ASRB ARS 2026: Admit Card, Exam Date, Result, Syllabus, Salary
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ASRB ARS — Agricultural Research Service (Scientist, ICAR) · Agricultural Research Service (ARS): ICAR में Scientist — is conducted by Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ICAR). As of , applications for ASRB ARS 2026 closed on . Source: asrb.gov.in.
ARS is ASRB's direct recruitment exam for entry-level Scientists in ICAR, held together with NET, SMS and STO. It has a qualifying preliminary CBT, a descriptive mains and a personal interview.
Applications closed 23 Oct 2026.
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Checked today on asrb.gov.inASRB ARS 2026 quick answers
ASRB ARS important links
ASRB ARS Exam Date 2025
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online application | 22 Apr – 21 May 2025 PDF p.1 | Done |
| Combined CBT (NET-2025 and ARS preliminary) | 11 Nov – 13 Nov 2025 Moved from 2-4 September 2025 because of heavy rain. PDF p.1 | Done |
| Mains (descriptive) exam | 1 Mar 2026 PDF p.1 | Done |
| Mains result | 13 Jul 2026 PDF p.1 | Done |
| Document upload by qualified candidates | 20 Jul – 29 Jul 2026 PDF p.1 | Done |
| Personal interviews (discipline-wise, at ASRB New Delhi) | 23 Nov – 21 Jan 2027 Call letters with the exact slot are downloaded from the ASRB website. PDF p.1 | Scheduled |
| Notification for ARS-2026 | Not announced ASRB's tentative schedule named August 2026 for the notice and November 2026 for the CBT; not issued as of 1 Nov 2026. | Not yet |
ASRB ARS Result 2026 and result date
No 2026 result on asrb.gov.in yet.
Looking for an earlier result? ASRB ARS Result 2025 · Result 2023 · Result 2021
ASRB ARS Vacancy 2025: 458 posts
ASRB ARS Age Limit and Eligibility 2025
21–32 years on 1 Aug 2025
Ph.D. holders get 3 more years. ICAR employees under 45 and agricultural university employees under 35 (on 01.08.2025) may also apply.
| SC/ST | 5 years |
|---|---|
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Ph.D. holders | 3 more years |
Qualification: Master's degree or equivalent in the discipline concerned (as listed in the notification), completed on or before 30.09.2025. Fee: ARS (alone or with SMS/STO): ₹1000 UR, ₹800 EWS/OBC, nil for SC/ST/PwBD/women/transgender. With NET as well: ₹2000 UR, ₹1300 EWS/OBC, ₹250 SC/ST/PwBD/women/transgender. Paid on Bharatkosh. PDF p.25
ASRB ARS Syllabus 2025 and Exam Pattern
Selection process: Preliminary CBT (qualifying) → Mains (descriptive) → Personal interview.
ASRB ARS Salary per Month
| Post | Pay level | Basic pay | Basic + DA 63% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientist (ARS), ICAR | Level 10 | ₹56,100 | ₹91,443 |
ASRB ARS Cut Off by year
- Cut off marks of final selected candidates ARS 2017OutFinalASRB
- Cut off marks ARS 2016 ExaminationOutASRB
ASRB official website and login
ASRB’s only official website is asrb.gov.in (old address: asrb.org.in). Every PDF link here opens there directly.
ASRB ARS 2026: questions people ask
Is the ASRB ARS 2026 notification out?
Yes, the ASRB ARS 2026 cycle is under way. Latest: Applications closed 23 Oct 2026.
When was the latest ASRB ARS Result released?
The latest ASRB ARS Result is dated 2 Nov 2026 on asrb.gov.in: "Extension of last date for uploading of documents by the candidates provisionally qualified for the Interview as per…". Its official PDF is linked on this page.
What is the ASRB ARS salary per month?
ASRB ARS posts are at pay Level 10: entry basic pay ₹56,100 per month under the 7th CPC, plus DA, HRA and allowances.
What is the age limit for ASRB ARS?
21–32 years on 1 Aug 2025, as per the official notification. Relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC (NCL) 3 years, PwBD 10 years, Ph.D. holders 3 more years.
How many vacancies are there in ASRB ARS 2025?
458 posts as per the official notice (SC 68, ST 34, OBC 123, EWS 46, UR 187).
Where can I find previous ASRB ARS cut-offs?
ASRB ARS cut-offs from 2016–2017 are listed by year on this page: 2 official documents, each linked to the PDF on asrb.gov.in.
What is the full form of ASRB ARS?
ASRB ARS stands for Agricultural Research Service (Scientist, ICAR), conducted by Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ICAR).
What is the official website of ASRB?
The only official website of ASRB is asrb.gov.in. Always apply and download there; other sites asking for money are not official.
More ASRB ARS updates
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- 95395e56 2a6b 4a2b aac8 Result Notice ARS Examination 2023OutResultASRB
- Result Notice ARS 2023 (Written) ExaminationOutResultASRB
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