UGC NET 2026 JRF & Assistant Professor Posts notification has been released for candidates seeking eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor positions. University Grants Commission (UGC) conducts the UGC NET exam through NTA to determine eligibility for teaching and research positions across India.
UGC Recruitment 2026 provides an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking jobs in the higher education regulatory sector. The recruitment includes multiple administrative and academic-related posts. Interested applicants must carefully read the eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, selection process, and salary details before submitting the application form.
Candidates are advised to apply early to avoid last-minute technical issues. Always verify details from the official website before proceeding.
UGC NET 2026 JRF & Assistant Professor Posts University Grants Commission (UGC)
Important Dates Application Fee
Notification Release Date: April 2026 (First Week)
Online Application Start Date: April 2026 (First Week)
Last Date to Apply Online: May 2026 (Second Week)
Last Date for Fee Payment: May 2026 (Second Week)
Correction Window: May 2026 (After Application Close)
Admit Card Release Date: June 2026
UGC NET Exam Date: June 2026
Provisional Answer Key: July 2026
Final Answer Key & Result: July / August 2026
Application fee may vary post-wise. General expected structure:
General / OBC / EWS: ₹1000/- (Approx.)
SC / ST / PwBD: ₹500/- (Approx.)
Female Candidates: As per notification (may have concession)
Online Mode Only
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Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
UGC NET 2026 JRF & Assistant Professor Posts Eligibility Criteria
TOTAL POST
Candidates must have Master’s Degree (Post Graduation) from a recognized university.
Minimum Marks Required:
General / EWS / OBC: 55% Marks
SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender: 50% Marks
Final year / appearing candidates can also apply (subject to completion within specified time).
PhD degree holders get relaxation as per UGC rules.
N/A
1️⃣ Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) – Age Limit
Maximum Age Limit: 30 Years
आयु की गणना: Official notification में दिए गए कट-ऑफ डेट के अनुसार
Minimum Age: Not Required (कोई न्यूनतम आयु सीमा निर्धारित नहीं)
🔹 Age Relaxation (Upper Age Limit में छूट)
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender: 5 Years
Women Candidates: 5 Years
Research Experience वाले उम्मीदवार: अधिकतम 5 वर्ष (नियम अनुसार)
2️⃣ Assistant Professor – Age Limit
No Upper Age Limit
Assistant Professor के लिए कोई अधिकतम आयु सीमा नहीं है।
⚠️ Important Notes
Age calculation official notification में दिए गए reference date के अनुसार होगी।
Age relaxation का लाभ लेने के लिए valid category certificate जरूरी है।
Candidates को आवेदन करने से पहले official notification ध्यान से पढ़ना चाहिए।
UGC NET 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have Master’s Degree (Post Graduation) from a recognized university.
Minimum Marks Required:
General / EWS / OBC: 55% Marks
SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender: 50% Marks
Final year / appearing candidates can also apply (subject to completion within specified time).
PhD degree holders get relaxation as per UGC rules.
UGC NET 2026 JRF & Assistant Professor Posts exam pattern
Mode of Exam
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Online Mode
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
UGC NET 2026 – Exam Paper Pattern
UGC NET consists of Two Papers (Both conducted in a single session):
🔹 Paper 1 (General Paper)
Questions: 50
Marks: 100
Duration: Included in total time
Topics: Teaching & Research Aptitude, Reasoning, Comprehension, ICT, Communication, Data Interpretation etc.
🔹 Paper 2 (Subject Specific)
Questions: 100
Marks: 200
Based on candidate’s selected subject.
UGC NET 2026 – Total Exam Details
Total Questions: 150
Total Marks: 300
Total Duration: 3 Hours (No Break)
Negative Marking: No Negative Marking
UGC NET 2026 – Exam Qualifying Criteria
Minimum qualifying marks category-wise fixed by NTA.
Top 6% candidates qualify for Assistant Professor eligibility.
JRF awarded based on merit & category-wise cut-off.
Important Link
Apply Online
Latest Notification
Official UGC Website
Note: Exact dates will be confirmed in the official notification
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