post applied
• Caste/Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), in the prescribed Central Government format
• Disability Certificate (for PwBD candidates), as per Central Government norms
• Discharge Certificate (for Ex-Servicemen candidates)
• No Objection Certificate (NoC), if already in Government/Quasi-Government/PSU service
• Valid Government Photo ID Proof (Voter ID/Passport/PAN/Driving Licence/Aadhaar Card)

CCRUM Recruitment 2026 How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official CCRUM website www.ccrum.res.in or www.ccrum.ayush.gov.in and go to the “Advertisement/Vacancy” tab.
2. Step 1 – Registration: Create your account by providing basic details (name, father’s name, mother’s name, gender, date of birth, mobile number, e-mail ID and Government ID proof), and generate your Login ID/Reference Number and password.
3. Step 2 – Profile: Log in and fill your complete profile, including category, sub-category, basic qualification, and upload your photograph, signature and common documents.
4. Step 3 – Apply for Post: Select the desired post, fill post-specific information, upload post-specific documents, and proceed to online payment of the applicable Processing Fee and Examination Fee.
5. Repeat Step 3 for each additional post you wish to apply for, using the same Reference Number and Login.
6. Download and retain the duly filled Application Form and Payment Receipt from the Dashboard for future reference.

As per the official notification, candidates can apply for more than one post, subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria for each post, but must submit a separate online application and pay the requisite fee for every post applied. Once an application is submitted and payment is made, no change or edit will be allowed. The Computer Based Test will be conducted at Test Centres in New Delhi/Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Guwahati, and CCRUM reserves the right to add or change cities based on administrative feasibility.

CCRUM Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

• Applications must be submitted online only, in English, through www.ccrum.res.in / www.ccrum.ayush.gov.in; no other mode of application will be accepted.
• Candidates are advised to register well before the closing date to avoid the risk of website load/disconnection issues near the last date.
• The Modification Window will be open from 10:00 hrs on 3 August 2026 to 23:59 hrs on 5 August 2026, chargeable at Rs. 300 per modification attempt (payable by all candidates, including fee-exempted categories).
• Category/Community details and sub-category details can be modified during the Modification Window; details filled during Step 1 (User Account Creation) cannot be modified at any stage.
• Eligibility in terms of qualification, age and experience will be determined as on the closing date for receipt of applications.
• The number of vacancies indicated is subject to variation, and CCRUM reserves the right to cancel the recruitment for all/any post without assigning reasons.
• Persons already in Government service must submit a No Objection Certificate (NoC) along with their online application.
• Qualified SC/ST candidates called for interview for Group A posts will be paid Sleeper Class railway fare for the shortest route.
• Admit Cards will be hosted only on the registration portal and will not be sent by post or e-mail; candidates must download and print them after login.
• Objections to the provisional Answer Key can be submitted within 3 days, along with a fee of Rs. 300 per objection, refundable only if the objection is held valid.
• Canvassing in any form, or bringing political or other outside influence regarding selection/recruitment/posting, will lead to disqualification.

CCRUM Recruitment 2026 Important Links

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Also read: Candidates preparing for CCRUM Recruitment 2026 may also check other active Central Government and Ministry of AYUSH recruitment notifications listed above on NaukriPatra.in.

CCRUM Recruitment 2026 FAQs

1. What is the last date to apply for CCRUM Recruitment 2026?

The online application closes on 31 July 2026 at 23:59 hrs.

2. How many total vacancies are there in CCRUM Advertisement No. 1/2026?

There are 179 vacancies in total: 19 in Group A, 37 in Group B and 123 in Group C.

3. What is the application fee for CCRUM Recruitment 2026?

Rs. 500 Processing Fee applies to all candidates for every group. Examination Fee is Rs. 1,500 (Group A), Rs. 1,000 (Group B) and Rs. 800 (Group C) for UR/OBC candidates; it is Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/EWS/Women/Ex-Servicemen candidates.

4. What is the selection process for CCRUM Recruitment 2026?

Group A posts are selected through a CBT of 70 marks followed by an Interview of 30 marks. Group B and Group C posts are selected through a CBT of 100 marks followed by a Skill Test wherever applicable.

5. Is there negative marking in the CCRUM CBT exam?

Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer, except for the post of Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), which has no negative marking.

6. What are the CBT exam centres for CCRUM Recruitment 2026?

New Delhi/Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Guwahati, though CCRUM may add or change cities based on administrative feasibility.

7. What is the age limit for CCRUM Recruitment 2026 posts?

Age limit varies by post, ranging from 18 years to 40 years upper limit, with relaxation as per Government of India rules. The maximum age limit after all cumulative relaxations is 56 years.

8. Can a candidate apply for more than one post?

Yes, candidates can apply for multiple posts, but must submit a separate application and pay the requisite fee for each post using the same Reference Number/Login.

9. Is there a Modification Window after the application closes?

Yes, a Modification Window is available from 03 August 2026 (10:00 hrs) to 05 August 2026 (23:59 hrs), chargeable at Rs. 300 per attempt.

10. Where will selected candidates be posted?

Selected candidates may be posted at the CCRUM Headquarters in New Delhi or any of its 24 peripheral Institutes/Centres across the country, since the posts carry all-India transfer liability.

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