Regional Ayurveda Research Institute (RARI), Jammu has released an official advertisement inviting applications from eligible candidates for the post of Senior Research Fellow (Botany). The recruitment is being conducted under an IMR project related to documentation and validation of local health traditions and ethnomedicinal practices in Bhalesa, District Doda, Jammu and Kashmir.
There is one vacancy available for the mentioned post. The engagement will be purely on a contractual basis for an initial period of six months. Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and age criteria can appear for the walk-in interview scheduled on 16 April 2026 at the Regional Ayurveda Research Institute, Bantalab, Jammu.
Overview of RARI Jammu SRF Botany Recruitment 2026
| Organisation | Regional Ayurveda Research Institute (RARI), Jammu |
| Advt No. | Advertisement No. 04/2026 |
| Post Name | Senior Research Fellow (Botany) |
| No. of Posts | 01 |
| Category | Government |
| Type | Contractual (Initially for 6 months) |
| Job Location | Regional Ayurveda Research Institute, Bantalab, Jammu |
| Application Mode | Walk-in Interview |
| Selection Process | Written Test / Interview |
All the important details regarding this recruitment are given in this article. Read further to know more about the recruitment process, important dates, eligibility, salary and other conditions.
Important Dates
Below is the table for the important dates.
| Notification Date | 07 April 2026 |
| Date of Written Test / Interview | 16 April 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 10:00 AM |
Vacancy Details of RARI Jammu SRF Botany Recruitment 2026
| Post Name | Number of Posts |
| Senior Research Fellow (Botany) | 01 |
Eligibility Criteria of RARI Jammu SRF Botany Vacancies
Educational Qualification:
Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Botany with 2 years research experience.
Desirable Qualification:
- Candidates who have worked in research projects funded by Ministry of AYUSH, ICMR, CSIR, DST or equivalent organization.
- Skills in drafting and editing scientific documents, articles and technical reports.
- Sound knowledge of ethnobotanical survey.
- Working knowledge of computer applications.
Age Limit: Maximum age should not exceed 35 years as on the date of interview or written test. Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates will be applicable as per Government of India rules.
Salary Details
| Post Name | Salary |
| Senior Research Fellow (Botany) | Rs. 42,000 per month + admissible HRA |
Selection Process
The selection of candidates will be done based on:
- Written Test
- Walk-in Interview
- Document Verification
Candidates must carry their original testimonials for verification at the time of interview.
Important Instructions
- The engagement will be purely on contractual basis and co-terminus with the project.
- No claim for regular appointment will be entertained.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or written test.
- Candidates must report at RARI, Bantalab, Jammu at 10:00 AM on 16 April 2026.
- No candidate will be allowed to appear after the reporting time.
- The application format may be downloaded from the Council website: www.ccras.nic.in
RARI Jammu Official Notification Details
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