ASRB NET 2026 Overview
ASRB NET 2026 is a competitive government examination. Check the official notification for complete details on eligibility, exam dates, syllabus and salary.
| Exam Name | ASRB NET 2026 — Agricultural Scientists Eligibility Test |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | ASRB NET |
| Level | National |
| Mode | Offline |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Language | English & Hindi |
| Total Vacancies | TBD |
| Official Website | asrbnet.nic.in |
| Negative Marking | -.297 |
Important Dates — ASRB NET 2026
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Release | As per ASRB notification calendar — check asrb.org.in | Released |
| Application Start | Check notification | Open |
| Application End | Check notification | Closed |
| Admit Card | Check notification | Awaited |
| Exam Date | Check notification | Scheduled |
| Answer Key | Check notification | Awaited |
| Result Declaration | Post-exam | Awaited |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet eligibility criteria for ASRB NET 2026 as per the official notification.
Educational Qualification
Graduate from a recognized university. Check official notification for specific requirements.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | 18 – 40 years |
| SC / ST | SC/ST: 5 years relaxation |
| PwD | PwD: 10 years relaxation |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per government norms |
Always verify eligibility from the official notification before applying.
Selection Process
Overview
Overview as per the official ASRB NET 2026 pattern.
Important Dates
Candidates shortlisted after written exam are called for verification.
Eligibility
Final selection based on written score and document verification.
Exam Pattern 2026
ASRB NET 2026 exam. Negative marking: -.297.
| Section / Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I: General Agriculture (All Candidates) | Agronomy (crop production, cropping systems, principles), Horticulture (fruit and vegetable crops, floriculture), Plant Pathology (major diseases, biological control), Entomology (major pests, IPM), Soil Science (classification, fertility, conservation), Agricultural Economics (farm management, agri-marketing), Agricultural Extension (methods, KVK, schemes), Genetics & Plant Breeding (Mendelian genetics, plant breeding methods), Agricultural Statistics (basic concepts), Current developments in agricultural research | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Paper II: Subject Specialisation (Separate per Subject) | Advanced topics in the candidate's MSc specialisation subject. For example: Agronomy Paper II tests advanced agronomy (precision agriculture, soil-water-plant relationships, dryland agriculture, organic farming certification, crop physiology); Plant Pathology Paper II tests advanced mycology, bacteriology, nematology, virology; Entomology tests advanced pest biology, toxicology, biological control; each subject has its own Paper II syllabus available on asrb.org.in | 50 | 2 Hours |
| Total | 100 | 400 | 2 Hours |
Negative Marking: -.297. Verify from official notification.
Syllabus 2026
ASRB NET 2026 syllabus covers the following subjects as per the official notification.
ASRB NET — Core Subjects
- General Studies
- Aptitude & Reasoning
- Current Affairs
ASRB NET — Advanced Topics
- English Language
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Reasoning Ability
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Salary 2026
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| Post | Basic Pay | DA | HRA | Gross | In-Hand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASRB NET | As per notification | — | — | — | As per notification |
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