| Important Dates | Application Fee |
| • Notification Release Date: 07/10/2026 • Online Application Start Date: 07/10/2026 • Last Date to Apply Online: 05/11/2026 (upto 11:50 P.M.) • Late Submission Window (with Late Fee of Rs. 500/-): 06/11/2026 to 09/11/2026 (upto 11:50 P.M.) • Application Form Correction Window: 10/11/2026 to 12/11/2026 (upto 11:50 P.M.) • Date of Computer Based Test (CBT): 19th, 22nd, and 27th December 2026 | • UR / Gen: Rs. 1,150/- • EWS / OBC: Rs. 600/- • SC / ST / PWD / Third Gender: Rs. 325/- • Late Submission Fee (All Categories): Rs. 500/- • Mode of Payment: Online (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI) |
| Age Limit Details |
| • Age Limit: Upper limit 30 Years for JRF as on 01 • Age as on: 01/12/2026 • Age relaxation extra as per rules. |
| Vacancy Details – Total: Not Applicable / Varies Post Wise | |
| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) | Master’s Degree (M.Sc./ Equivalent) with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ ST/ OBC-NCL/ PwD/ Third Gender) OR 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 75% marks |
| Assistant Professor | Master’s Degree (M.Sc./ Equivalent) with minimum 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) |
| Ph.D. Admission Only | Master’s Degree (M.Sc./ Equivalent) with minimum 55% marks OR 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree with 75% marks |
| Quick Overview |
| • Department Name: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) • Post Name: JRF, Assistant Professor, and Ph.D. Admission |
| Exam Scheme and Subject List |
| The examination will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode for 180 minutes (3 hours). The question paper is bilingual (Hindi and English) and divided into three parts: Part A (General Aptitude), Part B (Subject-related MCQs), and Part C (Higher-order analytical questions). • Chemical Sciences (Code 701) • Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences (Code 702) • Life Sciences and Bio-Technology (Code 703) • Mathematical Sciences (Code 704) • Physical Sciences (Code 705) |
| CSIR UGC NET December 2026 Selection Process |
| The selection process for CSIR UGC NET December 2026 includes the following stages: • Computer Based Test (CBT) Written Examination • Declaration of Percentile Score and Merit List compilation by NTA • Certificate Issuance & Verification for JRF / Assistant Professor / Ph.D. Admissions |
| How to Apply for CSIR UGC NET December 2026 |
| • Go to the official NTA CSIR-NET portal at csirnet.nta.nic.in. • Register using the MeriPehchaan / DigiLocker Single Sign-On service or enter personal details with your own email ID and mobile number. • Complete the online application form with personal, educational, and exam city preferences (select 4 cities). • Upload live photograph, scanned passport photograph, signature, and category/disability certificates as applicable. • Pay the prescribed examination fee using Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI. • Submit the form and download/print the generated Confirmation Page for future reference. |
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| Download Notification | Click Here |
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| Apply Online | Click Here |
| NTA Official Website | Click Here |