Apply Online for 195 Posts: ASRB NET-2023, SMS (T-6), and STO (T-6) Exam 2023 Combined Notification

Online applications are invited for 195 posts in the ASRB Combined Notification for NET-2023, SMS (T-6), and STO (T-6) Exam 2023. Interested candidates can apply.

ASRB RECRUITMENT 2023:

On March 14, 2023, the Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board released an official notification for the National Eligibility Test (NET) - 2023. The purpose of this recruitment is to hire candidates for the positions of Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) (T-6) and Senior Technical Officer (STO) (T-6). The exam will be conducted in a computer-based (CBT) mode online.

Eligible and interested candidates can submit their applications online from 10:00 AM on March 22, 2023, until 5:00 PM on April 10, 2023. The exam is scheduled to take place between April 26 and April 30, 2023. It is recommended that applicants read this article to obtain important exam-related information before applying.

ASRB UPDATES 2023:

Exam conducting body	Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board
Exam name	National Eligibility Test (NET)
Post name	Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) (T-6) Senior Technical Officer (STO) (T-6)
Application dates	22nd April 2023 (10:00 AM) to 10th April 2023 (05:00 PM)
Dates of online (CBT) examination for NET-2023, SMS (T-6) & STO (T-6)	26th April - 30th April 2023
Application mode	Online
Vacancy	195
Official website	Click here
Official notification	Click here
Apply link	Will be activated on 22nd April 2023

Eligibility Criteria for ASRB 2023:

Nationality eligibility for ASRB 2023:

Candidates must be one of the following:

A citizen of India
A citizen of Nepal
A citizen of Bhutan
A Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India
A person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or East African countries such as Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

However, candidates from categories (ii), (iii), (iv), and (v) mentioned above must possess a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.

Age Limit

Post & Exam name	Age limit
NET	The minimum age requirement for candidates appearing in the National Eligibility Test is 21 years as of January 1, 2023. However, there is no upper age limit for the exam.
Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) (T-6)	Candidates appearing for the exam must be at least 21 years old but not exceed 35 years of age as of 10.04.2023. However, employees of ICAR will not face any age restrictions.
Senior Technical Officer (STO) (T-6)	The minimum age requirement for candidates appearing in the exam is 21 years, while the maximum age limit is 35 years as of April 10, 2023. However, employees of ICAR will not be subjected to any age restrictions.

Below is the table showing the categories eligible for age relaxation in the examination for Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) (T-6) & Senior Technical Officer (STO) (T-6):

Category	Relaxation in age
SC/ ST	Upto five years
Other Backward Classes	Upto three years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)	Upto ten years Note: Candidates belonging to the SC, ST, and OBC categories who are also covered under the PwBD category will be eligible for cumulative age relaxation of up to ten years under both their respective categories.
The candidate must have been a domiciled resident of the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from January 1, 1980, to December 31, 1989.	Upto five years

Educational Qualification

To apply for the National Eligibility Test (NET), Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) (T-6), and Senior Technical Officer (STO) (T-6), candidates must have a Master's degree in their respective fields. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification for detailed information regarding the eligibility criteria.

Application Process for ASRB 2023:

To apply for the ASRB exam, follow the steps mentioned below:

Go to the official website of ASRB.
Register yourself by providing your credentials. Your registration ID and password will be sent to your registered email ID.
Complete the application form by entering all the necessary information as per the instructions given. Make sure to have all the relevant information and documents readily available before filling out the online form.
Upload the required documents in the prescribed size.
Pay the application fee online and submit the application after completing the online form and payment.
Take a printout of the application form for future reference.

Application Fee

Category of candidate	For NET (₹)	For SMS (T-6) (₹)	For STO (T-6) (₹)
Unreserved (UR)	1000/-	500/-	500/-
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)/ Other Backward Class (OBC)	500/-	500/-	500/-
Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST)/ Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) / Women	250/-	NIL/-	NIL/-

Exam Pattern for ASRB 2023:

NET Exam Pattern 2023:

The National Eligibility Test (NET) will consist of one paper with 150 objective-type multiple-choice questions carrying a total of 150 marks.
The duration of the exam will be two hours.
Each question will carry one mark.
The 150 questions will be based on the discipline in which the candidate has opted to appear.
For every wrong answer, 1/3 mark will be deducted in NET-2023, and no rounding off of fractions of marks will be done.

SMS Exam Pattern 2023:

For the SMS (T-6) exam, there will be one paper consisting of 150 multiple choice objective questions worth 150 marks.
Candidates will have 2 hours to complete the exam.
The questions will be based on the discipline in which the candidate has opted to appear.
The exam questions will be available in both Hindi and English.
The exam will be conducted online at designated centers, and answers must be indicated on the computer during the exam.
For each incorrect answer, 1/3 of the marks will be deducted. Fractions of marks will not be rounded off.

STO Exam Pattern 2023:

The SMS (T-6) exam consists of a single paper of 150 marks, which includes multiple-choice objective questions.
The exam must be completed within 2 hours.
The questions in the exam are based on the subject in which the candidate has chosen to appear.
The questions will be provided in both Hindi and English languages.
The exam will be conducted online at designated centers, and answers must be indicated on the computer during the exam.
For every incorrect answer, 1/3 of the marks will be deducted, and there will be no rounding off of fractions of marks.

Note: Note that candidates who have taken the online examination for SMS and STO must also attend an interview, which will be worth a total of 30 marks. The interview board, consisting of competent and impartial experts in the respective disciplines, will review the candidate's career history. The purpose of the interview is to determine the candidate's suitability for the post for which they have applied.

ASRB VACANCY 2023:

Below is a table providing details of the 195 vacancies to be filled:

Post name	Vacancy
SMS	163
STO	32
NET	NA
Total	195

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for ASRB Recruitment 2023:

Q1. When are the online application dates for ASRB Recruitment 2023?

Ans. The online application dates for ASRB Recruitment 2023 are from March 22nd to April 10th, 2023.

Q2. How many vacancies are available for ASRB Recruitment 2023?

Ans. A total of 195 vacancies for Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) (T-6) and Senior Technical Officer (STO) positions are available under ASRB Recruitment 2023.

Q3. How can I apply for ASRB Recruitment 2023?

Ans. The direct link to apply online for ASRB Recruitment 2023 is provided.

Q4. What are the eligibility criteria for ASRB Recruitment 2023?

Ans. The eligibility criteria for ASRB Recruitment 2023 are described in the article.