The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Human Resource Development Group (CSIR-HRDG) has officially published the subject-wise and category-wise cut-off marks for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 examination. Candidates who appeared for the nationwide test across five scientific disciplines can now review the qualifying percentage and percentile benchmarks for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship (Assistant Professor) on the official portals at csirhrdg.res.in and csirnet.nta.ac.in.
CSIR UGC NET June 2026 Cut-Off Highlights & Examination Overview
Aspirants can review the primary examination metrics and official qualifying parameters below:
- Conducting Authorities: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-HRDG) and National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Official Web Portals: csirhrdg.res.in | csirnet.nta.ac.in
- Scientific Subjects Covered: Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences
- Evaluation Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Benchmarking System: Percentage scores for Chemical, Earth, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences; NTA Percentile ranking for Life Sciences.
- Cumulative Evaluation: No separate sectional cut-offs for Part A, Part B, or Part C; total aggregate score determines qualification.
Subject-Wise & Category-Wise JRF Cut-Off Benchmarks (Unreserved / General)
The minimum qualifying cutoff marks required for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in the General category are as follows:
- Chemical Sciences: 53.75% (General / EWS concession at 48.50%)
- Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences: 61.22%
- Life Sciences: 98.85 NTA Percentile Score (Normalized across multi-shift test sessions)
- Mathematical Sciences: 49.50%
- Physical Sciences: 43.13%
- Reserved Category Concessions: Cut-offs for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and PwD categories range from 25% to 46% across respective scientific disciplines.
Lectureship (LS) / Assistant Professor Qualifying Percentages
Candidates qualifying under the Lectureship bracket meet the following aggregate standards:
- Chemical Sciences (LS): 48.38% (General / Unreserved)
- Earth Sciences (LS): 55.10% (General / Unreserved)
- Life Sciences (LS): 97.20 NTA Percentile Score
- Mathematical Sciences (LS): 44.55% (General / Unreserved)
- Physical Sciences (LS): 38.82% (General / Unreserved)
- UGC Mandate: A separate merit list is created for Lectureship/Assistant Professor, which also determines eligibility for Ph.D. admissions under Category 2 and Category 3.
Step-by-Step Guide to Check CSIR NET Cut-Off Marks PDF
Follow these steps on the official CSIR-HRDG website to download the official cut-off notice:
- Visit the official website at csirhrdg.res.in.
- Navigate to the 'News & Announcements' section on the homepage.
- Click on the active notification link titled 'Joint CSIR-UGC NET Exam June 2026 Cut-Off Notice'.
- Open and download the official PDF document displaying category-wise tables for JRF and Lectureship.
- Compare your raw scorecard percentage or NTA percentile obtained on csirnet.nta.ac.in against the cutoff for your subject and reservation category.
Certification Validity & Next Steps for Qualified Candidates
Qualified aspirants should note the operational validity and certification release schedules:
- Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Validity: The JRF award letter remains valid for three (3) years from the effective date of fellowship activation to enroll in a recognized Ph.D. programme with monthly CSIR/UGC stipend funding.
- Lectureship (Assistant Professor) Validity: Eligibility for appointment as Assistant Professor holds lifetime validity across all universities and colleges in India.
- Ph.D. Admission Scorecard (Category 3): Scorecards of candidates eligible only for Ph.D. admission remain valid for one (1) academic year.
- E-Certificate Issuance: Digitally verifiable E-Certificates and JRF Award Letters will be available for download on the NTA website within three to four weeks.