ASRB NET or Agricultural Scientists Research Board National Eligibility Test offers applicants job opportunities as a scientist in ARS of ICAR, lecturer/assistant professor in the various agricultural universities. For getting the job, the candidate must go through an entrance examination. In this article, we will discuss ASRB NET 2023 (ICAR NET) Notification, Application Form, Dates, Syllabus, Pattern, etc.
ASRB NET Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of Examination | Agricultural Scientists Recruitment National Eligibility Test (ASR NET) |
| Also Known As | Indian Council of Agricultural Research National Eligibility Test (ICAR NET) |
| Conducting Body | Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board |
| Category | Entrance Exam |
| Exam-Level | National-level |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of Examination | Online |
| Date of Examination | To be notified soon |
| Total Questions | 150 |
| Total Marks | 150 |
| Official Website | asrb.org.in |
| Helpline | 011-25840251 |
ASRB NET 2023: Important Dates
| Online registration starts from | First week of November 2023 |
| Online registration ends on | Last week of November 2023 |
| Fee Payment starts from | First week of November 2023 |
| Last date of Fee Payment | Last week of November 2023 |
| Examination Date | Last week of December 2023 |
ASRB NET Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for ASRB NET is as follows-
- Candidate must be a citizen of India, Nepal or Bhutan or citizens having a Tibetan or East African origin must be eligible after a certificate of eligibility by the Government of India.
- The minimum age limit is 21 years
- The candidates are required to have master’s degree in the following course-
| Course | Master’s degree in |
| Agricultural Biotechnology | Agriculture/ Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology and Bio-Technology/ Genetic Engineering/ Botany Plant Sciences/ Life Sciences with specialization in Plant Biotechnology |
| Agricultural Microbiology | Agricultural Microbiology/ Microbiology |
| Agricultural Entomology | Agriculture/ Entomology/ Zoology/ Sericulture/ Apiculture/ Plant Protection with specialization in Agricultural Entomology |
| Genetics & Plant Breeding | Agriculture/ Agricultural Botany/ Plant Breeding or Genetics or Genetics and Plant Breeding |
| Nematology | Agriculture Nematology/ Entomology/ Plant Pathology/ Zoology/ Plant Protection with specialization in Nematology |
| Plant Biochemistry | Plant Biochemistry/ Agricultural Biochemistry/ Biochemistry with specialization in plants |
| Plant Pathology | Agriculture/ Botany/ Life Sciences/ Plant Protection with specialization in Plant Pathology/ Mycology |
| Plant Physiology | Agriculture/ Plant Physiology/ Botany with specialization in Plant Physiology |
| Seed Science & Technology | Agriculture/ Seed Science/ Seed Technology or Seed Science and Technology |
| Floriculture & Landscaping | Floriculture/ Agriculture or Horticulture with specialization n Floriculture and Landscaping/ PHT (Horticulture) |
| Vegetable Science | Olericulture/ Vegetable Sciences/ Agriculture or Horticulture with specialization in Vegetable Sciences/ PHT (Horticulture) |
| Animal Biochemistry | Veterinary/ Animal Sciences/ Dairy/ Fisheries Science with specialization in Biochemistry |
| Animal Biotechnology | Veterinary/ Animal/ Fisheries Science with specialization in Biotechnology |
| Animal Genetics & Breeding | Veterinary/ Animal Sciences with specialization in Animal Genetics and Breeding |
| Animal Nutrition | veterinary/ Animal Sciences with specialization in Animal Nutrition |
| Animal Physiology | Veterinary/ Animal Sciences with specialization in Animal Physiology |
| Animal Reproduction & Gynaecology | Veterinary/ Animal Sciences with specialization in Animal Reproduction and Gynaecology |
