ASRB NET, ARS, SMS & STO Mains Admit Card 2026
Short Information : Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) has released the mains admit card for the post of NET, Agriculture Research Service ARS, STO, SMS. This recruitment was released for 582 posts. Applications for the ASRB NET, ARS, SMS, STO Recruitment 2025 were accepted from April 22, 2025, to May 21, 2025. The mains examination is going to conducted on 01 March 2026. Candidates who had qualified for this pre exam can download their ASRB NET, ARS, SMS, STO Mains Admit Card 2026 from the link given below.
ASRB NET, ARS, SMS & STO Mains Admit Card 2026: Exam Dates & Pattern
The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) has officially announced the schedule for the Mains Examination (Conventional Type) for the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), along with the National Eligibility Test (NET), Subject Matter Specialist (SMS), and Senior Technical Officer (STO). This combined examination process is the gateway to careers in various ICAR institutes across the country.
1. Important Dates (Complete Cycle 2025-26)
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Official Notification Release |
10th August 2025 |
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Online Application Window |
15th August to 10th September 2025 |
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Preliminary Exam (CBT) |
20th November to 30th November 2025 |
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Prelims Result Declaration |
15th January 2026 |
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Mains Admit Card Release |
15th February 2026 |
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ASRB Mains Exam Dates (ARS) |
1st March to 5th March 2026 |
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SMS/STO Final Result |
April 2026 |
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ARS Interview/Viva-voce |
May 2026 |
2. Selection Process & Exam Stages
The recruitment involves different stages depending on the post:
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NET: Single stage qualifying exam (CBT).
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ARS: Prelims (Screening) -> Mains (Descriptive) -> Research Degree Verification -> Interview.
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SMS (T-6): Single stage (CBT) followed by Interview.
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STO (T-6): Single stage (CBT) followed by Interview.
3. ARS Mains Exam Pattern (Descriptive)
The ARS Mains is a conventional paper-and-pen based test.
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Total Marks: 240 Marks.
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Duration: 3 Hours.
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Paper Structure:
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Part A: 40 Questions (Short answer type - 2 marks each).
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Part B: 20 Questions (Medium answer type - 5 marks each).
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Part C: 6 Questions (Long answer/Essay type - 10 marks each).
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4. How to Download ASRB Mains Admit Card 2026
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Visit Official Portal: Go to asrb.org.in.
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Latest News: Click on the link titled "Download Admission Certificate for ARS-2025 (Mains) & NET/SMS/STO Exams".
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Authentication: Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth (as per application).
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Security Pin: Type the captcha shown on the screen.
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Download: Save the admit card PDF.
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Verification: Check your allotted exam city and specific discipline (e.g., Agronomy, Genetics, etc.).
5. Mandatory Documents for Exam Center
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Printed Admit Card: Colored copy is preferred.
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Photo Identity Proof (Original): Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, or ICAR/College ID Card.
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Photographs: Two passport-size photos identical to those on the application.
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Stationery: For the descriptive exam, carry Blue/Black ballpoint pens and pencils for diagrams.
6. Discipline Wise Vacancies (Indicative)
The 2026 recruitment cycle covers 60+ disciplines. Major ones include:
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Agronomy: 45 Posts
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Genetics & Plant Breeding: 38 Posts
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Animal Nutrition: 12 Posts
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Agricultural Economics: 15 Posts
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Entomology: 22 Posts
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Soil Science: 20 Posts
7. Important Guidelines for Candidates
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Reporting Time: Candidates must report at least 90 minutes before the start of the session for document and identity verification.
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Language: Mains answers must be written in the language (English/Hindi) opted for in the application form.
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Banned Items: No electronic calculators (unless specified for technical papers), smartwatches, or communication devices.
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COVID Protocols: Follow any active health guidelines mentioned on the back of the admission certificate.
Official Helpdesk: 011-25848172 / 25846166 Website: asrb.org.in
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