ASRB NET, ARS SMS (T-6) and (STO) (T-6) Exam 2025 – Application will be open from April 22, 2025: The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) has announced the Registration dates for the ASRB NET, ARS, SMS (T-6), and Senior Technician Official (STO) (T-6) Exam 2025. The application process will start on April 22, 2025. The prelims exam will be held from September 02 to 04, 2025. Through this recruitment process, a total of 582 vacancies are available for filling.
Note – After being successfully selected in the exam, only ARS candidates will be interviewed.
ASRB NET, ARS SMS (T-6) and (STO) (T-6) Exam 2025: Registration Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Online application stats | April 22, 2025 |
| Last date of online application registration | May 21, 2025 |
| Prelims Exam | September 02 to 04, 2025 |
| Combined Mains Exam 2025 | December 07, 2025 |
| Official Website | asrb.org.in |
Vacancies
| Post Name | Vacancies |
| Agricultural Research Service ARS | 458 |
| Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) T-6 | 41 |
| Senior Technical Officer (STO) T-6 | 83 |
| Total Vacancies | 582 |
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
| Agricultural Research Service (ARS) | Ph.D. in relevant discipline |
| Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) (T-6) | Master’s degree in relevant field |
| Senior Technical Officer (STO) (T-6) | Master’s degree in a relevant field |
ASRB NET, ARS SMS (T-6) and (STO) (T-6) Exam 2025: Pay Scale
| Post Name | Pay Scale |
| ARS | As per norms |
| SMS (T-6) | Level 10 (INR 56,100/-) |
| STO (T-6) | Level 10 (INR 56,100/-) |
Application Fee
The application fee varies based on the category. For unreserved candidates, the fee is ₹1000 for NET, ₹1000 for ARS/SMS/STO or any combination, and ₹2000 for NET with any combination of ARS/SMS/STO.
For EWS/OBC candidates, the fee is ₹500 for NET, ₹800 for ARS/SMS/STO or any combination, and ₹1300 for NET with any combination of ARS/SMS/STO. Meanwhile, SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Transgender candidates are required to pay ₹250 for NET, with no fee applicable for ARS/SMS/STO or any combination, and ₹250 for NET with any combination of ARS/SMS/STO.
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How to Apply?
- Visit the official ASRB website (asrb.org.in) on April 22, 2025, to start the registration process.
- Fill out the online application form with the required details, including personal and educational information.
- Upload the necessary documents, such as a passport-sized photograph, signature, and educational certificates.
- Pay the application fee, which varies based on the category (e.g., ₹1000 for unreserved candidates).
- Submit the application form before the last date of submission.