CSIR NET Exam Age Calculator 2026
CSIR UGC NET Examination for JRF and Lectureship
- Minimum Age
- 21 years
- Maximum Age
- 28 years
- Cutoff Date
- 1 August 2026
- Recruitment Year
- 2026
- Conducting Body
- Teaching
Age Relaxation
Category-wise age relaxation applicable to CSIR NET Exam (2026).
| Category / Condition | Relaxation (Years) |
|---|---|
| General (No relaxation) | 0 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | +3 |
| SC | +5 |
| ST | +5 |
| EWS | +0 |
| Person with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) | +10 |
| Ex-serviceman | +3 |
Relaxations are cumulative where applicable per official notification. (28 years).
Calculate Your Eligibility
Enter your details below to check if you meet the age criteria for CSIR NET Exam (2026).
CSIR NET Exam — FAQs (2026)
What is the age limit for CSIR NET Exam?
For CSIR NET Exam, the notified age band is 21–28 years for General/EWS candidates as on the cutoff date. OBC (+3 years), SC/ST (+5 years), PwBD (up to +10 years), and ex-servicemen (+3 years where applicable) may get upper-age relaxation per the official Teaching notification.
Is there age relaxation for female candidates in CSIR NET Exam?
For CSIR NET Exam, UPSC generally does not give gender-based age relaxation (except where specifically notified). For KVS/UGC NET teaching posts, women often get up to 10 years relaxation—check the official notification.
What is the age limit for JRF vs Assistant Professor in UGC NET?
UGC NET JRF maximum age is 30 years (35 with eligible relaxations). Assistant Professor eligibility has no upper age limit.
How is age calculated for CSIR NET Exam?
Age for CSIR NET Exam is reckoned as on the crucial/cutoff date in the official notification—not on application or exam date. This calculator uses 1 August 2026 as the default; enter the date from your notification if it differs.
Is CTET required for CSIR NET Exam age eligibility?
CTET qualification is separate from age eligibility for CSIR NET Exam. Age limits still apply as per KVS/NVS notification; CTET Paper-I/Paper-II is mandatory for most teaching posts.
Is there age relaxation for OBC and SC/ST in CSIR NET Exam?
Yes. For CSIR NET Exam, OBC (NCL) candidates typically get 3 years and SC/ST candidates 5 years of upper-age relaxation above the General maximum, subject to category certificate and notification rules.
What is the age relaxation for PwBD in CSIR NET Exam?
PwBD candidates may claim up to 10 years of upper-age relaxation for CSIR NET Exam, often in addition to category relaxation where rules allow. A valid disability certificate is required.
Is there upper age limit for Assistant Professor in UGC NET?
For CSIR NET Exam, the notified age band is 21–28 years for General/EWS candidates as on the cutoff date. OBC (+3 years), SC/ST (+5 years), PwBD (up to +10 years), and ex-servicemen (+3 years where applicable) may get upper-age relaxation per the official Teaching notification.
Can I apply for CSIR NET Exam if I exceed the age limit?
Generally, no. CSIR NET Exam enforces age limits strictly as on the cutoff date—even one day beyond the maximum eligible age (after relaxations) usually makes a candidate ineligible.
What is the cutoff date for CSIR NET Exam age calculation?
The default cutoff date used here is 1 August 2026. The actual "Age as on …" date for each cycle is in the official CSIR NET Exam notification—always verify before applying.