The CSIR NET December 2026 notification has released on 7 October 2026 for JRF, assistant professor and PhD. The CSIR NET exam will conducted from 20 and 21 December 2026.
CSIR NET December 2026
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the CSIR NET December 2026 on the official website on 7 October 2026. The CSIR NET 2026 notification has been released for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professorship and PhD admission. Candidates who want to pursue a career in research and training in Science related subject can apply online from 7 October 2026 at csirnet.nta.nic.in. The CSIR NET last date 2026 is 5 November 2026.
This year CSIR NET Exam 2026 for the December session will be conducted on 20 and 21 December 2026 in computer-based test. The NTA conduct the UGC CSIR NET exam twice a year in June and December. The CSIR NET exam 2026 will be held for 5 subjects: Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences. For more read the article below.

UGC CSIR NET Notification 2026
The CSIR NET December notification 2026 has released on 7 October 2026 at csirnet.nta.nic.in. The CSIR NET Information brochure has released along with the complete details such as CSIR NET apply online date 2026, exam date, eligibility criteria, application fees, selection process, exam pattern and syllabus. Candidate who are interested to apply for CSIR NET December 2026 should meet the prescribed education qualification and other requirement before applying.
CSIR NET 2026 Overview
| Particulars | CSIR NET Recruitment Details |
| Exam name | CSIR NET December 2026 |
| Post | Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professorship and PhD admission |
| Category | Eligibility test |
| Application mode | Online |
| CSIR NET DEC notification 2026 | 7 October 2026 |
| Selection process | Computer-Based Test Document verification |
| CSIR NET Notification 2026 | Download |
| Official website | csirnet.nta.nic.in |
CSIR NET Exam Date 2026
The National Testing Agency has announced the CSIR NET exam date 2026 on the official website. The authority will conduct CSIR NET DEC exam 2026 on 20 and 21 December 2026 through Computer Based test. Interested and eligible candidates can check the complete schedule given below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CSIR NET December 2026 Notification Release Date | December 7, 2026 |
| CSIR NET 2026 Online Application Starts | October 7, 2026 |
| CSIR NET 2026 Online Application Last Date | November 5, 2026 |
| CSIR NET 2026 Last Date for Fee Payment | November 9, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| CSIR NET 2026 Correction Window | November 10 to 12, 2026, (11:50 PM) |
| CSIR NET 2026 City Intimation Slip | TBA |
| CSIR NET 2026 Admit Card Release Date | TBA |
| CSIR NET 2026 Exam Date | 20 & 21 December 2026 |
CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates wants to apply for the CSIR NET 2026 December session need to meet the eligibility criteria set by the National Testing Agency. The eligibility criteria includes education qualification and age limits. Check the details given below.
CSIR NET Education Qualification
- Candidates who have a master’s degree or an equivalent qualification in a relevant science subject are eligible to apply for CSIR NET December 2026.
- The candidate who have specified 4 year Bachelors Degree program also be eligible.
- The applicants required at least 55% marks for the general/unreserved/EWS category and 55% mark for reserved category candidates.
Age Limit
The candidate must have a minimum of 30% marks for jrf as on 1 December 2026 with up to 5 years of relaxation for reserved category and women candidates. No upper age limit for assistant professor or PhD admission only.
CSIR NET Application Form 2026
The UGC CSIR NET December application form 2026 has released on the official website on 7 October 2026. Candidates who are interested to apply start applying from 7 October on the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in. The last date to apply online is 5 November 2026. Candidates are advised to apply online before the last date to avoid technical issues. The direct link to apply for CSIR NET 2026 December is given below.
CSIR NET DEC Apply Online – APPLY NOW
CSIR NET December 2026 Application Fees
The CSIR NET application fees 2026 for December session has released in the official notification on 7 October 2026. The application fees for general category candidate is Rs 1150. Those candidate who will not pay the application fees their application form will be rejected without any information. This is to inform you that if the application fees one speed it will be non-refundable. Check the application fees details below.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / Unreserved | ₹1,150 |
| General-EWS / OBC-NCL | ₹600 |
| SC / ST / Third Gender | ₹325 |
| PwD / PwBD | Exempted (Nil) |
How to Apply for CSIR NET December 2026
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website of Council of scientific and Industrial Research. Here is the complete steps to apply.
- Go to the Council of scientific and Industrial Research at csirnet.nta.nic.in.
- On the homepage the page and go to candidate activities.
- Here you will find the link available for CSIR NRT DEC 2026
- Click on it and start your registration first by entering your name, mobile number, email ID and more.
- Now you will receive and application number and password.
- Fill out the application form by entering your personal details and education qualifications.
- Upload the scanned documents such as your photograph, signature and caste certificate if required.
- Now pay that application fees according to your category.
- Submit the application form and take a print out of future reference.
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CSIR NET Exam Pattern
| Subject | Total Questions | Questions to Attempt | Total Marks | Duration |
| Chemical Sciences | 120 | 75 | 200 | 180 Minutes |
| Earth Sciences | 150 | 75 | 200 | 180 Minutes |
| Life Sciences | 145 | 75 | 200 | 180 Minutes |
| Mathematical Sciences | 120 | 60 | 200 | 180 Minutes |
| Physical Sciences | 75 | 55 | 200 | 180 Minutes |
FAQs on CSIR NET December 2026
When is CSIR NET December 2026 application form start?
The CSIR NET DEC 2026 has been released on 7 October 2026 on the official website.
What is the last date to apply for CSIR NET 2026 December?
The last date to apply for UGC CSIR NET is 5 November 2026.
When is CSIR NET exam 2026 will be conducted?
The CSIR NET exam 2026 is all set to be conducted on 20 and 21 December 2026.
