ASRB NET Notification 2025: The exam schedule for ASRB NET 2025 has already been released. Candidates who have been eagerly waiting for the exam dates can now check the article below on the ASRB NET Notification 2025 for more details on how to prepare in the remaining time and what documents to carry to the exam hall.
ASRB NET Notification 2025 PDF
The ASRB released the ASRB NET Notification 2025 on 24th February 2025. They announced vacancies for a 603 positions as AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE (ARS). SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST (SMS) (T-6) & SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER (STO) (T-6). Candidates should make sure to go through the ASRB NET Notification PDF which is linked below. The notification provides details on all relevant areas of the recruitment.
Download ASRB NET 2025 Notification PDF
ASRB NET Notification Important Dates
The notification for ASRB NET 2025 is live on the official website of ASRB www. asrb.in form 24th February 2025. The application process deadline, admit card, release, exam dates, etc are given in the table below.
| Events | Dates |
|---|
| ASRB NET Notification 2025 | 24th February 2025 |
| ASRB NET Application process 2025 starts | 22nd April 2025 |
| ASRB NET Application process 2025 concludes | 5th June 2025 |
| ASRB NET Admit Card 2025 | To be notified |
| Combined Computer-Based Test (CBT) for NET 2025 and the Preliminary Examination | 2nd to 4th September 2025 |
| Combined Mains (Descriptive) Examination | 7th December 2025 |
| Release of ASRB NET Answer Key 2025 | To be notified |
| ASRB NET Representation | To be notified |
| ASRB NET 2025 Result Declaration | To be notified |
When did the ASRB NET 2025 online application start?
The ASRB NET 2025 online application process started on 22nd April 2025 and closed on 5th June 2025. The link was available on the official website of ASRB www.asrb.in. Candidates can find the link to apply for the same below.
Apply for ASRB NET 2025 here [Link Inactive]
What is the application fee for ASRB NET 2025?
Candidates who applied for the ASRB NET Notification 2025, had to pay the below application fees as per their category and post they are applying for:
| Category | NET Fee | For ARS/SMS/STO or Any Combination | For NET with Any Combination of ARS/SMS/STO |
|---|
| Unreserved | Rs. 1000 | Rs. 1000 | Rs. 2000 |
| EWS/OBC | Rs. 500 | Rs. 800 | Rs. 1300 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Transgender | Rs. 250 | NIL | Rs. 250 |
When is the ASRB NET 2025 Exam Scheduled?
As per the official ASRB NET Notification 2025, the Combined Computer-Based Test (CBT) for NET 2025 and the Preliminary Examination will be held from 2nd to 4th September 2025. Candidates who qualify the Prelims exam will proceed to the Combined Mains (Descriptive) Examination, which is scheduled for 7th December 2025.
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ASRB NET Eligibility Criteria
The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board releases vacancies for SMS and STOs once a year. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply for the posts that are available. The eligibility criteria is as given below.
What is the educational qualification required for ASRB NET 2025?
Candidates must have a Master's degree or equivalent in the relevant discipline from a recognized university to be eligible for ASRB NET 2025.
- For Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Candidates should have a Ph.D. in the relevant discipline.
- For Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) (T-6): A Master's degree in the relevant field is required.
- For Senior Technical Officer (STO) (T-6): Candidates must have a Master's degree in the relevant field.
What is the age limit for ASRB NET 2025?
The minimum age to apply for ASRB NET 2025 is 21 years as of 1st January 2025. There is no upper age limit for appearing in the exam.
- For NET: Minimum 21 years, no upper age limit (as of 21st May 2025)
- For ARS: 21-32 years (as of 1st August 2025)
- For SMS/STO: 21-35 years (as of 21st May 2025)
ASRB NET Exam Pattern
The exam pattern includes the number of questions in the test, the distribution of marks, negative marking etc. The following section covers these aspects of the exam.
| Stages | Marks | Duration |
|---|
| Preliminary Exam (SMS & STO) (Qualifying) | 150 | 2 hours |
| Mains Exam | 300 | 3 hours |
| Personal Interview | 45 | - |
When will the ASRB NET Admit Card 2025 be released?
The ASRB NET Admit Card 2025 is expected to be released a few days before the exam on the official ASRB website. The admit card is an important document that allows to you appear for the written test. Candidates can find the ASRB NET Admit Card 2025 download link below.
Download ASRB NET 2025 Admit Card [Link Inactive]
ASRB NET Salary
Candidates qualifying for ASRB NET 2025 will receive a competitive salary as per government norms. The pay scale details for each post are given below:
| Post Name | Pay Scale |
|---|
| Agricultural Research Service (ARS) | As per the rules |
| Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) (T-6) | Level 10 (INR 56,100/-) |
| Senior Technical Officer (STO) (T-6) | Level 10 (INR 56,100/-) |
ASRB NET Notification - Key Takeaways
Here's the Key Takeaways points for ASRB NET Notification 2025:
- ASRB NET Notification Release Date: 24th February 2025
- Number of Vacancies: 603 (for ARS, SMS (T-6), and STO (T-6))
- Application Start Date: 22nd April 2025
- Application End Date: 5th June 2025
- ASRB NET 2025 Exam Dates:
- Prelims/CBT: 2nd to 4th September 2025
- Mains: 7th December 2025
- Admit Card Release: To be notified
- Eligibility – Educational Qualification:
- ARS: Ph.D. in relevant discipline
- SMS (T-6) & STO (T-6): Master's degree in relevant field
- NET: Minimum 21 years (no upper age limit as of 21st May 2025)
- ARS: 21–32 years (as of 1st August 2025)
- SMS/STO: 21–35 years (as of 21st May 2025)
- Prelims (Qualifying) – 150 Marks – 2 Hours
- Mains – 300 Marks – 3 Hours
- Interview – 45 Marks
- UR: ₹1000 (NET), ₹1000 (ARS/SMS/STO), ₹2000 (Both)
- OBC/EWS: ₹500 (NET), ₹800 (ARS/SMS/STO), ₹1300 (Both)
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Transgender: ₹250 (NET), NIL (ARS/SMS/STO), ₹250 (Both)
- ARS: As per government rules
- SMS & STO (T-6): Level 10 – ₹56,100/-
