Central Government SchemeVerified for 2026
UGC Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Qualified candidates selected based on merit in the UGC NET National Eligibility Test.
Verification Flow
1
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
2
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
3
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
FAQs for UGC Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
Q.What is the qualifying marks percentage?
Candidates must secure at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) in their Master's degree.
Q.How do I check my JRF award status?
Qualified candidates can download their JRF Award Letter from the NTA UGC NET official website using their application number and DOB.
Q.Is there any age limit?
Yes, candidates must be under 30 years of age (relaxations of up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwD candidates).
Supporting Guides
Official Support
WebsiteOfficial Portal
Helpline011-40759000, 011-69227700, ugcnet@nta.ac.in