ASRB NET, ARS, SMS, STO Mains Admit Card 2026 Released

Post Date: February 18, 2026, 3:11 PM

The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) has officially released the mains admit card for the posts of NET, Agriculture Research Service (ARS), Senior Technical Officer (STO), and Subject Matter Specialist (SMS). This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 582 vacancies.

The application period for the ASRB NET, ARS, SMS, STO Recruitment 2025 was from April 22, 2025, to May 21, 2025. The mains examination is scheduled to be conducted on March 1, 2026. Candidates who successfully qualified for the preliminary examination can now download their ASRB NET, ARS, SMS, STO Mains Admit Card 2026.

Important Dates

Application Start Date: April 22, 2025
Application Last Date: June 5, 2025
Fee Payment Last Date: June 5, 2025
Pre-Exam Date: September 2-4, 2025
Pre Admit Card Release: August 26, 2025
NET Exam Date: November 11-13, 2025
NET Admit Card Release: November 4, 2025
Result Date: December 19, 2025
Mains Exam Date: March 1, 2026
Mains Admit Card Release: February 18, 2026

Application Fee

The application fees for the ASRB recruitment are as follows:

For SMS, STO, ARS, NET (General Category): Rs. 1000/-
For NET (EWS, OBC): Rs. 500/-
For ARS, SMS, STO (EWS, OBC): Rs. 800/-
For NET (SC, ST, All Female): Rs. 250/-
For ARS, SMS, STO (SC, ST, All Female): Rs. 0/-
For NET with Post ARS, SMS, STO (General Category): Rs. 2000/-
For NET with Post ARS, SMS, STO (OBC, EWS): Rs. 1300/-
For NET with Post ARS, SMS, STO (SC, ST, Female): Rs. 250/-

Candidates are required to pay their examination fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or other available payment modes.

ASRB NET, ARS, SMS, STO Notification 2025: Age Limit

The age criteria for the ASRB recruitment are as of a specified date, which can be calculated using our Age Calculator.

NET Test: Minimum 21 Years
ARS Post: 21-32 Years
SMS/STO Post: 21-35 Years

Age relaxation is applicable as per the ASRB NET, ARS, SMS, STO Recruitment Rules.

ASRB NET, ARS, SMS, STO 2025: Vacancy Details

A total of 582 posts are available across various categories:

Post Name	No. of Posts
Subject Matter Specialist (SMS)	41
Senior Technical Officer (STO)	83
National Eligibility Test (NET)	NA
Agricultural Research Service (ARS)	458

ASRB NET, ARS, SMS, STO Recruitment 2025: Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Post Graduate (PG) Degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university or college. It is crucial for all applicants to thoroughly read the official notification before applying.

How to Download ASRB NET, ARS, SMS & STO Mains Admit Card 2026

To download your ASRB NET, ARS, SMS & STO Mains Admit Card 2026, follow these steps:

Visit the official ASRB website or use the direct download link provided below.
Navigate to the admit card download section.
You will be redirected to a login page.
Enter your Registration Number and Password/Date of Birth.
Click on the ‘Login’ button.
Your admit card will be displayed. Download and print it for future reference.

ASRB NET, ARS, SMS, STO Recruitment 2025: Mode of Selection

The selection process for these posts will involve:

Prelims Written Exam
Mains Written Exam
Personal Interview
Document Verification
Medical Examination

Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Has the ASRB NET ARS, SMS & STO Mains Admit Card 2026 been released?
A. Yes, the ASRB NET ARS, SMS & STO Mains Admit Card has been released on the official website.

Q. When was the ASRB NET Mains Admit Card 2026 released?
A. The ASRB NET ARS, SMS & STO Mains Admit Card 2026 was released on February 18, 2026.

Q. Where can the Mains Admit Card be downloaded from?
A. The Mains Admit Card is available on the official ASRB website: asrb.gov.in.

Q. When will the ASRB mains exam be held?
A. The ASRB mains exam will be conducted on March 1, 2026.

Q. What details are required to download the Mains Admit Card?
A. Candidates need their Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Captcha to download the Mains Admit Card.

Q. What is the ASRB Official Website?
A. The Official Website of ASRB is https://asrb.gov.in/.