The National Ayurveda Research Institute for Panchakarma (NARIP), Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur, Kerala, is inviting eligible candidates for a Walk-in-Interview for the post of Junior Research Fellow (Pharmacy) on a contractual basis. This recruitment is part of a research project on pharmaceutical standardisation and analytical characterisation of traditional Ayurvedic formulations. Candidates holding a Bachelor of Pharmacy or Pharmaceuticals qualification are eligible to apply. The written test and/or interview is scheduled on 29 June 2026. Interested candidates must report at NARIP, Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur District, Kerala – 679531 by 10:00 AM on the interview date.
Reference/Advertisement Number: 2/1/2026/NARIP/Vol-VII
Date Posted: 23 June 2026
Institution Name: National Ayurveda Research Institute for Panchakarma (NARIP), Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur, Kerala
Institution Profile: The National Ayurveda Research Institute for Panchakarma (NARIP) was originally established as the Central Research Institute of Ayurveda on 21st June 1971 at Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur district, Kerala. It was upgraded to its current status in June 2017. The Institute is devoted to research in various domains of Ayurvedic Sciences and is mandated to focus on standardisation and validation of Panchakarma procedures, with special emphasis on Neuromuscular and Musculo-skeletal disorders. It operates under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush, Government of India. The Institute has published around 500 research articles in national and international journals and has organised about 300 seminars and workshops at national and international levels.
Name of the Project: SOP Development, Pharmaceutical Standardisation and Analytical Characterisation of Dhanadhanayanadi and Rasna Panchak Kwatha Churna and their Ghana Vati (Tablet) Forms
Funding Agency: Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush, Government of India (Project Code: IPC0029)
Name of the Post: Junior Research Fellow (Pharmacy)
Number of Posts: 1 (One)
Duration of the Project: Initially 6 months (extendable or curtailed based on performance and project requirements)
Essential Qualification: Bachelor of Pharmacy / Pharmaceuticals
Desirable: Master of Pharmacy / Pharmaceuticals; 2 years of working experience in Pharmacy or Research; Working knowledge of computer applications; Age not exceeding 35 years as on the date of interview (age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Government of India orders)
Emoluments per Month: Rs. 37,000/- + HRA
Apply Mode: Walk-in-Interview (Written Test and/or Interview)
Last Date to Apply: 29 June 2026 (Candidates must report by 10:00 AM; no entry after 10:00 AM)
Institution Website: www.ccras.nic.in / https://naripcheruthuruthy.ccras.res.in
How to Apply: Eligible candidates for the Junior Research Fellow (Pharmacy) post at NARIP Cheruthuruthy must appear in person for the Walk-in-Interview at the National Ayurveda Research Institute for Panchakarma, Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur District, Kerala – 679531 on 29 June 2026 at 10:00 AM sharp. Candidates must bring a duly filled bio-data form, one recent passport size photograph, original certificates, and one set of self-attested photocopies of all relevant certificates. No candidate will be entertained after 10:00 AM.
Application Form Link: The bio-data format for submission can be downloaded from the Council’s official website: www.ccras.nic.in
Institution Address:
National Ayurveda Research Institute for Panchakarma (NARIP),
Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur District, Kerala – 679531
Reference Official Notification (Junior Research Fellow Pharmacy NARIP Thrissur 2026)
General Instructions to the Applicant:
- The engagement would be purely on contractual basis initially for a period of 6 months which may be extended or curtailed at the discretion of the competent authority, based on the performance of the selected candidate and co-terminus with the project and there will be no right to claim for continuation or regular appointment.
- The eligibility of candidates in respect of age will be determined as on date of interview relaxable in the case of SC/ST/OBC as provided for in Govt. of India orders.
- The format for submission of bio-data may be downloaded from the Council’s Website www.ccras.nic.in.
- The candidates are required to appear in written test/Interview. The selected candidate will have to submit Police clearance certificate and an undertaking in the non judicial stamp paper along with the joining report at the time of their joining.
- The Director (Institute), NARIP, Cheruthuruthy reserves the rights to postpone or cancel the interview, without assigning any reason there off.
This is an excellent opportunity for pharmacy graduates to contribute to meaningful Ayurvedic pharmaceutical research at one of India’s premier Panchakarma research institutes. Interested and eligible candidates are encouraged to attend the walk-in-interview on 29 June 2026 well before 10:00 AM with all required documents.
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