CSIR NET June 2026 Notification Out (Soon), Check Registration Form, Eligibility
CSIR NET June 2026 Notification is expected to be released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in June 2026. Candidates interested in the exam can apply online through the official NTA website by filling out the application form, uploading required documents, and paying the application fee. The selection process involves a Computer-Based Test (CBT) consisting of multiple-choice questions. Based on the exam performance, candidates are shortlisted for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship/Assistant Professor positions in various fields of science.
What is CSIR NET?
CSIR NET, abbreviation of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – National Eligibility Test, is a national-level eligibility test for the qualification for Junior Research Fellowship and Lectureship in the fields of science and technology. The exam is conducted 2 times a year in 2 sessions: The June session and the December session. It is conducted in the following subjects:
- Chemical Sciences
- Earth sciences
- Life Sciences
- Mathematical Sciences
- Physical Sciences
CSIR NET 2026 Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the exam | CSIR NET |
| Conducting body | NTA ( National Testing Agency) |
| Mode of exam | Online (Computer-based Test) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Medium of Exam | English/ Hindi |
| Official website | csirnet.nta.nic.in |
CSIR NET June 2026 Exam Dates
Exam dates of CSIR NET June 2026 will be released by NTA on the official website along with the notification. Check the table below for all the important dates:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CSIR NET June 2026 Notification Release Date | June 2026 |
| CSIR NET June 2026 Online Application Starts | June 2026 |
| CSIR NET June 2026 Online Application Last Date | June 2026 |
| CSIR NET June 2026 Last Date For Fees Payment | June 2026 |
| CSIR NET June 2026 Correction Window | June 2026 |
| CSIR NET June 2026 City Intimation Slip | July 2026 |
| CSIR NET June 2026 Admit Card Release Date | July 2026 |
| CSIR NET June 2026 Exam Date | July 2026 |
| CSIR NET June 2026 Answer Key Release Date | To be announced soon |
| CSIR NET June 2026 Result Declaration | To be announced soon |
CSIR NET June 2026 Notification
CSIR NET Notification for June 2026 session will be released on NTA’s official website soon. Important information such as exam date, syllabus, and eligibility criteria will also be released alongside the notification. Candidates can register themselves in the application portal through their email ID.
CSIR NET June 2026 Eligibility
Educational qualification and age criteria are the major eligibility parameters for CSIR NET June 2026. Any candidates failing to meet CSIR NET eligibility criteria might be rejected or disqualified.
CSIR NET June 2026 Educational Qualification
Masters: Candidates must have qualified for their master's in the related subjects with a minimum percentage to apply for CSIR NET June 2026. Candidates who are currently enrolled in masters can also apply under the condition that graduation is completed within 2 years from the date of declaration of CSIR NET result. In case of qualification for PhD only, candidates must complete the master's within 1 year. Check the table below for the minimum Master's percentage for different categories:
| Category | Minimum Percentage |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 55% |
| OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender/General-EWS | 50% |
- Ph.D. holders who completed their Master’s before 19 Sept 1991 get a 5% marks relaxation. Third Gender candidates receive the same relaxations as SC/ST/PwD.
4-year Undergraduate Degree: Candidates in the final semester of 4 4-year bachelor’s degree program can apply for JRF and PhD only through CSIR NET under the condition that their minimum aggregate is 75 %. They must fulfil all the parameters within 2 years in case of JRF and within 1 year in case of PhD only.
Note: Candidates who are only qualified with a 4-year undergraduate degree are not eligible for the role of Assistant Professor.
CSIR NET June 2026 Age Criteria
There is no upper age limit for the qualification of lectureship and PhD, only for CSIR NET June 2026. However, upper age limit applies to JRF.
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
- Maximum age: 30 years
- Age Relaxation (up to 5 years) is available for:
- OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD, Third Gender
- Women applicants
- Candidates with valid research experience
- Ex-servicemen, based on years served
Total combined relaxation across categories must not exceed 5 years.
CSIR NET June 2026 Application Process
CSIR NET application process will start soon on the official portal. Candidates can follow the steps below to complete the application process:
Step 1: Go to the official website csirnet.nta.ac.in. Under the latest news section, click on the “Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026: Registration”.
Step 2: Fill in the basic information asked, while clicking on the “New Registration” option. Create a strong password and submit the registration form. Candidates will receive an Application number after this process. Note it down for future reference.
Step 3: Continue the application process right away or later, by logging in with the application number and password. Upload the following details:
- Personal Details
- Category Detail
- Educational Qualification
- Subject opted for CSIR NET June 2026
- Choice of exam cities.
