CSIR NET Chemical Science Application Form December 2026

The CSIR NET Chemical Science Application Form December 2026 is available through the official Joint CSIR-UGC NET portal managed by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Candidates seeking eligibility for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor positions, and PhD admission in Chemical Sciences should complete the online application process within the prescribed deadline.

The application process involves registration, entering personal and academic details, uploading the required documents, paying the application fee, and submitting the application form.

Candidates should carefully review the official Information Bulletin and eligibility requirements before applying. They should also verify all entered information before final submission to avoid errors.

The application process for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 session began on 7 October 2026. Candidates should note the regular registration deadline, late-fee period, and correction window before completing their applications.

Candidates should visit the official CSIR NET portal for application instructions and updates.

Before filling out the application form, candidates should ensure they satisfy the CSIR NET Chemical Science eligibility criteria prescribed for the examination.

Educational Qualification

Candidates should possess one of the following qualifications from a recognized university:

• M.Sc. in Chemical Sciences or an equivalent degree
• Integrated BS-MS
• B.E./B.Tech./B.Pharma (for specified categories)
• Four-year bachelor's degree in relevant disciplines (as per official notification)

Age Limit

For Junior Research Fellowship (JRF):

• Age limit will be as specified in the official notification.
• Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Government of India rules.

For Assistant Professor and PhD Admission:

• There is generally no upper age limit.

• Recent passport-size photograph, in the prescribed format

• Scanned signature

• Valid email address and mobile number

• Government-issued identity details, as required by the application portal

• Category certificate, if applicable

• PwD/PwBD certificate, if applicable

• Educational qualification details and marksheets

• Other documents specified in the official Information Bulletin

The required file formats, sizes, and document-upload rules should be checked in the current application instructions before submission. 

Follow these steps to complete the online registration:

Step 1: Registration

• Visit the official CSIR NET website.
• Click on New Registration.
• Enter your basic details.
• Generate your application number and password.

Step 2: Fill Application Form

• Log in using the application number.
• Enter personal details.
• Fill educational qualifications.
• Select Chemical Science as your subject.
• Choose examination city preferences.

Step 3: Upload Documents

Upload the following in the prescribed format:

• Passport-size photograph
• Signature
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• PwD certificate (if applicable)

Step 4: Pay Application Fee

Pay the application fee using:

• UPI
• Debit Card
• Credit Card
• Net Banking

Step 5: Final Submission

• Review all entered details carefully.
• Submit the application form.
• Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.

Candidates should check the December 2026 Information Bulletin and the fee displayed on the official application portal to confirm the applicable amount before making payment.

Official application portal: https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/

The fields available for editing depend on the official correction instructions issued by NTA. Candidates should not assume that every personal detail, qualification, category, examination-city preference, or uploaded document can be changed.

Applicants should check the official portal for the correction link, permitted fields, and applicable instructions.