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

The CSIR UGC NET (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test) June 2026 is a national-level examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for determining eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor positions in Indian universities and colleges. This exam is specifically designed for candidates in Science subjects including Chemical Sciences, Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences. Qualifying this exam opens doors to research opportunities through JRF with monthly fellowship and teaching positions in higher education institutions across India. The examination is conducted twice a year (June and December cycles) and is essential for candidates aspiring to pursue doctoral research with financial support or join academia as lecturers or assistant professors. This is an All India exam with centres available across all states and union territories.

Important Dates

Note: Exact dates will be announced in the official notification by NTA

Vacancy Information

Note: CSIR UGC NET does not have fixed vacancy numbers. Selection is purely merit-based. Candidates scoring above the qualifying cutoff marks are awarded JRF or LS (Lectureship) eligibility. Top 15% qualifying candidates become eligible for JRF with fellowship, while others qualifying get LS eligibility only. The number of qualifiers varies each session based on performance.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

For JRF (Junior Research Fellowship):

• M.Sc. or equivalent degree in relevant subject with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD candidates)
• Candidates in final year of M.Sc. can also apply (result must be declared before fellowship disbursement)

For LS (Lectureship/Assistant Professor):

• M.Sc. or equivalent degree with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD candidates)
• OR Ph.D. degree holders in relevant subject

Subjects Covered:

• Chemical Sciences
• Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences
• Life Sciences
• Mathematical Sciences
• Physical Sciences

Age Limit

Age calculated as on closing date of online application. Age relaxation applicable for JRF only. No upper age limit for LS (Lectureship) category.

Nationality

• Indian Citizens
• Overseas Citizens of India (OCI)
• Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)
• Foreign nationals (with Government of India sponsorship)

How to Apply

1. Visit the official NTA CSIR UGC NET website at csirnet.nta.nic.in
2. Click on "Apply for CSIR UGC NET June 2026" link on homepage
3. Complete NEW REGISTRATION by providing basic details (name, email, mobile number) and create password
4. Login using registration number and password
5. Fill the complete application form with personal, academic, contact and exam centre details
6. Upload scanned documents:

• Recent passport size photograph (JPEG format, 10-50 KB)
• Signature (JPEG format, 4-30 KB)
• Category certificate if applicable (SC/ST/OBC/PwD/EWS)

1. Select preferred exam city centres (multiple choices allowed)
2. Review all filled information carefully
3. Pay application fee through Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / UPI
4. Submit the application form and take printout of confirmation page for future reference

Application Fee

Fee payment mode: Online only (Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, Paytm). No offline fee payment accepted.

Selection Process

1. Single Paper MCQ Examination: Candidates appear for a single objective-type Computer Based Test (CBT) consisting of multiple-choice questions across three parts. The exam is conducted in online mode at designated centres across India.

1. Answer Key Challenge: After the examination, NTA releases provisional answer keys on the official website. Candidates can challenge the answer keys by paying a fee of ₹200 per question. Subject experts review all challenges and final answer keys are prepared.

1. Result Compilation: Based on final answer keys, NTA calculates raw scores and percentile scores. Results are prepared subject-wise and category-wise with qualifying cutoff marks determined by CSIR-HRDG.

1. Merit List Preparation: Candidates scoring above the cutoff are divided into JRF and LS categories. Top 15% (approximately) qualifying candidates in each subject receive JRF eligibility with fellowship. Others qualifying get only LS eligibility for Assistant Professor positions.

1. Certificate Issuance: NTA issues eligibility certificates to qualified candidates which are valid for 3 years from the date of declaration of result. JRF-qualified candidates additionally receive fellowship award letters from CSIR.

1. Fellowship/Appointment: JRF candidates join research programs at CSIR labs or universities with monthly fellowship. LS candidates apply for Assistant Professor positions in colleges and universities using their eligibility certificate.

