The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) has released a notification for the recruitment of 582 positions for Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) (T-6) and Senior Technical Officer (STO) (T-6) for the year 2025. Below are the comprehensive details:
Position Details:
- Total Vacancies: 582
- Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) (T-6): 41
- Senior Technical Officer (STO) (T-6): 83
- Agricultural Research Service (ARS): 458
Important Dates:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 25th February 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 22nd April 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 21st May 2025 |
| Combined Computer-Based Test (CBT) for NET-2025 & Preliminary Exam | 2nd – 4th September 2025 |
| Combined Mains (Descriptive) Examination for ARS/SMS/STO-2025 | 7th December 2025 |
Eligibility Criteria:
- Educational Qualifications:
- SMS (T-6): Master’s Degree in the relevant field.
- STO (T-6): Master’s Degree in the relevant field.
- ARS: Ph.D. in the relevant field.
- Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 35 years
- Age Relaxation: As per ASRB rules.
Application Process:
- Application Fee:
- For ARS/SMS/STO or any combination (Unreserved Category): ₹1000
- For NET with any combination of ARS/SMS/STO (Unreserved Category): ₹2000
- For NET Fee (EWS/OBC Category): ₹500
- For ARS/SMS/STO or any combination (EWS/OBC Category): ₹800
- For NET with any combination of ARS/SMS/STO (EWS/OBC Category): ₹1300
- For NET Fee, NET with any combination of ARS/SMS/STO (SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Transgender): ₹250
- How to Apply:
- Visit the official ASRB website: https://asrb.org.in/
- Navigate to the “Vacancy” section.
- Click on the relevant notification for SMS/STO Recruitment 2025.
- Read the instructions carefully and proceed to fill out the online application form.
- Upload the required documents and pay the application fee.
- Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
Selection Process:
- Preliminary Examination (Computer-Based Test – CBT):
- Objective-type questions covering the relevant subject.
- Candidates must qualify to proceed to the Mains Examination.
- Mains Examination (Descriptive Paper):
- Subjective-type questions to assess in-depth knowledge.
- Applicable for ARS, SMS (T-6), and STO (T-6) candidates.
- Interview/Viva-Voce:
- Candidates who qualify in the Mains Examination will be called for an interview.
- Final selection will be based on the combined performance in Mains and Interview.
Syllabus and Exam Pattern:
- Syllabus:
- The syllabus for SMS (T-6) and STO (T-6) is aligned with the NET disciplines.
- Detailed syllabus is available on the ASRB website: https://asrb.org.in/
- Exam Pattern:
- Preliminary Examination:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT) with objective-type questions.
- Duration and marks vary based on the discipline.
- Mains Examination:
- Descriptive-type paper focusing on the specialized subject.
- Duration and marks are specified in the official notification.
- Preliminary Examination:
Location:
- The positions are primarily based in various institutions under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) across India.
- Specific postings will be determined post-selection and are subject to the requirements of ICAR institutions.
Important Links:
- Official Notification: Download Here
- Apply Online: Click Here
Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official ASRB website for updates and detailed information regarding the recruitment process.
