In the world of academia and research, opportunities abound, and for those who aspire to excel in the field, the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) brings an exciting prospect. The CSIR has recently announced the commencement of the UGC-NET for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) & Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor for December 2023. If you’re passionate about advancing your academic career and meet the eligibility criteria, this article will guide you through the essential details of this prestigious examination.
Key Dates to Remember
Application Timeline
- Start Date: November 1, 2023
- Last Date to Apply: November 30, 2023 (until 05:00 PM)
Fee Structure
- General Candidates: Rs. 1100/-
- General-EWS/ OBC-Non Creamy Layer Candidates: Rs. 550/-
- SC/ST/ Third Gender Candidates: Rs. 275/-
- PWD Candidates: Nil
Payment Options
- Debit/Credit Card
- UPI
- Internet Banking through SBI or ICICI payment gateways
Important Exam Dates
- Examination Dates: December 26 to 28, 2023
- City Intimation Slip: To be announced later through the official website
- Admit Card Download: To be announced later through the official website
Exam Details
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Duration: 180 minutes (3 hours)
- Timing: To be Announced on NTA Website
- Center, Date, and Shift: As mentioned on the Admit Card
- Recorded Responses and Answer Keys Display: Coming soon on the website.
- Declaration of Result: To be announced later on the NTA Website
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as of January 1, 2023)
- For JRF: Maximum 28 years
- No age limit for LS/Assistant Professorship.
- Age relaxation applies as per rules.
Academic Qualifications
Qualifications required:
- M.Sc. or equivalent degree
- Integrated BS-MS
- BS-4 years
- BE
- B. Tech
- B. Pharma
- MBBS
- With at least 55% marks for General (UR)/ General-EWS and OBC candidates and 50% for SC/ST, 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, PwD candidates.
- B.E./ B.S./ B.Tech./ B.Pharma/ MBBS final year/result awaited candidates are eligible to apply for the fellowship only. Ineligible for Lectureship/Assistant professor: B.Sc. candidates. B.Sc. (Hons.) final year/Result awaited candidates are not eligible to apply.
Vacancy Details
Are you ready to embark on this academic journey? To apply and access more information, please visit the official website.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to further your career in the world of scientific research. The CSIR UGC NET December 2023 exam is your gateway to a brighter future in academia.