NTA CSIR UGC NET June 2026 Correction Edit Form for JRF and Assistant Professor

The CSIR UGC NET (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test) is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to determine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship/Assistant Professor positions in Indian universities and colleges. This examination is specifically for Science stream candidates in subjects like Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences. The June 2026 Correction Edit Form allows candidates who have already submitted their applications to rectify any errors or update details before the final submission deadline. Qualifying this exam opens pathways to pursue research with JRF fellowship or teaching positions in higher education institutions across India. The exam is conducted twice a year and is recognized by UGC and CSIR for academic and research positions.

Note: CSIR UGC NET does not announce specific vacancy numbers as it is an eligibility test. The exam determines qualified candidates for JRF and Assistant Professor positions. Actual vacancies depend on individual universities and research institutions hiring throughout the year.

Educational Qualification

For JRF (Junior Research Fellowship):

• M.Sc. or equivalent degree in relevant Science subject with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PWD candidates)
• Integrated BS-MS/BS-4 years/BE/BTech/BPharma/MBBS with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PWD)

For Lectureship/Assistant Professor:

• M.Sc. or equivalent degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PWD candidates)

Subjects Covered: Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences

Age Limit

For JRF:

For Lectureship/Assistant Professor: No upper age limit

Age Calculation: Age as on the date of examination (June 2026)

Nationality

Candidates must be Citizens of India. NRI/OCI/PIO candidates are not eligible for JRF but may apply for Lectureship only.

Steps to Apply Online:

1. Visit the official NTA CSIR UGC NET website at csirnet.nta.nic.in
2. Click on 'New Registration' and fill in basic details (Name, Email, Mobile Number)
3. Verify email ID and mobile number through OTP received
4. Login using generated Application Number and Password
5. Fill the complete application form with Personal Details, Academic Qualifications, Subject preference, and Exam Centre choices
6. Upload scanned documents: Recent photograph (JPG, 10-100KB), Signature (JPG, 4-30KB), and Category certificate if applicable
7. Preview the filled application form and verify all details carefully
8. Proceed to fee payment using Credit/Debit Card/Net Banking/UPI
9. Download and save the confirmation page for future reference
10. Note down Application Number for correction window access

Correction Window Process:

1. Login to the portal using Application Number and Password during correction period
2. Edit permitted fields (limited fields like category, exam centre, subject may be editable)
3. Re-upload documents if required
4. Pay additional fee if category is changed from exempted to general
5. Submit corrections and download revised confirmation page

Application Fees

1. Single Paper Computer-Based Test (CBT): Candidates appear for a single comprehensive test containing multiple-choice questions (MCQs) divided into three parts. The exam duration is 3 hours and tests both subject knowledge and general aptitude.

1. Evaluation and Marking: Answer keys are released for candidate challenges. Final answer keys are prepared after considering valid objections. Marks are calculated with negative marking provisions.

1. Result Declaration - JRF: Top rankers (typically top 1100-1200 candidates) meeting age criteria are awarded Junior Research Fellowship. JRF awardees receive monthly fellowship for pursuing Ph.D. in Science subjects.

1. Result Declaration - Lectureship/Assistant Professor: Candidates securing minimum qualifying marks (typically around 33% aggregate with required Part A marks) but not in JRF rank are eligible for Assistant Professor positions in universities and colleges.

1. Validity Period: The eligibility certificate is valid for 3 years from the date of result declaration for Lectureship. JRF fellowship is initially for 2 years, extendable for PhD duration.

1. No Interview: There is no interview process. Selection is purely based on Computer-Based Test performance.

Exam Pattern (Single Paper - CBT Mode)

Note: Part C has 60 questions but candidates can attempt any 25 questions only.

Negative Marking

• Part A and Part B: 0.5 marks deducted for each wrong answer
• Part C: 1.75 marks deducted for each wrong answer
• Unattempted questions carry no negative marks

Qualifying Criteria

For JRF:

• Minimum 33% marks in Part A (16.5 marks out of 50)
• Top rank based on aggregate of all three parts (typically 50-55% overall)

For Lectureship:

• Minimum 33% marks in Part A (16.5 marks out of 50)
• Minimum 33% aggregate marks (107.25 marks out of 325)

Part A: General Aptitude (Common for all subjects)

• Logical Reasoning: Analogies, Series completion, Coding-decoding, Blood relations, Direction sense, Syllogisms
• Graphical Analysis: Data interpretation from charts, graphs, tables, Venn diagrams
• Numerical Ability: Basic arithmetic, Percentage, Ratio and proportion, Simple and compound interest
• Comprehension: Reading comprehension passages, Critical reasoning

Chemical Sciences

• Inorganic Chemistry: Periodic properties, Chemical bonding, Coordination chemistry, Organometallics, Bioinorganic chemistry
• Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics, Quantum chemistry, Spectroscopy, Kinetics, Electrochemistry, Surface chemistry
• Organic Chemistry: Reaction mechanisms, Stereochemistry, Organic synthesis, Natural products, Heterocyclic chemistry, Biomolecules

Earth Sciences

• Geology: Mineralogy, Petrology, Structural geology, Stratigraphy, Paleontology
• Geophysics: Seismology, Geomagnetism, Gravity methods, Electrical and electromagnetic methods
• Atmospheric Sciences: Atmospheric thermodynamics, Cloud physics, Climate dynamics, Monsoons
• Oceanography: Physical oceanography, Chemical oceanography, Marine geology, Marine biology

