CCRS Recruitment 2026: The Central Council for Research in Siddha (CCRS) — a premier research organization under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India — has officially released the LDC, UDC & Social Worker Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. 04/2026 for 06 permanent vacancies. CCRS is located in Chennai and is dedicated to research, standardization, and propagation of Siddha — one of India’s oldest classical medicine systems.
The notification was released on July 11, 2026, and the application window is open until September 9, 2026 (5:00 PM). Females and SC/ST/PH candidates pay zero application fee.
CCRS Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Particulars
Details
Recruiting Authority
Central Council for Research in Siddha (CCRS)
Ministry
Ministry of Ayush, Government of India
Advertisement Number
Advt. No. 04/2026
Post Names
Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Social Worker
DD must be drawn in favour of: “Central Council for Research in Siddha”
DD must be payable at: Chennai
Draw the DD from any nationalized/scheduled bank
Write your Name, Post Applied For, and Date of Birth on the back of the DD
Attach the original DD with your application — do NOT send photocopy
Age Limit – CCRS Recruitment 2026
Post
Age Limit
Age As On
Social Worker
Maximum 30 Years
January 1, 2026
Upper Division Clerk (UDC)
18–27 Years
January 1, 2026
Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
18–27 Years
January 1, 2026
Age Relaxation
As per GOI / Ministry of Ayush rules — OBC: 3 yrs, SC/ST: 5 yrs, PwD: 10 yrs, Ex-Servicemen: as per rules
Post-Wise Vacancy, Pay Scale & Qualification
1. Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
Particulars
Details
Total Vacancies
03 Posts
Pay Level
Level-2 (7th CPC Pay Matrix)
Pay Scale
₹19,900 – ₹63,200/-
Qualification
12th Class Passed from a recognized board
Typing Requirement
English: 35 WPM OR Hindi: 30 WPM OR Tamil: 30 WPM
2. Upper Division Clerk (UDC)
Particulars
Details
Total Vacancies
02 Posts
Pay Level
Level-4 (7th CPC Pay Matrix)
Pay Scale
₹25,500 – ₹81,100/-
Qualification
Any Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university
Experience
03 Years experience in clerical/administrative work (mandatory)
3. Social Worker
Particulars
Details
Total Vacancies
01 Post
Pay Level
Level-6 (7th CPC Pay Matrix)
Pay Scale
₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/-
Qualification
Path A: Bachelor’s Degree + 1-Year Diploma in Social Work + 1 Year Experience
Path B: Postgraduate Degree in Sociology
Complete Vacancy Summary
Post Name
Total Posts
Pay Level
Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
03
Level-2
Upper Division Clerk (UDC)
02
Level-4
Social Worker
01
Level-6
Grand Total
06
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Pay Scale Comparison – All 3 Posts
Post
Pay Level
Basic Pay Range
Entry Basic Pay
Social Worker
Level-6
₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
₹35,400/month
UDC
Level-4
₹25,500 – ₹81,100
₹25,500/month
LDC
Level-2
₹19,900 – ₹63,200
₹19,900/month
Selection Process – CCRS Recruitment 2026
Stage
Applicable Posts
Written Examination
LDC, UDC, Social Worker (All posts)
Skill Test (Typing Test)
LDC Only — qualifying nature
Medical Examination
All finally selected candidates
Document Verification
All finally selected candidates
How to Apply (Offline) – CCRS Recruitment 2026
This is a fully offline recruitment. Follow these steps:
Download Application Form – Go to ccrsiddha.gov.in and download the official application form for Advt. No. 04/2026
Fill the Form – Fill the application form clearly in BLOCK LETTERS (preferably typed or in blue/black ink). Mention the post applied for correctly
Attach Documents (Self-attested copies):
Passport-size photograph (recently taken) — affix on the form
Signature at designated space
Age proof (10th certificate)
Educational qualification certificates (12th/Degree/PG as applicable)
Experience certificate (for UDC — 3 years mandatory; Social Worker — 1 year if applicable)
Social Work Diploma certificate (for Social Worker Path A)
Typing certificate (for LDC — if available; will be tested at skill test stage)
Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD/ESM as applicable)
Prepare Demand Draft (if applicable): ₹300/- DD in favour of “Central Council for Research in Siddha” payable at Chennai (Not required for SC/ST/PH/Female)
Superscribe the Envelope – Write on the envelope cover: “Application for the post of _________” (fill the exact post name)
Send by Speed Post ONLY – Address the envelope to:
The Director General,Central Council for Research in Siddha,Ministry of Ayush, GST Road,Tambaram Sanatorium,Chennai – 600047
Send at Least 7–10 Days Early – Speed Post takes 2–5 days to reach Chennai from most cities. Do NOT wait until September 9.
Ans. Application 9 September 2026 (5:00 PM) tak CCRS Chennai pahunch jaani chahiye — sirf dispatch ki date nahi. 7–10 din pehle Speed Post karein — postal transit time account karna zaroori hai.
Q2. CCRS 2026 mein online apply ho sakta hai?
Ans. Bilkul nahi — yeh recruitment OFFLINE hai. Form download karo, manually bharo, documents attach karo, DD lagao, envelope superscribe karo aur Speed Post se ONLY bhejo.
Q3. CCRS 2026 ka application fee kaise submit karna hoga?
Ans. Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favour of “Central Council for Research in Siddha” payable at Chennai — original DD application ke saath attach karni hogi. SC/ST/PH/All Female: No DD needed.
Ans. UDC ke liye 3 years of experience mandatory hai — bina experience ke UDC post ke liye eligible nahi hain. Experience certificate original self-attested copy attach karni hogi.
Q5. CCRS 2026 mein age limit post-wise alag kyon hai?
Ans. Social Worker ke liye max 30 years, LDC/UDC ke liye 18–27 years (as on 01/01/2026). Yeh Ministry of Ayush ke recruitment rules ke anusar alag posts ke liye alag age bands defined hain.
