CSMCARI Consultant, Office Assistant, Hindi Assistant, Library Assistant and JRF Recruitment 2026

Captain Srinivasamurthy Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CSMCARI), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, has invited applications for 7 posts in 6 roles under Advt No. 03/2026. The posts include Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Consultant (GLP), Office Assistant (Retired), Office Assistant and 2 more. Selection is through a walk-in interview on 17 November 2026.

The posts are for Chennai. Qualification required: M.Sc, Master's degree, Graduate, 12th, depending on the post. The pay is Rs. 37,000 per month + 30% HRA for JRF; others as per rules. Selection is by written test and interview. Post-wise eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.

The venue is given in the official notification (see the link below).

• Walk-in date: 17 November 2026, reporting at 10:30 AM
• Vacancies: 7, in 6 roles
• How to apply: Attend the walk-in interview
• Pay: Rs. 37,000 per month + 30% HRA for JRF; others as per rules
• Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
• Age limit: Varies by post - see the table below
• Place: Chennai

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

Advt No. 03/2026 gives the full conditions for each post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.

Download CSMCARI notification PDF ↗

Age is counted on the date of Interview.

Desirable:

• Previous work experience in Molecular Biology/Biotechnology/Bioinformatics for JRF.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) (1 post)

Qualification required: M.Sc Botany from a recognized University/Institution. Age limit: Maximum 28 years. Pay: Rs. 37,000 per month + 30% HRA.

Consultant (GLP) (1 post)

Qualification required: Retired Research Officer/Associate Professor or equivalent and above at pay level-10 and above from Govt. of India/State Government/Attached and Subordinate Offices/Autonomous bodies. Postgraduate degree or Doctorate in Veterinary Science, Pharmacology, Toxicology, Life Science etc. Age limit: Maximum 63 years. Pay: As per Gol, Ministry of Finance guidelines.

Office Assistant (Retired) (2 posts)

Qualification required: Retired Assistant/A.S.O or equivalent at pay level-6/7 from Govt. of India/ State Government/ Attached and Subordinate Offices/ Autonomous Bodies. Age limit: Maximum 62 years. Pay: As per Gol, Ministry of Finance guidelines.

Office Assistant (1 post)

Qualification required: Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University. Age limit: Maximum 27 years.

Hindi Assistant (1 post)

Qualification required: Degree of a recognized University with adequate knowledge of Hindi. Age limit: Maximum 30 years.

Library Assistant (1 post)

Qualification required: Retired Library Assistant at pay level 04 to 06 or 10+2 in Science subjects with certificate in Library Science. Age limit: Maximum 63 years.

Retired employees are paid per Ministry of Finance OM dated 09-12-2020 (NPS retirees per OM dated 19-10-2023). Other posts are paid per Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner (C) rates.

• Purely on temporary basis and co-terminus with the project or initial 06 months period.

• Written test
• Interview

• Self-attested copy of certificates in support of age, qualification and experience
• P.P.O for retired persons only
• Two passport size recent photographs
• Original documents for verification
• No Objection Certificate if employed elsewhere

1. Attend the walk-in interview directly at the specified venue.
2. Bring self-attested copies of certificates in support of age, qualification, and experience.
3. Bring P.P.O (for retired persons only) and original documents for verification.
4. Bring two passport size recent photographs.
5. Attend on 17 November 2026, reporting at 10:30 AM.

• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

This article is based on the official notification of Captain Srinivasamurthy Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Advertisement No. 03/2026, dated 27 October 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.