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Joint CSIR-UGC NET for JRF and Lectureship

Conducting Body: National Testing Agency on behalf of CSIR
Scope: All India
Frequency: Twice a Year (June & December)
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Overview & Description

A statutory competitive examination conducted to select candidates based on merit, aptitude, and academic capability.

Exam Type Recruitment
Examination Mode Computer Based Test (CBT)
Educational & Age Eligibility
Minimum Qualification M.Sc or equivalent degree with minimum 55% marks for General/OBC (50% for SC/ST/PwD)
Eligible Streams Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences
Age Criteria JRF: Maximum 30 years (Relaxation 5 yrs for SC/ST/PwD/Female, 3 yrs for OBC-NCL). Lectureship/Assistant Professor: No age limit.
Selection Process & Examination Pattern
STAGES OF SELECTION:
Single paper consisting of Part A (General Aptitude), Part B (Subject MCQs), Part C (Higher value scientific questions)
CORE SUBJECTS & CURRICULUM:

Part A General Aptitude; Part B & C Subject specialization (e.g. Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Life Science)

Career Opportunities & Associated Posts

Designated Appointments: Junior Research Fellow in premier CSIR labs, IITs, IISc, IISERs, and Assistant Professorship across Indian Universities

Data Integrity Principle: MPath maintains strict separation between permanent examination regulations (syllabus, eligibility, selection methodology) and changing cycle notices (deadlines, fee revisions, vacancies). Always cross-reference final dates with the gazette notification published on the official authority portal.
Snapshot Facts
  • Short Name: CSIR NET
  • Conducting Body: National Testing Agency on behalf of CSIR
  • Category: Science & Research
  • Application Mode: Online
  • Application Fee: INR 1,150 (General), INR 600 (OBC/EWS), INR 325 (SC/ST/PwD)
  • Pay / Emoluments: CSIR JRF: INR 37,000/month + HRA; Contigency grant INR 20,000/annum; Assistant Professor UGC scale
  • Verification Status: VERIFIED_OFFICIAL
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