Life Sciences

• Molecules and their Interaction: Biomolecules, Metabolism, Molecular biology, Cell biology
• Cellular Organization: Cell structure, Cell cycle, Cell signaling
• Fundamental Processes: Genetics, Microbiology, Immunology, Developmental biology
• System Physiology - Plant: Plant physiology, Plant biochemistry, Plant pathology
• System Physiology - Animal: Animal physiology, Endocrinology, Neurobiology
• Ecology and Evolution: Population ecology, Community ecology, Evolutionary biology, Biogeography

Mathematical Sciences

• Analysis: Real analysis, Complex analysis, Functional analysis, Measure theory
• Linear Algebra: Vector spaces, Matrices, Eigenvalues, Inner product spaces
• Algebra: Groups, Rings, Fields, Modules
• Topology: Metric spaces, Topological spaces, Connectedness, Compactness
• Ordinary Differential Equations: Linear ODEs, System of ODEs, Boundary value problems
• Partial Differential Equations: First order PDEs, Second order PDEs, Method of characteristics
• Numerical Analysis: Interpolation, Numerical integration, Solution of equations
• Discrete Mathematics: Graph theory, Combinatorics, Number theory

Physical Sciences

• Classical Mechanics: Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulation, Central force motion, Rigid body dynamics
• Quantum Mechanics: Wave functions, Operators, Angular momentum, Perturbation theory
• Electromagnetic Theory: Electrostatics, Magnetostatics, Maxwell's equations, Electromagnetic waves
• Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics: Laws of thermodynamics, Kinetic theory, Statistical ensembles
• Atomic and Molecular Physics: Atomic structure, Molecular spectroscopy, Laser physics
• Condensed Matter Physics: Crystal structure, Band theory, Superconductivity
• Nuclear and Particle Physics: Nuclear models, Radioactivity, Elementary particles
• Electronics: Semiconductor devices, Analog and digital circuits, Operational amplifiers

Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Stipend (Typical/Indicative)

Assistant Professor Salary (7th Pay Commission)

Major Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA) @ 50% of Basic Pay, House Rent Allowance (HRA) @ 8-24% based on city classification, Transport Allowance ₹3,600-7,200 per month.

Note: Fellowship amounts are revised periodically by MHRD/UGC. Assistant Professor salaries vary by institution type (Central/State/Private universities).

JRF awardees typically pursue Ph.D. programs in premier research institutions like IITs, IISc, CSIR labs, and central universities, with the fellowship supporting them for up to 5 years. After completing Ph.D., researchers can become Senior Research Fellows (SRF), Post-Doctoral Fellows, Scientists in CSIR/DRDO/ISRO labs, or apply for Assistant Professor positions in universities. Assistant Professors progress to Associate Professor (Academic Level 12, ₹1.31 lakh basic) after 4-5 years and then to Professor (Academic Level 13/14, ₹1.44-2.10 lakh basic) based on performance and research publications.

Admit cards for CSIR UGC NET June 2026 are expected to be released approximately 2-3 weeks before the examination date (expected in May 2026). Candidates must download their admit cards from the official NTA CSIR NET website (csirnet.nta.nic.in) by logging in with their application number and date of birth. The admit card contains crucial details including candidate's name, photograph, exam centre address, reporting time, and important instructions. No physical admit cards are sent by post, and entry to the examination hall is strictly not permitted without a valid admit card along with a government-issued photo ID proof.

Results for CSIR UGC NET June 2026 are typically declared within 4-6 weeks after the examination, expected in July 2026. NTA publishes results on the official website with separate merit lists for JRF and Lectureship (LS) eligibility. Candidates can check their results by entering their application number and date of birth on the portal. Score cards are downloadable from the website and contain marks in each part, qualifying status, All India Rank (for JRF), and validity period. The result includes subject-wise and category-wise cutoff marks, and successful candidates can download their eligibility certificates which are valid for 3 years for Lectureship positions.

CSIR UGC NET cutoffs vary significantly by subject and category. For JRF, General category candidates typically need 52-58% aggregate marks (170-190 out of 325), while OBC candidates need 47-53% (155-175 marks), and SC/ST candidates require 42-48% (137-157 marks). For Lectureship eligibility, General category cutoff ranges from 35-40% (115-130 marks), OBC from 32-37% (105-120 marks), and SC/ST from 33% minimum (107 marks). Physical Sciences and Mathematical Sciences generally have higher cutoffs (55-58% for JRF) compared to Life Sciences and Earth Sciences (50-54% for JRF). Chemical Sciences cutoffs typically fall in the middle range at 52-56% for JRF qualification.

North India: Delhi NCR (Multiple centres), Chandigarh, Jaipur, Lucknow, Dehradun, Jammu, Srinagar, Patiala, Roorkee, Varanasi, Agra, Aligarh

South India: Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Coimbatore, Madurai, Visakhapatnam, Mysore, Tirupati, Mangalore

East India: Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Patna, Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Rourkela, Durgapur, Siliguri

West India: Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Nagpur, Surat, Vadodara, Nashik, Aurangabad, Indore, Bhopal, Raipur

Northeast India: Guwahati, Shillong, Imphal, Aizawl, Dibrugarh, Silchar, Agartala

Central India: Allahabad, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Bilaspur

Note: Candidates can choose up to 3 exam centre preferences during application. Final allotment depends on availability and is at NTA's discretion.