CSIR NET June 2026 Notification has been released by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Eligible candidates can apply online at csirnet.nta.nic.in from 27 May 2026 to 19 June 2026. The CSIR NET June 2026 exam will be held on 17 and 18 July 2026.
Details for CSIR NET June 2026 Notification:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency |
| Organization | Council of Scientific & Industrial Research |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test |
| Question Type | Objective Type MCQ |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Exam Duration | 180 Minutes / 3 Hours |
| Medium | English and Hindi |
| Official Website | csirnet.nta.nic.in |
| Last Date | 19 June 2026 |
| Exam Date | 17 & 18 July 2026 |
Educational Qualification:
| Category | Required Marks |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved / General-EWS | Minimum 55% marks in Master’s Degree or equivalent examination |
| OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwD / PwBD / Third Gender | Minimum 50% marks in Master’s Degree or equivalent examination |
Candidates who are pursuing their Master’s degree or have appeared in the final-year examination and whose result is awaited may also apply provisionally.
Candidates with a 4-year / 8-semester Bachelor’s Degree must have at least 75% marks or equivalent grade. Relaxation of 5% marks may be allowed for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, Differently-Abled, EWS and other applicable categories.
Age Limit:
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| JRF | Not more than 30 years as of July 2026 |
| Assistant Professor | No upper age limit |
| Admission to PhD. | No upper age limit |
Age Relaxation
Relaxation up to 5 years is available for:
- OBC-NCL candidates
- SC / ST candidates
- PwD / PwBD candidates
- Third Gender candidates
- Women applicants
- Candidates with eligible research experience
- Candidates who have served in the armed forces
CSIR NET June 2026 Subjects
| Subject Code | Subject Name |
|---|---|
| 701 | Chemical Sciences |
| 702 | Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences |
| 703 | Life Sciences |
| 704 | Mathematical Sciences |
| 705 | Physical Sciences |
Exam Pattern:
The CSIR NET June 2026 exam will be held in computer-based test mode. The question paper will contain three parts: Part A, Part B and Part C.
| Part | Details |
|---|---|
| Part A | General Aptitude, logical reasoning, graphical analysis, analytical ability, numerical ability, puzzles, etc. |
| Part B | Subject-related conventional MCQs |
| Part C | Higher-order analytical questions based on scientific concepts and applications |
There will be no break between papers.
Subject-Wise Exam Pattern
Chemical Sciences
| Part | Total Questions | Questions to Attempt | Marks Per Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | 20 | 15 | 2 |
| Part B | 40 | 35 | 2 |
| Part C | 60 | 25 | 4 |
Negative marking: 25% for Parts A, B and C.
Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences
| Part | Total Questions | Questions to Attempt | Marks Per Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | 20 | 15 | 2 |
| Part B | 50 | 35 | 2 |
| Part C | 80 | 25 | 4 |
Negative marking: 25% for Part A & B and 33% for Part C.
Life Sciences
| Part | Total Questions | Questions to Attempt | Marks Per Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | 20 | 15 | 2 |
| Part B | 50 | 35 | 2 |
| Part C | 75 | 25 | 4 |
Negative marking: 25% for Parts A, B and C.
Mathematical Sciences
| Part | Total Questions | Questions to Attempt | Marks Per Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | 20 | 15 | 2 |
| Part B | 40 | 25 | 3 |
| Part C | 60 | 20 | 4.75 |
Negative marking applies in Part A and Part B. There is no negative marking in Part C.
Physical Sciences
| Part | Total Questions | Questions to Attempt | Marks Per Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | 20 | 15 | 2 |
| Part B | 25 | 20 | 3.5 |
| Part C | 30 | 20 | 5 |
Negative marking: 25% for Parts A, B and C.
Application Fee:
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹1150 |
| General-EWS / OBC-NCL | ₹600 |
| SC / ST / PwD / PwBD / Third Gender | ₹325 |
Candidates can pay the exam fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, Net Banking or Internet Banking.
CSIR NET June 2026 Admit Card
The CSIR NET June 2026 Admit Card will be released later on the official website. Candidates must download the admit card from the NTA website. Admit cards will not be sent by post.
Candidates must carry the following documents on exam day:
- Printed copy of the admit card
- One passport-size photograph
- Valid original photo ID proof
- PwD / PwBD certificate, if applicable
Documents Required for Online Application
Candidates should keep the following documents ready before applying:
- Board / University certificate for name and date of birth
- Valid ID proof
- Qualifying degree certificate or last semester marksheet
- Mailing and permanent address with PIN code
- Four exam city choices
- Subject code
- Category certificate, if applicable
- EWS certificate, if applicable
- PwD / PwBD certificate, if applicable
- Email ID and mobile number
- Scanned photograph
- Scanned signature
Upload Size
| Document | Format | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG/JPEG | 10 KB to 200 KB |
| Signature | JPG/JPEG | 10 KB to 50 KB |
| Result Awaited Attestation Form | 50 KB to 300 KB | |
| Category Certificate | 50 KB to 300 KB | |
| PwD/PwBD Certificate | 50 KB to 300 KB |
How to Apply:
Candidates can apply online by following these steps:
- Visit the official website csirnet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the CSIR NET June 2026 application link.
- Register using your own email ID and mobile number.
- Note down the system-generated application number.
- Fill out the online application form carefully.
- Upload photograph, signature and required certificates.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form.
- Download and print the confirmation page for future use.
Important Instructions
- Candidates can submit only one application form.
- Multiple application forms may be rejected.
- Candidates are not required to send hard copies to NTA.
- The application will be treated as complete only after successful fee payment.
- Candidates should regularly visit the official website for the latest updates.
- The exam city and subject selected in the form cannot be changed after the correction window.
Important Dates:
| Online Application Start Date | 27 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 19 June 2026 up to 11:50 PM |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 20 June 2026 up to 11:50 PM |
| Correction Window | 22 June to 23 June 2026 up to 11:50 PM |
| City Intimation Slip | To be announced later |
| Admit Card Release Date | To be announced later |
| CSIR NET Exam Date | 17 & 18 July 2026 |
| Answer Key Release | To be announced later |
| Result Date | To be announced later |
Important Links:
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Information Bulletin | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs – CSIR NET June 2026
What is the last date to apply for CSIR NET June 2026?
The last date to apply online is 19 June 2026, up to 11:50 PM.
What is the CSIR NET June 2026 exam date?
The CSIR NET June 2026 exam will be held on 17 and 18 July 2026.
What is the application fee for the General category?
The application fee for General category candidates is ₹1150.
What is the exam mode of CSIR NET June 2026?
The exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test mode.
What is the duration of the CSIR NET exam?
The exam duration is 180 minutes (3 hours).
Is there any age limit for an Assistant Professor?
No, there is no upper age limit for an Assistant Professor.
What is the official website for CSIR NET June 2026?
The official website is csirnet.nta.nic.in.