New Delhi, 8 October 2026: Registration for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 examination is now open, giving eligible science and technology candidates an opportunity to apply for the national-level eligibility test.
The National Testing Agency (NTA), on behalf of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has invited online applications for the December 2026 examination. The official CSIR-NET website currently lists the December 2026 application as an active candidate service.
Application deadline
Candidates planning to appear for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 examination should complete their online application by November 5, 2026.
Aspirants are advised not to wait until the final day and should carefully check the eligibility requirements and application instructions before submitting the form.
What is Joint CSIR-UGC NET?
The Joint CSIR-UGC NET is conducted to determine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship/Assistant Professor in specified science and technology subjects. The examination also provides a route for eligible candidates seeking admission to PhD programmes, subject to the applicable rules of universities and institutions.
The examination is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of CSIR.
Who should consider applying?
The examination is relevant to candidates pursuing or holding eligible science and technology qualifications who want to pursue research, a Junior Research Fellowship, teaching or higher studies.
Candidates should refer to the official information bulletin for the detailed qualification, subject, category and other eligibility requirements before applying. The official CSIR-NET website has published the 2026 Information Bulletin.
Apply through the official portal
Candidates should use the official CSIR-UGC NET website for registration, the information bulletin, examination updates and other official notifications.
Application deadline: November 5, 2026
Official CSIR-NET portal: csirnet.nta.nic.in
Aspirants should rely on the official NTA/CSIR notification for the examination schedule and other dates, as these details are subject to the official notification.
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