UGC NET

Hello Akanksha,
The UGC NET and CSIR NET exams are conducted for the selection of lecturer in university, to pursue the PhD and for junior research fellowship. The CSIR NET Exam is conducted for the science stream candidates while the UGC NET exam is conducted for the other stream candidates. The candidates are allowed to apply for the subject of their post-graduation subject and its related subjects only.
CSIR NET Exam is conducted for the earth science, physical science, chemical science, mathematical science and life science as you have completed M.Sc in zoology you may apply for the CSIR NET life science or other related subject. For more details about which subject will be suitable for you, you may visit the following blog:
https://scoop.eduncle.com/csir-net-and-ugc-net-subjects-eligibility

Junior Research Fellowship:
Those whose rank is higher gets the NET-JRF after which one can apply in various institutions for admission to Ph.D. programs. NET is only a qualifying exam- it does not ensure ones admission in any university. For that one has to face the interview board. Students who qualify as JRF are also eligible for lectureship. Moreover, JRF qualification is considered more prestigious as JRF qualified students are entitled to a monthly stipend of 25,000 p. m. for a period of two years. On completion of two years as JRF and if the fellow is registered for Ph.D. the fellowship is upgraded to SRF NET and the stipend is increased to Rs. 28,000/- p. m for the 3rd and subsequent years.
Assistant Professor:
After Qualifying National Eligibility Test NET enables a person to be eligible to apply for the position of Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Universities and Colleges located anywhere across India.