The Agricultural Scientist Recruitment Board (ASRB) has come up with a total of 582 vacancies for the posts of Agricultural Research Services (ARS), subject matter expert (SMS), and Senior Technical Officers (Sto). Candidates who have full master’s degree or equivalent are eligible to submit the application form. The ASRB NET application form 2025 will be launched on 22 April 2025 on its official website asrb.org.in. Candidates can find all the information related to this exam below in the article.
ASRB NET notification 2025 out
ASRB NET 2025 provides an opportunity to become an lecturer or assistant professor in state agricultural institutions in India. The official notification provides a detailed notification about eligibility requirements, age limit, educational qualification, selection process and other details. For candidates, we have attached PDF, click on the link and reach PDF.
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ASRB NET notification 2025 summary
ASRB NET 2025 Exam will be held in three stages, the first candidates will have to appear in the preliminary examination which is a qualification test. Shortlisted candidates will be called for the main examination which is designed to test the theoretical knowledge of the candidates. Then, selected candidates will have to appear in the interview. The rest of the details can be given below in the article.
| ASRB NET notification 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Organization | Agricultural Scientist Recruitment Board (ASRB) |
| Exam name | NET, ARS, SMS and STO |
| Vacancy | 582 |
| Social class | Eligibility test |
| Examination level | National level |
| Examination frequency | once a year |
| Application method | Online |
| Registration date | 22 April to 21 May 2025 |
| Selection process | Preface, main and interview |
| official website | |
ASRB NET 2025 Important Dates
The application process will start from 22 April 2025 and will close on 21 May 2025. The preliminary examination for net and other posts is scheduled to be held from 2 September to 4 September 2025. Candidates who clarify that prelims will appear on 7 December 2025 for a descriptive (main) examination.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification | 24 February 2025 |
| Application form starts | 22 April 2025 |
| Application form ends | 21 May 2025 |
| Proposal date date | 2 September to 4 September 2025 |
| Main exam date | 7 December 2025 |
ASRB NET Vacancy 2025
ASRB has informed 582 vacancies in various posts. Of these, 458 are Agricultural Research Services (ARS), 41 vacancies for subject matter experts and 83 for senior technical officers.
| Exam name | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Research Service (ARS) | 458 |
| Subject specialist (SMS) | 41 |
| Senior technical officer (STO) | 83 |
| Total | 582 |
ASRB NET Application Form 2025
Candidates will submit their applications online through the official website of ASRB. The registration portal will open on 22 April 2025 and the last date for submission of online applications is May 21, 2025. Further details will be updated along the application form by the conducting body. Candidates can also apply through the link provided after being available online.
Steps to apply for ASRB NET 2025
Interested candidates who are going to take the exam will have to read the process of registration of the application form.
- Use the application form link available on the official website
- In the application form, choose that you are applying for NET, ARS, SMS (T -6), or STO (T -6), or any of these combinations.
- If you choose ARS/SMS (T-6)/Sto (T-6), you have to indicate your preference order. This option cannot be changed later.
- Enter personal details- name, father’s name, Aadhaar card etc.
- Submit the required documents, matter of matter, photo, signature etc.
- Pay the application fee and save the application form.
ASRB NET application fee 2025
These are payment details that should be paid to complete the application form. Without this, the candidate will not be eligible to appear in the exam.
| Candidate category | Net | ARS/ SMS/ Sto or for any combination of these three | For Net with any combination of ARS/SMS/STO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prolonged | 1000 | 1000 | 2000 |
| EWS/OBC | 500 rupees | 800 | Rs.1300 |
| SC/ST/PWBD/Women/Transgender | 250 | Zero | 250 |
ASRB NET Eligibility Criteria 2025
To apply for ASRB NET and other posts, candidates must check these eligibility requirements specified by the organization. If the candidates do not meet these criteria at the time of verification, their candidature will be canceled. It is important to check these educational and age criteria before applying for ASRB.
Educational qualification
Candidates must complete a master’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
Age limit
For all posts, the age of the candidates should be at least 21 years and the upper age limit for all posts is bottom.
| Examination | minimum age | Maximum age |
|---|---|---|
| Net test | 21 years | No upper age limit |
| ARS Exam -2025 | 21 years | 32 years (as 01.08.2025) |
| SMS (T -6) and STO (T -6) Examination | 21 years | 35 years (as 21.05.2025) |
ASRB NET 2025 Selection Process
- National Eligibility Test- Candidates must clean only one paper of relevant discipline.
- ARS, SMS (T -6), and STO (T -6 (T -6 (T -6)- The selection process will be based on the main and marks obtained on the interview
ASRB NET exam pattern 2025
The recruitment board of agricultural scientists has set the examination pattern for NET, ARS, SMS (T -6) and STO (T -6). Candidates should check these examination patterns to understand the composition, total mark and duration of the examination.
NET 2025
The ASRB NET 2025 will have a paper of 150 marks which will have 150 multi-class questions, each question has a mark, which will be completed in 2 hours. Questions will be based on the chosen topic of the candidate.
- For each wrong answer, 1/3 will be cut a mark
- The paper will follow the master’s degree in relevant discipline.
There are minimum qualification marks to qualify for the exam-
- Unreserved (ur): 75 (50%)
- EWS/OBC: 67.6 (45%)
- SC/ST/PWBD: 60 (40%)
ARS, SMS (T -6) and STO (T -6)
ARS, SMS and STOs, Prelims, Main and Interview have 3 stages. Prelims is a qualifying exam with 150 questions for 150 marks, and 1/3 negative marking for wrong answers. Those who qualify, will be called for the main 300 points. After cleaning the main, the candidates will be invited to interview 45-Can.
| Steps | Maximum. Mark | Duration |
| Preliminary Exam SMS and STO (qualifying) | 150 | 2 hours |
| Main examination | 300 | 3 hours |
| personal interview | 45 |
Candidates must mainly complete the minimum qualification marks, which should be called for the main.
- Unreserved (ur)- 67.5 (45%)
- EWS/OBC-60.0 (40%)
- SC/ST/PWBD- 52.5 (35%)
