ITRA Jamnagar Recruitment 2026: The Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA), Jamnagar—an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India—has published Advertisement No. ITRA/1/2026. Applications are invited from eligible candidates to fill up 13 Teaching and Non-Teaching (Group A) posts via Direct Recruitment.

Vacancy Details & Pay Scale

A total of 13 vacancies have been announced. The detailed breakdown of posts, categories, and pay scales is as follows:

1. Teaching Posts (09 Vacancies)

2. Non-Teaching Posts (04 Vacancies)

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 25th February 2026

• Closing Date for Receipt of Applications: 12th April 2026

Eligibility Criteria

1. Age Limit (As on 12.04.2026):

• Professor: Not exceeding 55 years.

• Associate Professor: Not exceeding 50 years.

• Assistant Professor: Not exceeding 40 years.

• Deputy Directors & Pharmaceutical Chemist: Not exceeding 45 years.

• Age Relaxation: Applicable as per Central Govt. Rules for reserved categories applying against reserved posts.

2. Educational Qualification & Experience:

• Teaching Posts: Degree in Ayurveda + MD/MS (Ayu.) in concerned subject + Ph.D. in concerned subject + State/Central Council Registration. Experience ranges from 3 years for Assistant Prof to 14 years for Professor, along with high-quality research publications.

• Deputy Director (PG/UG): Degree + PG Degree in Ayurveda + 6 years of teaching/research experience.

• Deputy Director (Pharmacy): Degree in Ayurveda/Pharmacy + PG in Rasashastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana/Dravyaguna OR M.Pharma (Ayu) OR M.Sc. (Medicinal Plants) + 6 years of experience.

• Pharmaceutical Chemist: M.Pharm / M.Sc. (Analytical/Organic/Pharma Chemistry/Medicinal Plants) + Ph.D. in concerned subject + 5 years experience.

Application Fee

Payment Mode: Through Bank Demand Draft (DD) of a nationalized bank only, drawn in favour of "Director, ITRA" payable at Jamnagar. Candidate must mention Name, Category, and Post on the backside of the DD.

Selection Process

Based on the bio-data and Academic Performance Indicator (API) scores, the Screening Committee will shortlist candidates. Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Personal Interview. The Competent Authority reserves the right to conduct a written/screening test if a large number of applications are received.

How to Apply (Offline Process)

• Visit the official ITRA website: www.itra.ac.in and download the prescribed application format.

• Fill out the application form completely and accurately.

• Paste a recent passport-size photograph and sign across it.

• Attach self-attested copies of all certificates (Age, Education, Experience, Caste, NOC from current employer, publications, etc.).

• Enclose the original Demand Draft (DD) for the application fee.

• Send the completed application by Registered / Speed Post to:
  The Director, Institute of Teaching & Research in Ayurveda (ITRA), Opp. B-Division Police Station, Gurudwara Road, Jamnagar - 361 008 (Gujarat).

• The envelope must be super-scribed as "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ______________".

• Applications must reach the institute on or before 12.04.2026.