NTA is accepting applications for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 until 5 November 2026 (11:50 PM), with late submission allowed until 9 November for an extra Rs 500. The computer-based test will be held on 19, 22 and 27 December 2026. The exam decides eligibility for JRF, Assistant Professor and Ph.D. admission.
Key details
| Organisation | National Testing Agency (NTA), on behalf of CSIR |
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| Post name(s) | Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor and Ph.D. admission eligibility in Chemical, Earth/Atmospheric/Ocean/Planetary, Life, Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
| Qualification | Master's degree or equivalent with 55% (General/EWS) or 50% (OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwBD/third gender); final-year students may apply; 4-year bachelor's with 75% eligible for JRF/Ph.D. only |
| Age limit | JRF: not more than 30 years as on 01-12-2026 (up to 5 years' relaxation for OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwBD/third gender/women); no upper age limit for Assistant Professor or Ph.D. |
| Application fee | General: Rs 1,150; General-EWS/OBC-NCL: Rs 600; SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender: Rs 325; late fee Rs 500 extra |
| Selection process | Computer Based Test (180 minutes, objective MCQs, bilingual) |
Important dates
| Apply online starts | 07-10-2026 |
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| Last date to apply | 05-11-2026 |
| Exam / event date | 19, 22 and 27 December 2026 (Shift 1: 9 AM to 12 noon; Shift 2: 3 PM to 6 PM) |
How to apply
- Go to csirnet.nta.nic.in and register.
- Fill in the form and choose your subject.
- Pay the fee by 05-11-2026 (late fee window 06 to 09-11-2026).
- Use the correction window (10 to 12-11-2026) if needed.
Official links
Sources: cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in · www.sarkariresult.com