CSIR UGC NET Notification June 2023 – Exam for JRF & Lecturership: The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has announced the official notification for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET Examination scheduled for June 2023. The examination aims to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship (LS)/Assistant Professor in Indian universities and colleges.
National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the Joint CSIR-UGC NET Exam on behalf of CSIR. If you’re interested and eligible, you can apply online via the official website.
Understanding the Joint CSIR UGC NET Exam
The Joint CSIR UGC NET Exam is a test that evaluates the eligibility of Indian nationals for JRF and LS/Assistant Professor in Indian universities and colleges. The eligibility criteria for this exam are determined by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
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The exam is conducted twice a year, in June and December, by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR).
Who Can Apply for the Joint CSIR UGC NET Exam?
If you are an Indian national who meets the eligibility criteria laid down by UGC, you can apply for the Joint CSIR UGC NET Exam. To apply for the JRF category, you must be a maximum of 28 years of age. However, there is no upper age limit for applying to the LS/Assistant Professor category.
CSIR UGC NET Exam: All You Need to Know
The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) conducts the Joint CSIR-UGC NET Examination twice a year – in December and June – to evaluate the eligibility of Indian nationals for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship (LS)/Assistant Professor in Indian universities and colleges.
Name of exam: Joint CSIR-UGC NET Examination December-2022 / June-2023
Exam conducting body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam level: National
Exam mode: CBT (Online )
Medium of examination: Hindi and English
Exam duration: 180 minutes (03 hours)
Date of exam: 6th,7th and 8th June 2023
Official Website: https://csirnet.nta.nic.in
Eligibility Criteria of CSIR UGC NET Exam
Age Limit:
JRF: Maximum 28 years as on 01/07/2022* {upper age limit may be relaxable up to 5 years in case of SC/ST/Third gender/Persons with Disability (PwD)/female applicants and 03 years in case of OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) applicants}.
Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor: No upper age limit.
Educational Qualification: M.Sc. or equivalent degree/ Integrated BS-MS/ BS-4 years/ BE/ B. Tech/ B. Pharma/ MBBS with at least 55% (without rounding off) marks for General (UR)/General-EWS and 50% (without rounding off) for OBC (NCL)/SC/ST, Third gender and Persons with Disability (PwD) candidates.
^ B.Sc. (Hons.) or equivalent degree holders or students enrolled in Integrated MS-PhD program with at least 55%^ (without rounding off) marks for General (UR)/General-EWS; 50%^ (without rounding off) marks for OBC (NCL)/SC/ST, Third gender, Persons with Disability (PwD) candidates are also eligible to apply.
^ B.E./ B.S./ B.Tech./ B.Pharma/ MBBS final year/result awaited candidates are eligible to apply for fellowship only. These candidates will not be eligible for Lectureship/Assistant professor. B.Sc. (Hons.) final year/Result awaited candidates are not eligible to apply.
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| General | Rs 1100 |
| General-EWS/OBC(NCL) | Rs 550 |
| SC/ST | Rs 275 |
| Third gender | Rs 275 |
| PWD | NIL |
Steps to Apply for CSIR UGC NET Exam
If you are interested and eligible to take the CSIR UGC NET Exam, you can apply for it through the online mode by visiting the official portal of the National Testing Agency (NTA). Below are the steps that you can follow to apply for the exam:
- Go to the “Important Web-Links” section on the page and scroll down.
- Click on the “Online Application Form” link.
- Fill in all your personal and educational details and upload the necessary documents.
- Make the payment of the application fee as per your category and submit the form.
- Finally, take a printout of the application form for future reference.
It is important to note that the application process for CSIR UGC NET Exam is only through the online mode, and no other mode of application submission will be accepted. Candidates are advised to carefully read the instructions and guidelines before filling the application form to avoid any mistakes or discrepancies.
Important Dates of CSIR UGC NET Exam 2023
# Starting date of online application submission: 10th March 2023
# Last date of online application submission: 17th April 2023
Important Web-Links of CSIR UGC NET Examination
| Online Application Form |
Click Here |
| Official Notification |
Click Here |
| Information Bulletin |
Click Here |
| Official Website |
Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about CSIR UGC NET Exam
What is the CSIR UGC NET Exam?
CSIR UGC NET is an eligibility test for Indian nationals, which determines their eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship/Assistant Professor positions in Indian universities and colleges. The exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
When will the CSIR UGC NET Exam be held?
The CSIR UGC NET Exam will be conducted from 6th to 8th June 2023.
How can I apply for CSIR UGC NET Exam?
Candidates can apply for CSIR UGC NET Exam only through the online mode by visiting the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA). The application process includes filling in personal and educational details, uploading necessary documents, and making the payment of the application fee.