| Dairy Chemistry | Dairy Chemistry/ Veterinary/ Animal Sciences with specialization in Dairy Chemistry |
| Dairy Microbiology | Dairy Microbiology/ Veterinary/ Animal Sciences with specialization in Dairy Microbiology |
| Dairy Technology | Dairy Technology or Dairy Science/ Animal Products Technology/ Food Technology with specialization in Dairy Technology |
| Poultry Science | Poultry Sciences/ Veterinary/ Animal Sciences with specialization in Poultry Sciences |
| Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary Medicine/ Veterinary Preventive Medicine/ Veterinary Clinical Medicine |
| Veterinary Microbiology | Veterinary Sciences with specialization in Microbiology/ Bacteriology/ Virology/ Mycology/ Immunology |
| Veterinary Parasitology | Veterinary Parasitology |
| Veterinary Pathology | Veterinary Pathology |
| Veterinary Pharmacology | Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology/ Veterinary Pharmacology |
| Veterinary Public Health | Veterinary Public Health/ Epidemiology |
| Veterinary Surgery | Veterinary Surgery |
| Fisheries Resource Management | Fishery Sciences/ Fisheries Resource Management/ Marine Biology/ Aquatic Biology with specialization in Fisheries Resource Management/ Fish Population Dynamics/ Fishery Hydrography/ Ecosystem Management/ Aquatic Ecology |
| Fish Process Technology | Fishery Sciences/ Fish Processing Technology/ Post Harvest Technology/ Industrial Fisheries with specialization in Fish Harvest and Processing |
| Fish Nutrition | Fishery Sciences with specialization in Fish Nutrition and Fish Physiology/ Feed Technology/ Fish Nutrition and Biochemistry |
| Fish Health | Fishery Science/ Marine Biology with specialization in Fish Health/ Fish Pathology and Microbiology |
| Fish Genetics and Breeding | Fishery Science/ Marine Biology with specialization in Fish Genetics and Breeding/ Fish Biotechnology |
| Agricultural Chemicals | Agriculture/ Agricultural Chemicals/ Organic Chemistry with specialization in Agricultural Chemicals |
| Agricultural Meteorology | Agricultural Meteorology/ Agricultural Physics with specialization in Agricultural Meteorology |
| Agroforestry | Forestry/ Agroforestry/ Botany/ Agronomy/ Horticulture with specialization in Agroforestry |
| Agronomy | Agriculture with specialization in Agronomy/ Soil Water Management/ Conservation Agriculture/ Farming Systems Management/ Forage Production |
| Home Sciences | Home Science with specialization in Family Resource Management/ Textile and Clothing/ Child Development/ Foods and Nutrition |
| Environmental Sciences | Environmental Science/ Agro-forestry/ Agriculture Physics/ Agriculture with specialization in Environmental Science |
| Agricultural Business Management | Agricultural Business Management/ Agricultural Marketing/ Business Management with specialization in Agricultural Business/ Fisheries Business Management |
| Agricultural Economics | Agricultural Economics/ Dairy Economics/ Veterinary Economics/ Fisheries Economics with specialization in Agriculture |
| Agricultural Extension | Agricultural Extension/ Veterinary Extension/ Dairy Extension/ Fisheries Extension/ Agriculture Communication in Agricultural Sciences/ Rural Development/ Rural Management |
| Agricultural Statistics | Agricultural Statistics/ Statistics with specialization in Agriculture |
| Agricultural Process Engineering | Agricultural Engineering with specialization in Agricultural Process Engineering/ Food Process Engineering/ Dairy Engineering |
| Food Technology | Food Science/ Food Technology/ Food Science and Technology/ Post Harvest Technology |
ASRB NET Application Form
The Application form of ASRB NET can be filled online. The following are the steps by step application process-
- Visit the official website of the ASRB NET- http://www.asrb.org.in/
- Click on the ‘New Candidate Registration’ and start filling in the required details like email ID password etc.
