The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) manages the national-level recruitment process for agricultural professionals through the annual ASRB NET exam (also widely recognized as the ICAR ASRB NET Exam). This examination determines the eligibility of candidates aspiring for Lecturer or Assistant Professor roles across state agricultural universities and other esteemed agricultural institutions. For detailed preparation resources, aspirants can check the ASRB NET Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026- Click to Check and practice using the ASRB NET Previous Year Question Paper- Click to Download.
Understanding the comprehensive structure of the notification, important dates, eligibility benchmarks, application protocols, and exam patterns is vital for all candidates aiming to clear this examination.
ASRB NET 2026 Exam Summary
| Conducted By | Agricultural Scientist Recruitment Board |
| ASRB NET Full Form | Agricultural Scientist Recruitment Board- National Eligibility Exam |
| Category | Eligibility Test |
| Exam Level | National level |
| Exam Frequency | Once in a year |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Date | To be Notified |
| Mode of Exam | Online (CBT) |
| Official Website | www.asrb.org.in |
Important Dates and Vacancies
The official notification for ASRB NET 2026 is slated for release in August 2026. The preliminary examination is tentatively planned for November 2026, followed by the Mains examination in March 2027.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| ASRB NET Notification 2026 | August 2026 |
| Apply Online Strats | To be Notified |
| Last Date to Apply | To be Notified |
| Prelims Exam Date | November 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date | March 2027 |
Previous recruitment cycles featured a total of 582 vacancies distributed across major categories: 458 for Agricultural Research Services (ARS), 41 for Subject Matter Specialists (SMS), and 83 for Senior Technical Officers (STO).
Eligibility Criteria and Age Limits
Applicants must ensure they fulfill the educational and nationality norms established by the board before proceeding with registration.
| Parameter | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Education Qualification | Candidates must have passed their Master’s in the concerned field from a recognised university or institution. |
| Nationality | A citizen of India, Nepal or Bhutan. He/She must be Refugees from Tibet (those who came to India before January 1st, 1962) |
Age Specifications
| Exam | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| NET Examination | 21 years | No upper age limit |
| ARS Examination-2025 | 21 years | 32 years (as of 01.08.2025) |
| SMS (T-6) & STO (T-6) Examination | 21 years | 35 years (as of 21.05.2025) |
Steps to Apply for ASRB NET 2026
- Use the application form link available on the official website https://www.asrb.org.in.
- In the application form, select whether you are applying for NET, ARS, SMS (T-6), or STO (T-6), or any combination of these.
- If you choose ARS/SMS (T-6)/STO (T-6), you must indicate your preference order. This choice cannot be changed later.
- Enter the personal details- Name, father's name, Aadhar card etc.
- Submit the required documents, Master's degree, photo, sign etc.
- Pay the application fee and save the application form.
After completing your application, keep your registration confirmation safe and prepare for the upcoming admit card releases and exam center allocation.
Application Fees Structure
| Category of candidate | NET | For ARS/SMS/ STO or any combination of these three | For NET with any combination of ARS/SMS/STO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | Rs.1000 | Rs.1000 | Rs.2000 |
| EWS/OBC | Rs.500 | 800 | Rs.1300 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Transgender | Rs.250 | NIL | Rs.250 |
Exam Pattern and Selection Process
For NET Exam
| Parameters | ASRB NET Exam Pattern |
|---|---|
| Number of papers | One |
| Mode of exam | Online |
| Total marks | 150 |
| Total number of questions | 150 |
| Type of questions | Objective multiple-choice questions (MCQs) |
| Duration of the exam | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Source of the questions | Respective disciplines |
| Negative marking | 1/3rd mark will be deducted for each wrong answer |
| Rounding of fractional marks | No |
| Language of the question paper | Bilingual (English and Hindi) |
| Standard of paper | Master’s degree level |
For ARS, SMS (T-6) and STO (T-6)
| Stages | Max. Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Exam SMS & STO (Qualifying) | 150 | 2 hours |
| Mains Exam | 300 | 3 hours |
| Personal Interview | 45 | - |
Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Percentage | Minimum qualifying marks |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR)/ EWS | 50% | 75 |
| OBC | 45% | 67.5 |
| SC / ST/ PwBD | 40% | 60 |
ASRB NET 2026 Subjects List
There are approximately 60 subjects and disciplines included in the ASRB NET Exam. Review the complete checklist below:
- Agricultural Biotechnology
- Agricultural Entomology
- Agricultural Microbiology
- Economic Botany & Plant Genetic Resources
- Genetics & Plant Breeding
- Nematology
- Plant Biochemistry
- Plant Pathology
- Plant Physiology
- Seed Science and Technology
- Floriculture & Landscaping
- Fruit Science
- Spices, Plantation & Medicinal & Aromatic Plants
- Vegetable Science
- Animal Biochemistry
- Animal Biotechnology
- Animal Genetics & Breeding
- Animal Nutrition
- Animal Physiology
- Animal Reproduction & Gynaecology
- Dairy Chemistry
- Dairy Microbiology
- Dairy Technology
- Livestock Product Technology
- Livestock Production Management
- Poultry Science
- Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Microbiology
- Veterinary Parasitology
- Veterinary Pathology
- Veterinary Pharmacology
- Veterinary Public Health
- Veterinary Surgery
- Aquaculture
- Fisheries Resource Management
- Fish Processing Technology
- Fish Nutrition
- Fish Health
- Fish Genetics & Breeding
- Agricultural Chemicals
- Agricultural Meteorology
- Agroforestry
- Agronomy
- Environmental Science
- Soil Sciences
- Agricultural Business Management
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Extension
- Agricultural Statistics
- Home Science
- Farm Machinery & Power
- Computer Applications & IT
- Land & Water Management Engineering
- Bioinformatics
- Food Technology
- Agricultural Structure and Process Engineering
- Veterinary Anatomy (only for NET)
- Agricultural Physics
- Electronics & Instrumentation
- Textile Manufacture & Technology
ASRB NET 2026 Exam Centres by State
| State | ASRB NET Exam Centres |
|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Port Blair |
| Andhra Pradesh | Vijayawada |
| Assam | Guwahati |
| Bihar | Patna |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh/ Mohali |
| Chhattisgarh | Raipur |
| Delhi | Delhi |
| Gujarat | Anand/ Vadodara, Rajkot |
| Haryana | Karnal |
| Himachal Pradesh | Shimla |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Indore |
| Maharashtra | Mumbai, Nagpur |
| Meghalaya | Barapani/ Shillong |
| Odisha | Bhubaneswar |
| Punjab | Ludhiana |
| Rajasthan | Jaipur |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai |
| Telangana | Hyderabad |
| Uttar Pradesh | Bareilly, Lucknow, Varanasi |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun |
| West Bengal | Barrackpore/ Kolkata |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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