Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board

(Indian Council of Agricultural Research)

Notification : Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Examination - 2013

Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) will hold a Competitive ARS Examination – 2013

The preliminary ARS 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 will have to take both the examinations and viva-voce. Since a pass in the Preliminary examination is compulsory for all candidates, only those candidates who qualify the Preliminary ARS Examination will be eligible to appear in the ARS Main Examination. Candidates declared successful in ARS Main Examination and viva-voce will be recommended for appointment as Scientists in Agricultural Research Service (ARS) of Indian Council of Agricultural Research.

Agricultural Scientists

Total Posts: 506

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Salary : Band-III of Rs 15,600 - 39,100 plus Research Grade Pay of Rs 6,000/-

Age Limit: A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years but not have attained the age of 32 years as on 01-08-2013 (i.e. he/she must have been born not earlier than 2nd August, 1981 and not later than 1st August, 1992). Age relaxation is admissible to the various categories as per rules.

Education Qualification:

A candidate for the Agricultural Research Service must hold a Master's degree or equivalent in the concerned discipline with specialization as defined in Annexure-V completed on or before 16.03.2014 from any Indian University incorporated by an Act of Central or State Legislature in India or other educational institution established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 or he/she must have qualification from a foreign University recognized as equivalent by the Government of India.

The candidates having Master’s degree from a foreign University must attach a certificate of equivalence and recognition of that degree issued by the University Commission/ Govt. of India

Fee:

• General (UR) / Other Backward Class (OBC) : Rs.500/-
• Women/Scheduled Caste(SC)/Scheduled Tribe(ST)/ Person with Disability(PwD) : Rs.20

How To Apply:

A candidate seeking admission to the Examination must apply online only in the Application Form available on the website: http//www.asrb.org.in OR http://www.icar.org.in

A candidate must read the provisions contained in this Notification for ARS Examination - 2013 carefully and abide by the same. A candidate must fulfill all the conditions of eligibility regarding age limits, educational qualifications, etc. prescribed for admission to the examination.

Important Dates:

• Preliminary – ARS Examination - 2013 on 29.12.2013 (SUNDAY) from 10.00 A.M. to 12.00 Noon at 33 centres.
• ARS – Main Examination - 2013 on 16.03.2014 (SUNDAY) from 10.A.M. to 01.00 P.M. at 12 centres.
• The Last Date : 03.12.2013.

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Courtesy : ASRB