National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened online applications for the CSIR UGC NET December 2026 exam for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor / Lectureship posts. The application window runs from 07 October 2026 to 05 November 2026. Candidates can apply with a late fee until 09 November 2026.
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Apply before 05 November 2026 to avoid the late fee. Correction window opens from 10-12 November 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 07 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 05 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 05 November 2026 |
| Last Date with Late Fee | 09 November 2026 |
| Correction Window | 10-12 November 2026 |
| Exam Dates | 19, 22, 27 December 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹1150 |
| EWS / OBC | ₹600 |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹325 |
| Late Fee (all categories) | ₹500 extra |
Pay online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
Eligibiility
| Subject Name | Relevant Qualifying Degree / Specializations | Minimum Qualifying Marks | Age Limit |
| Chemical Sciences | M.Sc. or equivalent / Integrated BS-MS / BS (4 Years) / B.Tech in Analytical, Inorganic, Organic, or Physical Chemistry, etc. | • General / EWS: 55% marks • OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender: 50% marks • (For 4-year Bachelor’s degree: 75% for Gen/EWS; 70% for reserved categories) | • JRF: Maximum 30 years (as on 01 Dec 2026; up to 5 years relaxation for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD/PwBD, Third Gender, and Women) • Assistant Professor & Ph.D. Only: No upper age limit |
| Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences | M.Sc. or equivalent / Integrated BS-MS / BS (4 Years) / B.Tech in Geology, Geophysics, Meteorology, Oceanography, Physical Geography, etc. | • General / EWS: 55% marks • OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender: 50% marks • (For 4-year Bachelor’s degree: 75% for Gen/EWS; 70% for reserved categories) | • JRF: Maximum 30 years (as on 01 Dec 2026; up to 5 years relaxation for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD/PwBD, Third Gender, and Women) • Assistant Professor & Ph.D. Only: No upper age limit |
| Life Sciences and Bio-Technology (LS-BT) | M.Sc. or equivalent / Integrated BS-MS / BS (4 Years) / B.E. / B.Tech / B.Pharma / MBBS in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Genetics, Microbiology, Physiology, Zoology, etc. | • General / EWS: 55% marks • OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender: 50% marks • (For 4-year Bachelor’s degree: 75% for Gen/EWS; 70% for reserved categories) | • JRF: Maximum 30 years (as on 01 Dec 2026; up to 5 years relaxation for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD/PwBD, Third Gender, and Women) • Assistant Professor & Ph.D. Only: No upper age limit |
| Mathematical Sciences | M.Sc. or equivalent / Integrated BS-MS / BS (4 Years) / B.Tech in Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Statistics, etc. | • General / EWS: 55% marks • OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender: 50% marks • (For 4-year Bachelor’s degree: 75% for Gen/EWS; 70% for reserved categories) | • JRF: Maximum 30 years (as on 01 Dec 2026; up to 5 years relaxation for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD/PwBD, Third Gender, and Women) • Assistant Professor & Ph.D. Only: No upper age limit |
| Physical Sciences | M.Sc. or equivalent / Integrated BS-MS / BS (4 Years) / B.Tech in Physics, Condensed Matter, Electronics, Nuclear Physics, Optics, etc. | • General / EWS: 55% marks • OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender: 50% marks • (For 4-year Bachelor’s degree: 75% for Gen/EWS; 70% for reserved categories) | • JRF: Maximum 30 years (as on 01 Dec 2026; up to 5 years relaxation for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD/PwBD, Third Gender, and Women) • Assistant Professor & Ph.D. Only: No upper age limit |
| Eligibility Clause | Key Conditions |
| Result Awaited (RA) Candidates | Candidates in their final year/semester of a Master’s degree can apply provisionally. They must complete the degree with qualifying marks within 2 years of the NET result declaration (or within 1 year if qualified for Ph.D. Only). |
| 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree Holders | Must have at least 75% marks (70% for reserved categories). Eligible only for JRF and Admission to Ph.D. (not eligible for Assistant Professor). Can choose any CSIR subject for Ph.D. irrespective of undergraduate branch. |
| Ph.D. Holders Relaxation | Candidates who completed their Master’s level examination on or before 19 September 1991 receive a 5% relaxation in marks (50% qualifying cut-off). |
How to Apply
- Visit the official NTA CSIR NET website and register.
- Fill the online form with correct details.
- Upload scanned photo, signature, and other required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Visit Official Website |
Read the full notification carefully before applying and keep all documents ready.
