CSIR NET December 2026 Notification Out, Application Form, Important Dates
National Testing Agency has released the CSIR NET December 2026 Notification on its official website. Online applications are accepted from 07-10-2026 to 05-11-2026. The Computer Based Test takes place on 19th, 22nd, and 27th December 2026. Candidates must register online through the official portal.
CSIR NET December 2026 Notification: The National Testing Agency (NTA), Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), University Grants Commission (UGC), and Department of Biotechnology (DBT) have officially released the CSIR NET December 2026 Notification. This examination determines eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), appointment as Assistant Professor, and admission to Ph.D. programmes. Candidates can apply online through the official website. The examination will be conducted in Computer Based Test mode across 209 cities in two daily shifts.
CSIR NET December 2026 Notification Highlights
The Joint CSIR-UGC NET is conducted to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor and PhD admission, and PhD admission only.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | CSIR NET December 2026 |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 07-10-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 05-11-2026 (upto 11:50 P.M.) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 05-11-2026 (upto 11:50 P.M.) |
| Late Submission Window | 06-11-2026 to 09-11-2026 (upto 11:50 P.M.) |
| Correction Window | 10-11-2026 to 12-11-2026 (upto 11:50 P.M.) |
| Official Website | https://csirnet.nta.nic.in / https://nta.ac.in |
| CSIR NET Dec 2026 Exam Dates | 19th, 22nd and 27th December, 2026 |
CSIR NET Dec 2026 Important Dates
The official schedule contains important dates for registration, application correction, and the entrance test. Candidates must complete all submission steps before the designated deadlines.
| Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Period | 07-10-2026 to 05-11-2026 (upto 11:50 P.M.) |
| Late Application Submission (Late Fee of Rs. 500/-) | 06-11-2026 to 09-11-2026 (upto 11:50 P.M.) |
| Correction Window | 10-11-2026 to 12-11-2026 (upto 11:50 P.M.) |
| Advance City Intimation Slip | To be released |
| Admit Card Download | To be released |
| Examination Dates | 19th, 22nd and 27th December, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | To be released |
CSIR NET December 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates can refer to the official Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 Information Bulletin for detailed information on eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, application procedure, examination cities, admit card, answer key challenge and other instructions. The bulletin also contains the replica of the online application form and relevant annexures.
CSIR NET December 2026 Application Form
Candidates can apply for the CSIR NET December 2026 examination through online mode only. Applicants must complete registration, fill in their personal and academic details, select examination cities, upload the required documents, pay the application fee and download the Confirmation Page.
Candidates should use their own email ID and mobile number because NTA will send important communication through the registered contact details. Only one application form should be submitted by a candidate.
CSIR NET December 2026 Application Process
Candidates can follow these steps to complete the online application:
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Visit the official CSIR NET website.
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Complete the online registration using an email ID and mobile number.
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Generate the application number and create a password.
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Log in and complete the application form.
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Enter personal, educational and examination-city details.
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Upload the required photograph, signature and applicable certificates.
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Pay the prescribed examination fee.
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Check the payment status and generate the Confirmation Page.
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Download and save the Confirmation Page for future reference.
Candidates are required to upload a live photograph along with the scanned photograph and signature. Applicable PwD/PwBD, category and result-awaited documents must also be uploaded in the prescribed format.
CSIR NET December 2026 Documents Required
CSIR NET December 2026 Correction Window
NTA will provide an online correction facility from November 10 to November 12, 2026, up to 11:50 PM. Candidates will be allowed to edit only the fields enabled by NTA during the correction window.
After the correction window closes, no further changes will be entertained. Therefore, candidates should carefully verify all details before submitting the application form.
CSIR NET Eligibility and Application Fee
Applicants must satisfy the minimum educational criteria and age limits specified in the official information bulletin. The application fee varies across categories.
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Educational Criteria: Master's degree holders require at least 55% marks for General/Unreserved/EWS categories, and 50% for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD, PwBD, and Third Gender applicants. Four-Year Bachelor's degree holders require at least 75% marks (5% relaxation for reserved categories) and are eligible for JRF and Ph.D. admission only.
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Age Limit: Maximum 30 years for JRF as on December 1, 2026, with up to 5 years of relaxation for reserved categories and women applicants. No upper age limit applies for Assistant Professor or Ph.D. admission only.
| Category | Application Fee | Late Fee |
|---|---|---|
| General | Rs. 1,150/- | Rs. 500/- |
| General-EWS / OBC(NCL) | Rs. 600/- | Rs. 500/- |
| SC / ST / PwD / PwBD / Third Gender | Rs. 325/- | Rs. 500/- |
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