CCRAS Exam Pattern 2025, Check Marks Distribution for All Posts

The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) will soon conduct the CCRAS Exam 2025 to fill 486 vacancies across Group A, B, and C posts. Candidates aiming for these posts must be familiar with the detailed CCRAS Exam Pattern, as it highlights the subject-wise marks distribution.

The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) has announced a recruitment drive for 486 vacancies across Group A, B, and C posts. As the application process is nearing its end, the CCRAS Exam Date 2025 is expected to be announced soon, most likely in the second week of September 2025. This makes it essential for aspirants to carefully review the CCRAS Exam Pattern 2025, which differs for each post and group. A clear understanding of the pattern will help candidates prepare in a more focused and strategic manner.

CCRAS Exam Pattern 2025 – Overview

The CCRAS Exam 2025 will be conducted through a Computer-Based Test (CBT) for most posts, followed by interviews or skill tests where applicable. The exam is bilingual, objective in nature, and includes negative marking (except for MTS). Candidates must note the exam duration, marking scheme, and evaluation stages before starting their preparation.

CCRAS Exam Pattern 2025 – Overview
Particulars	Details
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Type of Questions	Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
Language	English & Hindi (Bilingual)
Negative Marking	0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer (except MTS)
Duration	Group A: 60 min (PwD – 80 min); Group B & C: 90 min (PwD – 120 min)
Total Marks	Group A – 70 (CBT) + 30 (Interview); Group B & C – 100 (CBT only)

CCRAS Exam Pattern 2025 – Post-Wise Marks Distribution

The CCRAS Exam Pattern varies significantly for each post, with different weightage given to core subject knowledge, reasoning, IT skills, and general awareness. Some posts also include descriptive or translation components. The table below provides a detailed post-wise distribution of marks and syllabus focus areas.

CCRAS Exam Pattern 2025 – Post-Wise Marks Distribution
Post Name	Group	Syllabus & Mark Distribution	Total Marks
Research Officer (Pathology)	A	1. Clinical Pathology (MCI Syllabus) – 35 Marks 2. Health Research, GLP, Bioethics, Biostatistics – 25 Marks 3. GK, Reasoning, IT – 10 Marks	70
Research Officer (Ayurveda)	A	1. BAMS (CCIM Syllabus) – 35 Marks 2. Research Methodology, GCP, Bioethics – 25 Marks 3. GK, Reasoning, IT – 10 Marks	70
Asst. Research Officer (Pharmacology)	B	1. M.Pharm (Pharmacology) Syllabus – 70 Marks 2. Research Methodology – 20 Marks 3. GK, Reasoning, IT – 10 Marks	100
Staff Nurse, MLT, All Research Assistants, Jr MLT, Lab Attendant, Security Incharge, Driver, Library Clerk, Offset Operator, MTS	B & C	Common Pattern: 1. Core Subject Knowledge – 70 Marks 2. General Awareness & Reasoning – 20 Marks 3. IT & Computing – 10 Marks	100
Assistant	B	As per SSC Graduate Level Exam Syllabus	100
Translator (Hindi Asst.)	B	Part-I (MCQ – 40 Min): English, Hindi, Terminology (10Q each) – 10+10+10+10 Marks Part-II (MCQ – 30 Min): GK, Reasoning, IT (10Q each) – 10+10+10 Marks Part-III (Descriptive – 20 Min): Translation (Eng-Hin & Hin-Eng) – 15+15 Marks	100
Stenographer Grade I	C	1. General English (30Q) – 30 Marks 2. General Intelligence (30Q) – 30 Marks 3. Numerical Aptitude (40Q) – 20 Marks 4. General Awareness (40Q) – 20 Marks	100
UDC	C	1. General English (30Q) – 30 Marks 2. General Intelligence (30Q) – 30 Marks 3. Numerical Aptitude (40Q) – 20 Marks 4. General Awareness (40Q) – 20 Marks	100
Stenographer Grade II	C	1. General English (25Q) – 25 Marks 2. General Intelligence (25Q) – 25 Marks 3. Numerical Aptitude (25Q) – 25 Marks 4. General Awareness (25Q) – 25 Marks	100
LDC	C	1. General English (25Q) – 25 Marks 2. General Intelligence (25Q) – 25 Marks 3. Numerical Aptitude (25Q) – 25 Marks 4. General Awareness (25Q) – 25 Marks	100
Statistical Assistant	C	1. Statistics/Mathematics (UGC Syllabus) – 65 Marks 2. Research Methodology & Biostatistics – 20 Marks 3. GK, Reasoning, IT – 15 Marks	100
Pharmacist (Grade-I)	C	1. Intro to Ayurveda (All Disciplines) – 25 Marks 2. Applied Aspects of Pharmacy – 50 Marks 3. GK, Reasoning, IT, Management – 25 Marks	100

Skill Test Requirements in CCRAS Recruitment 2025

In addition to the CBT, certain posts require candidates to clear a Skill Test, which is qualifying in nature. These include shorthand tests for Stenographer Grade I & II, typing tests for Lower Division Clerk (LDC), and descriptive translation tasks for the Translator (Hindi Assistant) post. While marks of the skill test are not added to the final merit list, qualifying it is mandatory to secure the position.