ARS 2016, NET-2017 Examination for ICAR
The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB)
(Indian Council of Agricultural Research)
Krishi Anusandhan Bhavan-I, Pusa, New Delhi-110012
ARS 2016, NET-2017 Examination for ICAR
The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) ARS 2016, NET-2017 Examination for Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Examination: 2016
The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) will hold a combined ARS-2016 (Preliminary) and NET (I)-2017 Examination during 16.05.2017 to 21.05.2017 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-2016 (Mains) Examination will be conducted on 08.07.2017. 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 Mains Examination and viva-voce. Since a pass in the Preliminary Examination is compulsory for all candidates, only those candidates who qualify the ARS-2016 (Preliminary) Examination will be eligible to appear in the ARS-2016 (Mains) Examination. Candidates declared successful in ARS-2016 (Mains) 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 Rs.15,600-39,100 plus Research Grade Pay of Rs.6,000/-
NET 2017 Examination
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 fulfillment of prescribed eligibility condition/criterion for requisite posts of Lecturers/Assistant Professors including authenticity of the NET Certificate in the possession of the candidates.
VACANCIES FOR ARS-2016
The number of vacancies in ARS-2016 under various disciplines are given in Appendix-III. The number of vacancies is tentative and may increase or decrease.
RULES OF EXAMINATION:
The Rules of the ARS Examination and NET Examination are given in Appendix-IV and Appendix-V respectively. The candidate must read the Rules of examination carefully before filling up the Online Application form.
Age Limit:
For ARS-2016: A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years but not have attained the age of 32 years as on 01.01.2017.
For NET 2017: A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years as on 01.01.2017, No upper age limit.
Details of Application fee to be paid:
FOR ARS 2016: Rs.500/- to be Paid by Unreserved (UR), Other Backward Class (OBC), and No Fee for SC/ST/divyang/Women
For NET (I)-2017: Rs.1000/- to be Paid by Unreserved (UR), Rs.500 for Other Backward Class (OBC), and Rs.250/- for SC/ST/divyang/Women
The fee must be paid online through the online application form available on the website: http://www.asrb.org.in only (From 1000 hrs on 22.03.2017 – 1700 hrs on 15.04.2017)
A candidate seeking admission to the Examination must apply online in the prescribed Application Form available on the website: http://www.asrb.org.in
