Stipend, Tenure and benefits of CSIR NET JRF/LS

Stipend and tenure:
The stipend of a JRF selected through the all India test will be Rs 12000/ p.m for a period of 2 years. In addition, annual contingent grant of Rs. 20,000/- per fellow will be provided to the University / Institution.

On Completion of two years as JRF, the stipend may be increased to Rs. 14000/- p.m for the 3rd and subsequent year, on the basis of assessment of Fellows’ research progress/ achievements through interview by an Expert Committee consisting of the Guide, Head of the Department and External Member from outside the University/ Institution who is an expert in the relevant field. On up gradation, the designation of JRF will be changed to SRF (NET). The total tenure as JRF (NET) plus SRF (NET) shall not exceed 5 years.

For any candidate it is quite difficult to get entry into the Research and Development department of any industry. However, candidate who is having fellowship may get entry to pursue PhD quite easily.
    
There are certain laboratories which prefer to take only those candidates who are having either CSIR or UGC fellowship. This is a great opportunity for the candidate to get absolved in these types of industries.

Benefits:
Candidates qualifying for the award of JRF (NET) will receive fellowship either from CSIR or UGC as per their assignment or from the schemes with which they may find association.
This Test also determines the eligibility of candidates for Lectureship positions in Indian Universities/Colleges.
Some aspirants are declared successful in eligibility for Lectureship (NET) category only, based on their performance in the test.