ASRB Mains Admit Card 2026 – Download Hall Ticket and Exam Date

Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) has released the notification regarding the availability of the ASRB NET Admit Card 2026 and the ARS Mains Exam Hall Ticket 2026 for candidates applying for the most prestigious technical and scientific posts. This recruitment process is a major entry point for those seeking Central Government Jobs in India and is the most distinguished among all government jobs in India for its academic and research-oriented nature. It is important to remember that the ASRB Mains Exam Date 2026 is on March 1, 2026 and the hall ticket is a necessary requirement to enter the examination hall.

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ASRB Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Important Dates for ASRB Mains Admit Card 2026

• Online Apply Start Date: April 22, 2025
• Online Apply Last Date: May 21, 2025
• Last Date to Pay Exam Fee: May 21, 2025
• Preliminary Exam Date: November 11, 2025 to November 13, 2025
• Prelims Admit Card Release: November 4, 2025
• Result Declaration Date: December 20, 2025
• Mains Admit Card Release: February 18, 2026
• Mains Exam Date: March 1, 2026

Age Limit

• Minimum Age for NET: 21 Years (as on January 1, 2025)
• Maximum Age for ARS: 32 Years (as on August 1, 2025)
• Maximum Age for SMS & STO: 35 Years (as on May 21, 2025)

Application Fee

• General (UR) for All Posts: Rs. 1,000/-
• OBC / EWS for NET Only: Rs. 500/-
• OBC / EWS for ARS / SMS / STO: Rs. 800/-
• SC / ST / Female for NET Only: Rs. 250/-
• SC / ST / Female for ARS / SMS / STO: Nil.
• General for Combined (NET + Others): Rs. 2,000/-
• OBC / EWS for Combined (NET + Others): Rs. 1,300/-
• SC / ST / Female for Combined (NET + Others): Rs. 250/-

Application Mode

• Submission Channel: All candidates were required to apply through the official online portal for the ASRB NET, ARS, SMS, STO Recruitment 2025.

Pay Scale

• Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Rs. 57,700/- to Rs. 1,82,400/- (Pay Level 10)
• Subject Matter Specialist (SMS): Rs. 56,100/- to Rs. 1,77,500/- (Pay Level 10)
• Senior Technical Officer (STO): Rs. 56,100/- to Rs. 1,77,500/- (Pay Level 10)

Selection Process for ASRB Mains Admit Card 2026

• Applicants must first clear the Computer-Based Preliminary Test to move on to the next recruitment process
• Applicants are asked to download the ARS Mains Exam Hall Ticket 2026 to proceed with the descriptive examination process
• The descriptive test assesses the technical knowledge and research skills required for the most prestigious Scientist Jobs in India
• Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a formal personal interview and viva-voce to test professional aptness
• Final selection will be made on the basis of a combined merit list generated from the performance in the Mains exam and the interview process

Steps to Check and Download ASRB Mains Admit Card 2026

• Visit the official digital platform of the Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board for the ASRB NET, ARS, SMS, STO Recruitment 2025
• Search for the recruitment option on the home page to access the latest updates on the admit card
• Click on the particular link for the ASRB NET Admit Card 2026 to access the login page
• Enter the distinct Registration Number or Application Number generated during the first registration process
• Enter the Date of Birth in the proper format to validate your candidate profile
• Enter the security captcha code as it appears to validate the login request
• Click the submit button to receive the digital copy of the mains admission card
• Check if all the personal details and centers are correct on the card
• Download the official PDF file to a safe local destination for future use
• Print multiple copies of high-quality documents on white paper to submit at the exam center

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