🚨 Urgent – Last Date 19 June 2026! NTA CSIR UGC NET June 2026 for JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) and Assistant Professor / Lectureship. Application closes 19 June 2026. Fee payment: 20 June 2026. Exam: 17–18 July 2026. Apply now at csirnet.nta.nic.in!
Overview
| Organization | National Testing Agency (NTA) / CSIR (Council of Scientific & Industrial Research) |
| Exam Name | CSIR UGC NET June 2026 |
| Positions | Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) | Lectureship / Assistant Professor |
| Application Dates | 27 May – 19 June 2026 |
| Exam Date | 17 – 18 July 2026 |
| Official Website | https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/ |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start Date | 27 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 19 June 2026 |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 20 June 2026 |
| Correction Window | 22 – 23 June 2026 |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Exam Date | 17 – 18 July 2026 |
| Result Date | To be announced |
Subjects (5 Papers)
| Subject | Paper Code |
|---|
| Chemical Sciences | CSIR CS |
| Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences | CSIR EAS |
| Life Sciences | CSIR LS |
| Mathematical Sciences | CSIR MS |
| Physical Sciences | CSIR PS |
Age Limit
| Position | Age Limit |
|---|
| Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) | Maximum 30 years (relaxation for OBC/SC/ST/PH) |
| Lectureship / Assistant Professor | No upper age limit |
Educational Qualification
- M.Sc or equivalent degree with minimum 55% marks (General / OBC) or 50% marks (SC / ST / PH)
- B.E / B.Tech / B.Pharma / MBBS students with integrated programmes also eligible
- Final year students awaiting M.Sc results may also apply provisionally
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|
| General | ₹1,150 |
| EWS / OBC (NCL) | ₹600 |
| SC / ST / PH (Divyang) | ₹325 |
| Payment Mode | Online – Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI |
Exam Pattern
| Part | Type | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|
| Part A | General Aptitude (all subjects) | 20 (attempt 15) | 30 | 3 Hours (Single Session) |
| Part B | Subject-specific MCQs | 50 (attempt 35) | 70 |
| Part C | Higher-order MCQs (analytical) | 75 (attempt 25) | 100 |
No negative marking in Part A; negative marking (0.5 mark) applies in Parts B & C. Total: 200 marks in 3 hours.
Benefits of Qualifying CSIR NET
- JRF: Monthly fellowship of ₹37,000/month (Year 1–2) + HRA, increased to ₹42,000/month from Year 3
- Lectureship/AP: Eligibility to apply for Assistant Professor posts at colleges and universities
- NET qualification valid for life (Lectureship) / 2 years for JRF
How to Apply
- Visit: https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/
- Register with valid email ID and mobile number
- Select subject and fill application form carefully
- Upload photo and signature as per specifications
- Pay fee online before 20 June 2026
- Submit and print confirmation page
Pro Tip: CSIR NET June 2026 exam on 17–18 July 2026 — only weeks away! If you are in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, or Physical Sciences, this is your best path to a PhD fellowship (₹37,000–42,000/month) or Assistant Professor eligibility. The 3-hour single-session paper tests conceptual depth — focus on Part C (analytical questions) as they carry most weight. Correction window (22–23 Jun) allows you to fix errors — use it wisely. Apply before 19 June 2026!
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