ASRB ARS, NET, SMS & STO Examination 2025 – Apply Online for 582 Posts

The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) has released the official notification for the Combined National Eligibility Test (NET), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) (T-6), and Senior Technical Officer (STO) (T-6) Examination 2025. This recruitment drive offers a total of 582 vacancies across various categories and disciplines in the agricultural and scientific sectors.

The online application process begins on 22 April 2025 and will remain open until 21 May 2025. Eligible candidates possessing a Master’s degree or Ph.D. in the relevant field are encouraged to apply. The preliminary examination is scheduled from 2nd to 4th September 2025, followed by the mains examination on 7th December 2025.

The minimum age requirement is 21 years, and the upper age limit varies by post, generally capped at 35 years, with applicable relaxations. Applicants are advised to read the official notification thoroughly to understand the detailed eligibility criteria, syllabus, exam pattern, and other instructions.

Interested candidates can apply online via the official registration link. For more information, download the detailed notification from the link below.

Official Notification: Download PDF | Apply Online: Click Here

Agriculture Scientist Recruitment Board (ASRB)

ASRB Combined Notification for NET-2025, ARS, SMS (T-6) and STO (T-6) Exam 2025

ASRB NET, ARS, SMS, STO 2025

Important Dates
Application Begin22/04/2025
Last Date for Apply Online21/05/2025
Pay Exam Fee Last Date21/05/2025
Exam Date Prelim02-04 Sep 2025
Mains Exam Date for ARS / SMS / STO 07/12/2025
Admit Card AvailableBefore Exam
Application Fee
Category For NET Only for SMS / STO / ARS For NET with Any Combination ARS / SMS / STO
UR1000/-1000/-2000/-
OBC / EWS500/-800/-1300/-
SC / ST / All Female250/-Nil250/-
  • Pay the Exam Fee Through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, E Challan
Age Limit As on 23/05/2025
Vacancy Details
Post Name Total Post Eligibility
National Eligibility Test NET N/A
  • Master Degree in Concerned Subject in Any Recognized University in India.
  • More Eligibility Details Read the Notification.
Subject Matter Specialist SMS 41
Senior Technical Officer STO 83
Agricultural Research Service ARS 458
Category Wise Vacancy Details
Post Name UR EWS OBC SC ST Total
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) 187 46 123 68 34 458
Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) 20 3 7 7 4 41
Senior Technical Officer (STO) 49 12 14 5 3 83
How to Fill the Online Application
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