Step 4: Upload the required documents in the required formats. Photographs should be between 10 kb and 200 kb. Signature should be between 4 kb and 30 kb. Use image-compressing websites like Squoosh and TinyPNG for compression. Upload other necessary documents as well.
Step 5: After completing the application form, candidates should proceed with the payment. The payment mode is online and can be done through credit card, debit card, net banking or UPI. The application fee for various categories are given in the table below:
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | Rs 1150 |
| General-Ews/OBC-NCL | Rs 600 |
| SC/ST/PwD/Third gender | Rs 325 |
The application process is complete after the fee payment. Download the fee receipt and the confirmation page, as they act as the proof of payment and application, respectively.
CSIR NET June 2026 Admit Card
To download CSIR NET June 2026 admit card, candidates can follow the steps below once NTA releases the link:
- Visit the official NTA CSIR NET website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
- Go to the “Admit Card” section.
- Click on the link for “CSIR NET June 2026 Admit Card”.
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth.
- Fill in the Security Code / CAPTCHA and submit.
- Your admit card will appear- verify all details carefully.
- Download and print a hard copy to carry on the exam day.
CSIR NET June 2026 Syllabus
All five subjects of CSIR NET are divided into 3 parts. Part A with general aptitude, Part B with subject-related questions and Part C with higher value scientific concept questions. Below are some of the topics covered for all the subjects in Part A:
- Logical Reasoning
- Analytical Reasoning
- Data Sufficiency
- Numerical ability
- Non-verbal reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Graphical Analysis
- Blood Relationships
- Coding-Decoding
Check the table below for the Part B and Part C syllabus of different subjects of CSIR NET June 2026:
| Subject | Detailed Syllabus |
|---|---|
| CSIR NET Life Sciences | Download PDF |
| CSIR NET Physical Science | Download PDF |
| CSIR NET Chemical Science | Download PDF |
| CSIR NET Mathematical Science | Download PDF |
| CSIR NET Earth Science | Download PDF |
CSIR NET Exam Pattern June 2026
CSIR NET June 2026 exam is divided into 3 parts. The combined total marks of all 3 parts is 200. The focus areas of each part are given below:
- Part A: General Aptitude
- Part B: subject-related questions
- Part C: higher value scientific concept questions
Check the table below for CSIR NET June 2026 Chemical Sciences Exam Pattern:
| Particulars | Part A | Part B | Part C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total no. of questions | 20 | 40 | 60 |
| Maximum questions to attempt | 15 | 35 | 25 |
| Marks awarded for right answer | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Marks deducted for wrong answer | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 |
Check the table below for CSIR NET June 2026 Earth Sciences Exam Pattern:
| Particulars | Part A | Part B | Part C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total no. of questions | 20 | 50 | 80 |
| Maximum questions to attempt | 15 | 35 | 25 |
| Marks awarded for right answer | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Marks deducted for wrong answer | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.32 |
Check the table below for CSIR NET June 2026 Life Sciences Exam Pattern:
| Particulars | Part A | Part B | Part C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total no. of questions | 20 | 50 | 75 |
| Maximum questions to attempt | 15 | 35 | 25 |
| Marks awarded for right answer | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Marks deducted for wrong answer | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 |
Check the table below for CSIR NET June 2026 Mathematical Sciences Exam Pattern:
| Particulars | Part A | Part B | Part C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total no. of questions | 20 | 40 | 60 |
| Maximum questions to attempt | 15 | 25 | 20 |
| Marks awarded for right answer | 2 | 3 | 4.75 |
| Marks deducted for wrong answer | 0.5 | 0.75 | 0 |
Check the table below for CSIR NET June 2026 Physical Sciences Exam Pattern:
| Particulars | Part A | Part B | Part C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total no. of questions | 20 | 25 | 30 |
| Maximum questions to attempt | 15 | 20 | 20 |
| Marks awarded for right answer | 2 | 3.5 | 5 |
| Marks deducted for wrong answer | 0.5 | 0.875 | 1.25 |
CSIR NET June Answer Key 2026
CSIR NET June 2026 Answer Key will be released by NTA after the exam to help candidates check responses, estimate scores, and raise objections. The final answer key will be issued after reviewing challenges. Candidates can check the steps below to download CSIR NET June 2026 Answer Key once released.
Step 1: Go to the official website csirnet.nta.ac.in and click on the “Provisional Answer Key and Challenge Invitation” link.
Step 2: Provide your credentials in the box and click submit.
The provisional Answer key along with the Response sheet, will be displayed and can be downloaded by the candidate. Candidates can pay Rs 200 per question to submit a challenge.
The final answer key will be released later on, along with CSIR NET June 2026 result.
