CSIR UGC NET December 2026: Apply Online by 05-11-2026, Exam on 19, 22 and 27 December
By Eporasona Desk | On: 01-11-2026
Particulars
Details
Organisation
National Testing Agency (NTA), on behalf of CSIR
Apply Start
07-10-2026
Last Apply Date
05-11-2026 4 days left
Exam / Event
19, 22 and 27 December 2026 (Shift 1: 9 AM to 12 noon; Shift 2: 3 PM to 6 PM)
Overview
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
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
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.
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