{"id":352,"date":"2026-01-19T23:50:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T18:20:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/?p=352"},"modified":"2026-01-20T00:26:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T18:56:44","slug":"ugc-net-salary-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-salary-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"UGC NET Salary 2026 for Assistant Professor, JRF, Check Stipend, In-Hand Salary, HRA Details"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"184\">UGC NET Salary 2026:<\/strong> The UGC NET December 2025 exam was conducted by the <strong>National Testing Agency (NTA)<\/strong> and was scheduled to be held from <strong>31 December 2025 to 7 January 2026<\/strong>. Candidates who qualify this prestigious exam become eligible for the <strong>Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and\/or the post of Assistant Professor<\/strong> in Indian colleges and universities. Clearing UGC NET opens up lucrative career avenues in academia and research, offering competitive salaries, academic allowances, and long-term professional growth. The <strong data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"717\">UGC NET Qualified Salary<\/strong> <strong>2026<\/strong>\u00a0varies based on the role secured, institution type, and level of experience.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we explore the <strong data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"863\">UGC NET Salary Per Month 2026<\/strong>\u00a0in detail, including <strong data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"927\">UGC NET salary for Assistant Professor<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"964\">UGC NET JRF stipend amount 2026<\/strong>, allowances, in-hand pay, career progression, and opportunities beyond academia.<\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-exam-pattern-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Exam Pattern 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/course-details\/complete-revision-capsule-course-paper-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>JRFAdda Complete Revision Capsule Course Paper 1- Enroll Now!<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>UGC NET Admit Card December 2025 Download PDF<\/h2>\n<p>The UGC NET Admit Card 2025 December session were<strong>\u00a0released officially on\u00a027 December 2026\u00a0<\/strong>by the<strong>\u00a0National Testing Agency.\u00a0<\/strong>Now that the UGC NET Admit Card 2025 subject wise PDFs have been released the candidates can access the UGC NET Admit Card download PDF 2025 link and check their exam city, center name &amp; details and shift timing. Download the UGC NET Admit Card download PDF 2025 from the direct link provided below and check the exam day guidelines:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/examinationservices.nic.in\/AdmitCardService\/Admitcard\/Login?apprefno=101052512\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>UGC NET Admit Card Download<\/b><b> PDF 2025 December \u2013 Download Here<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-admit-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Admit Card 2025<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Salary 2026 Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>UGC NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2026 is a <\/span><strong>computer-based <\/strong><b>national-leve<\/b><b>l <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exam conducted by the <\/span><b>National Testing Agency (NTA)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET salary per month 2026 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">structure for qualified candidates is attractive and aligned with the <\/span><b>UGC pay scale 7th Pay Commission (CPC)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 96.8362%; height: 378px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 42px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 27.4595%; height: 42px;\"><b>Aspect<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 71.8919%; height: 42px;\"><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 42px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.4595%; height: 42px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam Conducting Body<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 71.8919%; height: 42px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Testing Agency (NTA)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 42px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.4595%; height: 42px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam Frequency<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 71.8919%; height: 42px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twice a year (June and December sessions)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 42px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.4595%; height: 84px;\" rowspan=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Number of Papers<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 71.8919%; height: 42px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Paper 1: General aptitude topics.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 42px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 71.8919%; height: 42px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Paper 2: Subject-specific syllabus.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 42px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.4595%; height: 84px;\" rowspan=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purpose<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 71.8919%; height: 42px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Eligibility for Assistant Professor.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 42px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 71.8919%; height: 42px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Awarding Junior Research Fellowship (JRF).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 42px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.4595%; height: 84px;\" rowspan=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Salary<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 71.8919%; height: 42px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Assistant Professor: <\/span><b>\u00a0\u20b945,000 to \u20b965,000<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> per month<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 42px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 71.8919%; height: 42px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 JRF:\u00a0 <\/span><b>\u20b937,000 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">per month (first 2 years), <\/span><b>\u20b942,000<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> per month (Senior Research Fellow)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-exam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Exam 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/course-details\/MTc1NTUxMjU5NHw1Mzg=?utm_source=website_seo1&amp;utm_medium=blog1&amp;utm_campaign=study_planner1&amp;utm_id=seo_3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14802\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-300x75.webp\" alt=\"Study Planner\" width=\"985\" height=\"246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-300x75.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-1024x256.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-768x192.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-1536x384.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-2048x512.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 985px) 100vw, 985px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Exam Date 2025 December Session<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UGC NET Exam Date 2025 December session has been released by the <\/span><b>National Testing Agency (NTA). <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The December exam is to be conducted from the <\/span><b>31st December 2025 till the 7th January 2026. