National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced recruitment for NTA UGC NET December 2026 in All India.
The online application process has already begun from 08/10/2026. Eligible candidates must complete their application on or before 28/10/2026 to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Post: NTA UGC NET December 2026
Organization: National Testing Agency (NTA)
Job Type: JRF / Assistant Professor
Location: All India
📅 Important Dates
| Apply Start | 08/10/2026 |
| Apply Last Date | 28/10/2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 28/10/2026 |
| Exam Date | 14-19 December 2026 |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Last Date with Late Fee | 31/10/2026 |
| Correction Date | 02-04 November 2026 |
| Exam City Available | Before Exam |
💰 Application Fee
| General/OBC | 1150/- |
| SC/ST/PH/Female | 325/- |
| Payment Mode | Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI Fee Mode Only |
🎂 Age Limit
Maximum Age Details
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) | 30 Years |
| Assistant Professor (NET) | No Limit |
Note:
- Maximum Age: 30 Years for JRF Only.
- Maximum Age: No Limit for NET.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
| Post | Qualification | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| NTA UGC NET December 2026 | Graduate / Post Graduate | Passed or appeared in a Master’s Degree in the concerned subject with at least 55% marks. 4-year Bachelor’s degree candidates are also eligible. |
📊 Vacancy Details
Subject Details
| S No. | Subject Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Adult Education/ Continuing Education/ Andragogy/ Non-Formal Education |
| 2 | Anthropology |
| 3 | Arab Culture and Islamic Studies |
| 4 | Arabic |
| 5 | Archaeology |
| 6 | Assamese |
| 7 | Bengali |
| 8 | Bodo |
| 9 | Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian and Peace Studies |
| 10 | Chinese |
| 11 | Commerce |
| 12 | Comparative Literature |
| 13 | Comparative Study of Religions |
| 14 | Computer Science and Applications |
| 15 | Criminology |
| 16 | Defense and Strategic Studies |
| 17 | Dogri |
| 18 | Economics / Rural Economics /Co-operation / Demography / Development Planning /Development Studies / Econometrics/ Applied Economics / Development Economics /Business Economics |
| 19 | Education |
| 20 | Electronic Science |
| 21 | English |
| 22 | Environmental Sciences |
| 23 | Folk Literature |
| 24 | Forensic Science |
| 25 | French (French Version) |
| 26 | Geography |
| 27 | German |
| 28 | Gujarati |
| 29 | Hindi |
| 30 | Hindu Studies |
| 31 | History |
| 32 | Home Science |
| 33 | Human Rights and Duties |
| 34 | Indian Culture |
| 35 | Indian Knowledge System |
| 36 | Japanese |
| 37 | Kannada |
| 38 | Kashmiri |
| 39 | Konkani |
| 40 | Labour Welfare / Personnel Management / Industrial Relations/ Labour and Social Welfare / Human Resource Management |
| 41 | Law |
| 42 | Library and Information Science |
| 43 | Linguistics |
| 44 | Maithili |
| 45 | Malayalam |
| 46 | Management (including Business Admn. Mgt./Marketing / Marketing Mgt. / Industrial Relations and Personnel Mgt. / Personnel Mgt. / Financial Mgt. /Co-operative Management) |
| 47 | Manipuri |
| 48 | Marathi |
| 49 | Mass Communication and Journalism |
| 50 | Museology & Conservation |
| 51 | Music |
| 52 | Nepali |
| 53 | Oriya |
| 54 | Pali |
| 55 | Performing Art – Dance/Drama/Theatre |
| 56 | Persian |
| 57 | Philosophy |
| 58 | Physical Education |
| 59 | Political Science |
| 60 | Politics including International Relations/International Studies including Defense /Strategic Studies, West Asian Studies, Southeast Asian Studies, African Studies, South Asian Studies, Soviet Studies, American Studies. |
| 61 | Population Studies |
| 62 | Prakrit |
| 63 | Psychology |
| 64 | Public Administration |
| 65 | Punjabi |
| 66 | Rajasthani |
| 67 | Russian |
| 68 | Sanskrit |
| 69 | Sanskrit traditional subjects (including Jyotisha/Sidhanta Jyotish/ Navya Vyakarna/ Vyakarna/ Mimansa/ Navya Nyaya/ Sankhya Yoga/ Tulanatmaka Darsan/ Shukla Yajurveda/ Madhav Vedant/ Dharmasasta/ Sahitya/ Puranotihasa /Agama) |
| 70 | Santali |
| 71 | Sindhi |
| 72 | Social Medicine & Community Health |
| 73 | Social Work |
| 74 | Sociology |
| 75 | Spanish |
| 76 | Tamil |
| 77 | Telugu |
| 78 | Tourism Administration and Management |
| 79 | Tribal and Regional Language/Literature |
| 80 | Urdu |
| 81 | Visual Art (including Drawing & Painting/Sculpture Graphics/Applied Art/ History of Art) |
| 82 | Women Studies |
| 83 | Yoga |
| 84 | Disaster Management |
| 85 | Ayurveda Biology |
📝 Selection Process
- Written Examination (NTA UGC NET Exam)
🖊️ How to Apply
- Go to the official NTA UGC NET recruitment website.
- Review the December 2026 information brochure carefully for eligibility and syllabus details.
- Ensure you have all necessary documents ready, including educational proofs, ID proof, and address details.
- Prepare scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and thumb impression as required.
- Fill out the online application form with accurate personal and academic information.
- Carefully check the preview of your application before submission.
- Pay the application fee using the available online payment modes.
- Complete the submission process and print the final application form for your records.
Application Fee Details
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|---|---|
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| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When did the NTA UGC NET December 2026 registration start?
Ans. The application process was initiated on October 8, 2026.
Q. What are the scheduled exam dates for NTA UGC NET December 2026?
Ans. The examination is set to take place between December 14 and December 19, 2026.
Q. Where is the syllabus for the December 2026 exam available?
Ans. You can find the comprehensive syllabus and exam scheme in the official notification document.
Q. How can candidates download the official notification PDF?
Ans. The notification PDF is available for download through the official links provided on the recruitment portal.
Q. What is the closing date for the online application?
Ans. The final date to submit the online application is October 28, 2026.
Q. What is the deadline for paying the application fee?
Ans. The application fee payment must be completed by October 28, 2026.
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