{"id":525,"date":"2026-04-13T18:37:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T13:07:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/?p=525"},"modified":"2026-04-13T20:16:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T14:46:03","slug":"ugc-net-age-limit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-age-limit\/","title":{"rendered":"UGC NET Age Limit 2026, JRF & Assistant Professor Age Criteria Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"

UGC NET Age Limit 2026<\/b>\u00a0is one of the most important eligibility criteria for candidates applying for <\/span>Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor.<\/b> While the maximum age for<\/span> JRF is set at 30 years,<\/b> the Commission offers relaxation to reserved categories such as OBC, SC, ST, PwD, and female candidates. On the other hand, there is no upper age restriction for Assistant Professor, making it open to candidates of all age groups. <\/span><\/p>\n

Understanding the <\/span>UGC NET Age Limit 2026, <\/span>category-wise relaxations, and exemptions is essential before applying for the UGC NET 2026 June session.<\/span><\/p>\n

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UGC NET Exam Date 2026 June Cycle<\/h2>\n

The UGC NET June 2026 Exam Dates will be released officially by the National Testing Agency <\/strong>once the registration process for the UGC NET June 2026 session starts. The candidates should stay up to date with the NTA official website for further updates and download the UGC NET 2026 exam date subject wise schedule once it is released officially.\u00a0<\/strong>Click on the link below to UGC NET exam date 2026 subject wise PDF download after it is made available here:<\/p>\n

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Also Read: <\/b>UGC NET Exam Date 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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UGC NET Age Limit 2026 Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n

For anyone wondering what is the age limit for NET exam. The UGC NET 2026 eligibility Age Limit refers to the maximum age criteria set for candidates applying for Assistant Professorship & JRF<\/strong> roles. UGC NET JRF Age Limit for Female 2026<\/strong>\u00a0provides a key 5-year<\/strong> relaxation<\/strong> to promote gender balance. The UGC NET JRF age limit<\/strong> has been fixed at 30 years<\/strong>, and the age relaxations<\/strong> are also specifically designed for reserved categories. Those candidates who belong to the OBC, SC, ST, PwD, and women<\/strong> applicants receive a relaxation of 5 years and can apply up to 35 years of age<\/strong>. As for the UGC NET Age Limit for Assistant Professor,<\/strong> there is no age restriction.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Also Read: <\/b>UGC NET Normalisation Process 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

UGC NET Age Limit For JRF <\/b>2026<\/b><\/h2>\n

Candidates must check the category-wise UGC Age Limit 2026 before applying. Here\u2019s a detailed table showing the maximum <\/span>UGC NET <\/span>age limit<\/span> for JRF and applicable relaxations.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Category<\/strong><\/td>\nMaximum Age Limit<\/strong><\/td>\nAge Relaxation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
General (Unreserved)<\/td>\n30 years<\/td>\nNo relaxation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)<\/td>\n30 years<\/td>\n+5 years (up to 35 years)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SC\/ST<\/td>\n30 years<\/td>\n+5 years (up to 35 years)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PwD (Persons with Disabilities)<\/td>\n30 years<\/td>\n+5 years (up to 35 years)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Female Candidates<\/td>\n30 years<\/td>\n+5 years (up to 35 years)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Also Read: <\/b>UGC NET JRF 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Age Relaxation Rules for JRF<\/b><\/h3>\n

There are certain category-wise relaxations for the UGC NET age limit for JRF:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. OBC (NCL), SC, ST, PwD and Women Candidates<\/b>
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