AGRICULTURAL SCIENTISTS RECRUITMENT BOARD

KRISHI ANUSANDHAN BHAVAN, PUSA, NEW DELHI-110012

(INDIAN COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH)
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F.No. 1(2)/2010-Exam.-II Dated the 26th February, 2010.

NOTIFICATION

AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE AND NATIONAL

ELIGIBILITY TEST EXAMINATION-2010.

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1. Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) will hold a competitive ARS/NET

Examination – 2010 as per the following scheme where two separate examinations will
be held as:

(i) Prelim - ARS / NET Examination – 2010 to be held on 19.09.2010 (Sunday)

(ii) ARS – Main Examination – 2010 to be held tentatively on 28.11.2010 (Sunday).
The Prelim – ARS / NET is a Combined Competitive Examination for deciding
eligibility for appearing in ARS – Main Examination as well as for determining
eligibility for Lecturer / Assistant Professor in the State Agricultural
Universities (SAU’s) / other Agriculture Universities (AU’s).

2. (i) Candidates clearing the National Eligibility Test will be eligible for Lecturers or
Assistant Professors in the SAUs/AUs. Eligibility certificates will be issued to the
candidates by the A.S.R.B. to enable them to apply against vacancies to be
notified or advertised by the State Agricultural Universities. SAU/AU will consider
their eligibility through interview or such other tests as devised for recruitment of
Lecturers or Assistant Professors.

(ii) ARS – Main Examination will be held at a later date for filling up the
vacancies of Scientists in Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in the pay
scale of Rs.15,600-39,100 plus research grade pay of Rs.6,000/- in the ICAR
Institutes.

(iii) Candidates clearing the Prelim – ARS Examination only will be eligible to appear
in the ARS – Main Examination.

(iv) The candidates clearing Main Examination will be called for Viva-Voce in the
ratio of 1:5. The selection of candidates for Viva-Voce will be made on the basis
of marks obtained in the ARS - Main examination. Candidates declared
successful in the examination in ARS – Main Examination and viva-voce will be
recommended for appointment as Scientists in the Indian Council of Agricultural
Research in the pay scale of Rs.15,600-39,100 plus research grade pay of
Rs.6,000/-.
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3. Centres of Examination
(i) Centres of Examination For Prelim – ARS / NET Examination
Code No. Centres State
01. Anand Gujarat
02. Bangaluru Karnatata
03. Bikaner Rajasthan
04 Bhopal Madhya Pradesh
05 Bhubneshwar Orissa
06. Chennai Tamil Nadu
07 Cochin Kerala
08. Coimbatore Tamil Nadu
09. Dharwad Karnataka
10. Dehradun Uttarakhand
11. Delhi Delhi
12. Guwahati Assam
13. Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh
14. Imphal Manipur
15. Izatnagar (Bareilly) Uttar Pradesh
16. Jabalpur Madhya Pradesh
17. Jammu Jammu & Kashmir
18. Junagadh Gujarat
19. Karnal Haryana
20. Kolkata West Bengal
21. Lucknow Uttar Pradesh
22. Ludhiana Punjab
23. Mumbai Maharashtra
24. Nagpur Maharashtra
25. Palampur Himachal Pradesh
26. Patna Bihar
27. Port Blair Andaman & Nicobar Islands
28. Raipur Chhattisgarh
29. Ranchi Jharkhand
30. Srinagar Jammu & Kashmir
31. Tirupati Andhra Pradesh
32. Udaipur Rajasthan
33. Varanasi Uttar Pradesh

(The ASRB may increase or decrease the number of Centres according to the requirement).
Candidates must select the centre of Examination carefully.
(NO REQUEST FOR CHANGE OF CENTRE WOULD BE ENTERTAINED ORDINARILY)
However, a request for change of centre will be entertained in exceptional cases on
merits, if received within one month from closing date for receipt of applications.

(ii) Centres of Examination for ARS – Main Examination will be decided by ASRB after the
results of Prelim – ARS Examination and shall be informed to all the eligible candidates.
However, the candidates can give the choices of the centres of examination for ARS – Main
Examination from amongst following centres:-
01. Bangaluru 02. Bhubneshwar 03. Coimbatore 04. Delhi 05. Guwahati
06. Hyderabad 07. Jammu 08. Kolkata 09. Mumbai 10. Nagpur
11. Patna 12. Varanasi
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4. VACANCIES FOR ARS
The number of vacancies in Agricultural Research Service under various disciplines is
mentioned in Annexure-I. The number of vacancies is only tentative and likely to
change.

