CSIR UGC NET 2025 Notification
Online Form for December 2025 Cycle - Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) & Lectureship (LS)
Overview
Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has released the notification for CSIR UGC NET Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) & Lectureship (LS) Examination for December 2025 cycle. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website.
Important Dates
Start Date for Apply Online: 25/09/2025
Last Date for Apply Online: 24/10/2025
Form Correction Date: 27-29 Oct 2025
Exam Date: 18 Dec 2025
Application Fee
UR: Rs. 1150/-
OBC / EWS: Rs. 600/-
SC/ ST: Rs. 325/-
Payment Mode: Online
Age Limit
For JRF: 30 Years
For LS / Assistant Professor: No Age Limit
Age Relaxation: Applicable as per rules
Eligibility Criteria
General/Unreserved/General-EWS candidates must have secured at least 55% marks (without rounding off) in Master's Degree or equivalent examination.
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/SC/ST/PwD/Third gender category candidates must have secured at least 50% marks (without rounding off) in Master's degree or equivalent examination.
Candidates pursuing their Master's degree or those who have appeared for their qualifying Master's degree (final year) examination may also apply.
Subjects of the Test
| Subject Code | Subject |
|---|---|
| 701 | Chemical Sciences |
| 702 | Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences |
| 703 | Life Sciences |
| 704 | Mathematical Sciences |
| 705 | Physical Sciences |
Exam Pattern & Selection Process
Exam Structure
The test will consist of three parts (Part A, B, and C) with objective type, multiple choice questions. There will be no break between papers.
Chemical Sciences Exam Pattern
| Topic | Part A | Part B | Part C | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Questions | 20 | 40 | 60 | 120 |
| Max Questions to Attempt | 15 | 35 | 25 | 75 |
| Marks for Each Answer | 2 | 2 | 4 | 200 |
| Negative Marks | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 | - |
Note: Exam patterns vary by subject. Please check the official notification for complete details.
