CSIR NET
Official KitNational Testing Agency (NTA) · June 2026
Resize your photo, signature, result awaited form PDF (optional), category certificate PDF (optional) and certificate PDF (optional) here. Sizes come from the official notification. Submit on the official portal.
- Applications
- 27 May 2026 – 19 Jun 2026
Closed
- Correction window
- 22 Jun 2026 – 23 Jun 2026
Official rules Checked 4 Sept 2026
Your documents
0 of 2 files ready- Dimensions
- See source
- Max size
- 10–200 KB
- Format
- JPG
- Crop
- Fit without crop
White background; keep 80% face visible including ears and no mask.
Advanced settings10–200 KB · JPG · center focus
How to prepare
- Use a recent passport-size photograph, without cap or goggles.
- Keep 80% face visible including ears, without a mask, against a white background.
- Polaroid and computer-generated photos are not acceptable.
- Dimensions
- See source
- Max size
- 10–50 KB
- Format
- JPG
- Crop
- Fit without crop
White paper background.
Advanced settings10–50 KB · JPG · center focus
How to prepare
- Sign in running handwriting on white paper with blue or black ink.
- Do not write your name in capital letters in place of a signature; NTA will reject it.
- Crop close to the signature and avoid faint or blurred scans.
- Max size
- 50–300 KB
- Format
Advanced settings50–300 KB · PDF
How to prepare
- Use this only if you are appearing as a Result Awaited candidate.
- Fill and scan the Attestation Form at Annexure IX of the official bulletin.
- Keep the certificate text and signatures readable.
- Max size
- 50–300 KB
- Format
Advanced settings50–300 KB · PDF
How to prepare
- Use this only if you are claiming a reserved category (OBC-NCL/SC/ST/EWS).
- Use the format at Annexure X, XI or XII of the official bulletin, as applicable to your category.
- Keep certificate text and issuing authority details readable.
- Max size
- 50–300 KB
- Format
Advanced settings50–300 KB · PDF
How to prepare
- Use this only if you are a PwD/PwBD candidate.
- Scan the certificate or UDID card into a single PDF.
- Keep certificate text and registration details readable.
About CSIR NET
CSIR-UGC NET is NTA's national eligibility test, conducted for the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), for award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and eligibility for Assistant Professor in science subjects, held twice a year in June and December. The form needs a photograph and signature, plus PDF uploads for candidates who are Result Awaited, claiming a reserved category, or PwD/PwBD, where applicable.
CSIR NET applicants who need compact, readable photo, signature and category/result-awaited/PwD certificate PDF files before submitting the NTA form.
- Conducting body
- National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Official portal
- NTA CSIR-UGC NET application portal (csirnet.nta.nic.in)
Sources
Checked 4 Sept 2026 · notice dated 27 May 2026
Where each rule is written
Each file below links to the exact section of the official PDF where its rule is written.
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Official bulletin verifies the scanned passport-size photograph rules: JPG/JPEG, 10-200 KiB, 80% face visible including ears without mask, against a white background; polaroid and computer-generated photos are not acceptable. Raw PDF page 22; the bulletin's own printed footer numbers this page 19.
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Official bulletin verifies the signature rules: JPG/JPEG, 10-50 KiB, full signature in running handwriting on white paper with Blue/Black ink; writing the name in capital letters is not accepted as a signature. Raw PDF page 22; printed footer 19.
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Official bulletin verifies the Result Awaited Attestation Form rules: PDF, 50-300 KiB, to be uploaded if applicable (Annexure IX). Raw PDF page 22; printed footer 19.
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Official bulletin verifies the Category Certificate rules: PDF, 50-300 KiB, to be uploaded if applicable (Annexures X, XI, XII -- OBC/SC-ST/EWS formats). Raw PDF page 22; printed footer 19.
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Official bulletin verifies the PwD/PwBD Certificate rules: PDF, 50-300 KiB, to be uploaded if applicable. Raw PDF page 22; printed footer 19.
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Official bulletin confirms the application window: online registration and submission 27 May 2026 to 19 June 2026 (upto 11:50 PM); correction window 22 June 2026 to 23 June 2026 (upto 11:50 PM); examination date(s) 17th and 18th July 2026. Raw PDF page 5; the bulletin's printed footer numbers this page 2.
- Recent scanned passport-size photograph Read as: notice says 10 KB; stored as KiB
- Recent scanned passport-size photograph Read as: notice says 200 KB; stored as KiB
- Signature Read as: notice says 10 KB; stored as KiB
- Signature Read as: notice says 50 KB; stored as KiB
- Result Awaited Attestation Form (PDF) Read as: notice says 50 KB; stored as KiB
- Result Awaited Attestation Form (PDF) Read as: notice says 300 KB; stored as KiB
- Category Certificate (PDF) Read as: notice says 50 KB; stored as KiB
- Category Certificate (PDF) Read as: notice says 300 KB; stored as KiB
- PwD/PwBD Certificate (PDF) Read as: notice says 50 KB; stored as KiB
- PwD/PwBD Certificate (PDF) Read as: notice says 300 KB; stored as KiB
Notice history · 1 change since Sept 2026
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Initial CSIR NET spec, sourced from the Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 Information Bulletin (December 2026 cycle not yet published).
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Questions about CSIR NET
What is the CSIR NET recent scanned passport-size photograph size?
JPG, 10–200 KB, as listed in Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 Information Bulletin. The source does not fix a pixel size for this file, so keep it clear and easy to read.
What is the CSIR NET signature size?
JPG, 10–50 KB, as listed in Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 Information Bulletin. The source does not fix a pixel size for this file, so keep it clear and easy to read.
What is the CSIR NET result Awaited Attestation Form (PDF) size?
PDF, 50–300 KB, as listed in Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 Information Bulletin. The source does not fix a pixel size for this file, so keep it clear and easy to read.
What is the CSIR NET category Certificate (PDF) size?
PDF, 50–300 KB, as listed in Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 Information Bulletin. The source does not fix a pixel size for this file, so keep it clear and easy to read.
What is the CSIR NET pwD/PwBD Certificate (PDF) size?
PDF, 50–300 KB, as listed in Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 Information Bulletin. The source does not fix a pixel size for this file, so keep it clear and easy to read.
What is the last date to apply for CSIR NET?
Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 online registration and submission of Application Form through the NTA website ran 27 May 2026 to 19 June 2026 (upto 11:50 P.M.), per the 'Important Information And Dates At A Glance' table in the official Information Bulletin. (Source: Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 Information Bulletin)
Can I correct my CSIR NET application form after submitting it?
Correction in the particulars of the Application Form, online only, ran 22 June 2026 to 23 June 2026 (upto 11:50 P.M.), per the same table. (Source: Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 Information Bulletin)
What if CSIR NET photo upload failed?
First check the current official notification. Then resize the rejected photo on this page and upload the new file on the portal. White background; keep 80% face visible including ears and no mask.
Is this an official website?
No. This is a helper page built from official sources. Always check the official portal and notification before final submission.