The National Testing Agency (NTA) has been entrusted by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to conduct the Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026.

Details:

Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026

Subjects / Disciplines of the Test:

Chemical Sciences

Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences

Life Sciences

Mathematical Sciences

Physical Science

Eligibility:

General, Unreserved, and General-EWS candidates must have secured at least 55% marks (without rounding off) in a Master's Degree or equivalent examination from recognized institutions. Candidates belonging to OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD/PwBD, and Third Gender categories require a minimum of 50% marks. Alternatively, candidates who have passed a 4-year/8-semester Bachelor's degree program with a minimum of 75% marks (70% for reserved categories) are eligible to apply for JRF and Ph.D. admission. Candidates in their final year or whose results are awaited may also apply provisionally.

Upper Age Limit: Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): Not more than 30 years as of the first day of the month in which the examination is concluded (i.e., July 1, 2026). A relaxation of up to 5 years is provided to SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwD/PwBD, Third Gender categories, women applicants, and those with relevant research experience or armed forces service. Assistant Professor & Ph.D. Admission: There is no upper age limit.

How to Apply: Through Online.

Important Dates:

Online Application Window: 27-05-2026 to 19-06-2026

Last Date for Fee Transaction: 20-06-2026

Correction Window: 22-06-2026 to 23-06-2026

Dates of Examination: 17th and 18th July, 2026

Website:https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/

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Posted Date: 30/05/2026