CSIR UGC NET 2026 Notification for JRF & LS

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

Apply Online for Junior Research Fellowship & Assistant Professor Eligibility | National Level Exam

Important Information

📅 Important Dates

Notification Release Date : 27 May 2026
Application Starts From : 27 May 2026
Last Date for Submission : 19 June 2026
Last Day to Pay Examination Fee : 20 June 2026
Edit / Correction Date : 22 – 23 June 2026
Exam Date : 17 – 18 July 2026
Exam City Intimation : 08 July 2026
Admit Card Release : 13 July 2026
Answer Key Release : 16 August 2026
Result : To Be Announced Soon

💰 Application Fee

For UR Candidates : ₹ 1150/-
For OBC / EWS Candidates : ₹ 600/-
For SC / ST Candidates : ₹ 325/-

💳 Candidates have to pay their Examination Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI and Other Fee Payment Mode Only.

📌 Note: Candidates have to pay their Examination Fee Through Online Mode Only.

Age Limits

📌 Age Limits (As on 01 July 2026)

For JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) : Min 30 Years (Maximum Age as per CSIR norms)
For LS / Assistant Professor : No Age Limit

✔ Age Relaxation: Age relaxation will be provided as per government rules and regulations for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD categories.

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📊 Exam Subjects

(Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences)

Post Name & Eligibility

📖 Post Name	✅ Eligibility Criteria
CSIR UGC NET 2026 (JRF & Assistant Professor)	General / EWS: 55% marks (without rounding off) in Master’s Degree or equivalent. OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender: 50% marks (without rounding off) in Master’s Degree or equivalent. Candidates pursuing Master’s degree or whose result is awaited can also apply. Candidates with Four-Year Bachelor’s Degree can appear in the subject they want to pursue Ph.D.

Subject Wise Codes

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

Selection Process

The exam will consist of three parts (all objective-type MCQs).
No break will be provided between the papers.
Selection based on performance in the exam.

How to Apply

Visit the official website: csirnet.nta.nic.in.
Click on the “CSIR UGC NET 2026 Apply Online” link.
Complete the registration process and fill the application form carefully.
Upload the required documents and photograph.
Pay the application fee online through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI.
Submit the form and take a printout of the confirmation page for future use.
Note: The application correction window is available from 22 to 23 June 2026.

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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Important Instructions for Candidates

Eligibility: Ensure you meet the required percentage in Master’s Degree (55% for UR/EWS, 50% for OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwBD).
Age Criteria: For JRF, upper age limit is as per CSIR norms. For Assistant Professor, there is no age limit.
Application Fee: Pay the correct fee as per your category. Fee once paid is non-refundable.
Exam Pattern: The exam will be objective-type MCQs with three parts. No break between papers.
Admit Card: Download your admit card from the official website from 13 July 2026 onwards.
Answer Key: The provisional answer key will be released on 16 August 2026.
Correction Window: Use the correction window from 22 to 23 June 2026 for any changes in the application.
Keep a Printout: After successful submission, take a printout of the application form and fee receipt.

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FAQs

What is the last date to apply for CSIR UGC NET 2026?

The last date for online application submission is 19 June 2026 (11:50 PM).

What is the application fee?

UR: ₹ 1150/-, OBC/EWS: ₹ 600/-, SC/ST: ₹ 325/-.

What is the age limit for JRF?

The minimum age is 30 years as on 01 July 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories.

What is the eligibility for Assistant Professor?

There is no age limit for Assistant Professor / Lectureship eligibility.

What is the minimum marks required?

General/EWS: 55%, OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwBD: 50% in Master’s Degree.

How many subjects are there?

There are 05 subjects – Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences.

When will the exam be held?

The exam will be held on 17 and 18 July 2026.

When will the admit card be released?

Admit cards will be released on 13 July 2026.

Conclusion

CSIR UGC NET 2026 is a national-level examination for candidates aspiring for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor / Lectureship. The online application process starts from 27 May 2026 and the last date is 19 June 2026. The exam will be held on 17 and 18 July 2026 across various subjects. Candidates are advised to check their eligibility carefully before applying. For all updates on admit cards, answer keys, and results, keep visiting JobMitra.info – your trusted partner for exam and job notifications.