CSIR UGC NET December 2026 Notification OUT, Apply Online Form

CSIR UGC NET December 2026 Notification: – The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the recruitment advertisement notice for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 examination. The notification has been issued to determine eligibility for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) & Assistant Professor, appointment as Assistant Professor & admission to Ph.D., and admission to Ph.D. only in Indian universities and colleges. Officially released on 07.10.2026, the online registration process has started on the same day, and candidates can submit their online applications until 05.11.2026 (upto 11:50 P.M.).

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This national-level entrance exam is conducted across five main S&T disciplines: Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences. Securing a qualifying rank opens doors to prestigious research laboratories, universities, and Higher Educational Institutions across India. Before proceeding with your application, make sure to read the complete eligibility criteria, age limits, and subject details outlined below.

CSIR UGC NET December 2026 Notification Overview

Recruitment Organization	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Department Name	Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
Post Name	JRF, Assistant Professor, and Ph.D. Admission
Advt. No.	Joint CSIR-UGC NET December-2026
Total Vacancy	Not Applicable / Varies Post Wise
Pay Scale	JRF Stipend: ₹ 37,000/- per month + HRA; SRF Stipend: ₹ 42,000/- per month + HRA
Notification Date	07 October 2026
Category	CSIR UGC NET December 2026 Notification
Official Website	csirnet.nta.nic.in

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	07 October 2026
Online Registration Begins	07 October 2026
Closing Date of Application	05 November 2026 (upto 11:50 P.M.)
Late Submission Window (with Late Fee of Rs. 500/-)	06 November 2026 to 09 November 2026 (upto 11:50 P.M.)
Correction Window Open Until	10 November 2026 to 12 November 2026 (upto 11:50 P.M.)
Examination Schedule	Updated Information Below
Date of Computer Based Test (CBT)	19th, 22nd, and 27th December 2026

Application Fees

Category	Fees
General	₹ 1150/-
EWS / OBC	₹ 600/-
SC/ ST/ PwBD / Third Gender	₹ 325/-
Late Submission Fee (All category candidates)	₹ 500/-
Accepted Payment Options	Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, UPI, Cash Card, and Mobile Wallet.

CSIR UGC NET December 2026 Age Limit

Age Limit: Calculate Age from Date of Birth :- Click Here. The age limit for CSIR UGC NET December 2026 is Upper limit 30 Years for JRF as on 01.12.2026. There is no upper age limit for Assistant Professor and Admission to Ph.D. only. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.12.2026. Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.

CSIR UGC NET December 2026 Post Details

Post Name	Qualification
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)	Master’s Degree (M.Sc./ Equivalent) with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ ST/ OBC-NCL/ PwD/ Third Gender) OR 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 75% marks
Assistant Professor	Master’s Degree (M.Sc./ Equivalent) with minimum 55% marks (50% for reserved categories)
Ph.D. Admission Only	Master’s Degree (M.Sc./ Equivalent) with minimum 55% marks OR 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree with 75% marks

Exam Scheme and Subject List

The examination will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode for 180 minutes (3 hours). The question paper is bilingual (Hindi and English) and divided into three parts: Part A (General Aptitude), Part B (Subject-related MCQs), and Part C (Higher-order analytical questions).

• Chemical Sciences (Code 701)
• Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences (Code 702)
• Life Sciences and Biotechnology (Code 703)
• Mathematical Sciences (Code 704)
• Physical Sciences (Code 705)

CSIR UGC NET December 2026 Bharti Selection Process

The selection process for CSIR UGC NET December 2026 involves the following steps:

• Computer Based Test (CBT) Written Examination
• Declaration of Percentile Score and Merit List compilation by NTA
• Certificate Issuance & Verification for JRF / Assistant Professor / Ph.D. Admissions

How to Apply for CSIR UGC NET December 2026 Online Form

• Check the eligibility from the CSIR UGC NET December 2026 official notification pdf
• Fill out the application form or visit the Official site
• Upload the required documents
• Pay Fees
• Print the Application Form

🔔 Important Link 🔔

CSIR NET December 2026 Short Notice	Short- Notification PDF
CSIR UGC NET December 2026 Notification PDF	Notification PDF
CSIR UGC NET December 2026 Apply Online	Apply Online
The National Testing Agency (NTA) Official Website	CSIR NTA
WhatsApp Channel	WhatsApp
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