CSIR NET Salary 2023, Job Profile, Per Month, Pay Scale

CSIR NET Salary 2023

CSIR NET Salary 2023: The National Testing Agency administers the Joint CSIR NET examination twice a year. The CSIR NET examination is conducted for the following subjects- Chemical Science, Earth Science, Physical Science, Life Science, and Mathematical Science. Candidates qualifying for this examination get the chance to apply for Junior Research Fellowships and Lectureship positions. Here we will talk about all the details regarding the CSIR NET salary, Pay Scale, Job Profile, Per Month, Pay Scale.

CSIR NET 2023 Salary – Overview

The Council of Scientific Research conducts their National Eligibility Test twice a year – in June and December. Candidates who apply for the same may either wish to become a Junior Research Fellow, or a Lecturer. While the JRF is an entry level position, the position of Lecturer is mid-level. You can refer to the following table for a brief overview of the major features of CSIR NET.

Name of Examination	CSIR NET (Council of Science and Industrial Research Nationals Eligibility Test)
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency
Exam Level	National
Category	Sarkari Result
Frequency of Exam	Twice a year
Mode of Examination	Online
Exam Shifts	Shift I – 09:00 am to 12:00 noon Shift II- 03:00 pm to 06:00 pm (IST)
Duration of Examination	180 minutes
CSIR NET Official Website	https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/

CSIR NET Salary and Job Description

Candidates must be aware of the salary, pay scale, job description, benefits and perks of any job they apply to. CSIR NET cleared candidates should know the following things about JRF and Lecturership.

CSIR NET Salary, Allowances, Benefits

Candidates who clear the CSIR NET for JRF can expect the following with respect to salary-

• The CSIR NET Fellowship amount is Rs 31000 + HRA for the initial two years as a JRF.
• The salary of CSIR NET qualified lecturer ranges between Rs 37000 to Rs 67000.
• The CSIR NET JRF fellowship amount will increase after two years as a JRF under certain conditions.

Allowances

In addition to their salary, candidates can also expect the following allowances.

• Rent Allowances, 
• Dearness Allowances, 
• Transportation Allowances
• Other Allowances.

Benefits

Those who clear CSIR NET will also be entitled to the following benefits

• Leave Travel Concession
• Pensions
• Advances for PCs
• Conveyance
• House Building
• Medical facilities

CSIR Stipend – JRF

The CSIR JRF stipend is a monthly stipend that is given to Junior Research Fellows (JRFs) who are selected through the CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test (NET). The stipend is given to support the JRFs’ research work.

The current CSIR JRF stipend is Rs. 31,000/- per month for the first two years. In addition, a contingent grant of Rs. 20,000/- per year is also given to the JRFs. The contingent grant can be used to cover the expenses of research materials, travel, and other related expenses.

The stipend is increased to Rs. 35,000/- per month for the third year and subsequent years, if the JRF is registered for a PhD degree.

CSIR Stipend – Lecturer

The CSIR NET lectureship stipend is a monthly stipend that is given to candidates who qualify the CSIR NET exam and are selected for lectureship positions in Indian universities and colleges. The stipend is given to support the candidates’ research work and to help them to meet their financial needs.

The current CSIR NET lectureship stipend is Rs. 37,000/- per month for the first two years. In addition, a contingent grant of Rs. 20,000/- per year is also given to the lecturers. The contingent grant can be used to cover the expenses of research materials, travel, and other related expenses.

The stipend is increased to Rs. 67,000/- per month for the third year and subsequent years, if the lecturer is registered for a PhD degree.

Position	Academic Level	Academic Grade Pay (Rs)	Entry Pay (Rs)	Pay Band (Rs)	Rationalized Entry Pay (Rs)
Assistant Professor	10	6,000	21,600	15,600 – 39,100 (Pay Band 3)	57,600
Assistant Professor	11	7,000	25,790	68,900
Assistant Professor	12	8,000	29,900	79,800
Associate Professor	13A	9,000	49,200	37,400 – 67,000 (Pay Band 4)	1,31,400
Professor	14	10,000	53,000	1,44,200
Professor	15	–	67,000	67,000 – 79,000 (HAG)	1,82,200

CSIR NET Job Profile

Candidates can understand the job profile and duties of CSIR NET JRF and Lecturers respectively through the section below.

For JRF

CSIR JRF is an entry-level research position offered by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research. The job profile for a CSIR NET JRF-cleared candidate is as follows-

• Conducting research in a given area of science or technology
• Publishing research papers in peer-reviewed journals
• Presenting research papers at conferences
• Supervising research students
• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses
• Participating in outreach activities

For Lecturers

The CSIR Lecturership is a mid-level academic and teaching position offered by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research. The job profile for a CSIR NET Lecturership-cleared candidate is as follows-

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses
• Conducting research in a given area of science or technology
• Publishing research papers in peer-reviewed journals
• Presenting research papers at conferences
• Supervising research students
• Participating in outreach activities

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