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Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 Online Form — JRF, Assistant Professor & PhD Admission
ADMISSION OPEN — DECEMBER 2026
Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 Online Form
JRF, Assistant Professor & Ph.D. Admission — 5 Science Subjects, Computer Based Test
National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 examination. The exam decides eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor and Admission to Ph.D. in science subjects. Online applications are open from 07 October 2026 to 05 November 2026 on the official portal.
Important Dates
- Online Apply Start Date07 October 2026
- Last Date for Apply Online05 November 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment05 November 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
- Late Submission (with Rs 500 Late Fee)06 to 09 November 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
- Correction Window10 to 12 November 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
- Admit Card / Exam CityTo be announced later
- Exam Dates19, 22 & 27 December 2026
Application Fee
GENERAL / UNRESERVED₹1,150/-
GENERAL-EWS / OBC-NCL₹600/-
SC / ST / PwD / THIRD GENDER₹325/-
GST / bank charges extra, as applicable. Late fee of Rs 500 applies if using the 06–09 Nov 2026 window. Payment Mode: Online — Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / UPI
Age Limit (JRF)
JRF: not more than 30 years as on the 1st day of the month in which the exam is concluded (December 2026). Relaxation up to 5 years for OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender and women, plus research experience (up to 5 years, conditions apply) and armed-forces service (up to 5 years, conditions apply).
Assistant Professor & Ph.D. Admission: no upper age limit.
Eligibility Criteria
Master’s Degree Holders
- M.Sc. or equivalent Master’s degree in the relevant subject with at least 55% marks (without rounding off) for General / Unreserved / General-EWS.
- At least 50% marks for OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender candidates.
- Final-year / result-awaited candidates can apply provisionally and must complete the Master’s within 2 years of the exam result date (1 year for Ph.D.-only admission).
B.Sc. (Hons.) / Integrated MS-Ph.D. Candidates
- B.Sc. (Hons.) or equivalent, or candidates enrolled in Integrated MS-Ph.D., with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) are also covered, as specified in the Information Bulletin.
Subjects & Exam Pattern
- 5 subjects: Chemical Sciences; Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences; Life Sciences; Mathematical Sciences; Physical Sciences.
- Computer Based Test (CBT), MCQ pattern, 180 minutes. Shifts: 09:00 AM–12:00 Noon and 03:00 PM–06:00 PM.
- Medium: English and Hindi.
How to Apply
- Visit the official CSIR-NET portal at csirnet.nta.nic.in.
- Open the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 application link.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill the form, choose your subject, and upload documents as required.
- Pay the application fee online (plus late fee of Rs 500 if applying during 06–09 Nov 2026).
- Submit the form and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Links
Apply OnlineJoint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026➤ Information BulletinOfficial PDF (07 Oct 2026)➤ Public NoticeOfficial PDF (07 Oct 2026)➤ Official WebsiteNTA — nta.ac.in➤
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All details above are taken from the official NTA / CSIR-NET notification and Information Bulletin. Sarkari Job Press is not a government website — verify every detail from the official notification before applying.
All details above are taken from the official NTA / CSIR-NET notification and Information Bulletin. Sarkari Job Press is not a government website — verify every detail from the official notification before applying.