CSIR NET June 2026 Result
NTA will release CSIR NET Result 2026 on the official website shortly after the release of Provisional Answer Key. Candidates can follow the steps below to download the result:
Step 1: Go to the official website csirnet.nta.ac.in. Click on the “CSIR NET June 2026 Result” link from the latest news section.
Step:2 Enter the application number and password to submit, view, and download the result.
CSIR NET Cutoff 2026
The category-wise cut-off of all 5 subjects for CSIR NET June 2026, December session will be available on the official website with the declaration of the result. Check the table below to view the cut-off for JRF for CSIR NET of the 2024 session:
| Subject | UR(%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (% | ST (%) | PwD (% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Science | 59.00 | 51.25 | 51.25 | 39.25 | 34.25 | 25.00 |
| Earth Science | 55.88 | 48.81 | 49.13 | 42.92 | 40.13 | 25.58 |
| Life Science* | 99.0315191 | 96.3381483 | 96.6313096 | 92.1752572 | 89.6076783 | 74.5349395 |
| Mathematical Science | 50.25 | 43.50 | 43.625 | 34.375 | 29.375 | 25.25 |
| Physical Science | 54.188 | 43.188 | 44.063 | 33.313 | 29.375 | 25.25 |
Check the table below to view the cut-off for Assistant Professor for CSIR NET of the 2024 session:
| Subject | UR(%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (% | ST (%) | PwD (% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Science | 53.10 | 46.125 | 46.125 | 35.325 | 30.825 | 25.00 |
| Earth Science | 50.292 | 43.929 | 44.217 | 38.628 | 36.117 | 25.00 |
| Life Science* | 97.9238847 | 93.6810405 | 94.2790037 | 88.2912402 | 85.0436396 | 74.5349395 |
| Mathematical Science | 45.225 | 39.15 | 39.2625 | 30.9375 | 26.4375 | 25.00 |
| Physical Science | 48.7692 | 38.8692 | 39.6567 | 29.9817 | 26.4375 | 25.00 |
Check the table below to view the cut-off for PhD only for CSIR NET of the 2024 session:
| Subject | UR(%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (% | ST (%) | PwD (% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Science | 42.5 | 33 | 34 | 26.25 | 25 | 25.00 |
| Earth Science | 41.83 | 33.15 | 33.9 | 30.9 | 28.33 | 25.00 |
| Life Science* | 92.5566155 | 88.6866372 | 88.6866372 | 75.7299852 | 74.5349395 | 74.5349395 |
| Mathematical Science | 36.5 | 33 | 33 | 25 | 25 | 25.00 |
| Physical Science | 37.563 | 33.063 | 33 | 25 | 25 | 25.00 |
CSIR NET June 2026 offers secure positions in academia and research through Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) or Lectureships/Assistant Professorships. This national-level exam follows a comprehensive three-part pattern assessing general aptitude, subject knowledge, and analytical skills.
CSIR NET June 2026 FAQs
Ques: Can foreign nationals write CSIR NET June 2026?
Ans: Foreign nationals can write CSIR NET, but the consideration will only be for the role of lectureship and not Junior Research Fellowship. Factors like degree equivalence will be considered.
Ques: Can Arts Majors give CSIR NET Exam?
Ans: CSIR NET is generally not open to Arts Majors as it covers the science field and requires the candidate to have a Master’s or other equivalent qualification from Science field.
Ques: Do all CSIR NET subjects have negative marking?
Ans: No, not all the subjects have negative marking for CSIR NET. Though a 25% deduction is the most common scheme, its occurrence and percentage vary according to the subject, especially for Part C.
Ques: Can I apply for Assistant Professor if I qualify for JRF?
Ans: Yes, you are qualified for the role of Assistant Professor if you qualify for JRF. However, an Assistant Professor qualification alone won't grant you JRF.
Ques: Do the exams of all five subjects happen on the same day?
Ans: Considering the recent schedules, exams of all the subjects usually happen on the same day in different shifts.
Ques: How many attempts can be written for CSIR NET?
Ans: There is no limitation on the number of attempts for CSIR NET. One can try as many attempts within the age limit ( in case of JRF).
Ques: What is the validity of JRF certificate?
Ans: JRF certificates of CSIR NET are valid for a period of 2 years. If candidates fail to take on the fellowship before the period, the fellowship will become invalid.
Ques: Can I apply for CSIR NET without a Master's degree?
Ans: A Master's Degree is generally required to apply for CSIR NET. However, if you've completed/ shall complete the 4-year bachelor’s programme with a minimum of 75%, you are eligible. This eligibility does not apply to the Assistant Professor role.
Ques: What happens if I don't complete post post-graduation/4-year degree graduation within the deadline?
Ans: Failing to meet the qualification conditions even after securing CSIR NET will result in disqualification
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