ASRB ARS

The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board Agricultural Research Service Examination is a prestigious national-level competitive examination conducted by the Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) under the aegis of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). This examination serves as the gateway for recruiting highly qualified professionals to the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), which is a premier scientific service under the Government of India. The ASRB is responsible for recruiting scientists in various disciplines of agriculture and allied sciences for research, teaching, and extension activities across ICAR institutes, national research centres, and state agricultural universities throughout India. The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board Agricultural Research Service Examination is designed to select candidates for the position of Scientist (formerly known as Assistant/Senior Scientist) in diverse fields including Agronomy, Plant Breeding, Soil Science, Agricultural Economics, Horticulture, Animal Sciences, Agricultural Engineering, Fisheries, and various other specialisations within the agricultural sciences spectrum. The examination is conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) and assesses candidates' knowledge in their respective subject areas along with general knowledge and reasoning abilities. The total marks for the examination vary by discipline, with the written test typically carrying 240 marks and the subsequent interview carrying 40 marks, making the total selection process out of 280 marks. Top participating organisations include all ICAR institutes such as the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), and numerous other premier research institutes and state agricultural universities across India. Selected candidates are appointed to research positions where they contribute to agricultural development, innovation, and food security through cutting-edge research, teaching responsibilities at agricultural universities, and extension work with farming communities.