CSIR NET June 2026 Notification Released: Apply Online for Assistant Professor & JRF

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the CSIR NET Notification PDF for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET June Examination 2026 on May 27, 2026. The online application portal is now live at the official website https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/. Individuals aspiring for a career in teaching as Assistant Professors are strongly encouraged to review the detailed notification to confirm their eligibility for this prestigious examination.

What is the CSIR NET Exam?

The Joint CSIR-UGC NET is a national-level examination administered by NTA on behalf of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). It serves to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for the following critical academic and research opportunities:

1. Award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and eligibility for appointment as Assistant Professor.
2. Eligibility for appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D. programs.
3. Admission to Ph.D. programs only.

This examination is a crucial stepping stone for candidates aiming to secure academic positions in universities and colleges across India.

CSIR NET June 2026 Notification Out

The National Testing Agency (NTA), responsible for conducting the CSIR NET Exam, has published the official CSIR UGC NET June Notification 2026 / Information Bulletin on its official website https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/. You can download the official notification directly from the link provided within this article.

The comprehensive CSIR NET 2025 Notification PDF contains vital information, including:

Application form submission dates.
Detailed eligibility criteria.
List of subjects and their corresponding codes.
Applicable reservation policies.
Any revised exam pattern and syllabus updates.
Step-by-step instructions for the online application process.

CSIR NET Notification 2026 PDF – Click to Download

CSIR NET Exam 2026- Important Dates

The official registration schedule, encompassing the application start and end dates, was announced on May 27, 2026, alongside the notification PDF. Eligible and interested candidates can submit their applications from May 27 to June 19, 2026 (until 11:50 PM). Please refer to the table below for key dates related to the examination.

CSIR NET June Notification 2026- Eligibility

Eligibility for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET June Examination 2026 is determined by educational qualifications and age limits. Candidates must possess a postgraduate degree from a recognized university, meeting the minimum required marks for consideration.

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have passed a Master’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
• General/EWS candidates Minimum Marks – 55% marks
• OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender Minimum marks – 50%
• Final year / Result Awaited candidates can also apply provisionally. They must complete their Master’s within two years of the result declaration (one year if qualifying only for Ph.D. admission).
• 4-year Bachelor’s degree holders (with at least 75% marks, 70% for reserved categories) can apply for JRF and Ph.D. admission, but not for the Assistant Professor category.

Age Limit

• Assistant Professor – No upper age limit
• Admission to PhD – There is no upper age limit in applying for the Joint CSIR-UGC-NET for Admission to PhD.
• JRF Maximum Age –  30 years as on the 1st day of the month in which the examination is concluded (a relaxation of up to 5 years is provided to candidates belonging to OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/Third gender categories and to women applicants

CSIR NET Online Form 2026

Following the release of the CSIR NET June 2026 Notification PDF, the online application process commenced on May 27, 2026, via the official NTA website https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/. Candidates can complete their application forms through the official NTA portal or by utilizing the direct link provided here.

CSIR NET Online Form 2026 Link (Active) – Click to Apply

CSIR NET Exam 2026 Application Fee

To complete the CSIR NET June 2026 Exam application, candidates are required to pay a non-refundable application fee, which varies based on their category. Payment can be conveniently made online through the designated payment gateway using Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or Internet Banking.

CSIR UGC NET 2026 – Subject of Test

The Joint CSIR UGC-NET June 2026 examination will be conducted across the following specified subjects:

What are the Posts in CSIR NET?

Successful candidates in the CSIR NET exam can be appointed as Assistant Professors or pursue Research Scholar positions, depending on their preferences and qualifying scores. Clarification on the distinctions between these roles is provided below.

• Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): The candidates who will qualify for the JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) are eligible to apply for the post of Assistant Professor and Research Scholar.
• Assistant Professors: The candidates qualifying for the eligibility exam for the position of Assistant Professor can apply for the position to teach in different universities/colleges. The candidates can also apply for a PhD.