CSIR NET Notification 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is likely to soon release the CSIR NET notification 2026 on the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in. It will be released for the June session tentatively in April 2026. the CSIR NET application form link will also be activated along with the notification PDF. The notification contains the information about the examination including the application dates, pattern, eligibility criteria, syllabus and more.
The National Testing Agency has been entrusted by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to conduct the CSIR NET exam to determine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship (LS) in Indian universities and colleges. Given below are important highlights regarding CSIR NET Notification 2026 for the reference of candidates.
- CSIR NET Notification 2026
- CSIR NET Exam Dates 2026
- CSIR NET Application Form 2026
- CSIR NET Application Fee 2026
- CSIR NET Syllabus 2026
- CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2026
- CSIR NET Notification FAQs 2026
CSIR NET Notification 2026
The CSIR NET Notification 2026 for the June session will be released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) at csirnet.nta.nic.in. CSIR NET Notification PDF for the June session will be provided below once it is released. Till then candidates can check below the December session Notification PDF.
CSIR NET Notification 2025 PDF (Dec Session): Download Here
CSIR NET 2025 Dec Session Information Bulletin: Download Here
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CSIR NET Exam Dates 2026
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CSIR NET 2026 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Mar ' 26 | CSIR NET 2026 June Application Form |
| Mar ' 26 | CSIR NET 2026 June Notification |
| 30 Jan ' 26 | CSIR NET 2025 Dec Final Answer Key |
CSIR NET Application Form 2026
The authority will release the CSIR NET 2026 application form for the June session at csirnet.nta.nic.in. The Application Form needs to be filled by candidates in two parts – registration and application. Check below the methods to apply online for the exam:
- Visit at csirnet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the application form button
- Click on the new registration button
- Read the instructions and click on the checkbox given at the bottom of the page
- Click on Click Here to Proceed button
- Fill in all details asked in the registration form
- Click on Submit
- Note down the system-generated application number and password
- Login to the registered account using the application number and password
- Fill in all details asked in the form
- Upload scanned images of photo and signature in JPG format as per the prescribed specifications
| CSIR NET Documents |
Size (in kb) |
|---|---|
| Photo |
10-200 |
| Signature |
4-20 |
- Download and print the confirmation page
The CSIR NET application process will be completed by paying the fee. Candidates need to download the receipt and the confirmation page as it will act as the proof of payment and application respectively.
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CSIR NET Application Fee 2026
Candidates can pay the CSIR NET Application Fee in online mode via debit card/credit card/internet banking. The application fee is as follows.
| Category |
CSIR NET Application Fee (in INR) |
|---|---|
| General |
1,150 |
| OBC – Non-creamy layer |
600 |
| SC/ST/PwD |
325 |
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CSIR NET Syllabus 2026
CSIR NET Syllabus for all five subjects, namely Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences, is mentioned below.
CSIR NET Syllabus: Part A
- Numerical Ability- Number and Simplification; Average; Quadratic Equations; Sequence and Series; Surd and Indices; Logarithms; Percentage; Profit and Loss; Simple Interest & Compound Interest; Partnership; LCM and HCF; Probability; Mensuration.
- Reasoning- Series Formation; Ranking and Arrangement; Puzzles; Coding-Decoding; Distance and Directions; Calendar and Clock, etc.
- Data Interpretation and Graphical Analysis- Mean, Median & Mode; Measures of Dispersion; Graphical Analysis: Bar Graph, Line Graph; Pie-Chart; Tabulation.
CSIR NET Syllabus: Part B & C
A detailed CSIR NET Syllabus will help the students score better on the exam and present better clarity of the topics to be covered.
- Chemical Sciences- Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Interdisciplinary topics, etc.
- Earth Sciences- Geology, Applied Geology, Physical Geography, Geophysics, Meteorology, Ocean Sciences, etc.
- Life Sciences- Molecules and their Interaction, Cellular Organization, Developmental Biology, Diversity of Life Forms, Cell Communication and Cell Signaling, Ecological Principles, etc.
- Mathematical Sciences- Analysis Linear Algebra, Complex Analysis Algebra, Topology, Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs), Partial Differential Equations (PDEs), Numerical Analysis, Calculus of Variations, Linear Integral Equations, Classical Mechanics, Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, etc.
- Physical Sciences- Mathematical Methods of Physics, Classical Mechanics, Electromagnetic Theory, Quantum Mechanics, Thermodynamic and Statistical Physics, Electronics and Experimental Methods, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Nuclear and Particle Physics, etc.
