The National AYUSH Mission (NAM), Kerala, has cancelled its recruitment notification for the post of Ayurveda Therapist (Female) on a contract basis in Thrissur district.
The notification was issued by the District Programme Manager, National AYUSH Mission, Thrissur, under Advertisement No. NAM/DPMSU/TSR/C-322/26-27, dated October 3, 2026. Although the original notification invited eligible candidates to attend an interview on October 15, the recruitment notice is now marked as cancelled on the official NAM Kerala careers page.
Candidates should note that this particular vacancy is no longer active and should wait for a fresh official notification if the post is advertised again.
Recruitment Details at a Glance
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting authority | National AYUSH Mission, Kerala |
| District | Thrissur |
| Post | Ayurveda Therapist (Female) |
| Employment type | Contract basis |
| Advertisement number | NAM/DPMSU/TSR/C-322/26-27 |
| Notification date | October 3, 2026 |
| Required qualification | One-year Ayurveda Therapist Course through DAME, Government of Kerala, or NARIP |
| Maximum age | 50 years |
| Monthly remuneration | ₹14,700 |
| Original application deadline | October 12, 2026, by 5 PM |
| Original interview date | October 15, 2026 |
| Interview time | 10:30 AM |
| Original application mode | Offline |
| Current status | Cancelled |
Eligibility Criteria in the Original Notification
According to the original recruitment notice, applicants were required to meet the following conditions:
- Educational qualification: A one-year Ayurveda Therapist Course conducted by the Government of Kerala through DAME, or a one-year Ayurveda Therapist Course conducted by NARIP.
- Age limit: Maximum 50 years.
- Remuneration: ₹14,700 per month.
- Employment type: Contract basis.
The original notification did not establish permanent employment or specify additional salary benefits.
How Candidates Were Required to Apply
The original notification required candidates to submit the prescribed application form directly or by post to the following office:
District Programme Manager (DPMSU), National AYUSH Mission, Rama Varma District Ayurveda Hospital Campus, Palace Road, Patturaikkal, Thrissur, Kerala.
Applications had to reach the office by October 12, 2026, at 5 PM. The office accepted applications on working days between 10 AM and 5 PM.
Applications submitted by email were not accepted. Candidates were also required to attach self-attested copies of documents supporting their age and educational qualifications.
Incomplete or incorrect applications could be rejected under the original recruitment conditions.
Selection Process
The original notification specified an interview-based selection process. It also stated that a written test would be conducted alongside the interview if 20 or more applications were received for the post.
The interview had been scheduled for October 15, 2026, at 10:30 AM at the office of the District Programme Manager, National AYUSH Mission, Thrissur.
However, the recruitment notification has subsequently been cancelled. Candidates should not treat the original interview schedule as an active selection process.
Current Status: Recruitment Cancelled
The official NAM Kerala careers page reportedly lists the Ayurveda Therapist (Female) recruitment under Advertisement No. NAM/DPMSU/TSR/C-322/26-27 as cancelled.
Therefore, candidates should not submit applications or make travel arrangements based on the original advertisement. Any future recruitment for the post will need to be confirmed through a fresh official notification.
Candidates interested in Ayurveda and other AYUSH-sector employment opportunities should monitor the official National AYUSH Mission Kerala website for new vacancies and any replacement recruitment notices.
Who Was This Vacancy Intended For?
The original vacancy was intended for candidates who had completed one of the specified one-year Ayurveda Therapist courses through the training channels mentioned in the notification.
Since the advertisement has been cancelled, eligible candidates will need to wait for a new recruitment notice before applying for this particular position.
Conclusion
The National AYUSH Mission Kerala has cancelled the recruitment notification for an Ayurveda Therapist (Female) on a contract basis in Thrissur. The original advertisement offered a monthly remuneration of ₹14,700 and specified a maximum age limit of 50 years.
The application deadline was October 12, 2026, and the interview was scheduled for October 15, 2026. However, the cancellation means the vacancy should no longer be considered active.
Candidates should refer to official NAM Kerala recruitment announcements for any future vacancy notifications and updated application procedures.
Disclaimer: Candidates should consult the official recruitment notification and subsequent updates for authoritative information. AyurWorld News publishes recruitment information for public awareness and is not the recruiting authority.
