CSIR NET Dec 2026 application: dates, photo, uploads
Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 applications run from 7 October to 5 November 2026 on csirnet.nta.nic.in. Upload a JPG photo of 10-200KB, a JPG signature of 10-50KB and certificate PDFs of 50-300KB, and also capture a live photo. The one-time correction window is 10 to 12 November.
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Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 applications are open from 7 October to 5 November 2026 (till 11:50 PM) on csirnet.nta.nic.in. You upload a photo (JPG, 10-200KB), a signature (JPG, 10-50KB) and, if they apply to you, certificate PDFs of 50-300KB each. The photo is also captured live while you fill the form.
Dates for the December 2026 cycle
| Step | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| Apply online and pay the normal fee | 7 Oct to 5 Nov, till 11:50 PM |
| Apply late with a Rs 500 late fee | 6 Nov to 9 Nov, till 11:50 PM |
| One-time correction window | 10 Nov to 12 Nov, till 11:50 PM |
| Exam (computer based, 180 minutes) | 19, 22 and 27 December |
Source: NTA, Information Bulletin Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 and public notice (October 2026). NTA calls these dates tentative, and city slip and admit card dates are still "to be announced".
Photo, signature and document sizes
| Document | Format | File size (KB) | Dimensions | Other rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG or JPEG | 10-200 | Not given | Recent passport-size, colour, 80% face visible including ears, no mask, white background |
| Live photograph | Captured on screen | Not given | Not given | Webcam, or scan the on-screen QR code with a phone; light background and good lighting |
| Signature | JPG or JPEG | 10-50 | Not given | Clearly legible |
| Disability or UDID certificate | 50-300 | Not given | Only if you claim PwD status | |
| Category certificate and result-awaited attestation form | 50-300 | Not given | Only if applicable, in the bulletin's annexure format | |
| Identity proof | JPG or JPEG | 10-200 | Not given | Only if you do not verify through Aadhaar or DigiLocker |
Source: NTA, Information Bulletin Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026, Step 2 of the application procedure.
Bring a phone photo under 200KB with the photo resizer, and turn a signature on paper into a clean scan with the signature resizer. Downloading the result needs a free Google sign-in.
Photo and signature, set to the bulletin ranges
Photo JPG 10 to 200 KB, signature JPG 10 to 50 KB. The bulletin gives no pixel size, so your picture keeps its shape.
Runs in your browser. Your file never leaves your device. Open the full Resize Photo to 50 KB page
How the application works, step by step
The application form has four parts: register with your own email and mobile number (the bulletin says registration is also enabled through the MeriPehchaan single sign-on), fill the form and upload the images and documents, pay the fee, and print the Confirmation Page. Eligibility rules, the JRF and Assistant Professor options and the subject list are in the Information Bulletin, so read them before you pay. If you are unsure whether you are eligible while your final result is awaited, the bulletin has a result-awaited attestation form and its own conditions.
Fill the form without a rejected upload
- Register with your own email address and mobile number. NTA sends everything there and says another person's email cannot be used.
- Note the application number the portal generates. You log in with it and your password for every later step.
- Keep the JPG photo and signature ready before you log in, and check the KB size in your file manager, not by guessing.
- Scan every certificate to PDF, 50-300KB. If a scan is too big, the PDF compressor brings it well under the 300KB limit; check it is still above 50KB.
- Take the live photo facing a window or lamp, camera at eye level, ears showing, no mask.
- Pay by net banking, card or UPI, and wait for the Confirmation Page. If it does not appear, NTA says to check payment with the bank, and pay again only if the bank confirms the first attempt failed.
If the live photo is rejected
The bulletin asks for 80% face visibility with both ears and no mask. A camera held too close, a cap or hair over the ears, or a dark room are the usual causes. Retake it in daylight, with your face centred and the phone steady.
The bulletin also warns that NTA can verify photographs and advises keeping your Aadhaar photo up to date, so use a recent picture that looks like you. For a longer walk-through of live capture, see our live photo capture tips.
What the correction window allows
Each applicant gets one correction chance, from 10 to 12 November. You can edit only the fields NTA switches on, and the list is published when the window opens. NTA does not accept corrections by post, email, WhatsApp or by hand.
No fee is charged if your category does not change. If it does, an additional fee may apply, and NTA's FAQ says there is no refund if you move to a cheaper category. The bulletin has not said whether the photo and signature can be re-uploaded, so do not plan on fixing a bad upload there. Our UGC NET application and correction guide shows how the window worked last cycle.
Checklist before you submit
- Photo JPG, 10-200KB. Signature JPG, 10-50KB.
- Certificates are PDF, 50-300KB each, and only the ones you need.
- Name, category, PwD status and exam city are right, because these are final after the window.
- Email and mobile number are yours and working.
- Payment done and Confirmation Page saved.
Fee, for reference: Rs 1,150 for General, Rs 600 for General-EWS and OBC-NCL, Rs 325 for SC, ST, PwD and Third Gender, plus a Rs 500 late fee after 5 November. Bank charges are extra.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the last date to apply for CSIR UGC NET December 2026?
The last date with the normal fee is 5 November 2026 till 11:50 PM. A late application with a Rs 500 late fee is accepted from 6 to 9 November, and the last successful payment is on 9 November till 11:50 PM. In Hindi: 5 November 2026 raat 11:50 baje tak normal fee ke saath.
How do I apply for the CSIR NET exam online?
Go to csirnet.nta.nic.in, register with your own email and mobile number, and note your application number. Then fill the form, upload the photo, signature and any certificates, take the live photo, and pay the fee.
What size should the photo and signature be for CSIR UGC NET?
The photo is a JPG of 10KB to 200KB, in colour, with 80% of the face and both ears visible, against a white background. The signature is a JPG of 10KB to 50KB. The bulletin gives no pixel size for either.
Is a live photo required in the CSIR UGC NET form?
Yes. Besides uploading a scanned photo, you capture a live photograph while filling the form, using a webcam or by scanning the on-screen QR code with a phone. Keep a light background and good lighting.
What is the application form for CSIR UGC NET?
It is an online form on csirnet.nta.nic.in with four steps: registration, the application form with uploads, fee payment and the Confirmation Page. NTA does not accept applications or corrections by post, fax, WhatsApp, email or by hand.
What does the CSIR UGC NET December 2026 notification say?
NTA's public notice of 7 October 2026 opens applications from 7 October to 5 November 2026, with a late-fee window to 9 November and a correction window from 10 to 12 November. The exam is computer based, on 19, 22 and 27 December 2026, and NTA calls the dates tentative.
Can I edit my CSIR NET form after submitting it?
Once only. The correction window runs from 10 to 12 November 2026, and only the fields NTA enables can be edited. No further changes are allowed after it closes.
Sources
- NTA, Information Bulletin Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 (checked 2026-10)
- NTA, Public Notice: Inviting Online Application for Joint CSIR UGC-NET December 2026 (checked 2026-10)
- NTA, FAQs Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 (checked 2026-10)
Rules and limits change. Always check the latest official notification or portal before you submit a form.