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start preparing more thoroughly as the UGC NET Exam Date 2025 December is approaching, and stay in touch with the official NTA website to not miss any important notices. As for the UGC NET 2025 Exam Date subject wise PDF, it was released officially on <strong>17<\/strong><strong>\u00a0December 2025<\/strong>. Click on the link provided to accesss the UGC NET 2025 exam date subject wise PDF download:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1ZTfCsVzgw6flRnLpyfyCYP1JqF7hzDQn\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>UGC NET December 2025 Exam Date Subject <\/b><b>wise PDF Download Schedule<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-exam-date-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET 2025 Exam Date Subject Wise<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Salary 2026 In-Hand <\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"198\">UGC NET Salary 2026 In-Hand<\/strong> is one of the most frequently searched topics among teaching and research aspirants. After qualifying the <strong data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"325\">NTA UGC NET exam<\/strong>, candidates are eligible for prestigious academic and research roles, and the <strong data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"437\">UGC NET Qualified Salary 2026<\/strong>\u00a0depends on the post secured, institution type, and applicable pay level. While the gross UGC salary scale includes several allowances and benefits, the in-hand <strong data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"621\">UGC NET Salary 2026<\/strong>\u00a0refers to the amount actually received after all statutory deductions.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The in-hand salary after UGC NET is the actual amount of money you get in your bank account every month after deductions like <\/span><b>income tax and provident fund (PF)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This amount depends on things like your experience, job location, and whether you are working as an<\/span><b> Assistant Professor <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or a <\/span><b>Junior Research Fellow (JRF).<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-application-form-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Application Form 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>UGC NET Assistant Professor Salary <\/b><b>In-Hand 2026<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you qualify NTA UGC NET and become an Assistant Professor, your in-hand UGC NET Assistant Professor salary 7th pay commission salary will be around:<\/span><b> \u20b945,000 to \u20b965,000 per month<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>UGC NET JRF Salary In-Hand 2026<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you qualify for <\/span><b>JRF (Junior Research Fellowship)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, your in-hand <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET JRF fellowship amount 2025<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be:\u00a0 <\/span><b>\u20b937,000 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">per month (for the first 2 years), <\/span><b>\u20b942,000<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> per month<\/span><b> (from the 3rd year as SRF \u2013 Senior Research Fellow).<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/blog\/is-phd-mandatory-for-assistant-professor-revised-ugc-guidelines-for-assistant-professor-eligibility\/\/\/\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Revised UGC Guidelines for Assistant Professor<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"responsive-video-wrap clr\"><iframe title=\"JRF-Ph.D Fellowship \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0915\u093f\u0924\u0928\u093e \u092a\u0948\u0938\u093e \u092e\u093f\u0932\u0924\u093e \u0939\u0948? PhD JRF Fellowship Amount &amp; Stipend | Varsha Mam\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Bo0tNpmhqSg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Salary 2026 Structure<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Success in the UGC NET 2025 will open the gates for prestigious careers as <strong>Assistant Professors and Junior Research Fellows (JRFs)<\/strong>, both in government and private colleges and institutions. <strong>UGC NET Salary in Govt College starts at \u20b957,700<\/strong> basic under <strong>7th CPC for entry-level<\/strong> roles. <strong>UGC NET Salary in Private College ranges from \u20b930,000-\u20b91,00,000 monthly<\/strong> based on institution. Here\u2019s a detailed overview of the UGC NET Salary 2025 structure, salary of UGC NET Professor, UGC NET JRF scholarship amount 2025, and career elevation in academia<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/course-details\/jrfadda-gold-june-2026-sociology-batch-paper1-paper2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>JRFAdda Gold June 2026 Sociology Batch (Paper1+Paper2)- Enroll Now!<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>UGC NET Salary for Assistant Professor 2026<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most popular career options for NTA UGC NET qualifiers is that of an<\/span><b> Assistant Professor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> UGC NET salary for Assistant Professor <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in 2026 is ascertained by the <\/span><b>UGC pay scale 7th Pay Commission (CPC)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and differs according to the nature of the institution (central\/state government or private). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UGC NET Assistant Professor salary 7th pay commission in India as per UGC, is as follows:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-selection-procedure-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Selection Procedure 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 97.4356%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 29.0148%;\"><b>Component<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 120.513%;\"><b>Amount (Approx.)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 29.0148%;\">Basic Pay<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 120.513%;\">\u20b957,700 \u2013 \u20b91,82,400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 29.0148%;\">Grade Pay<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 120.513%;\">\u20b96,000 \u2013 \u20b98,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 29.0148%;\">Dearness Allowance (DA)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 120.513%;\">Varies (as per government rate)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 29.0148%;\">House Rent Allowance (HRA)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 120.513%;\">8%\u201324% of Basic Pay (depending on location)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 29.0148%;\">Travel Allowance (TA)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 120.513%;\">As per UGC norms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 29.0148%;\">Gross Salary<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 120.513%;\">\u20b975,000 \u2013 \u20b91,50,000 per month (depending on experience &amp; allowances)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/how-to-become-an-assistant-professor-after-qualifying-ugc-net-exam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>How to become an Assistant Professor after qualifying UGC NET<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>UGC NET Salary 2026 JRF\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants who qualify for <\/span><b>UGC NET JRF (Junior Research Fellowship)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are given a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET JRF fellowship amount 2025 with HRA <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to pursue research in the subject of their choice. UGC NET JRF Stipend amount or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET JRF scholarship amount 2025<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> per month for JRF scholars is offered by UGC or other funding agencies.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>HRA (House Rent Allowance)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is different according to the city of study and is generally <\/span><b>8%\u201324% of the <\/b><strong>UGC NET JRF stipend<\/strong><b> amount<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JRF applicants also get contingency grants for books, travel, and research expenses.