The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) has released the notification for Net, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Subject Matter Specialist (SMS), and Senior Technical Officer (STO) posts. Candidates who are interested in this recruitment can apply online through the official website asrb.org.infrom 22nd April 2025 to 21st May 2025. To be eligible, applicants must hold a graduate or postgraduate degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university, along with the subject expertise required for the respective posts.

The minimum age limit for candidates is set at 21 years, while the upper age limit varies depending on the post. Age relaxation will be provided to reserved categories as per the government rules. In this article, we have covered all the important details such as age limit, salary, educational qualification, selection process, important dates, application fees, and useful links, to help you apply without confusion. If you aim to build a respected career in the field of agricultural research or as a subject expert, this is a great opportunity for you. Don’t miss it—make sure to apply within the given dates.

Before applying, candidates should take the time to carefully review the official ASRB NET Notification 2025 to ensure they meet all requirements.

ASRB NET, ARS, SMS, STO Vacancy 2025: Overview

Department Name	Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB)
Post Names	NET, ARS, SMS, STO
Total Vacancies	582 Posts
Job Location	All India
Apply Mode	Online
Start Date	22 April 2025
Last Date	21 May 2025
Official Website	asrb.org.in
Educational Qualification	Graduate / Postgraduate in Relevant Subject
Age Limit	Minimum 21 Years (Post-wise Maximum Age)
Salary / Pay Level	As per the post and government rules (7th CPC)
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains & Interview
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NET, ARS, SMS, STO Vacancy Application Fee 2025

For SMS / STO / ARS / NET Post

Unreserved (UR)	Rs. 1000/-
OBC / EWS	Rs. 500/- (for NET Only)
OBC / EWS	Rs. 800/- (for ARS / SMS STO Post)
SC / ST / Female	Rs. 250/- (for NET Only)
SC / ST / Female	Rs. 0/- (for ARS / SMS / STO)

For NET with Any Combination ARS / SMS / STO

General	Rs. 2000/-
OBC / EWS	Rs. 1300/-
ST / SC / Female	Rs. 250/-
EX-s / PH / PwBD	Rs. 250/-

Payment Methods (Online):

•Debit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Rupay, etc.)

•Credit Card (Accepted from all major banks)

•Internet Banking (Direct payment from your bank account)

•IMPS (Instant Money Transfer Service)

NET, ARS, SMS, STO Vacancy Important Date 2025

Start Date	22/04/2025 (01:00 Pm)
Last Date	21/05/2025
Last Date for Fee	21/05/2025 (11:00Pm)
Apply Mode	Online
Exam Date Prelim	02 – 04 September 2025
Admit Card	Before Exam
Mains Exam for ARS / SMS / STO	07/12/2025
Result	After Exam

NET, ARS, SMS, STO Exam Notification 2025 Age Limit

Minimum Age	21 years (01/01/2025 for NET)
Maximum Age	32 years (01/08/2025 for ARS)
Maximum Age	35 Year (SMS & STO Post as on 21/05/2025)

•Age relaxation will be provided as per the rules mentioned in the ASRB Combined Notification for NET-2025, SMS (T-6), and STO (T-6) Examination.

•Age relaxations applicable as per official recruitment rules.

NET, ARS, SMS, STO Exam Recruitment 2025 Qualification Details

Post Name	Total Vacancies	Required Qualification
Subject Matter Specialist (SMS)	43	Candidates must have A master’s degree in the relevant field from any recognized university in India. For further information and eligibility details by subject, please refer to the official notification.
Senior Technical Officer (STO)	81
National Eligibility Test (NET)	03
Agricultural Research Service (ARS)	458

ASRB NET Exam Pattern 2025

•The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board has outlined the exam pattern for NET, ARS, SMS (T-6), and STO (T-6).

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Total Marks	150 marks
Number of Questions	150 multiple-choice questions (1 mark each)
Duration	2 hours
Subject Focus	Based on the candidate’s chosen subject
Negative Marking	For every wrong answer, 1/3 mark will be deducted.
Eligibility	Master's degree in the relevant discipline

Minimum Qualifying Marks

Unreserved (UR)	75 marks (50%)
EWS / OBC	67.6 marks (45%)
SC / ST / PwBD	60 marks (40%)

•The exam will consist of a single paper of 150 marks, with each question carrying one mark.

•Candidates should be aware of the negative marking system, where 1/3 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer.

•The qualifying marks vary based on the category, as mentioned in the table

ARS, SMS (T-6), and STO (T-6) Exam Structure

The ARS, SMS (T-6), and STO (T-6) recruitment process consists of three main stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interviews. The Prelims exam serves as a qualifying round with 150 questions worth 150 marks, where 1/3 of a mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer. After successfully passing the Mains, shortlisted candidates will proceed to the final stage, the Personal Interview, which is worth 45 marks.

Exam Stage	Maximum Marks	Duration
Preliminary Exam (Qualifying)	150	2 hours
Mains Exam	300	3 hours
Personal Interview	45

Minimum Qualifying Marks for Mains

Unreserved (UR)	67.5 (45%)
EWS / OBC	60.0 (40%)
SC / ST / PwBD	52.5 (35%)

How to Apply Online for ASRB NET, ARS, SMS, STO Recruitment 2025

•Start by visiting the official ASRB website to kick off your application journey

•If you haven't registered yet, create an account using your details.

•Fill out the application form with your correct personal and educational information.

•Make sure to upload all the required documents, like your photo, signature, and any other certificates.

•Double-check your application to ensure everything is accurate before you hit submit.

•Pay the application fee based on your category.

•Once everything is done, submit the form and save a copy for your reference.

Important Links

Apply Online	Click Here
Download Notification	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here

ASRB Recruitment 2025 Important Faqs

Que. What is the age limit for ASRB 2025 recruitment?
Ans. The minimum age is 21 years. The maximum age varies by the position you’re applying for, and there’s age relaxation for reserved categories.

Que. How can I apply for ASRB recruitment?
Ans. You can apply online through the official ASRB website by filling out the application form and submitting it with the required documents.

Que. What is the application fee for ASRB recruitment?
Ans. The application fee depends on your category. Details about the fee are available on the official notification.

Que. What qualifications are required to apply?
Ans. For most positions, you’ll need a relevant master’s degree. Specific qualification details are mentioned in the official notification.

Que. What is the selection process?
Ans. The selection process usually includes a written exam followed by an interview for shortlisted candidates.

Que. When will the ASRB 2025 exam be held?
Ans. The exact dates for the exam will be announced in the official notification, so keep an eye on the ASRB website.

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