NTA CSIR NET Form 2026: Direct Link, Exam Dates & Complete Details
Posted: 28 May 2026National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET Examination June 2026. Candidates who wish to apply for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for Lectureship (LS) / Assistant Professor positions can apply online. Read the notification for subject details, eligibility, and age limit before applying.
Updated: 28 May 2026
Exam Details
- Organization: National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Exam Name: Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026
- Post Name: JRF and Assistant Professor / Lectureship
- Apply Mode: Online
Application Fees
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| General | ₹1150/- |
| General-EWS / OBC (NCL) | ₹600/- |
| SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender | ₹325/- |
*Pay the examination fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI only.
Important Dates
- Application Start: 27 May 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 19 June 2026
- Fee Payment Last Date: 20 June 2026
- Correction Date: 22 to 23 June 2026
- Exam Date: 17 to 18 July 2026
- Answer Key: As per Schedule
Age Limit
- For JRF: Maximum 30 Years (As of 01/06/2026)
- For Lectureship (LS) / Assistant Professor: No Upper Age Limit
- Age relaxation applicable as per NTA CSIR UGC NET rules.
Subject Available & Eligibility
| Subject Name | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Chemical Sciences |
M.Sc / Equivalent Degree with 55% marks for General/OBC candidates. 50% marks for SC / ST and PwD candidates. (Candidates enrolled in M.Sc or having completed 10+2+3 years of the above qualifying examination are also eligible to apply under the Result Awaited (RA) category). |
| Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences | |
| Life Sciences | |
| Mathematical Sciences | |
| Physical Sciences |
Step by Step Guide to Apply
- Visit the official website: csirnet.nta.ac.in
- Download and read the CSIR NET June 2026 Information Bulletin carefully.
- Click on the "Apply Online" link and complete the Registration using basic details.
- Fill the application form, select your subject, and choose exam cities.
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, and category certificate (if applicable).
- Pay the application fee and take a printout of the confirmation page.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
|---|---|
| Download Notification / Information Bulletin | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Disclaimer: All information is based on currently available public sources or official notifications. Please read the official notification carefully and verify details on the official website before applying or taking any action.