NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2026: Apply Online, Exam Dates, Eligibility & JRF Stipend
NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2026: Candidates wishing to apply are informed that the application process began on 07/10/2026 and will conclude on 05/11/2026. Age eligibility and other details are provided below; please check them here. Make sure to read the official notification carefully before applying. All types of recruitment updates, total vacancies, important dates, application fees, eligibility criteria, age limits, the selection process, salary, exam pattern, admit cards, answer keys, results, and more.
Application Last Date(Regular Fee): 05 November 2026
Fee Payment Last Date(with ₹500/- Late Fee): 06/11/2026 To 09/11/2026
Application Correction: 10 To 12 November 2026
City Intimation: To be announced later on the official portal
Admit Card Download: To be announced later on the official portal
Exam Dates: 19th, 22nd, and 27th December 2026
General: ₹ 1150/-
General-EWS / OBC NCL: ₹ 600/-
SC / ST / PwD / PwBD / Third Gender: ₹ 325/
ALL Late Fee:₹ 500/-
Payment: Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI via State Bank of India (SBI) or Canara Bank payment gateways.
NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2026: Age Limits
Reckoned as on 01 December 2026
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF):Maximum 30 Years
Assistant Professor:No upper age limit.
Admission to Ph.D. Only:No upper age limit.
Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026: Qualifications
Exam Name
Subjects
Qualification
Joint CSIR-UGC NET December
Chemical Sciences
Master’s Degree With (General, Unreserved, and General-EWS candidates must have secured at least 55% marks AndOBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD/PwBD, and Third Gender candidates must have secured at least 50% marks.)
Integrated Course / 04 Years Bachelor’s Degree Holder Candidates Are Also Eligible for CSIR UGC NET December 2026.
Read the official notification carefully for details.
Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences
Life Sciences and Bio-Technology (LS-BT)
Mathematical Sciences
Physical Sciences
How to Apply Online For NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2026
Visit the official exam website.
Click on Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 Registration.
Log in using the MeriPehchaan (National Single Sign-On) service or register using your verified digital profile credentials.
Fill in Personal Details, Contact Details, permanent/present addresses, and choose your login password.
Select the subject paper, target category (JRF, Assistant Professor, or Ph.D. Only), and select 4 preferred examination cities.
Complete the educational qualification details (Master’s or 4-year Bachelor’s marks/status).
Document & Photo Uploads:- Live Photograph, Scanned Photograph, Signature & Category / EWS / Disability / Result Awaited Certificate.
Pay the applicable examination fee using Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
Download and print the Confirmation Page for records and future reference.
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Q1. What is the last date to apply for Joint CSIR UGC NET December 2026?
The last date to submit the online application form with the regular fee is 05 November 2026 (up to 11:50 PM). With a late fee of ₹500/-, applications are accepted until 09 November 2026.
Q2. When will the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 exam be held?
The Computer-Based Test will be held on 19th, 22nd, and 27th December 2026 in two shifts daily.
Q3. Can 4-year undergraduate degree holders apply for Assistant Professor positions?
No. Candidates qualifying based on a 4-year bachelor’s degree are eligible for the award of JRF and for admission to Ph.D., but are not eligible for appointment as Assistant Professor.
Q4. What is the upper age limit for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)?
Candidates must not be older than 30 years as on 01 December 2026. An upper age relaxation of up to 5 years is admissible for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD/PwBD, Third Gender, and female applicants.
