CSIR NET 2026 Notification Out: Apply Online for December Session; Check Eligibility
The CSIR NET December 2026 notification has been released on 07 October 2026 on the official website, csirnet.nta.nic.in. The application process commenced from 07 October will end on 05 November 2026. Check this article to know the eligibility criteria, application process, exam structure, and other details.
Key Points
- NTA released CSIR NET December 2026 notification and opened applications on 07 October 2026.
- The last date to apply for CSIR NET December 2026 is 05 November 2026.
- The exam determines eligibility for JRF, Assistant Professor, and Ph.D. admission.
CSIR NET December 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026. The NTA has started the online application process from 07 October onwards and the last date to apply is 05 November 2026. The candidates who are interested can apply through the official website of CSIR NET at csirnet.nta.nic.in. The NTA conducts the CSIR NET exam twice in a year to determine the eligibility of the test-takers for ‘award of Junior Research Fellowship and appointment as Assistant Professor’, ‘appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D.’ and ‘admission to Ph.D. only’ in Indian universities and colleges.
CSIR NET December 2026 Highlights
The Joint CSIR UGC NET examination is conducted by the NTA for a total of five subjects including Chemical Sciences, Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, Life Sciences and Bio-Technology, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences. Check the highlights of the exam in the table below:
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Department Name | Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) |
| Post Name | JRF, Assistant Professor, and Ph.D. Admission |
| Advertisement No. | Joint CSIR-UGC NET December-2026 |
| Notification Date | 07 October 2026 |
| Application Dates | 07 October to 05 November 2026 |
| Official Website | csirnet.nta.nic.in |
CSIR NET December 2026 Notification PDF
The candidates who are willing to appear for the CSIR UGC NET December 2026 examination should download the official notification and check for the relevant information such as the eligibility criteria, scheme of exam, application process, etc. before proceeding with the application.
| CSIR NET December 2026 Notification |
CSIR NET December 2026 Apply Link
The candidates who wish to apply for the CSIR UGC NET 2026 can use the direct link provided here for the application form.
| CSIR NET December 2026 |
How to Apply for CSIR NET December 2026
To apply for the CSIR NET December 2026, the candidates can follow the steps given below:
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Log on to the official website, csirnet.nta.nic.in.
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On the homepage, scroll down to find the link for “Online Application for Joint CSIR UGC-NET December 2026”.
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Click on Login under the Already Registered Candidates.
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Enter your application number, password, and security code and click on Login.
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Fill the application form with all the required details.
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Upload the documents as required.
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Pay the application fee and submit the form.
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Save it for your reference.
CSIR NET December 2026 Application Fee
The candidates will have to pay an application fee to complete the submission of the application form.
| S.No. | Mode of Payment | State Bank of India | Canara Bank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Net Banking | SBI: Rs. 5.00 + GST Other Banks: Rs. 5.00 + GST | Other Banks (Including Canara Bank): Rs. 13 + GST HDFC, ICICI, SBI, AXIS: Rs. 17 + GST |
| 2 | Debit Cards | Nil | Visa/Master Transaction up to Rs. 2000/-: 0.40% + GST Transaction above Rs. 2000/-: 0.85% + GST Rupay: NIL Charge |
| 3 | Credit Cards | Domestic: 0.80% + GST (Minimum Rs 11/-) International: 3.50% of Fee + GST (Minimum Rs 11/-) | Domestic: 1.10% + GST |
| 4 | Unified Payment Interface (UPI) | NIL Charge | NIL Charge |
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