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UGC NET JRF salary per month<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> after UGC NET qualification is as follows: <\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 98.9475%; height: 74px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 63.5369%;\"><b>Fellowship Stage<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 38.752%;\"><b>Monthly Stipend<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 63.5369%;\">Junior Research Fellowship Salary (JRF)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.752%;\">\u20b937,000 per month + HRA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 63.5369%;\">Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) (after 2 years)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.752%;\">\u20b942,000 per month + HRA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-notification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Notification 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Salary in India 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Qualifying UGC NET exams enables candidates to become Assistant Professors. They can even get the JRF, which is a Junior Research Fellowship, for research purposes. Below is an overview of the UGC NET salary in India 2026 structure:<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 98.9804%; height: 90px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 52.274%;\"><b>Position<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 18.9069%;\"><b>Basic Salary<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 30.5525%;\"><b>Total Monthly Salary<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 52.274%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Assistant Professor Salary per Month<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.9069%;\">\u20b957,700<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.5525%;\">\u20b975,000 &#8211; \u20b980,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 52.274%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET JRF Salary per Month<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.9069%;\">\u20b931,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.5525%;\">\u20b931,000 &#8211; \u20b935,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17320 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UGC-NET-Qualified-Salary-2025-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"UGC NET Qualified Salary 2025\" width=\"914\" height=\"1219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UGC-NET-Qualified-Salary-2025-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UGC-NET-Qualified-Salary-2025-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UGC-NET-Qualified-Salary-2025-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UGC-NET-Qualified-Salary-2025-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UGC-NET-Qualified-Salary-2025.jpg 1728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 914px) 100vw, 914px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-dress-code\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Dress Code 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.govtjobs.alertapp&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=app_download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14807 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-1024x341.webp\" alt=\"App JRF Adda\" width=\"989\" height=\"329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-1024x341.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-300x100.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-768x256.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-900x300.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-620x207.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-400x133.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 989px) 100vw, 989px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Salary 2026 (Other Sectors)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Outside research and academia, <strong data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"225\">NTA UGC NET-qualified personnel<\/strong> can also find employment in private institutions, government organizations, and PSUs. <strong data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"349\">UGC NET Salary in Private College<\/strong> generally varies depending on the institution\u2019s scale, location, and candidate\u2019s experience, while <strong data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"479\">UGC NET Salary for freshers<\/strong> candidates is typically offered at the entry-level but still remains competitive. The <strong data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"589\">UGC NET Salary 2026<\/strong>\u00a0is based on the job role and the employer, with higher designations and reputed organizations providing better pay and growth opportunities.<\/p>\n<h3><b>UGC NET Salary 2026 for Qualified Candidates<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UGC NET qualified candidates working in other sectors receive UGC NET Salary 2026 as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companies such as ONGC, NTPC, and BHEL hire UGC NET-passed candidates with salaries between \u20b950,000 \u2013 \u20b91,80,000 per month.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Private Colleges &amp; Universities:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET salary of Assistant Professors <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is very diverse but is usually between \u20b950,000 \u2013 \u20b91,50,000 per month.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Government Research Institutions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The UGC NET salary for scientists and researchers begins around \u20b950,000 per month and goes up with experience<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET 2026 Exam<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Salary 2026 Growth: Career Progression<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> UGC NET salary<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> increases over time for<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ugcnet.nta.ac.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> UGC NET<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> qualifiers, especially for those who have stepped up the academic ladder. The progression is as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Associate Professor: <\/b>After a reasonable amount of teaching experience, the Assistant Professor can be elevated to the rank of Associate Professor. The remuneration for an Associate Professor would be between Rs. 60,000 and Rs. 1,00,000 per month, based on experience and institution.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Professor: <\/b>Professors are the highest-paid in all academic professions. In a governmental institution, the pay of a professor can vary between Rs. 1,00,000 to Rs. 1,50,000 per month or more as per the institution and the individual&#8217;s experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/career-options-after-ugc-net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Career Options After UGC NET 2026 Exam<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"responsive-video-wrap clr\"><iframe title=\"UGC NET Direct Earning Source | How to Earn after Qualifing UGC NET? Aditi Mam\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/t0fxk9e6WPM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET JRF Scholarship Amount 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET <\/span><b>Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a highly prestigious scholarship given to candidates who clear the UGC NET exam with high marks. The JRF scholarship is specifically meant to provide <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET JRF fellowship amount with HRA to help the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">budding researchers in order to <\/span><b>pursue their PhD or research work<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in different fields of the humanities, social sciences, and sciences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/course-details\/premium-june-2026-commerce-batch-paper-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>JRFAdda Premium June 2026 Commerce Batch Paper 2- Enroll Now!