JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) 2026 Application Tools & Requirements
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JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) 2026 Application Overview
The UGC-NET (NTA) requires all applicants to upload scanned copies of their photograph and signature during the online registration process. These files must strictly conform to the 2026 notification guidelines, including exact file size limits, pixel dimensions, and format requirements. Failure to meet these specifications results in instant rejection at the upload stage.
JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) Photo & Signature Rules
Photograph
- File size: 10KB – 200KB
- Background: white
- JPG/JPEG format only. Passport-size colour or black & white photograph.
- 80% face (including both ears) must be visible. White background mandatory.
- No masks, caps, goggles or dark glasses. Spectacles allowed only if worn regularly.
- Polaroid, computer-generated or heavily edited photos are strictly prohibited.
- Keep 6-8 identical passport-size photographs for use at the examination centre.
Signature
- File size: 10KB – 50KB
- Ink color: blue or_black
- JPG/JPEG format only. Full signature in running handwriting on white paper with Blue/Black ink pen.
- Writing name in CAPITAL LETTERS will NOT be accepted as a valid signature.
- Candidate must upload his/her own signature only. Uploading someone else's signature is treated as Unfair Means (UFM).
JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) Age Limit & Relaxation 2026
Cut-off date: December 1, 2026
Minimum age: 0 years
Maximum age (General): 30 years
OBC, SC/ST, and PwBD relaxations apply per the official notification. Use our age calculator for your exact eligibility.
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Photo exceeds 200KB
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Signature in wrong ink color
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Missing documents at verification
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