Updated : Oct 24, 2023, 7:58
The CSIR NET is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) twice a year in June and December. The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (CSIR UGC NET) is to select candidates for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Assistant Professor for university science subjects.
The exam is conducted for Chemical Sciences, Life Science, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Earth, atmospheric, Ocean, & Planetary Sciences subjects.
The CSIR-UGC NET is a test that is used to assess eligibility for 'Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship/Assistant Professor positions in Indian universities and colleges, provided they meet the UGC's eligibility requirements.
The selection process of CSIR NET involves four stages. Candidates need to do well in each stage of the exam to get a JRF or Assistant Professor post.
The eligibility criteria are the first and foremost requirement to fulfill for any government job. Candidates must check the recruitment eligibility criteria before filling out the application form.
Subject | Eligibility Criteria |
Life Science | Pursued academic qualification in Life Science |
Earth Science | Pursued M.Sc./ BS-MS/ BS-4 Years/ B.Pharma or any equivalent degree in the field of Earth Science |
Chemical Science | A degree in M.Sc./ BS/ B.Tech or equivalent qualification in Chemistry with 55% |
Mathematics | Pursued M.Sc./ BS-MS/ BS/ B.Tech or any equivalent degree in Mathematics |
Physical Science | Valid degree in M.Sc. Physics or BS-MS in Physics or any equivalent degree |
After qualifying for CSIR NET, you will receive a certificate of eligibility for the positions of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship/Assistant Professor in various Indian universities. You will also be able to apply for various other posts. Check the list of recruitments below.
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The CSIR NET exam is conducted two times a year. The exam is conducted in June and December.
The CSIR NET Exam is conducted for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF).
The CSIR NET exam has objective-type multiple-choice questions.
There is no restriction on the number of attempts for the CSIR NET exam.
The CSIR NET exam is held in online mode only.
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