ASRB SMS, STO Recruitment 2025

Name of Post	ASRB SMS, STO Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 582 Posts
Last Date for Apply	21st May 2025

ASRB SMS, STO Recruitment 2025 : The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) has announced 582 vacancies for Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) (T-6), and Senior Technical Officer (STO) (T-6) in 2025. Eligible candidates with a Master’s or Ph.D. degree can apply online from 22nd February 2025 to 21st May 2025.

This article provides detailed information on eligibility, important dates, application fees, vacancy details, and the selection process.

ASRB Recruitment 2025 – Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Start Date	22nd February 2025 (01:00 AM)
Last Date to Apply Online	21st May 2025 (11:59 PM)
CBT (Preliminary Exam) for NET-2025, ARS, SMS (T-6), STO (T-6)	2nd – 4th September 2025
Mains (Descriptive Exam) for ARS, SMS (T-6), STO (T-6)	7th December 2025

✅ Late applications will not be accepted.

ASRB Recruitment 2025 – Application Fee

Category	NET Fee	ARS/SMS/STO Fee	NET + ARS/SMS/STO Fee
General / Unreserved (UR)	₹1000	₹1000	₹2000
EWS / OBC	₹500	₹800	₹1300
SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Transgender	₹250	NIL	₹250

Payment Mode: Candidates can pay the fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.

ASRB Recruitment 2025 – Age Limit (as on 01/07/2025)

Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age: 35 Years
Age Relaxation: As per ASRB recruitment rules.

Note: Age relaxation is available for SC/ ST/ OBC/ PwBD categories as per government norms.

ASRB Recruitment 2025 – Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Vacancies	Educational Qualification
Agricultural Research Service (ARS)	458	Ph.D. in Relevant Field
Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) (T-6)	41	Master’s Degree in Relevant Field
Senior Technical Officer (STO) (T-6)	83	Master’s Degree in Relevant Field

Note: Candidates must ensure their qualifications match the specific disciplines mentioned in the official ASRB notification.

ASRB Recruitment 2025 – Selection Process

The selection process includes:

1️⃣ Preliminary Exam (Computer-Based Test – CBT)

Objective-Type Questions covering the relevant subject.
Candidates must qualify for the Mains Exam.

2️⃣ Mains Exam (Descriptive Paper)

Only for ARS, SMS (T-6), and STO (T-6) candidates.
Subjective-type questions to test in-depth knowledge.

3️⃣ Interview / Viva-Voce

ARS Candidates must clear the interview stage.
Final merit list based on Mains Exam + Interview Scores.

Note:
✔️ NET-2025 Exam is only a qualifying test for recruitment in Agricultural Universities.
✔️ Final Selection for ARS, SMS, and STO is based on Mains + Interview Performance.

ASRB Recruitment 2025 – Exam Pattern

1️⃣ ASRB Preliminary Exam (CBT)

Section	Subjects	Marks	Duration
Part A	General Knowledge & Current Affairs	50	2 Hours
Part B	Subject-Specific Questions	100
Total		150 Marks

✅ Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deduction for each wrong answer.

2️⃣ ASRB Mains Exam (Descriptive Paper)

Exam Type	Marks	Duration
Descriptive Subject Paper	200 Marks	3 Hours

✅ ARS & STO Candidates must clear the interview after qualifying in the Mains Exam.

How to Apply for ASRB SMS, STO Recruitment 2025?

Follow these steps to apply online:

1️⃣ Apply Online for Below Links for Sarkari Result

2️⃣ Click on “ASRB SMS, STO Recruitment 2025”.

3️⃣ Register & Fill the Application Form with correct details.

4️⃣ Upload Required Documents:

Recent Passport-Size Photo
Signature
Educational Certificates (Master’s / Ph.D.)
Category Certificate (if applicable)

5️⃣ Pay the Application Fee using online payment methods.

6️⃣ Submit the Form and Download the Confirmation Page for future reference.

Important: Keep a copy of the application form & payment receipt for future use.

Documents Required for ASRB Recruitment 2025

✔️ Recent Passport-Size Photograph
✔️ Scanned Signature
✔️ Educational Certificates (Degree / PG / Ph.D.)
✔️ Caste Certificate (if applicable)
✔️ Domicile Certificate (if required)
✔️ Aadhaar Card/ Any Valid ID Proof

ASRB Recruitment 2025 – Salary & Benefits

Salary Range: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 per month (as per 7th Pay Commission).
Job Type: Permanent (Regular Govt. Job).
Allowances: DA, HRA, Medical Benefits, Pension, etc.

Note: Salary varies based on post and experience level.

Why Apply for ASRB Recruitment 2025?

✔️ Government Job with High Salary
✔️ Multiple Posts Available – ARS, SMS, STO
✔️ Opportunity for Ph.D. & Master’s Degree Holders
✔️ Secure Career in Agriculture Research & Education

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the last date to apply for ASRB Recruitment 2025?

✅ 21st May 2025 is the last date to apply.

Q2: What is the selection process for ASRB Recruitment?

✅ Preliminary Exam (CBT) → Mains (Descriptive) → Interview.

Q3: What is the application fee for ASRB 2025?

✅ ₹1000 for General, ₹800 for OBC/EWS, and ₹250 for SC/ST/PwBD/Women.

Q4: What is the minimum qualification required?

✅ Ph.D. for ARS, Master’s Degree for SMS & STO.

Q5: What is the salary of ASRB SMS, STO posts?

✅ ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 per month (as per 7th Pay Commission).