The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) has announced a comprehensive recruitment drive for various Group A, B, and C posts. Below is a detailed overview of the examination scheme and syllabus for candidates applying to these positions.
Examination Scheme
Group A Posts
Selection Process: Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by an Interview.
CBT: 70 marks (Multiple Choice Questions).
Interview: 30 marks.
Duration of CBT: 60 minutes (80 minutes for PWD candidates).
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
Group B and C Posts
Selection Process: Only Computer-Based Test (CBT).
CBT: 100 marks (Multiple Choice Questions).
Duration of CBT: 90 minutes (120 minutes for PWD candidates).
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer (except for MTS posts, where there is no negative marking).
Skill Tests (For Specific Posts)
Stenographer Grade I & II: Dictation at 120 WPM (Grade I) or 100 WPM (Grade II), followed by transcription.
Lower Division Clerk (LDC): Typing test at 35 WPM (English) or 30 WPM (Hindi).
Translator (Hindi Assistant): Translation test (English to Hindi and vice versa).
Syllabus for All Posts
1. Research Officer (Pathology) – Group A
Clinical Pathology (35 Marks) – As per MCI syllabus.
Health Research Fundamentals (25 Marks) – Good Laboratory Practices, NABL guidelines, Bioethics, Biostatistics.
General Knowledge, Reasoning, IT (10 Marks).
Total: 70 Marks (CBT) + 30 Marks (Interview).
2. Research Officer (Ayurveda) – Group A
BAMS Subjects (35 Marks) – As per CCIM syllabus (applied reasoning).
Research Methodology (25 Marks) – Clinical research, GCP, protocol development, drug development.
General Awareness, Reasoning, IT (10 Marks).
Total: 70 Marks (CBT) + 30 Marks (Interview).
3. Assistant Research Officer (Pharmacology) – Group B
M.Pharm (Pharmacology) / M.Pharm (Ay.) (70 Marks).
Research Methodology (20 Marks) – Drug discovery, regulatory issues, biostatistics.
General Knowledge, IT (10 Marks).
Total: 100 Marks (CBT).
4. Staff Nurse – Group B
B.Sc Nursing Subjects (70 Marks) – As per Indian Nursing Council syllabus.
General Awareness, Aptitude (20 Marks).
IT & Computing (10 Marks).
Total: 100 Marks (CBT).
5. Assistant – Group B
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Graduate Level Syllabus (100 Marks).
Total: 100 Marks (CBT).
6. Medical Laboratory Technologist – Group B
Medical Lab Technology Subjects (70 Marks).
Research Methodology (20 Marks).
General Awareness, IT (10 Marks).
Total: 100 Marks (CBT).
7. Translator (Hindi Assistant) – Group B
Part-I (40 Min, MCQ) – English & Hindi Knowledge (10 Marks each), Terminology (10 Marks each).
Part-II (30 Min, MCQ) – General Awareness, Reasoning, IT (30 Marks).
Part-III (20 Min, Descriptive) – Translation (English ↔ Hindi, 15 Marks each).
Total: 100 Marks (CBT + Translation Test).
8. Research Assistant (Chemistry) – Group C
PG Chemistry / M.Pharm (Ay. Quality Control) (70 Marks).
Research Methodology (20 Marks).
General Awareness, IT (10 Marks).
Total: 100 Marks (CBT).
9. Research Assistant (Botany) – Group C
M.Sc Botany / Medicinal Plants (70 Marks).
Research Methodology (20 Marks).
General Knowledge, IT (10 Marks).
Total: 100 Marks (CBT).
10. Research Assistant (Pharmacology) – Group C
M.Pharm (Pharmacology) / M.Pharm (Ay.) (70 Marks).
Research Methodology (20 Marks).
General Knowledge, IT (10 Marks).
Total: 100 Marks (CBT).
11. Research Assistant (Organic Chemistry) – Group C
PG Chemistry (Organic Specialization) (70 Marks).
Research Methodology (20 Marks).
General Awareness, IT (10 Marks).
Total: 100 Marks (CBT).
12. Research Assistant (Garden) – Group C
M.Sc Botany / Medicinal Plants (70 Marks).
Research Methodology (20 Marks).
General Knowledge, IT (10 Marks).
Total: 100 Marks (CBT).
13. Research Assistant (Pharmacy) – Group C
M.Pharm (Pharmaceutics / Quality Assurance / Ayurveda) (70 Marks).
Research Methodology (20 Marks).
General Awareness, IT (10 Marks).
Total: 100 Marks (CBT).
14. Stenographer Grade-I – Group C
General English (30 Marks).
General Intelligence (30 Marks).
Numerical Aptitude (20 Marks).
General Awareness (20 Marks).
Total: 100 Marks (CBT + Skill Test).
15. Statistical Assistant – Group C
Master’s in Statistics / Mathematics (65 Marks).
Research Methodology (20 Marks).
General Awareness, IT (15 Marks).
Total: 100 Marks (CBT).
16. Upper Division Clerk (UDC) – Group C
General English (30 Marks).
General Intelligence (30 Marks).
Numerical Aptitude (20 Marks).
General Awareness (20 Marks).
Total: 100 Marks (CBT).
17. Stenographer Grade-II – Group C
General English (25 Marks).
General Intelligence (25 Marks).
Numerical Aptitude (25 Marks).
General Awareness (25 Marks).
Total: 100 Marks (CBT + Skill Test).
18. Lower Division Clerk (LDC) – Group C
General English (25 Marks).
General Intelligence (25 Marks).
Numerical Aptitude (25 Marks).
General Awareness (25 Marks).
Total: 100 Marks (CBT + Typing Test).
19. Junior Medical Laboratory Technologist – Group C
10+2 Science + DMLT (70 Marks).
General Awareness, Reasoning (20 Marks).
IT & Computing (10 Marks).
Total: 100 Marks (CBT).
20. Laboratory Attendant – Group C
10+2 Science Subjects (70 Marks).
General Awareness, Reasoning (20 Marks).
IT & Computing (10 Marks).
Total: 100 Marks (CBT).
21. Security Incharge – Group C
Graduation Subjects (70 Marks).
General Awareness, Reasoning (20 Marks).
IT & Computing (10 Marks).
Total: 100 Marks (CBT).
22. Driver Ordinary Grade – Group C
SSC Matric Level Syllabus (70 Marks).
General Awareness, Reasoning (20 Marks).
IT & Computing (10 Marks).
Total: 100 Marks (CBT).
23. Library Clerk – Group C
10+2 Science + Library Science Certificate (70 Marks).
General Awareness, Reasoning (20 Marks).
IT & Computing (10 Marks).
Total: 100 Marks (CBT).
24. Pharmacist (Grade-I) – Group C
Ayurveda & Modern Pharmacy (25 Marks).
Applied Pharmacology & Regulations (50 Marks).
General Knowledge, IT (25 Marks).
Total: 100 Marks (CBT).
25. Offset Machine Operator – Group C
Matric + Printing Machine Certificate (70 Marks).
General Awareness, Reasoning (20 Marks).
IT & Computing (10 Marks).
Total: 100 Marks (CBT).
26. Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) – Group C
SSC MTS Syllabus (70 Marks).
General Awareness, Reasoning (20 Marks).
IT & Computing (10 Marks).
Total: 100 Marks (CBT).
