About CSIR-NET

The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), known for its cutting edge R&D knowledge base in diverse S&T areas, is a contemporary R&D organization.

• CSIR covers a wide spectrum of science and technology – from oceanography, geophysics, chemicals, drugs, genomics, biotechnology and nanotechnology to mining, aeronautics, instrumentation, environmental engineering and information technology. It provides significant technological intervention in many areas concerning societal efforts, which include environment, health, drinking water, food, housing, energy, farm and non-farm sectors. Further, CSIR's role in S&T human resource development is noteworthy.

• CSIR and UGC provide Research Fellowships for training in methods of research under expert guidance of faculty members/scientists working in University Department/ National Laboratories and Institutions in various fields of Science and Interdisciplinary areas of research.

The Joint CSIR-UGC NET is a national-level exam conducted twice yearly by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to determine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor (Lectureship) in science fields. It covers five subjects—Life, Chemical, Physical, Mathematical, and Earth Sciences—for Ph.D. admissions.

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Purpose: Determines eligibility for JRF (research funding) and Lectureship/Assistant Professor (teaching) in Indian universities.

Subjects: Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences.

Eligibility: M.Sc. or equivalent degree, Integrated BS-MS, BS-4 years, BE, B.Tech, B.Pharma, or MBBS with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender).

Age Limit (JRF): Maximum 28 years (relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST/PwD/Female candidates and 3 years for OBC-NCL).

Exam Pattern: Computer-Based Test (CBT) with 200 total marks. It consists of three parts (A: General Aptitude, B: Subject-related, C: Higher-level subject knowledge).

• Validity: JRF is valid for two years, while Lectureship certificates have no expiration date.

• Stipend: JRF recipients receive INR 37,000 per month for the first two years, plus a contingency grant.

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