🌾 ASRB Recruitment 2025 – Overview
The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) has released a major recruitment notification for Subject Matter Specialist (SMS), Senior Technical Officer (STO), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), and National Eligibility Test (NET). Eligible candidates can apply online from April 22, 2025, to May 21, 2025.
📌 Advertisement No: ASRB/NET-SMS-STO-ARS/2025
📅 ASRB Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Starting Date for Apply Online | April 22, 2025 (01:00 AM) |
| Last Date for Apply Online | May 21, 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Preliminary Exam (CBT) | September 2-4, 2025 |
| Mains Exam (Descriptive) | December 7, 2025 |
💰 ASRB Recruitment 2025 Application Fee
| Category | NET Fee | ARS/SMS/STO Fee | NET + ARS/SMS/STO Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/UR | ₹1000 | ₹1000 | ₹2000 |
| EWS/OBC | ₹500 | ₹800 | ₹1300 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Transgender | ₹250 | Free | ₹250 |
💳 Payment Mode: Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / E-Challan
📜 ASRB Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria
✅ Age Limit (As of January 1, 2025)
Minimum Age: 21 Years (for NET)
Maximum Age:
ARS: 32 Years (as of August 1, 2025)
SMS & STO: 35 Years (as of May 21, 2025)
Age relaxation applicable as per ASRB rules.
✅ Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Research Service (ARS) | Ph.D. (Relevant Discipline) |
| Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) (T-6) | Master’s Degree (Relevant Field) |
| Senior Technical Officer (STO) (T-6) | Master’s Degree (Relevant Field) |
| National Eligibility Test (NET) | Master’s Degree (Relevant Field) |
📌 ASRB Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Research Service (ARS) | 458 |
| Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) (T-6) | 41 |
| Senior Technical Officer (STO) (T-6) | 83 |
| National Eligibility Test (NET) | Not Specified |
Total Posts: 582
📝 How to Apply for ASRB Recruitment 2025?
Visit the official ASRB website (www.asrb.org.in)
Click on "Recruitment" → "NET/SMS/STO/ARS 2025"
Register & fill in the online application form
Upload required documents (Photo, Signature, Certificates)
Pay the application fee (if applicable)
Submit before May 21, 2025
🔍 Selection Process
Preliminary Exam (CBT) – September 2-4, 2025
Mains Exam (Descriptive) – December 7, 2025 (Only for ARS/SMS/STO)
Interview (if applicable)
Final Merit List
📢 Important Links
🔹 Download Official Notification
🔹 Apply Online
🔹 ASRB Official Website
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the last date to apply for ASRB Recruitment 2025?
✅ May 21, 2025 (11:59 PM)
Q2. What is the age limit for ARS posts?
✅ Maximum 32 years (as of August 1, 2025)
Q3. Is there an application fee for SC/ST candidates?
✅ No fee for ARS/SMS/STO; ₹250 for NET.
Q4. What is the exam date for ASRB NET/SMS/STO 2025?
✅ Prelims: September 2-4, 2025 | Mains: December 7, 2025
