CSIR UGC NET

Exam Name: Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026
Conducted By: National Testing Agency (NTA) for CSIR-HRDG
Subjects: 5 Science Subjects (Chemical, Earth, Life, Mathematical, Physical Sciences)
Exam Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Exam Dates: 17 & 18 July 2026 (two shifts each day)
Last Date to Apply: 19 June 2026 (11:50 PM)

Educational Qualifications:
M.Sc. or equivalent science degree with minimum 55% marks (50% for OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwD / PwBD / Third Gender)
4-year / 8-semester Bachelor’s degree with minimum 75% marks (70% for reserved categories) — eligible only for JRF + PhD (NOT for Assistant Professor)
Final-year M.Sc. students and Result Awaited (RA) candidates may apply provisionally.

Salary:
JRF Stipend (Years 1 & 2): Rs 37,000 per month
Annual Contingency Grant: Rs 20,000 per year (reimbursed)
SRF Stipend (Years 3 onwards): Rs 42,000 per month (after upgrade based on assessment, if registered for PhD)
HRA: As per institute / fellowship rules
Medical: As per institutional norms