CSIR NET 2026

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National Testing Agency (NTA) for CSIR-HRDG

National Testing Agency (NTA) for CSIR-HRDG conducts the CSIR-UGC NET for JRF and Assistant Professor eligibility in science subjects, an objective examination that certifies teaching eligibility (and, for recruitment cycles, builds a merit list) for the notified teaching level.

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17-18 July 2026Exam date

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Last verified 2026-07-17

About Exam

Conducting body: National Testing Agency (NTA) for CSIR-HRDG
Eligibility: Postgraduate
Current cycle: CSIR NET June 2026
Official source: CSIR NET (NTA) portal

Highlights

Vacancies: Not announced
Application deadline: Not announced
Exam schedule: 17-18 July 2026
Selection stages: 3 stages in the current guide
Negative marking: Check the current official notification

Important Dates

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17-18 July 2026CSIR NET June 2026 (CBT)
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CSIR NET June 2026

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CSIR NET exam date 2026

CSIR NET June 2026 (CBT): 17-18 July 2026 (completed)

Eligibility summary

Qualification: Teacher-training qualification (D.El.Ed / B.Ed) with the required graduation, per the notification
Age limit: As per the current CSIR NET notification, with standard category relaxations

Process

Selection process

Objective examination — one or more papers by teaching level (primary / upper-primary / secondary).
Qualifying score certifies eligibility; recruitment tests additionally build a merit list.
For recruitment (not pure eligibility) exams, document verification and counselling follow.

Exam pattern

Selection pattern: Objective test by teaching level → qualifying score / merit

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CSIR NET FAQ

What is the CSIR NET selection process?

CSIR NET follows a objective test by teaching level → qualifying score / merit pattern. The exact stages and syllabus are set out in each cycle's official notification on https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/.

Where is the official CSIR NET notification published?

All CSIR NET notifications, application links, admit cards and results are published on the CSIR NET (NTA) portal (https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/) — treat the portal as the authority over any third-party listing.