The National Testing Agency has released the public notice and information bulletin for Joint CSIR UGC NET June 2026. The exam is conducted to determine eligibility of Indian nationals for Junior Research Fellowship, appointment as Assistant Professor, appointment as Assistant Professor with Ph.D. admission, and admission to Ph.D. only in Indian universities and colleges, subject to the rules mentioned in the official bulletin.
The application process is completely online. Candidates have to register, fill the application form, upload scanned documents, pay the fee and download the confirmation page through the official CSIR NET portal. NTA has clearly stated that applications in any mode other than online will not be accepted.
Before applying, candidates should check the qualification, category-wise marks, age limit for JRF, subject code, exam city choices and document upload requirements. Since NTA does not verify eligibility during online registration, the candidature remains provisional and can be cancelled later if the candidate is found ineligible.
Quick Facts
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name | Joint CSIR UGC NET June 2026 |
| Conducting body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Application start date | 27 May 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 19 June 2026 up to 11:50 PM |
| Last date for fee payment | 20 June 2026 up to 11:50 PM |
| Correction window | 22 June 2026 to 23 June 2026 up to 11:50 PM |
| Exam dates | 17 July 2026 and 18 July 2026 |
| Exam mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Official website | https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/ |
CSIR UGC NET June 2026 Application Form Date
The online application window for Joint CSIR UGC NET June 2026 is from 27 May 2026 to 19 June 2026 up to 11:50 PM. Candidates who complete the form must also pay the examination fee by 20 June 2026 up to 11:50 PM.
The correction facility will be available from 22 June 2026 to 23 June 2026 up to 11:50 PM. The city intimation slip, admit card, answer key display and result date will be announced later on the official NTA website.
CSIR UGC NET June 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Public notice date | 27 May 2026 |
| Online application starts | 27 May 2026 |
| Last date to submit application form | 19 June 2026 up to 11:50 PM |
| Last date for successful fee transaction | 20 June 2026 up to 11:50 PM |
| Correction in application form | 22 June 2026 to 23 June 2026 up to 11:50 PM |
| City intimation slip | To be announced later |
| Admit card | To be announced later |
| Exam dates | 17 July 2026 and 18 July 2026 |
| Recorded response and provisional answer key | To be announced later |
| Result | To be announced later |
Who Can Apply for CSIR UGC NET June 2026
General, Unreserved and General-EWS candidates need at least 55% marks without rounding off in a Master’s degree or equivalent examination from a recognized university or institution. OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD, PwBD and Third Gender candidates need at least 50% marks without rounding off in the qualifying Master’s degree or equivalent examination.
Final-year Master’s degree candidates, result-awaited candidates and candidates whose qualifying examination has been delayed can also apply provisionally. They must complete the required qualification within the time limit mentioned in the information bulletin, failing which they will be treated as disqualified.
Four-year Bachelor’s Degree Eligibility
Candidates who have passed a four-year or eight-semester bachelor’s degree programme must have at least 75% marks in aggregate or an equivalent grade. A 5% relaxation may be available for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, Differently-Abled, EWS and other eligible categories as per applicable UGC rules.
Candidates qualifying CSIR UGC NET on the basis of a four-year undergraduate degree will be eligible for Junior Research Fellowship and Ph.D. admission, but they will not be eligible for appointment as Assistant Professor on that basis. Final-year four-year bachelor’s degree candidates may also apply provisionally as per the official conditions.
Age Limit for JRF, Assistant Professor and Ph.D. Admission
| Category of eligibility | Age rule |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) | Not more than 30 years as on the first day of the month in which the examination is concluded, that is July 2026 |
| Assistant Professor | No upper age limit |
| Admission to Ph.D. | No upper age limit |
For JRF, relaxation up to 5 years is available to OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD, PwBD, Third Gender candidates and women applicants. Relaxation may also apply for eligible research experience and armed forces service, but total age relaxation on those grounds must not exceed 5 years.
