National Testing Agency (NTA) 

NTA UGC NET June 2026 Online Form for JRF & Assistant Professor 

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Sarkari Job 

Important Dates

  • Application Begin : 29/04/2026
  • Last Date for Apply Online: 20/05/2026 upto 11:50 PM
  • Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 20/05/2026
  • Correction Date : 22-24/05/2026
  • UGC NET Exam Date : 22-30/06/2026
  • Admit Card Available : By 15/06/2026
  • Result Announced : To be announced

Application Fee

  • General / OBC : ₹1150/-
  • EWS : ₹600/-
  • SC / ST : ₹325/-
  • Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only.

Age Limit & Selection Process

  • Age Limit: JRF: Maximum 31 Years | NET (Assistant Professor): No Upper Age Limit (as on relevant date). Age relaxation as per rules
  • Selection Process: Computer Based Test (CBT) - Paper 1 (Teaching/Research Aptitude) + Paper 2 (Subject Specific)

Subjects Offered - Total Subjects - 86

Subject NameTotalEligibility/Details
All 86 Subjects (Adult Education, Anthropology, Arabic etc.) Qualifying
  • Master's Degree with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Third Gender) in relevant subject from UGC recognized university
  • Final year appearing candidates eligible provisionally
  • 4 Year Bachelor's degree with 75% marks also eligible for PhD/JRF (not Asst Prof)
  • Appear in Post Graduation subject only

Salary & Pay Scale Details

  • JRF (Junior Research Fellowship): ₹37,000/- per month + HRA (initial 2 years), increases to SRF (Senior Research Fellowship): ₹42,000/- after evaluation (7th Pay norms).
  • Assistant Professor: Level 10 - ₹57,700 - ₹1,82,400/- (7th Pay Commission).
  • Additional Benefits: DA, HRA (8%, 16%, or 24% depending on city), Medical, Pension (NPS), Research Grants, and Job Security in Central/State Universities.
  • Career Growth: Regular promotions to Associate Professor and Professor based on Academic Performance Indicator (API) scores and years of service.

Exam Pattern & Competition Analysis

The exam is conducted in a single 3-hour session with no break between papers.

  • Exam Type: Computer Based Test (CBT)
  • Paper I (General Paper): 50 Questions | 100 Marks
    • Focus: Teaching/Research Aptitude, Reasoning, Comprehension, and General Awareness.
  • Paper II (Subject Specific): 100 Questions | 200 Marks
    • Focus: Domain knowledge of the chosen subject.
  • Marking Scheme: +2 marks for correct answers; No negative marking.

Exam Centers

  • Pan India: All Major Cities Across States (Intimation Slip by 10/06/2026)
  • Center Allocation: Based on preferences filled in application, subject to availability
  • Candidates must appear at allotted center only

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