Agricultural Notification 2025
ASRB NET, ARS, SMS & STO Exam 2025 Notification
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Short Brief
The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) will hold a Combined Examination for National Eligibility Test (NET), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) (T-6) and Senior Technical Officer (STO) (T-6) Examination-2025 as per the Rules and Plans of Examination indicated in this notification.
Quick Overview
| Exam Name | Conducting Body |
|---|---|
| NET, ARS, SMS (T-6) & STO (T-6) Examination-2025 | Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) |
Education Qualification
The Education Qualifications vary for each post. Candidates must possess a Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in the specified discipline from a recognized University. For specific discipline-wise qualifications, refer to the official notification.
| Exam | Qualification |
|---|---|
| NET | Master’s degree or equivalent in the specified discipline. |
| ARS | Master’s degree or equivalent in the relevant subject with a Ph.D. degree |
| SMS (T-6) & STO (T-6) | Master’s degree in the relevant subject from a recognized University |
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* For ARS-2024, the minimum age is 21 years as on 01.08.2024. * There is no age limit for NET. * Age limits for SMS (T-6) and STO (T-6) will be specified in the respective recruitment rules. Please refer to the official notification and use this Age Calculator for your reference.
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules.
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | As per Govt. rules |
| OBC | As per Govt. rules |
| PwBD | As per Govt. rules |
Vacancy
The vacancies for ARS, SMS (T-6) and STO (T-6) will be announced later.
| Post | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| ARS | To be announced |
| SMS (T-6) | To be announced |
| STO (T-6) | To be announced |
Application Fee
The application fee varies based on the category and the exams applied for.
| Category | For NET only (₹) | For ARS/SMS (T-6)/STO (T-6) or any combination (₹) | For NET with any combination (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 1000 | 1000 | 2000 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS)/ Other Backward Class (OBC) | 500 | 800 | 1300 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST)/ Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) / Women/ Transgender | 250 | NIL | 250 |
Selection Process
The selection process typically includes:
- Combined Computer Based Test (CBT) for NET-2025 & Preliminary Examination for ARS/ SMS (T-6)/ STO (T-6)-2025
- Combined Mains (Descriptive) Examination for ARS/SMS (T-6)/ STO (T-6)-2025
- Interview (for ARS/SMS/STO)
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online through the official website:
- Visit the official website: https://www.asrb.org.in
- Fill the online application form.
- Pay the application fee.
- Upload the required documents.
Important Dates
Key dates for the ASRB Exam 2025:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Submission of online application form starts on | 22nd April, 2025 (01:00 PM) |
| Last date and time for final submission of online application form | 21st May, 2025 (11.59 PM) |
| Combined Computer Based Test (CBT) | 2nd – 4th September, 2025 |
| Combined Mains (Descriptive) Examination | 7th December, 2025 |
Important Links
Find relevant links for the ASRB Exam 2025 here:
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | https://www.asrb.org.in |
| Apply Online | https://www.asrb.org.in |
| Join WhatsApp | Join WhatsApp |
| Join Telegram | Join Telegram |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Combined Computer Based Test (CBT): 2nd – 4th September, 2025
- Combined Mains (Descriptive) Examination: 7th December, 2025