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National Testing Agency (NTA) NTA CSIR

NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2026 Examination: Apply Online for JRF & Assistant Professor

Advt No: NTA/CSIR-NET/DEC-2026 Notice ID: #89 Aspirant Bharat Verified Total Posts: National Level Fellowship & Lectureship Eligibilit Pay: JRF Stipend: Rs 37,000/- per month + HRA for initial two years | SRF: Rs 42,000/- per month
Direct Apply Online View Official Notification Portal
Important Dates & Deadlines
  • Application Start Date: 2026-10-05
  • Last Date for Apply Online: 2026-11-05
  • Last Date for Fee Payment: 2026-11-05
  • Examination / CBT Schedule: 19, 22, and 27 December 2026 in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode
  • Admit Card Availability: Available 4 to 7 Days Before Exam
Application Fee & Payment Mode
General: Rs 1,150/- | General-EWS / OBC (NCL): Rs 600/- | SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender: Rs 325/- | Mode: Online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI.
Payment Methods: Pay the Examination Fee through Online Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm). Fees once submitted are non-refundable.
Age Limit & Category Relaxation Criteria
Prescribed Age Benchmark: Maximum 30 Years for JRF as on 01.12.2026 | No Upper Age Limit for Assistant Professor
  • Candidates must not be over 30 years of age on December 1, 2026 for Junior Research Fellowship.
  • Upper age limit relaxation of up to 5 years is granted to SC, ST, PwD, Third Gender, and female applicants.
  • Upper age limit relaxation of up to 3 years is admissible to OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) applicants.
  • No upper age limit applies for Assistant Professor (Lectureship).
Total Vacancy Details: National Level Fellowship & Lectureship Eligibilit Posts
Primary Educational Requirement: M.Sc or equivalent degree with minimum 55% marks (50% marks for SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender)
Post Name Cadre / Group Vacancies Eligibility
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Fellowship National Merit M.Sc with 55% marks
Assistant Professor / Lectureship Academic National Merit M.Sc with 55% marks
Detailed Educational Qualification & Eligibility Criteria
  • Candidates must hold an M.Sc or equivalent degree, BS-4 years, BE/B.Tech, B.Pharma, or MBBS with at least 55% marks.
  • Candidates enrolled in M.Sc or having completed 10+2+3 years of qualifying examination are eligible under Result Awaited category.
  • B.Sc (Hons) or equivalent degree holders are eligible for JRF only.
  • Crucial Date for Qualification: All qualifying degrees, diplomas, marksheets, and registered certificates must have been officially passed and awarded on or before the application closing deadline (2026-11-05).
  • Recognition Standard: Degrees and certifications must be acquired from an institution or university officially recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), AICTE, NCTE, or respective statutory state/central councils.
Selection Process & Examination Pattern
  • Single stage Computer Based Test (CBT) of 3 hours duration containing 3 parts (Part A General Aptitude, Part B Subject Core, Part C Higher Value Scientific Concept Questions).
  • Negative marking of 25 percent marks applies to incorrect answers in most subject papers.
  • Preparation of subject-wise and category-wise merit lists for JRF and Assistant Professor eligibility.
  • Negative Marking: For objective multiple-choice computer-based tests, standard negative marking rules apply (typically 1/3rd or 1/4th deduction for each incorrect answer).
  • Final Merit List: Prepared strictly on the basis of marks scored in competitive examination stages, subject to clearing the qualifying skill test and document verification.
How to Fill Online Application Form (Step-by-Step Guide)
  1. Visit the official NTA CSIR portal at https://csirnet.nta.ac.in.
  2. Click on Joint CSIR UGC NET December 2026 Registration link.
  3. Provide basic personal details to generate Application Number and Password.
  4. Enter academic qualifications, master degree percentage, and subject choice.
  5. Upload recent colour passport photograph with white background and signature.
  6. Pay application fee through online payment gateway.
  7. Print the confirmation page for admit card entry.
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