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CSIR NET 2026 — Syllabus

Last Updated

9th May 2026

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Section-wise syllabus and topic break-up for CSIR NET 2026 — Syllabus.

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This page lists the section-wise syllabus and topic break-up for CSIR NET 2026 — Syllabus. The content is sourced from the official notification published by Council of Scientific & Industrial Research / NTA. The syllabus is authoritative for the current cycle and is intended for candidate revision and topic prioritisation. Each section below lists the topics in the order they typically appear in the official notification, with sub-topic depth aligned to the question paper's weightage. Always verify against the latest notification on the official website before finalising your preparation plan, since regulators occasionally tweak weightage or add/remove subjects between cycles.

Department

Council of Scientific & Industrial Research / NTA

Stage Level

National

Syllabus Content

Section	Topics
Part A — General Aptitude (common)Part A — General Aptitude (common)	Logical reasoning; Graphical analysis; Analytical & numerical ability; Quantitative comparisons; Series formation; Puzzles; Data interpretation.Logical reasoning; Graphical analysis; Analytical & numerical ability; Quantitative comparisons; Series formation; Puzzles; Data interpretation.
Part B — Core Subject (chosen)Part B — Core Subject (chosen)	Life Sciences / Chemical Sciences / Physical Sciences / Mathematical Sciences / Earth Sciences — PG-level core topics per CSIR brochure.Life Sciences / Chemical Sciences / Physical Sciences / Mathematical Sciences / Earth Sciences — PG-level core topics per CSIR brochure.
Part C — Higher Order Subject (chosen)Part C — Higher Order Subject (chosen)	Analytical and application-based questions on the chosen subject; Tests scientific concept depth, problem-solving and interpretation skills.Analytical and application-based questions on the chosen subject; Tests scientific concept depth, problem-solving and interpretation skills.

Eligibility

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's / Master's / B.Ed per post

Job Type

Permanent

Exam Mode

Offline Computer Based

Applicants Gender

All

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To download the official syllabus PDF for CSIR NET 2026 — Syllabus: 1) Visit the official website at https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/.
2) Navigate to 'Notification' / 'Information Bulletin' / 'Syllabus' from the main menu or homepage.
3) Locate the latest cycle's notification PDF and open it — the syllabus is published as part of the notification or as a separate appendix.
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Additional Resources
Application Start Date	28th April 202628th April 2026
Application End Date	19th May 202619th May 2026

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