<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 99.7739%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 18.7204%;\"><b>Position<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 45.4877%;\"><b>Progression for JRF<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 52.4412%;\"><b>Progression for Assistant Professor<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 18.7204%;\">Junior Research Fellow<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 45.4877%;\">Initial role after qualifying JRF.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 52.4412%;\">Assistant Professor (Entry Level)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 18.7204%;\">Senior Research Fellow<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 45.4877%;\">Promoted after 2 years as JRF based on performance and review.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 52.4412%;\">Assistant Professor Grade-I<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 18.7204%;\">Research Associate-I<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 45.4877%;\">After SRF or PhD completion, transition into advanced research roles.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 52.4412%;\">Assistant Professor Grade-II<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 18.7204%;\">Research Associate-II<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 45.4877%;\">Continuing research projects; managing subordinates.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 52.4412%;\">Associate Professor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 18.7204%;\">Research Associate-III<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 45.4877%;\">Supervising major projects, securing independent funding.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 52.4412%;\">Professor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 18.7204%;\">Author\/Consultant<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 45.4877%;\">Writing academic publications or consulting roles.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 52.4412%;\">Dean\/Head of Department<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-jrf-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET JRF 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Factors Affecting UGC NET Salary 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several factors that affect the UGC NET Salary 2026 of a qualified applicant:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Type of Institution: <\/b>Government colleges and central universities tend to pay more than private institutions.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Location:<\/b> Organizations in metropolitan areas pay more HRA and DA than rural regions.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Experience and Promotions: <\/b>With more experience and promotions, the pay goes up significantly.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Other Qualifications: <\/b>Candidates with PhDs or above degrees can attract greater salaries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-subject-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Subject List 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flipkart.com\/ugc-net-general-paper-1-hand-written-book-jrfadda-notes-aditi-ma-m\/p\/itm494f814128b46\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14809 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-1024x341.webp\" alt=\"JRF Adda Book\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-1024x341.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-300x100.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-768x256.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-900x300.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-620x207.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-400x133.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Salary 2026 offers excellent and rewarding career prospects for qualified professionals in the fields of research and academia. <strong data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"332\">UGC NET salary for freshers<\/strong> is considered highly competitive, as the UGC NET Salary in Govt College starts at \u20b957,700 basic pay under 7th CPC for Assistant Professors. UGC NET Salary in Private College ranges from \u20b930,000-\u20b91,00,000 monthly. Candidates who qualify the UGC NET December 2025 exam can be appointed as<\/span><b> Assistant Professors, pursue research as Junior Research Fellows (JRFs)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or even secure positions in <\/span><b>Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and reputed <\/span><b>private <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">organizations. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Backed by the <\/span><b>7th Central Pay Commission (CPC)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the UGC NET salary 2026 structure includes a competitive<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> JRF pay scale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, attractive academic allowances, and ample opportunities for career progression. Qualifying NTA UGC NET not only ensures a respected position but also empowers candidates to contribute meaningfully to the nation\u2019s educational and research landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 43px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 43px;\" colspan=\"3\"><b>UGC NET Syllabus 2026<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 67px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 67px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Syllabus 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 67px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-computer-science-syllabus-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Computer Science Syllabus 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 67px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-history-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET History Syllabus 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 67px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 67px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-management-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Management Syllabus 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 67px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-education-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Education Syllabus 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 67px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-geography-syllabus-2026-pdf-download-for-paper-1-paper-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Geography Syllabus 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 43px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 43px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-commerce-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Commerce Syllabus 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 43px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-english-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET English Syllabus 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 43px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-law-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Law Syllabus 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 43px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 43px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-sociology-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Sociology Syllabus 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 43px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-philosophy-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Philosophy Syllabus 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 43px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-political-science-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Political Science 2026<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table style=\"width: 100.186%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 100.251%;\" colspan=\"3\"><b>UGC NET Cut Off 2025<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.5339%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-expected-cutoff-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Expected