The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) is expected to release the ASRB Notification 2026 soon on its official website. The notification will contain complete details regarding the ASRB NET Recruitment 2026 and the recruitment process for the National Eligibility Test (NET), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Subject Matter Specialist (SMS-T6), and Senior Technical Officer (STO-T6) posts. Candidates aspiring to build a career in agricultural education and research can check all the important information related to the ASRB Notification 2026, including vacancy, eligibility, application dates, exam pattern, and selection process in this article.
ASRB NET Recruitment 2026 Notification Out Soon
The Agricultural Scientist Recruitment Board is expected to release the ASRB NET Notification 2026 soon on its official website, www.asrb.org.in. The ASRB NET Recruitment 2026 notification PDF will provide complete details regarding important dates, eligibility criteria, application process, exam pattern, syllabus, and other recruitment-related information. Candidates are advised to regularly visit this page for the latest updates.
ASRB NET Notification PDF (Last Year)
ASRB Notification 2026 Overview
The ASRB NET Exam is conducted at the national level to determine the eligibility of candidates for Lecturer/Assistant Professor positions in Agricultural Universities. Check the key highlights of the recruitment process below.
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Authority | Agricultural Scientist Recruitment Board (ASRB) |
| Exam Name | Agricultural Scientist Recruitment Board National Eligibility Test (ASRB NET) |
| Category | Eligibility Test |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Exam Frequency | Once a Year |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | To Be Notified |
| Mode of Examination | Online (CBT) |
| Official Website | www.asrb.org.in |
ASRB NET Important Dates 2026
The complete schedule for ASRB NET Recruitment 2026 will be released along with the official notification. Candidates can check the tentative details below.
| Events | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| ASRB NET Notification 2026 | August 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | September 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | September 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | November 2026 |
| ASRB NET Exam Date 2026 | November 2026 |
| Result Declaration | December 2026 |
ASRB NET Vacancy 2026
The ASRB NET Vacancy 2026 details will be announced through the official notification. Until the latest vacancy distribution is released, candidates can refer to the previous recruitment cycle for reference.
| Post Name | Vacancy |
| Agricultural Research Service (ARS) | 458 |
| Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) | 41 |
| Senior Technical Officer (STO) | 83 |
| Total | 582 |
ASRB NET Application Form 2026
The ASRB NET Application Form 2026 will be released online on the official website. Candidates will be required to complete the registration process, fill out the application form, upload the required documents, and pay the prescribed application fee before the last date. The detailed application schedule will be notified through the official notification.
ASRB NET Application Form 2026 – Link Active Soon
ASRB NET Application Fee 2026
Candidates must pay the required application fee while submitting the online application form. The category-wise fee structure based on the previous recruitment cycle is provided below.
| Category | NET | ARS/SMS/STO | NET with ARS/SMS/STO |
| Unreserved | ₹1000 | ₹1000 | ₹2000 |
| OBC/EWS | ₹500 | ₹800 | ₹1300 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Transgender | ₹250 | NIL | ₹250 |
Steps to Apply for ASRB NET 2026
Interested candidates can follow the steps below to complete the online application process:
- Visit the official website of ASRB.
- Click on the ASRB NET Recruitment 2026 application link.
- Complete the registration process using valid details.
- Fill in the application form carefully.
- Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature.
- Pay the prescribed application fee.
- Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.
ASRB NET Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates applying through the ASRB Notification 2026 must fulfill the prescribed eligibility conditions before submitting their application forms. The eligibility criteria include educational qualifications, nationality, and age requirements for the examination.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree or equivalent qualification in the concerned discipline from a recognized university or institution.
| Examination | Educational Qualification |
| ASRB NET | Master’s Degree in the relevant discipline |
| ARS | Master’s Degree in the relevant discipline |
| SMS (T-6) & STO (T-6) | Master’s Degree in the relevant discipline |
Nationality
Candidates must be:
- A citizen of India
- A subject of Nepal
- A subject of Bhutan
- A Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India
Age Limit
| Examination | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
| ASRB NET | 21 Years | No Upper Age Limit |
| ARS | 21 Years | 32 Years |
| SMS (T-6) & STO (T-6) | 21 Years | 35 Years |
ASRB NET Selection Process 2026
As per the ASRB Notification 2026, the selection process varies according to the post applied for. Candidates must check the post-wise selection stages before applying for the examination.
- ASRB NET: Candidates must qualify in the single objective paper of the concerned discipline.
- ARS, SMS (T-6), and STO (T-6): Selection is based on Preliminary Examination, Mains Examination, and Interview.
ASRB NET Exam Pattern 2026
Candidates should understand the exam pattern before beginning their preparation.
| Parameters | Details |
| Number of Papers | One |
| Mode of Examination | Online |
| Total Questions | 150 |
| Total Marks | 150 |
| Question Type | Objective Multiple Choice Questions |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 Mark Deduction for Each Incorrect Answer |
| Language | English and Hindi |
| Standard of Paper | Master’s Degree Level |
ARS, SMS (T-6) & STO (T-6) Exam Pattern
| Stage | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Preliminary Examination | 150 | 2 Hours |
| Mains Examination | 300 | 3 Hours |
| Interview | 45 | As Scheduled |
ASRB NET Qualifying Marks 2026
Candidates appearing for the ASRB NET Recruitment 2026 must secure the minimum qualifying marks prescribed in the ASRB Notification 2026 to be declared qualified in the National Eligibility Test (NET). The category-wise minimum qualifying marks are expected to be as follows:
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 50% |
| OBC/EWS | 45% |
| SC/ST/PwBD | 40% |
ASRB NET Exam Centres 2026
The ASRB Notification 2026 is expected to provide the complete list of ASRB NET exam centres across the country. The examination is generally conducted in major cities such as:
- Northern Region: Delhi, Chandigarh, Jammu, Shimla, Dehradun, Ludhiana
- Eastern Region: Patna, Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati
- Western & Central Region: Jaipur, Mumbai, Bhopal, Raipur
- Southern Region: Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai
- Other Major Cities: Additional exam centres may be announced in the ASRB Notification 2026 based on the number of applications received.
| Also check |
| ASRB NET Syllabus |
| ASRB NET Previous Year Papers |
| ASRB NET Salary |
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