How to Apply for CSIR UGC NET June 2026
- Visit the official website at https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/.
- Open the registration link for Joint CSIR UGC NET June 2026.
- Register with your own email ID and mobile number and note the system-generated application number.
- Fill the application form carefully with personal, educational, category, subject and exam city details.
- Upload the photograph, signature and applicable certificates in the prescribed format.
- Pay the examination fee through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI.
- Download and save the confirmation page after successful payment.
The form is not complete unless the application details, uploads and fee payment are successfully completed. Candidates are not required to send the hard copy of the confirmation page to NTA.
Application Fee for CSIR UGC NET June 2026
| Category | Application fee |
|---|---|
| General | Rs. 1150 |
| General-EWS and OBC-NCL | Rs. 600 |
| SC, ST, PwD, PwBD and Third Gender | Rs. 325 |
The fee can be paid online through the available payment gateway using Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI or Internet Banking. Service charges of the concerned bank or payment gateway may apply.
Documents and Upload Requirements
Keep the required details and files ready before starting the application form. This reduces mistakes and helps avoid last-minute upload errors.
- Board or university certificate for candidate name, parents’ names and date of birth.
- Valid identification details such as Aadhaar, Passport, Ration Card, Voter ID, DigiLocker, APAR ID or other government ID.
- Qualifying degree certificate or last semester marksheet.
- Mailing and permanent address with PIN code.
- Four choices of exam cities.
- Subject code for the CSIR UGC NET paper.
- Category, EWS, PwD or PwBD certificate, if applicable.
- Result Awaited Attestation Form, if applicable.
- Photograph in JPG or JPEG format from 10 KB to 200 KB.
- Signature in JPG or JPEG format from 10 KB to 50 KB.
Subjects Available in CSIR UGC NET June 2026
| Subject code | Subject |
|---|---|
| 701 | Chemical Sciences |
| 702 | Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences |
| 703 | Life Sciences |
| 704 | Mathematical Sciences |
| 705 | Physical Sciences |
Candidates should choose the subject carefully while filling the form. The subject and exam city choices cannot be changed by NTA after the correction period closes.
Exam Pattern and Medium
The Joint CSIR UGC NET June 2026 exam will be conducted in Computer Based Test mode. The paper will contain objective type multiple-choice questions and will have three parts: Part A, Part B and Part C. There will be no break between the parts.
| Part | What it broadly covers |
|---|---|
| Part A | General Aptitude with logical reasoning, graphical analysis, analytical and numerical ability, quantitative comparison, series formation and puzzles |
| Part B | Subject-related conventional multiple-choice questions |
| Part C | Higher-order questions testing scientific concepts and application of scientific knowledge |
The paper will be bilingual in Hindi and English. If there is any ambiguity between the Hindi and English versions, the English version will be treated as final.
Admit Card, City Intimation and Result Updates
The city intimation slip and admit card dates have not been announced yet. NTA will publish these updates later on the official CSIR NET website. Admit cards will not be sent by post, so candidates must download them online.
After the examination, the display of recorded responses, provisional answer key and result declaration will also be announced on the NTA website. Candidates should keep their application number, confirmation page, fee proof and uploaded photograph copies safely for future stages.
Official Links
Source: Official notification (PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions
The last date to submit the online application form is 19 June 2026 up to 11:50 PM.
The last date for successful fee payment is 20 June 2026 up to 11:50 PM.
The exam is scheduled to be held on 17 July 2026 and 18 July 2026.
Candidates with a Master’s degree or equivalent with 55% marks for General or EWS and 50% for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD, PwBD or Third Gender can apply. Eligible result-awaited candidates can apply provisionally.
No. There is no upper age limit for Assistant Professor eligibility or for admission to Ph.D.
For JRF, the candidate must not be more than 30 years as on the first day of the month in which the exam is concluded, that is July 2026, with applicable relaxations.
The official website is https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/.
No. If multiple forms are submitted for the same course, only the first one will be considered and the others will be rejected automatically.