ASRB NET Mains Exam Date 2026
The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) has officially announced the revised schedule for the ASRB NET 2026 examinations. The ASRB NET Mains Exam for various posts, including Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) (T-6), and Senior Technical Officer (STO) (T-6), which was earlier postponed, will now be conducted on 1 March 2026 (Sunday). Candidates appearing for these prestigious posts can check the official notice and detailed information on the ASRB website asrb.org.in.
ASRB NET 2026: Overview
The Key Highlights regarding the ASRB NET Recruitment 2026 are provided here in this table. Candidates aspiring to appear for the ASRB Exam 2026 are advised to go through the details once so as to find the requirements and features under this recruitment drive.
| Aspect | Description |
| Recruitment | Agricultural Scientist Recruitment Board- National Eligibility Test (ASRB NET) 2026 |
| Organizing Authority | Agricultural Scientist Recruitment Board (ASRB) |
| Vacancy | 603 |
| Preliminary Exam Date | 11 – 13 November 2025 |
| ASRB NET Mains Exam Date 2026 | 1 March 2026 |
| Posts | Various Posts under Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) (T-6) & Senior Technical Officer (STO) (T-6) |
| Official Website | www.asrb.org.in |
ASRB NET Recruitment 2026
The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) has announced the finalised vacancies for the Combined National Eligibility Test (NET) 2026 and other posts. As per the revised notification, the vacancies for Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) have been increased from 41 to 47, and for Senior Technical Officer (STO) from 83 to 98, bringing the total vacancies to 603. The application process has already been closed, and the board will now examine as per the released schedule in November 2025 and March 2026.
ASRB NET Notification 2026
ASRB NET Notification 2026 has been released on the official website of ASRB at www.asrb.org.in. The Notification PDF provides crucial details regarding the recruitment process, important dates, vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, and other essential information. Candidates can download the ASRB NET Notification PDF from the Official Website or from the direct link attached below:
Click Here to Download ASRB NET Notification 2026
ASRB NET Vacancy 2026
The ASRB NET Recruitment 2026 has announced a total of 603 vacancies across multiple posts under the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Subject Matter Specialist (SMS – T-6), and Senior Technical Officer (STO – T-6). The final vacancy distribution has been revised, with increases in certain posts, and is available in detail through the official Notification PDF on the ASRB website.
| ASRB NET Vacancy 2026 |
|
| Exam Name | Vacancy |
| Agricultural Research Service (ARS) | 458 |
| Subject Matter Specialist (T-6) | 47 |
| Senior Technical Officer (T-6) | 98 |
| Total | 603 |
ASRB NET: Important Dates
The ASRB NET 2026 schedule has been officially confirmed. Candidates can refer to the table below for the finalized important dates related to the application, exam, and further stages:
| ASRB NET 2025 Important Dates |
|
|---|---|
| Event | Date & Time |
| Online Application Start | 22 April 2025 (1:00 PM) |
| Online Application Deadline | 5 June 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| CBT for NET-2025 & Preliminary Exam (ARS/SMS/STO – T-6) | 11 – 13 November 2025 |
| Mains (Descriptive) Exam (ARS/SMS/STO – T-6) | 1 March 2026 (Sunday) |
ASRB NET Exam Pattern 2026
The ASRB NET Recruitment 2026 has a total of 603 vacancies across various posts. To select candidates, a single examination will be conducted online, consisting of 150 objective-type questions for a total of 150 marks. The duration of the exam is 2 hours, and there is negative marking, with 1/3rd of the marks deducted for each incorrect answer. The exam is designed to evaluate candidates’ knowledge and suitability for ARS, SMS (T-6), and STO (T-6) posts.
| ASRB NET Exam Pattern 2026 |
|
| Particular | Detail |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Total Number of Questions | 150 Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Marking Scheme | 1/3 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer |
| Post | Various Posts under Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) (T-6) & Senior Technical Officer (STO) (T-6) |
| Vacancy | 603 |
| Official Website | www.asrb.org |
Apply Online for ASRB NET Recruitment
For applying online, candidates need to visit the Official Portal of ASRB at www.asrb.org.in or from the direct link to be provided here in this article after the Application Portal gets activated by the Authority on the Website. Candidates are advised to get their documents ready before the commencement of Online Applications so as to avoid last-minute hassles.
Click Here to Apply Online for ASRB NET Recruitment[Online Registration Is Over]
Application Fee for ASRB NET 2026
Based on the Exam Category, the detailed Application Fee has been tabulated here.
1. ASRB NET Examination Fee 2026
| Category | Application Fee |
| General (Unreserved) | ₹ 1000/- |
| OBC/ EWS | ₹ 500/- |
| SC/ ST/ PwBD/ Woman/ Transgender | ₹ 250/- |
2. ASRB ASR 2026
| Category | Application Fee |
| General (Unreserved) | ₹ 1000/- |
| OBC/ EWS | ₹ 800/- |
| SC/ ST/ PwBD/ Woman/ Transgender | Zero (Exempted) |
3. ASRB SMS and STO (T-6) 2026
| Category | Application Fee |
| General (Unreserved) | ₹ 1000/- |
| OBC/ EWS | ₹ 800/- |
| SC/ ST/ PwBD/ Woman/ Transgender | Zero (Exempted) |
ASRB NET Eligibility Criteria
The candidate must have in-depth knowledge of the eligibility criteria to know if they fit well in the requirements set by the ASRB NET Recruitment 2026. The detailed parameter required based on the Examination is mentioned below.
Nationality
- A citizen of India
- Subject of Nepal
- Subject of Bhutan
- Tibetan Refugee
- Person of Indian Origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Afghanistan, Kenya, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam.
Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (b), (c) and (d) above shall be a person in whose favor a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
Age Limit
| Exam | Minimum Age | Maximum Age | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARS Examination | 21 years | 32 years (as of 01.08.2025) | SC/ST: +5 years OBC: +3 years PwBD: +10 years |
| SMS (T-6) & STO (T-6) Examination | 21 years | 35 years (as of 21.05.2025) | SC/ST: +5 years OBC: +3 years PwBD: +10 years |
| NET Examination | 21 years | No upper age limit | Not applicable |
Educational Requirements
| Exam | Qualification Required | Completion Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| NET | Master’s degree or equivalent in the concerned discipline | NA |
| ARS | Master’s degree or equivalent in the concerned discipline (as per Annexure-VI) | On or before September 30, 2025 |
| SMS (T-6) & STO (T-6) | Master’s degree or equivalent in the concerned discipline (as per Annexure-VI) | On or before September 30, 2025 |
| Also check |
| ASRB NET Syllabus |
| ASRB NET Previous Year Paper |
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