UGC NET JRF Exam Age Calculator 2026

UGC NET Junior Research Fellowship Examination

Important: This calculator is for informational purposes only. The official age cutoff date, age limits, and eligibility rules are decided solely by the recruiting body (SSC, UPSC, IBPS, RRB, etc.) in their official notification. Always verify age criteria in the latest official advertisement before applying.

Minimum Age
21 years
Maximum Age
30 years
Cutoff Date
1 August 2026
Recruitment Year
2026
Conducting Body
Teaching

Age Relaxation

Category-wise age relaxation applicable to UGC NET JRF Exam (2026).

Age relaxation for UGC NET JRF Exam
Category / ConditionRelaxation (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. (30 years).

Calculate Your Eligibility

Enter your details below to check if you meet the age criteria for UGC NET JRF Exam (2026).

Use the date from the official notification. Leave blank to use each exam's default cutoff.

Related Teaching Exams

UGC NET Assistant Professor ExamCSIR NET ExamKendriya Vidyalaya PRT ExamKendriya Vidyalaya TGT ExamKendriya Vidyalaya PGT ExamNVS Recruitment Exam

UGC NET JRF Exam — FAQs (2026)

What is UGC NET age limit for JRF?

For UGC NET JRF Exam, the notified age band is 21–30 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 limit for Assistant Professor in UGC NET?

For UGC NET JRF Exam, the notified age band is 21–30 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.

What is age relaxation for female candidates in UGC NET?

For UGC NET JRF 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 UGC NET JRF Exam?

For UGC NET JRF Exam, the notified age band is 21–30 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 UGC NET JRF Exam?

For UGC NET JRF 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 UGC NET JRF Exam?

Age for UGC NET JRF 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 UGC NET JRF Exam age eligibility?

CTET qualification is separate from age eligibility for UGC NET JRF 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 UGC NET JRF Exam?

Yes. For UGC NET JRF 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 UGC NET JRF Exam?

PwBD candidates may claim up to 10 years of upper-age relaxation for UGC NET JRF 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 UGC NET JRF Exam, the notified age band is 21–30 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 UGC NET JRF Exam if I exceed the age limit?

Generally, no. UGC NET JRF 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.