CSIR UGC NET 2017 dates released

14-Feb-2017


The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Examination Unit has released the dates for Joint CSIR-UGC Test June session on the website, csirhrdg.res.in 

CSIR will hold the Joint CSIR-UGC Test tentatively on Sunday, June 18.

The examination is held for determining the eligibility of the candidates for the award of Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) NET and for determining eligibility for appointment of Lecturers (NET) in certain subject areas falling under the faculty of Science and Technology.

The award of Junior Research Fellowship (NET) to the successful eligible candidates will depend on their finding recruitment in a university or a national laboratory or an institution of higher learning and research, as applicable.

Eligibility Criteria:

Educational Qualification:

Aspiring candidates need to possess a Master of Science (M.Sc) or equivalent degree/ Integrated BS-MS/BS- 4 years/ Bachelor of Engineering (BE)/ Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)/ B.Pharma/MBBS from a recognised university or institute with at least 55% marks.

Age limit:

For JR, the maximum age limit is 28 years, whereas for LS (NET), there is no upper age limit.

Application fee:

  • For General Category Rs. 1000
  • For Other Backward Classes(OBC)-Non Creamy Layer Rs. 500
  • For SC/ST/ Persons with disability (PwD) Rs. 250

How to apply?

All the candidates need to apply online at csirhrdg.res.in

Candidates need to send their application along with all the supporting documents to the Deputy Secretary (Exam), Human Resource Development Group, Examination Unit, CSIR Complex, Library Avenue, Pusa, New Delhi-110012.

Important dates:

Date of Exam:

  • 18th Jun, 2017 (Tentative)