JRF Botany Job at CSMCARI Chennai – Interview 12 June 2025
The Captain Srinivasa Murthy Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CSMCARI), under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, invites eligible candidates to attend a walk-in interview for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in Botany. This opportunity is part of the IMR research project on Medico-Ethnobotanical Surveys in Kolli Malai and Pacha Malai. If you hold an M.Sc. in Botany, with an interest in ethnobotany and taxonomy, this 18-month research opportunity in Chennai offers valuable field-based and academic experience.
About Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Chennai
Captain Srinivasa Murthy Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CSMCARI) is a leading research institute under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of AYUSH. Located in Chennai, the institute focuses on interdisciplinary and integrative research in Ayurveda and traditional knowledge systems, with specialized attention to medico-ethnobotany, plant taxonomy, and Ayurvedic pharmacology.
Walk-In Interview Details
- Institute: Captain Srinivasa Murthy Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CSMCARI), Chennai
- Governing Body: CCRAS, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India
- Project Title: Medico-Ethnobotanical Surveys in Kolli Malai and Pacha Malai and Preparation of Monographs
- Position: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – 01 Post
- Fellowship : ₹37,000 + 30% HRA per month
- Duration: 18 months
- Interview Date: 12 June 2025 at 11:00 AM
- Venue: CSMCARI, Arignar Anna Government Hospital Campus, Arumbakkam, Chennai – 600106
Essential & Desirable Qualifications
| Qualification Type | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Essential | M.Sc. in Botany with at least 55% marks (General/OBC) or 50% (SC/ST) |
| Desirable | Experience in plant taxonomy, ethnobotany, and field surveys |
General Terms and Conditions
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Age Limit: Max 28 years as of interview date (relaxation as per Govt. rules)
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Recruitment Mode: Written test followed by interview (same day)
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Job Type: Temporary and co-terminus with the project
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No Re-employment: No automatic entitlement to future employment
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Documents Required: Original certificates, experience letters, publications, and No Objection Certificate (NOC) if already employed
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TA/DA: Not admissible for interview attendance
Contact Information
Phone: 044-26214823
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
Download the application format here
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