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ARS-2015 (Preliminary) and NET-2015 Examination

The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) shall hold a combined ARS- 2015 (Preliminary) and NET-2015 Examination during 04.12.2015 to 10.12.2015 in Online mode at 23 Centres across India in a staggered slot-wise examination format as per the Rules and Scheme of Examination indicated in this notification. The ARS-2015 (Main) Examination will be conducted on 21.02.2016. Candidates are advised to read the notification carefully before filling the Online Application Form.

The ARS (Preliminary) Examination: is a qualifying examination and its marks will not be carried forward for determining final merit of the candidates. All those candidates desirous of appearing for ARS Examination are required to take both the Preliminary and Main Examination and viva-voce. Since a pass in the Preliminary Examination is compulsory for all candidates, only those candidates who qualify the ARS-2015 (Preliminary) Examination as per standards given in Appendix-VI will be eligible to appear in the ARS-2015 (Main) Examination. Candidates declared successful in ARS- 2015 (Main) Examination and viva-voce will be recommended for appointment as Scientists in Agricultural Research Service (ARS) of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in the Pay Band-III of ₹15,600-39,100 plus Research Grade Pay of ₹ 6,000/-.

National Eligibility Test (NET): is a qualifying examination for determining eligibility for the position of Lecturer/Assistant Professor in the State Agricultural Universities (SAUs) and other Agricultural Universities (AUs). Candidates clearing the National Eligibility Test will be eligible to apply for the post of Lecturers or Assistant Professors in the SAUs/AUs. NET certificates will be issued by the ASRB to the qualified candidates to enable them to apply against vacancies to be notified or advertised by the State Agricultural Universities/Agricultural Universities. SAUs/AUs will satisfy themselves with regard to fulfilment of prescribed eligibility condition/criterion for requisite posts of Lecturers/Assistant Professors including authenticity of the NET Certificate in the possession of the candidates.

Eligibility Qualifications for ARS-2015 and NET– 2015 A candidate must hold a Master’s Degree or equivalent in the concerned discipline with specialization.

Application Fee: -

Sr.
No.
Category of candidateFor ARS- 2015 Only (₹)For NET- 2015 Only (₹)Both for ARS- 2015 and NET- 2015 (₹)
1 General (UR) / Other Backward Class (OBC) 500/- 1000/- 1500/-
2 Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST)/ Person with Disability (PwD) Nil 250/- 250/-
3 Women Nil Nil Nil

How to Apply:
A candidate seeking admission to the Examination must apply online in the prescribed Application Form available on the website: http://www.asrb.org.in. The online Application process will be open from 1000 Hrs on 19.10.2015 to 1700 Hrs on 19.11.2015 after which the link will automatically get disabled.

Last Date for Filling of Online Application:
The last date for filling up of online application form is 1700 hrs on 19.11.2015.

For More Details Visit:
http://asrb.org.in/images/pdf/files/notification%20for%20ars-2015%20and%20net-2015.pdf