National Testing Agency (NTA) • CSIR HRDG

Joint CSIR UGC NET December 2026 Online Application Form

📅 10 October 2026 JRF & Lectureship / Ph.D Admission National Level Exam CBT Mode

Short Description / Overview

National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification and commenced the online registration process for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 Examination. This premier national examination determines eligibility for Indian nationals for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Lectureship (LS) / Assistant Professor, and admission to Ph.D. programs in recognized Indian universities and research institutions.

Eligible candidates with Postgraduate degrees in Science subjects (M.Sc., BS-MS, B.Tech, B.Pharma, MBBS) can submit their online application through the official website at csirnet.nta.ac.in before the closing date.

📅 Important Dates

Notification Issued:	08 October 2026
Online Application Starts:	08 October 2026
Last Date to Apply Online:	November 2026 (11:50 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment:	November 2026 (11:50 PM)
Correction Window:	November 2026
City Intimation Slip:	December 2026
Admit Card Release:	3 Days before Exam
Examination Schedule:	December 2026 (CBT)

💳 Application Fee Details

General Category:	₹1,150/-
General-EWS / OBC-NCL:	₹600/-
SC / ST:	₹325/-
PwD (Persons with Disabilities):	₹325/-
Third Gender:	₹325/-
Payment Modes:	Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI (State Bank of India / HDFC Gateway)

👤 Age Limit (as on Prescribed Reference Date)

For Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): Maximum 30 Years.
Age Relaxation for JRF: Up to 5 years for SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender and Female candidates. Up to 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates.
For Lectureship (LS) / Assistant Professor: No Upper Age Limit prescribed.

🎓 Educational Eligibility Criteria & Subjects

Category	Educational Qualifications
General / OBC / EWS	M.Sc. or equivalent degree, Integrated BS-MS, BS 4 Years, BE, B.Tech, B.Pharma, MBBS with at least 55% Marks from a UGC recognized university.
SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender	Passed M.Sc. or equivalent degree with minimum 50% Marks.
Result Awaited (RA)	Candidates enrolled in M.Sc. or having completed the 10+2+3 years of the above qualifying examination are also eligible to apply under the Result Awaited category.

CSIR UGC NET Scientific Subject Streams:

Code	Subject Name	Scope
101	Chemical Sciences	Inorganic, Organic, Physical, Analytical Chemistry
102	Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences	Geology, Geophysics, Meteorology, Oceanography
103	Life Sciences	Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology
104	Mathematical Sciences	Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics
105	Physical Sciences	Classical, Quantum, Condensed Matter, Electronics, Nuclear Physics

📝 Scheme of Examination & Paper Pattern

The exam is conducted as a single paper comprising Three Parts (Part A, Part B, and Part C) with total duration of 3 Hours (180 Minutes). All questions are multiple choice objective type questions:

Part A: Common to all subjects. Tests General Science, Quantitative Reasoning & Analysis, and Research Aptitude (20 Questions, answer any 15).
Part B: Subject-related conventional Multiple Choice Questions covering core syllabus topics.
Part C: Higher order questions designed to test candidate's analytical understanding and scientific concept applications.
Negative Marking: 25% negative marking (0.5 or 0.25 marks deducted as per post marks scheme).

✍ Step-by-Step Guide: How to Fill CSIR NET December 2026 Online Form

Visit the official CSIR NET examination portal: csirnet.nta.ac.in.
Click on the link "Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 Registration".
Register with primary details (Name, Father's Name, Date of Birth, Email ID, Mobile Number) and choose an authentication option (Aadhaar, DigiLocker, Passport, etc.).
Login using generated Application Number and Password.
Fill in detailed educational qualifications, select Subject Code and Question Paper Medium (Hindi or English).
Select 4 preferred Examination City Choices.
Upload scanned copy of recent photograph (10 KB to 200 KB) and clear signature (4 KB to 30 KB) as per NTA specifications.
Pay the requisite application fee via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI gateway.
Download and print the Confirmation Page for future reference and verification.

🔗 Important Useful Official Links

Apply Online (Registration Link)	Click Here to Apply Online
Candidate Login Portal	Login Here
Download Information Bulletin / Notification PDF	Download Information Brochure
CSIR NET Syllabus (All Subjects)	Download Syllabus
CSIR HRDG Official Portal	Visit CSIR HRDG
NTA Official Website	Visit NTA Portal

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What are the subjects covered in CSIR UGC NET December 2026?

CSIR UGC NET is conducted in 5 scientific disciplines: Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences.

Q2: What is the educational qualification required for CSIR NET?

Candidates must have an M.Sc. or equivalent degree / Integrated BS-MS / BS 4 Years / BE / B.Tech / B.Pharma / MBBS with at least 55% marks for General/EWS/OBC and 50% for SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender.

Q3: What is the upper age limit for CSIR NET JRF?

Maximum age limit for JRF is 30 years as of the prescribed reference date (with category relaxation). There is no upper age limit for Lectureship / Assistant Professor.

Q4: What is the mode of examination for CSIR UGC NET December 2026?

The examination will be conducted strictly as a Computer Based Test (CBT) across designated centers nationwide.