CCRAS Recruitment 2025: Group A, B & C Posts (RO, Staff Nurse, UDC, LDC, MTS & More) || Last Date 31 Aug 2025

Total Number of Seats

Post, Pay Level, Age, and Vacancies (Group “A”, “B” and “C”):

Common Eligibility Criteria

Key Eligibility (Selected Posts; follow notification for full post-wise details):

1. Research Officer (Pathology):
   • Essential: MD in Pathology from MCI recognized University/Institution; enrolment on Central/State Medical Council.
2. Research Officer (Ayurveda):
   • Essential: MD/MS (Ayurveda) from CCIM recognized University/Institution; enrolment on Central/State Register of Ayurveda/ISM.
3. Assistant Research Officer (Pharmacology):
   • Essential: M.Pharm (Pharmacology) / M.Pharm (Ay) / M.Sc (Medicinal Plant) with Pharmacology specialization + 1 year experience after PG.
4. Staff Nurse:
   • Essential: B.Sc. Nursing; OR Diploma in GNM with 2 years experience in teaching/research hospital; Registration with State Nursing Council.
5. Assistant:
   • Essential: Degree from recognized University/Institution; proficiency in Computers.
6. Translator (Hindi Assistant):
   • Essential: Master’s in Hindi with English, or Master’s in English with Hindi, or other combinations as per notification + recognized Diploma/Certificate in translation or 2 years translation experience.
7. Medical Laboratory Technologist:
   • Essential: Bachelor’s in Medical Laboratory Science + 2 years relevant experience.
8. UDC:
   • Essential: Degree of a recognized University.
9. LDC:
   • Essential: 12th pass; Skill Test on computer: English 35 wpm or Hindi 30 wpm (10 minutes).
10. Pharmacist (Grade‑I):
    • Essential: D.Pharm (Ay)/Diploma in Pharmacy with 2 years experience in recognized Ayurvedic hospital; OR B.Pharm (Ay).
11. MTS (Disciplines):
    • Essential: ITI (relevant) or equivalent vocational certificate; OR Matriculation with 1 year experience in respective discipline.
12. Age Relaxation:
    • SC/ST: +5 years; OBC‑NCL: +3 years; PwD: 10/13/15 years as applicable; other relaxations as per Government norms.

(Reservation including PwD and Ex‑Servicemen is applicable as per Government of India directives; candidates must upload valid certificates in prescribed format.)

General Selection Process

Selection Procedure:

1. Group “A”:
   • CBT (70 marks) + Interview (30 marks); bilingual (English/Hindi); negative marking −0.25 per wrong answer; normalization if multi‑shift.
   • Interview shortlist ratio: 1:5 (1 vacancy), 1:4 (2 vacancies), 1:3 (3+ vacancies); tie‑breakers as per age, subject marks order, qualification chronology, and aggregate.
2. Group “B” and “C”:
   • CBT only (100 marks); negative marking −0.25; no negative marking for MTS; minimum qualifying: SC/ST/PwD 25%, others 30%.
   • Post‑specific skill tests where applicable (e.g., Stenography, Typing for LDC, Translation descriptive for Translator); skill tests qualifying in nature.
3. CBT Syllabus:
   • Post‑wise detailed syllabus provided in notification, covering subject knowledge, research methodology/biostatistics, general awareness/reasoning/IT as applicable.

How to Apply for Application

How to Apply for CCRAS Recruitment 2025:

1. Application Mode:
   • Apply online in English only via CCRAS website (CAREER tab); complete all three steps: Account Creation, Profile Submission, and Post‑wise Application with fee payment.
2. Registration Steps:
   • Step 1: Create Account with personal details; verify Mobile/Email via OTP; receive Reference Number and password.
   • Step 2: Login; fill demographic/category details; upload common documents (photo, signature, caste/PwD/ESM, qualifications, etc.).
   • Step 3: Apply for post(s); provide post‑specific details and documents; pay applicable fees online.
3. Documents to Upload:
   • Photo (20–50 KB, 200×230 px, JPG/JPEG), Signature (10–20 KB, 140×60 px), valid certificates (OBC‑NCL/EWS per date norms), DoB proof, experience, NOC (if applicable).
4. Payment:
   • Online only via SBIePay/other gateway by Debit/Credit/Net‑banking/UPI; ensure status shows “Payment Received”; keep receipt.
5. Modification Window:
   • 03–05 Sep 2025; limited editable fields; fee ₹250 per modification attempt; changes in Step I not allowed.
6. Last Date:
   • 31 Aug 2025, 18:00 hrs (apply early to avoid last‑minute issues).

Application Fee

• Group “A”: Processing ₹500; Exam Fee ₹1000 (UR/OBC); SC/ST/PwD/EWS/Women/Ex‑Servicemen: Exam Fee Nil
• Group “B”: Processing ₹200; Exam Fee ₹500 (UR/OBC); Exempted categories: Exam Fee Nil
• Group “C”: Processing ₹100; Exam Fee ₹200 (UR/OBC); Exempted categories: Exam Fee Nil
• Note: Bank charges + GST extra as per payment mode; Fee once paid is non‑refundable.

Age Criteria:

• Maximum Age: Group “A” RO posts: 40 years; Group “B” typical: 30–35 years; Group “C” typical: 27–30 years (post‑wise as listed above).
• Relaxation: SC/ST +5 years; OBC‑NCL +3 years; PwD 10/13/15 years; other relaxations (CG civilian employees, Ex‑servicemen, J&K domicile, women categories, sports persons) as per Govt. rules.
• Cut‑off: Eligibility (age/qualification/experience) determined on closing date of application.