5. PRESCRIBED EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:-

(i) For admission to Prelim - ARS/NET Examination:-
A candidate must posses a Master's degree or equivalent in the concerned
subject with Specialization as defined in Annexure-II, before the day of
Prelim - ARS/NET Examination

(ii) For admission to ARS – Main Examination:-

Candidate must have passed in requisite Prelim – ARS / NET Examination
and must posse Master’s degree or equivalent in the concerned subject with
specialization as defined in Annexure-III, before the day of Prelim -
ARS/NET Examination

6. AGE LIMIT
(a) For Agricultural Research Service:-
A candidate seeking admission to the ARS Examination must have attained the
age of 21 years but not have attained the age of 32 years as on 01-08-2010 (i.e.
he/she must have been born not earlier than 2nd August, 1978 and not later than
1st August, 1989). In service candidates of ICAR less than 45 years in age as on 01-
08-2010 will also be eligible to appear subject to possession of prescribed qualifications.
In service candidates of the State Agricultural Universities less than 35 years of age as
on 01-08-2010 will be eligible to appear for ARS subject to possession of prescribed
qualifications.

The upper age limit prescribed above will also be relaxable:-

(I) Upto a maximum of five years if a candidate belongs to Scheduled Caste (SC) or
Scheduled Tribe (ST) The candidates claiming this benefit should submit
certificate in the format prescribed vide Annexure-V

(II) Upto a maximum of 3 years in the case of candidates belonging to Other

Backward Classes (OBC) who are eligible to avail of reservation applicable to
such candidates. The candidates claiming this benefit should submit certificate in
the format prescribed vide Annexure-VI

(III) For Physically Challenged candidates, the upper age limit will be relaxable upto a
maximum of 10 years. Candidates belonging to SC, ST and OBC who are also
covered under the Physically Challenged category will be eligible for grant of
cumulative age relaxation under both the categories. Physical requirements for
the Challenged candidates are given at Annexure - VII

(IV) For ARS Examination the upper age limit for the candidates holding Ph.D.
degree will be 35 years. Consequently the upper age limit for SC / ST / OBC./
Physically Challenged candidates holding Ph.D. degree will be relaxable by a
further period of 3 years. Thus, the maximum limit for SC / ST candidates in
such cases will be 40 years, for OBC candidates 38 years and for Physically
Challenged candidate 45 years. In such cases the candidates should have
obtained Ph.D. degree on or before 01-08-2010 which is the reckoning date for
age determination.
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(V) Up to a maximum of five years if a candidate had ordinarily been domiciled in the
State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from the 1st January, 1980 to the
31st day of December, 1989.

(VI) To other bonafide displaced persons/repatriates of Indian origin / Defence

Services Personnel/Border Security Force Personnel etc. as per the existing
instructions of the Government of India on the subject.

(b) For National Eligibility Test:-

A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years as on 01-08-2010.There will be no
upper age limit for the National Eligibility Test.

7. FEE: -
The candidates seeking admission to ARS/NET Examination must pay to the
Board a fee of Rs. 1,000/- (Rs. One thousand only) through a Crossed Bank Draft only,
valid for six months from the date of issue, drawn in favour of Secretary, A.S.R.B. and
payable at New Delhi with the application form. Candidates should write their name and
address on the reverse of the Bank Draft in the top corner at the time of submission of
application. No other form of payment will be accepted by the Board.

CANDIDATES BELONGING TO SC/ST ARE NOT REQUIRED TO PAY ANY

FEE. NO FEE EXEMPTION IS, HOWEVER, AVAILABLE TO OBC CANDIDATES
AND THEY ARE REQUIRED TO PAY THE FULL PRESCRIBED FEE.

Physically challenged persons are exempted from the payment of fee provided
they are otherwise eligible for appointment to the Services/Posts to be filled on the
results of this examination on the basis of the standards of medical fitness for these
Services/Posts (including any concessions specifically extended to the physically
challenged). A physically challenged candidate claiming fee concession will be required
by the Board to submit along with their detailed application form, a certified copy of the
certificate from a Government Hospital/Medical Board in support of his claim for being
physically challenged.

NOTE I: Notwithstanding the aforesaid provision for fee exemption, a physically

challenged candidate will be considered to be eligible for appointment only if he (after
such physical examination as the Council or the appointing authority, as the case may
be, may prescribe) is found to satisfy the requirements of physical and medical
standards for the concerned Services/Posts to be allocated to Physically challenged
candidates by the Council.

NOTE II: APPLICATIONS NOT ACCOMPANIED BY THE PRESCRIBED FEE

(UNLESS REMISSION OF FEE IS CLAIMED) SHALL BE SUMMARILY REJECTED.