Examination Pattern

Single Paper Examination (Computer Based Test)

Important Details:

• Part A: Compulsory for all candidates, tests general aptitude and reasoning
• Part B: Subject-specific multiple choice questions (compulsory)
• Part C: Subject-specific analytical questions (attempt any 25 out of 60)
• Negative Marking: Yes, 0.5 marks deducted for each wrong answer in Part A and Part B. No negative marking in Part C.
• Qualifying Marks: Minimum qualifying marks vary by category (typically 33% for General/OBC-NCL, 25% for SC/ST/PwD)
• Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT) - Online examination
• Medium: English only
• Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with four options

Detailed Syllabus

Part A: General Aptitude (Common for All Subjects)

• Logical Reasoning: Analogies, Series completion, Coding-decoding, Blood relations, Direction sense, Puzzles
• Graphical Analysis: Data interpretation from graphs, charts, tables
• Numerical Ability: Percentage, Ratio and proportion, Averages, Profit and loss, Simple and compound interest, Time and work, Number series
• Quantitative Comparison: Comparison of quantities based on given information

Part B & C: Subject-Specific Syllabus

Chemical Sciences

• Inorganic Chemistry: Periodic table, Chemical bonding, Coordination chemistry, Main group elements, Transition metals, Bioinorganic chemistry, Organometallic chemistry
• Physical Chemistry: Atomic and molecular structure, Chemical thermodynamics, Chemical and phase equilibria, Electrochemistry, Chemical kinetics, Photochemistry, Spectroscopy, Surface chemistry
• Organic Chemistry: Stereochemistry, Reaction mechanisms, Organic synthesis, Natural products chemistry, Heterocyclic chemistry, Biomolecules, Spectroscopic methods

Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences

• Planet Earth: Origin, Interior structure, Earthquakes, Volcanism, Plate tectonics
• Geomorphology: Weathering, Mass movements, Landforms
• Structural Geology: Stress, Strain, Folds, Faults, Joints
• Paleontology: Fossils, Geological time scale, Evolution
• Mineralogy & Petrology: Crystallography, Minerals, Igneous rocks, Sedimentary rocks, Metamorphic rocks
• Economic Geology: Ore deposits, Coal, Petroleum
• Atmospheric Sciences: Atmospheric composition, Temperature, Pressure, Wind systems, Climate change
• Oceanography: Ocean circulation, Waves, Tides, Marine resources

Life Sciences

• Molecules and their Interaction: Biomolecules, Metabolism, Enzyme kinetics
• Cellular Organization: Cell structure, Cell cycle, Cell signaling
• Fundamental Processes: Molecular biology, Genetics, Recombinant DNA technology
• Cell Communication and Signaling: Hormones, Receptors, Signal transduction
• Developmental Biology: Gametogenesis, Fertilization, Embryonic development
• System Physiology: Plant and animal physiology
• Inheritance Biology: Classical genetics, Molecular genetics, Population genetics
• Diversity of Life Forms: Taxonomy, Classification of living organisms
• Ecological Principles: Ecosystems, Biodiversity, Conservation
• Evolution and Behavior: Theories of evolution, Animal behavior

Mathematical Sciences

• Analysis: Real analysis, Complex analysis, Functional analysis, Measure theory
• Linear Algebra: Vector spaces, Linear transformations, Matrices, Eigenvalues
• Abstract Algebra: Groups, Rings, Fields, Modules
• Topology: Topological spaces, Connectedness, Compactness
• Ordinary Differential Equations: Initial and boundary value problems, Series solutions
• Partial Differential Equations: Classification, Solutions methods
• Numerical Analysis: Numerical methods for equations, integration, differentiation
• Calculus of Variations: Euler-Lagrange equations
• Linear Integral Equations: Fredholm and Volterra equations
• Analytical Dynamics: Lagrange's equations, Hamilton's equations
• Computer Programming: Algorithms, Data structures, Programming in C/Fortran

