CSIR UGC NET 2026 Notification Out, Apply Online for JRF & LS

Q: Q1. What is the CSIR UGC NET 2026 Exam?

Ans: CSIR UGC NET 2026 is a national-level examination conducted for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship/Assistant Professor eligibility in science subjects.

Q: Q2. Who can apply for CSIR UGC NET 2026?

Ans: Candidates who have completed or are pursuing a Master’s Degree with the required percentage of marks can apply for the exam.

Q: Q3. What is the mode of the CSIR UGC NET 2026 Examination?

Ans: The exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode with objective-type multiple-choice questions.

Q: Q4. How can I apply for CSIR UGC NET 2026?

Ans: Candidates can apply online through the official website by completing registration, filling out the form, uploading documents, and paying the application fee.

Q: Q5. What subjects are available in CSIR UGC NET 2026?

Ans: The exam is conducted for Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Earth Sciences subjects.

CSIR UGC NET Exam 2026 – Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Selection Process & Apply Online

Short Description: The National Testing Agency (NTA), on behalf of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), has released the official notification for the CSIR UGC NET June 2026 Examination. This examination is conducted for candidates seeking eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship/Assistant Professor (LS) in various science subjects. Candidates who wish to build a career in research or teaching can apply online after checking the complete eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and important details mentioned in the official notification.

The CSIR UGC NET 2026 application form is available online at the official website – csirnet.nta.nic.in. Interested applicants are advised to read the full notification carefully before submitting the online application form.

CSIR UGC NET 2026 – Apply Online for JRF & Lectureship

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Important Information

Important Dates	Application Fee
Application Starts From : 27 May 2026 Last Date for Submission : 19 June 2026 Edit / Correction Date : 22-23 June 2026 Date of Examination : 17 & 18 July 2026 Admit Card Release : Before Exam	UR : ₹ 1150/– OBC / EWS : ₹ 600/– SC / ST : ₹ 325/- Candidates have to pay their Examination Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI and Other Fee Payment Mode Only.

Important Dates

Application Fee

Application Starts From : 27 May 2026
Last Date for Submission : 19 June 2026
Edit / Correction Date : 22-23 June 2026
Date of Examination : 17 & 18 July 2026
Admit Card Release : Before Exam

UR : ₹ 1150/–
OBC / EWS : ₹ 600/–
SC / ST : ₹ 325/-
Candidates have to pay their Examination Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI and Other Fee Payment Mode Only.

Age Limits & Total Posts

Min / Max Age ( 01/July/2025 )
Age Limit As On 16 October 2025 Minimum Age : 30 Years ( For JRF ) Maximum Age : No Age Limit ( For LS / Assistant Professor ) Age Relaxation- Age relaxation will be provided as per government rules and regulations. Click Here to Calculate Your Age

Min / Max Age ( 01/July/2025 )

Age Limit As On 16 October 2025

Minimum Age : 30 Years ( For JRF )
Maximum Age : No Age Limit ( For LS / Assistant Professor )

Age Relaxation-

Age relaxation will be provided as per government rules and regulations.

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Post Name & Eligibility

Post Name	Eligibility Criteria
CSIR UGC NET 2026	General/ Unreserved/ EWS candidates who have secured at least 55% marks (without rounding off) in Master’s Degree or equivalent examination. The OBC belonging to Non-Creamy Layer/ SC/ ST/ PwD/ Third gender category candidates who have secured at least 50% marks (without rounding off) in Master’s degree or equivalent examination are eligible for this Test. Candidates who are pursuing their Master’s degree or equivalent course or candidates who have appeared for their qualifying Master’s degree (final year) examination and whose result is still awaited or candidates whose qualifying examinations have been delayed may also apply for this test. The candidates with a Four-Year Bachelor’s Degree Programme are allowed to appear in a subject the List of Subjects and their Codes for Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 are given at (Annexure-I of Prospectus) in which they want to pursue a Ph.D. irrespective of the discipline in which they have obtained the four-year bachelor’s degree

Post Name

Eligibility Criteria

CSIR UGC NET 2026

General/ Unreserved/ EWS candidates who have secured at least 55% marks (without rounding off) in Master’s Degree or equivalent examination. The OBC belonging to Non-Creamy Layer/ SC/ ST/ PwD/ Third gender category candidates who have secured at least 50% marks (without rounding off) in Master’s degree or equivalent examination are eligible for this Test.
Candidates who are pursuing their Master’s degree or equivalent course or candidates who have appeared for their qualifying Master’s degree (final year) examination and whose result is still awaited or candidates whose qualifying examinations have been delayed may also apply for this test.
The candidates with a Four-Year Bachelor’s Degree Programme are allowed to appear in a subject the List of Subjects and their Codes for Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 are given at (Annexure-I of Prospectus) in which they want to pursue a Ph.D. irrespective of the discipline in which they have obtained the four-year bachelor’s degree

CSIR UGC NET 2026 : Selection Process

Subject Code	CSIR UGC NET 2026 Subject Name
701	Chemical Sciences
702	Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences
703	Life Sciences
704	Mathematical Sciences
705	Physical Sciences

CSIR UGC NET 2026 : Selection Process

The exam will consist of three parts.
All questions will be objective-type MCQs.
No break will be provided between the papers.

How to Apply for CSIR UGC NET 2026

Visit the official website csirnet.nta.nic.in
Click on the CSIR UGC NET 2026 Apply Online link
Complete the registration process
Fill out the application form carefully
Upload the required documents and photographs
Pay the application fee online
Submit the form and take a printout for future use

Note – सभी उम्मीदवारों से अनुरोध है कि आवेदन करने से पहले Official Notification को ध्यानपूर्वक जरूर पढ़ें। Notification में दी गई Last Date, Age Limit, Qualification एवं अन्य महत्वपूर्ण जानकारी जांचने के बाद ही आवेदन फॉर्म भरें।

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CSIR UGC NET 2026 FAQs

Q1. What is the CSIR UGC NET 2026 Exam?

Ans: CSIR UGC NET 2026 is a national-level examination conducted for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship/Assistant Professor eligibility in science subjects.

Q2. Who can apply for CSIR UGC NET 2026?

Ans: Candidates who have completed or are pursuing a Master’s Degree with the required percentage of marks can apply for the exam.

Q3. What is the mode of the CSIR UGC NET 2026 Examination?

Ans: The exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode with objective-type multiple-choice questions.

Q4. How can I apply for CSIR UGC NET 2026?

Ans: Candidates can apply online through the official website by completing registration, filling out the form, uploading documents, and paying the application fee.