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ASRB NET Notification 2025, Check Prelims Exam Schedule

Updated on Aug 07, 2025 18:02 IST

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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.

EventsDates
ASRB NET Notification 202524th February 2025
ASRB NET Application process 2025 starts22nd April 2025
ASRB NET Application process 2025 concludes5th June 2025
ASRB NET Admit Card 2025To be notified 
Combined Computer-Based Test (CBT) for NET 2025 and the Preliminary Examination2nd to 4th September 2025
Combined Mains (Descriptive) Examination7th December 2025
Release of ASRB NET Answer Key 2025To be notified 
ASRB NET Representation To be notified 
ASRB NET 2025 Result DeclarationTo 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:

CategoryNET FeeFor ARS/SMS/STO or Any CombinationFor NET with Any Combination of ARS/SMS/STO
UnreservedRs. 1000Rs. 1000Rs. 2000
EWS/OBCRs. 500Rs. 800Rs. 1300
SC/ST/PwBD/Women/TransgenderRs. 250NILRs. 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.

StagesMarksDuration
Preliminary Exam (SMS & STO) (Qualifying)1502 hours
Mains Exam3003 hours
Personal Interview45-

 

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 NamePay 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:
  1. Prelims/CBT: 2nd to 4th September 2025
  2. Mains: 7th December 2025
  • Admit Card Release: To be notified
  • Eligibility – Educational Qualification:
  1. ARS: Ph.D. in relevant discipline
  2. SMS (T-6) & STO (T-6): Master's degree in relevant field
  • Eligibility – Age Limit:
  1. NET: Minimum 21 years (no upper age limit as of 21st May 2025)
  2. ARS: 21–32 years (as of 1st August 2025)
  3. SMS/STO: 21–35 years (as of 21st May 2025)
  • Exam Stages:
  1. Prelims (Qualifying) – 150 Marks – 2 Hours
  2. Mains – 300 Marks – 3 Hours
  3. Interview – 45 Marks
  • Application Fee:
  1. UR: ₹1000 (NET), ₹1000 (ARS/SMS/STO), ₹2000 (Both)
  2. OBC/EWS: ₹500 (NET), ₹800 (ARS/SMS/STO), ₹1300 (Both)
  3. SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Transgender: ₹250 (NET), NIL (ARS/SMS/STO), ₹250 (Both)
  • Pay Scale:
  1. ARS: As per government rules
  2. SMS & STO (T-6): Level 10 – ₹56,100/-

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