Cut Off 2025<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 36.6667%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-computer-science-cut-off-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Computer Science Cut Off 2025<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 31.0507%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-home-science-cut-off-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Home Science Cut Off 2025<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.5339%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-management-cut-off-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Management Cut Off 2025<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 36.6667%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-public-administration-cut-off-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Public Administration Cut Off 2025<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 31.0507%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-education-cut-off-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Education Cut Off 2025<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.5339%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-cut-off-marks-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Cut Off Marks 2025<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 36.6667%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-history-cut-off-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET History Cut Off 2025<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 31.0507%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-commerce-cut-off-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Commerce Cut Off 2025<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.5339%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-geography-cut-off-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Geography Cut Off 2025<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 36.6667%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-english-cut-off-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET English Cut Off 2025<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 31.0507%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-political-science-cut-off-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Political Science Cut Off 2025<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 98.7593%;\" colspan=\"3\"><b>UGC NET Question Paper 2025<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.01%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-2025-question-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Question Paper 2025<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 36.4764%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-question-paper-2-download-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Question Paper 2 2025<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 30.2729%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-psychology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 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href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-economics-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Economics Question Paper 2025<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 36.4764%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-environmental-science\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Environmental Science Question Paper 2025<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 30.2729%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-computer-science-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Computer Science Question Paper 2025<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.01%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-history-exam-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 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FAQs<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"180\"><style>#sp-ea-15185 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-15185{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-15185 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-15185{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-15185.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-15185.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-15185.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-15185.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-15185.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1758540652\">\n<div id=\"sp-ea-15185\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\">\n\n\t<div id=\"eap-preloader-15185\" class=\"accordion-preloader\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-151850\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse151850\" aria-controls=\"collapse151850\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is the UGC NET Salary 2026 for an Assistant Professor?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse151850\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-15185\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-151850\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> salary of Assistant Professor in India as per UGC is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">approximately \u20b975,000 to \u20b980,000 a month (basic pay and allowance).<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-151851\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse151851\" aria-controls=\"collapse151851\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How much is the UGC JRF salary 2026 per month?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse151851\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-15185\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-151851\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The monthly UGC NET JRF fellowship amount 2026 is \u20b937,000 in the initial two years and increases to \u20b942,000 as a Senior Research Fellow (SRF) during the third year.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-151852\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse151852\" aria-controls=\"collapse151852\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Are there any other allowances other than the basic pay for UGC NET-passed candidates?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse151852\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-15185\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-151852\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>Yes, candidates are given other allowances like House Rent Allowance (HRA), Dearness Allowance (DA), and Travel Allowance (TA), based on the institution and place.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-151853\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse151853\" aria-controls=\"collapse151853\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How much is the UGC NET qualified salary in PSUs?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse151853\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-15185\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-151853\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In PSUs, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">the UGC NET salary of passed <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">candidates ranges from \u20b950,000 to \u20b91,80,000 per month, depending on the job and experience.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-151854\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse151854\" aria-controls=\"collapse151854\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can UGC NET qualified candidates work in private institutions?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse151854\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-15185\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-151854\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, candidates qualified from UGC NET may also teach in private universities and colleges and receive <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UGC NET salary upto<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u20b950,000 to \u20b91,50,000 a month.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-151855\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" 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