- Now, verify the email by clicking on the verification link send by ASRB NET
- Now, Log in to your account and click on the apply button
- A form will appear, fill the form with correct information
- Now upload your scanned passport size photograph
- Now you have to upload the scanned copy of all the certificates and documents mentioned below
- Now a payment gateway will open where you have to pay the application fee using Credit/Debit, UPI, Net Banking, or challan
- Take a print out of the payment confirmation slip and the application for future uses
Documents required for ASRB NET Admission
The following are the list of documents required for ASRB NET Admission-
- Scanned Passport Size photograph under 1 MB
- Scanned copy of class 10th & 12th passed certificate/ Mark Sheet showcasing all the marks obtained in the subjects
- Graduation Degree/ Marks Sheet
- Master’s Degree / Marks Sheet
- Aadhar Card
Application Fee
The application fee for ASRB NET is as follows-
| Category | Application Fee |
| Unreserved | Rs.1000/- |
| OBC | Rs.500/- |
| SC/ST | Rs.250/- |
ASRB NET Examination Pattern
The following are the examination pattern for ASRB NET-
- Exam Mode: Prelims- Online (CBT) and Mains-offline (pen & paper based)
- Exam Language: English and Hindi
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
| Examination | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Prelims | 150 | 2 Hours |
| Mains | 240 | 3 Hours |
| Personal Interveiws | 60 | – |
ASRB NET Syllabus
The following are the syllabus for ASRB NET-
Genetics and Bio-Engineering
- General Genetics and Plant Breeding
- Economics Botany and Plant Breeding Methods
- Genome Organization and Cytogenetics of Crop Plants
- Quantitative and Biometrical Genetics
- Genetic Engineering and Biotechnological Tools in Plant Breeding
- Plant Breeding of Stress Resistance and Nutritional Quality
- Plant Genetic Resources and Their Regulatory System; Varietal Release and Seed Production
- Statistical Methods and Field Plot Techniques
Agricultural Biotechnology
- Cell Structure and Function
- Biomolecules and Metabolism
- Enzymology
- Molecular Genetics
- Gene Expressions
- Molecular Biology Techniques
- Gene Cloning
- Molecular Biology
- Plant Molecular Biology
- Tissue Culture
- Plant Genetic Engineering
- Molecular Markers and Genomics
Floriculture and Landscaping
- Breeding
- Production technology of cut flowers
- Production technology of loose flowers
- Landscaping
- Protected floriculture
- Value Addition
- Turfing and Turf Management
- Computer-aided designing for outdoor and indoorscaping
Veterinary Anatomy
- Gross Anatomy
- Digestive, Respiratory and Uro-genital System in fowl
- Microanatomy
- Developmental Anatomy
Veterinary Pharmacology
- General Pharmacology
- Drug Action on Central Nervous System
- Drugs acting on Humoral and Autonomic Nervous System
- Drugs action on Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems
- Drugs acting on the Digestive System
- Drugs action on Uro-genital system
- Endocrine Pharmacology
- Autacoids
- Chemotherapy
- Toxicology
- Ecotoxicology
- Miscellaneous topics
Dairy Chemistry
- Milk Constituents
- Levels, distribution, and isolation of genetic polymorphism
- Milk lipids
- Milk adulteration and detection methods
- Cream and size of the distribution
- Heat stability of milk as affected by various constituents and additives.
- Cheese: composition and varietal differences
- Definition of quality, quality control, and assurance
- Spectroscopy
Agricultural Meteorology
- General Meteorology
- General Climatology
- Agricultural Climatology
- Micro Meteorology
- Evapotranspiration
- Crop Weather Modelling
- Weather Forecasting for Agriculture
Farm Machinery and Power
- Farm Mechanization and Equipment
- Farm Machinery Design
- Farm Machinery Testing, Evaluation and Management
- Engines and Tractor Systems
- Ergonomics and Safety
- Soil Dynamics in Tillage and Traction
- Energy in Agriculture
- Manufacturing Technology
- Instrumentation and Measurement Techniques
ASRB NET Examination Centre
The following are the examination Centre for ASRB NET-
- Vadodara
- Bengaluru
- Barapani
- Shillong
- Uttar Pradesh
- West Bengal
- Madhya Pradesh
- Odisha
- Chandigarh
- Chennai
- Uttarakhand
- Delhi
- Assam
- Telangana
- Madhya Pradesh
- Rajasthan
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Haryana
ASRB NET 2023 Admit Card
The admit card is the most important document without which you will not be allowed to participate in the examination. You can download the admit card of ASRB NET on the official website for ASRB NET 2023.
ASRB NET 2023 Exam Result
The examination result of the ASRB NET will be released after 2-3 weeks of examination. You can find the exam result on the official website of the ASRB NET.
ASRB NET Recommended Books
The following are the recommended books for ASRB NET-
- General Agriculture for I.C.A.R. Examinations (J.R.F., Ph.D, S.R.F. & A.R.S.)by M S Rathore
- Objective Agriculture for Competitive Examinations ARS NET UPSC PCS SAUs Exams by S R Kantwa
- General Studies For ARS & Other Competitive Examinations 11th Edition by K. V. Ramana Rao
- Agricultural Biotechnology by Gautam V. K.
- Agricultural Microbiology (English) 2nd Edition by Bagyaraj D. J, Rangaswami G
- Fundamentals of Plant Pathology by N. G. Ravichandra