Also Read: CSIR NET Syllabus
CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2026
The CSIR UGC NET Exam is conducted for a total of five subjects – Chemical Sciences; Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences; Life Sciences; Mathematical Sciences and Physical Sciences. Although the CSIR NET question paper for each subject differs, the pattern of creation of papers is largely the same.
CSIR NET Question Paper for each subject contains objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs) of 200 marks. Each CSIR UGC NET paper is divided into three parts – A, B and C. Questions in Part A are common for all candidates. Questions in Parts B and C differ as per the subject chosen by the candidate.
Each part of the CSIR NET exam contains a different number of questions. Total questions that candidates need to attempt also differ as per the subject chosen by the candidate.
Candidate need to complete th exam in three hours.
The table below contains the highlights of the CSIR NET Exam Pattern.
| Particulars |
CSIR NET Exam Pattern Highlights |
|---|---|
| Number of papers |
Five (Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Physical Sciences) |
| Exam Mode |
Online |
| Exam Duration |
180 minutes |
| Total Questions |
Differ as per the subject chosen |
| Type of Questions |
MCQs |
| Total Marks |
200 |
| Marking Scheme |
Differ as per the subject chosen |
| Language of Paper |
English and Hindi |
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CSIR NET Notification FAQs 2026
Candidates can check below the FAQs for the CSIR NET 2026 exam notification.
The June session exam date for the CSIR NET 2026 has not been released yet. It will be conducted in two shifts. The whole exam schedule will be released by the authority. It will be announced at csirnet.nta.nic.in.
Yes, category affects the CSIR NET cutoff. The CSIR NET cutoff marks vary by category and subject. As per the official notification, candidates must score at least 33% in the General, EWS, and OBC categories and a minimum of 25% in the SC, ST, and PwD categories to qualify for both Fellowship and Lectureship/Assistant Professor.
CSIR NET merit list released on the official website at csirnet.nta.ac.in where candidate can access it via logging in with their credentials.
The authority will release the CSIR NET 2026 provisional answer key for the June Session on the official website. Candidates can also challenge the answer key, and based on the objections received, the NTA will release the final answer key. Candidates need to pay INR 200 per question as an objection fee. This fee is non-refundable.
Candidates can check below the list of Life Science books that will help in the preparation:
- Life Science by Ashish Nagesh, Quaisher J. Hossain
- Life Sciences Books (Vol 1) by Dr. Poonam Sharma
- Plant Physiology by Taiz and Zeiger
- CSIR UGC NET Life Sciences by Trueman’s Publication
- Microbiology by Prescott
- Life Sciences Fundamentals and Practice Part 1 & 2 by Pranav Kumar
- Fundamentals of Life Sciences Volume I and Volume II by Rupendra Singh
Officially it is mentioned that CSIR Fellowships or Associateships are tenable in universities, IITs, postgraduate colleges, government research establishments including those of CSIR, R&D establishments of recognised public or private sector industrial firms, and other recognised institutions.
As per the information bulletin, the upper age limit for the CSIR NET exam should not be more than 30 years as on the first day of the month in which the examination is concluded. A relaxation of upto 5 years is provided to the candidates belonging to OBC-NCL (as per the Central list of OBC) /SC/ST/PwD/PwBD/Third gender categories and to women applicants.
If the difficulty level of the CSIR NET exam is higher than the last year question papers then there is a chance that the cut off will be decreased. Also, some of the candidates will gain high marks and so to maintain it the authority adjust the cutoff.
To download the CSIR NET e certificate visit at csirnet.nta.nic.in and navigate to the E certificate download section. Login using credentials like application number date of birth and security pin. Download the certificate you can then save and print it for future use.
The NTA CSIR NET application correction dates for the June session will be mentioned in the notification when it is released. It is advised to the candidates that they should fill all the details properly in the registration form. Because after the last date, candidates will not be allowed to make corrections.
The CSIR NET Physical Science Paper consists of the important topics as mentioned below:
- Mathematical Methods of Physics
- Classical Mechanics
- Thermodynamic and Statistical Physics
- Electromagnetic Theory
- Quantum Mechanics
- Electronics and Experimental Methods
As per the cutoff trends and normalization process, candidates should aim to achieve at least 100 marks out of 200 to clear or meet the benchmark for the CSIR NET Life Science exam. For candidates who want to score for JRF then 110 or above is considered to be a good target.
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