Joint CSIR-UGC Test for Junior Research Fellowship and Eligibility for Lectureship (NET) June 2016

COUNCIL OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH

Human Resource Development Group, Examination Unit

CSIR COMPLEX, LIBRARY AVENUE, PUSA

NEW DELHI-110012

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Joint CSIR UGC NET is an OMR paper-pen based test directed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to decide the eligibility of Indian national aspirants for award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) NET and for ascertaining the appointment of lecturers (NET) in the following subject areas under the faculty of Science and Technology. 

SUBJECTS:- 

The Test will be held in the subjects as given under:
1. Chemical Sciences
2. Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences
3. Life Sciences
4. Mathematical Sciences
5 Physical Sciences

Eligibility- 

Educational Qualification:- 

M. Sc or equivalent degree, Integrated BS-MS,BS-4 years, BE, BTech, BPharma, MBBS with at least 55% marks for general and OBC-Non Creamy layer candidates and  50% for SC,ST, physically and Visually Handicapped candidates.
Candidates enrolled for M.Sc or having completed 10+2+3 years of the above qualifying examination as on 01.03.2016, are also eligible to apply in the above subject under the Result Awaited (RA) category on the condition that they complete the qualifying degree with requisite percentage of marks within the validity period of two years to avail the fellowship from the effective date of award.

Such candidates will have to submit the attestation format (Given at the reverse of the application form) duly certified by the Head of the Department, Institute from where the candidate is appearing or has appeared. BSc (Hons) or equivalent degree holders or students enrolled in Integrated MS-PhD program with at least 55% marks for general and OBC (Non Creamy layer) candidates; 50% marks for SC, ST, physically and visually handicapped candidates are also eligible to apply. Candidates with bachelor’s degree will be eligible for CSIR fellowship only after getting registered, enrolled for PhD, Integrated PhD program within the validity period of two years.

The eligibility for lectureship of NET qualified candidates will be subject to fulfilling the criteria laid down by UGC. PhD degree holders who have passed Master’s degree prior to 19th September 1991, with at least 50% marks are eligible to apply for Lectureship only.

Age Limit and Relaxation:- 

For JRF (NET):- Maximum 28 years (upper age limit may be relaxed up to 5 years in case of candidates belonging to SC,ST,OBC, Physically handicapped, Visually handicapped and female applicants).

For LS (NET):- No upper age limit.

How to Apply:

Application Form, Registration:- 

Apply online at website from 05.02.2016 to 01.03.2016.
Examination Fee:-

Candidates applying for the Test may deposit their Examination fee, after verifying their eligibility, in any branch of the Indian Bank throughout the country by paying the following fee in cash through bank challan OR through RTGS, NEFT:

CATEGORY - FEES
General - Rs. 1000/-
Other Backward Classes (OBC) - Non Creamy Layer - Rs.  500/-

SC, ST, Physically Handicapped (PH) or Visually Handicapped (VH) - Rs.  250/-

Candidates may also deposit their fees through RTGS or NEFT by giving particulars of the Indian Bank, as notified in the fee deposit challan.

The hard copy of the online application form, duly completed with requisite enclosure should be sent by Ordinary post to the Deputy Secretary (Exam), Examination Unit, Human Resource Development Group, CSIR Complex, Opposite Institute of Hotel Management, Library Avenue, Pusa, New Delhi 110012 so as to reach Examination Unit CSIR on or before 07.03. 2016

For candidates applying from Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of J&K State, Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshdweep, the application form must reach to the Deputy Secretary, Examination Unit, CSIR on or before 14.03.2016.

Examination Centers:- 

Bangalore, Bhavnagar, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Delhi, Guntur, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Jammu, Jamshedpur, Karaikudi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Nagpur, Pilani, Pune, Raipur, Roorkee, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Udaipur and Varanasi.

Syllabus:- 

Respective subject mentioned below for detailed Joint CSIR UGC NET Syllabus.

Chemical Sciences

Earth Sciences

Life Sciences

Mathematical Sciences

Physical Sciences

Paper Pattern

The single paper MCQ based test will be held tentatively on Sunday, the 19th June, 2016.
The Test will be held in the subjects as given under:
1. Chemical Sciences
2. Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences
3. Life Sciences
4. Mathematical Sciences
5 Physical Sciences
Total Marks: - 200
Duration - 3 hrs.
Session - Timings
Morning Session - 9.00AM-12.00 Noon 
Afternoon Session - 2.00 PM-5.00 PM
The question paper shall be divided into three parts, (A, B & C) as per syllabus & Scheme of Exam.
Part 'A' shall be common to all subjects. This part shall contain questions pertaining to General Aptitude with emphasis on logical reasoning, graphical analysis, analytical and numerical ability, quantitative comparison, series formation, puzzles etc.
Part 'B' shall contain subject-related conventional Multiple Choice questions (MCQs), generally covering the topics given in the syllabus.            
Part 'C' shall contain higher value questions that may test the candidate's knowledge of scientific concepts and, or application of the scientific concepts. The questions shall be of analytical nature where a candidate is expected to apply the scientific knowledge to arrive at the solution to the given scientific problem.
Negative marking for wrong answers, wherever required, shall be applicable as per subject wise scheme of Exam.
If a question for any reason found wrong, the benefit of marks will be given to only those candidates who attempt the question.

Important Date:

Apply online at website in from 05.02.2016 to 01.03.2016.
Date of Close of Depost of Fee (All Station):-  29.02.2016
Last date of receipt of duly completed hard copy  of online application in the Examination Unit - 07.03.2016
Last date of receipt of duly completed hard copy of online application in the Examination Unit (from remote areas) - 14.03.2016
Issue of e-Admission Certificate to registered candidates Mid June 2016.
CSIR UGC NET June 2016 Date: - 19th June, 2016.

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