CSIR NET June Eligibility Criteria 2026 Out(Soon): Check Age Limit & Minimum Qualification for JRF/LS

CSIR NET June 2026 Eligibility Criteria detail the academic qualifications, age limits, and other requirements that candidates must meet to apply for the exam. Familiarity with these criteria is essential for aspirants planning to pursue Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor positions, or Ph.D. admissions through CSIR NET June 2026. Meeting the eligibility requirements ensures candidates can successfully register and appear for the exam. Aspirants are advised to carefully review all conditions before applying to avoid disqualification.

Educational Qualification for CSIR NET June 2026

The first and foremost requirement under CSIR NET June 2026 Eligibility is the academic qualification. Candidates must possess the requisite degree and minimum percentage to be considered eligible.

General/Unreserved/General-EWS Candidates

Candidates must have completed their Master’s degree or equivalent exam from a recognized university or institution with at least 55% marks (without rounding off).

OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender Candidates

Candidates belonging to these categories are eligible with a minimum of 50% marks in their qualifying Master’s degree.

Final Year Students and Result Awaited Cases

Candidates currently in the final year of their Master’s degree or awaiting their result can apply provisionally. However:

• They must secure the required marks within two years from the date of NET result for eligibility as JRF or Assistant Professor.
• If qualified for Ph.D. admission only, the Master’s degree must be completed within one year from the result declaration date.

Failure to meet this deadline will lead to disqualification.

Ph.D. Degree Holders (Special Relaxation)

Candidates who completed their Master’s degree by 19 September 1991 are eligible with 50% marks, benefiting from a 5% relaxation in aggregate.

CSIR NET June 2026 Eligibility for Third Gender Candidates

Candidates identifying as Third Gender receive the same benefits as SC/ST/PwD categories in terms of:

• Age relaxation
• Fee relaxation
• Minimum qualifying marks

Additionally, for them, the cut-off marks will be the lowest among all reserved categories in the corresponding subject.

CSIR NET June 2026 Foreign Degree and Diploma Holders

Candidates holding postgraduate diplomas or certificates from Indian institutions or foreign degrees must ensure equivalency with Indian Master’s degrees through the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). This step is crucial for fulfilling CSIR NET June 2026 eligibility and must be done proactively.

To help you better understand CSIR NET June 2026 eligibility across various categories, here's a summarized table:

Age Limit Under CSIR NET June 2026 Eligibility Criteria

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.

Assistant Professor and Ph.D. Admission

• No upper age limit is applicable for these roles under CSIR NET June 2026.

CSIR NET June 2026 Document Verification and Responsibility of Candidates

• The NTA does not verify eligibility during the application process.
• Candidates are responsible for ensuring they meet CSIR NET June 2026 eligibility criteria.
• No certificates or printed documents are to be sent to the NTA during the registration process.
• If any candidate is later found ineligible, candidature will be cancelled, and legal action may be initiated.

Additional Provisions under CSIR NET June 2026 Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates who qualify for the Ph.D. only category must ensure degree completion within 1 year of result declaration.
• Those qualifying for JRF must meet academic requirements within 2 years.
• Applicants with foreign degrees must secure AIU equivalency certification before or during the eligibility verification process.
• CSIR NET June 2026 Eligibility is strictly provisional, and NTA reserves the right to cancel candidature upon verification.