Physical Sciences

• Classical Mechanics: Newton's laws, Lagrangian formulation, Hamiltonian formulation, Central force, Rigid body dynamics
• Electromagnetic Theory: Electrostatics, Magnetostatics, Maxwell's equations, Electromagnetic waves
• Quantum Mechanics: Wave-particle duality, Schrödinger equation, Angular momentum, Perturbation theory
• Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics: Laws of thermodynamics, Kinetic theory, Statistical ensembles
• Atomic and Molecular Physics: Atomic structure, Molecular spectroscopy
• Solid State Physics: Crystal structure, Band theory, Semiconductors, Superconductivity
• Nuclear and Particle Physics: Nuclear properties, Radioactivity, Elementary particles
• Electronics: Semiconductor devices, Operational amplifiers, Digital circuits

Salary and Fellowship Details (Typical / Indicative)

For JRF (Junior Research Fellowship)

Fellowship is valid for maximum 5 years (2 years JRF + 3 years SRF)

For LS (Assistant Professor in Colleges/Universities)

Additional benefits: NPS contribution, Medical facilities, LTC, Gratuity, Pension

For JRF holders, career progression involves completing Ph.D. within 5 years and upgrading from JRF (₹31,000) to SRF (₹35,000) after two years, followed by opportunities in CSIR labs, research institutions, or academia. For Assistant Professors qualifying through LS eligibility, career advancement follows the Academic Level Pay structure: Assistant Professor (Level 10) → Assistant Professor (Level 11 - Senior Scale after 4 years) → Assistant Professor (Level 12 - Selection Grade after 3 more years) → Associate Professor (Level 13A - after 5 more years) → Professor (Level 14), with substantial pay increases at each promotion stage reaching up to ₹2.5 lakhs per month at Professor level.

Admit Cards for CSIR UGC NET June 2026 will be released approximately 10-15 days before the examination date on the official NTA website (csirnet.nta.nic.in). Candidates must download their admit card by logging in with their application number and password/date of birth. The admit card contains important details including candidate's name, photograph, exam date, reporting time, exam centre address, and important instructions. No physical admit card is sent by post; candidates must carry a printed copy along with valid photo ID proof to the examination centre.

The CSIR UGC NET June 2026 result is typically declared 4-6 weeks after the examination date. NTA first releases provisional answer keys for candidate challenges, then publishes the final result on the official website after incorporating any corrections. Results include individual scorecards showing raw scores, normalized scores (if applicable), and qualifying status (JRF/LS/Not Qualified). Candidates can download their scorecards from the NTA portal using login credentials. Successful candidates receive eligibility certificates valid for three years from the date of result declaration, and JRF-qualified candidates are separately issued fellowship award letters by CSIR-HRDG.

CSIR UGC NET cutoff marks vary by subject and category, typically ranging between 33-40% for General/OBC-NCL candidates and 25-30% for SC/ST/PwD candidates for LS eligibility. JRF cutoff is significantly higher, usually 45-55% for General category depending on the subject difficulty and number of candidates. Mathematical Sciences and Physical Sciences generally have higher cutoffs (50-55% for JRF) while Life Sciences and Chemical Sciences have moderate cutoffs (45-50% for JRF). Subject-wise and category-wise cutoffs are determined by CSIR-HRDG based on overall performance and normalisation across sessions.

Examination Centres

CSIR UGC NET June 2026 will be conducted across 100+ cities in India:

North India: Delhi, Chandigarh, Jammu, Srinagar, Shimla, Dehradun, Lucknow, Kanpur, Allahabad, Varanasi, Agra, Meerut, Aligarh, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Jaipur, Ajmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Karnal, Rohtak, Hisar, Patiala

South India: Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Tirupati, Guntur, Kurnool, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode, Thrissur

East India: Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela, Patna, Bhagalpur, Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad, Siliguri, Durgapur, Asansol

West India: Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Aurangabad, Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, Gandhinagar, Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Raipur, Bilaspur

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

Candidates can select up to 3 preferred cities. Final allotment depends on availability and NTA's discretion.