NOTE III: Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances nor can the fee
be held in reserve for any other examination or selection. Candidates claiming fee
remission on account of being SC/ST must attach a copy of SC/ST certificate from
the prescribed authority. A Physically Challenged candidate claiming fee concession
will be required to submit along with his/her detailed application form, a certified copy of
the certificate from a Government Hospital/Medical Board in support of his/her claim for
being physically challenged.
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8. PLAN OF EXAMINATION:-

A). For Prelim – ARS / NET Examination

There will one paper with 200 marks with all objective type questions of 2 1/2
(Two and half) hours duration. Out of 200 objective type questions 50 questions shall
be of General Knowledge derived from the relevant broad seven main groups of
Agriculture & Allied Sciences as indicated in Annexure – II.

B). For ARS – Main Examination (for those who pass the Prelim ARS/NET
Examination)
There will be one paper of 240 marks with 3 (Three) hour’s duration and the
questions from each discipline will be subjective with expectations of descriptive
answers. The ARS – Main Examination shall be conducted in the disciplines mentioned
in Annexure – III.

C). Viva – Voce examination will be held for 60 marks.

Detailed plan of Examination is given in Annexure-IV

9. HOW TO APPLY:-
A candidate seeking admission to the Examination must apply to the Secretary,
Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board, Krishi Anusandhan Bhavan, Pusa, New Delhi-
110012 on the application form available on ICAR Website www.icar.org.in or ASRB Website
www.asrb.org.in The application form should be filled up by the candidate in his / her own
handwriting only. The candidate must write his / her name as it appears in the Matriculation
certificate. If the candidate has changed his / her name after Matriculation, necessary
document / proof should be attached.

The envelopes containing the application form should be super scribed in bold
letters as:
"Application for Prelim - ARS / NET Examination - 2010".
Centre ______________________ Code No _______
Prelim ARS/NET Examination Discipline ______________ CodeNo. _______

NOTE:-
A candidate must send the following documents with his/her application:-

(i) Crossed Bank Draft for Rs. 1,000/- (Rupees One Thousand Only) drawn in
favour of Secretary, A.S.R.B. payable at New Delhi with the name and full
address of the candidate written on its back.

(ii) One self-addressed post card duly affixed with postage stamps of Rs.6/- for
acknowledgment of application.

(ii) Attested copy of Matriculation Certificate as a proof of date of birth.

(v) Attested copies of the B.Sc./B.V.Sc./B.E./B.Tech. Degree certificate along with

mark sheets.
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(vi) Attested copies of the Master’s degree / Provisional Degree Certificate along with
mark sheets and transcripts, (Candidates must possess Master’s degree on or
before the day of commencement of the examination).

(vii) Attested copies of the SC/ST certificate issued by the prescribed authority.

(viii) Attested copy of the OBC certificate issued by the prescribed authority.

(ix) Attested copy of the Physically Challenged certificate issued by the prescribed
authority.

(x) Candidates already in ICAR/ SAU /Government services whether in a permanent

or temporary capacity are, however, required to submit an undertaking that they
have informed in writing their Head of Office/Department that they have applied
for the examination. However, candidates seeking age relaxation on account of
being ICAR/ SAU Employees must attach a certificate to this effect from the
concerned Institute/SAU.

(xi) Application not accompanied by the prescribed fee shall be summarily rejected.
Incomplete or defective or unsigned declaration shall also be summarily rejected
and fee paid will be forfeited. No representation or correspondence regarding
such rejection shall be entertained under any circumstances.

(xii) Candidates must ensure that they fulfill all the eligibility conditions for
admission to the examination. Their admission to the examination will
also, therefore, be purely provisional. If on verification at any later stage, it
is found that they do not fulfill all eligibility conditions; their candidature
will be cancelled / rejected and fee paid for examination will be forfeited.

10. LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IN A.S.R.B.

a) The completed application form must reach the Secretary, Agricultural Scientists
Recruitment Board, Krishi Anusandhan Bhavan, Pusa, New Delhi-110012 by
post or delivered in person on or before 20th April, 2010.

In respect of applications received only by post (by post/ speed post) from the
candidates residing in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram,
Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Jammu & Kashmir, Lahaul & Spiti Districts
and Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba Distt. of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman &
Nicobar Islands, Lakshdweep or abroad, the last date for receipt of application
will be 04th May, 2010. The benefit of extended time will be available only in
respect of applications received by post / speed post from the above
mentioned areas/regions. In the case of applications received by hand or
through courier service, benefit of extended time will not be available
regardless of the place of the residence of the applicant.
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b) Candidates should clearly note that the Board will in no case be responsible for
non-receipt of their application or any delay in receipt thereof on any account
whatsoever. No application, received after the prescribed last date will be
entertained under any circumstances and all the applications received after
the prescribed date will be summarily rejected. They should, therefore,
ensure that their applications reach the Board’s Office on or before the
prescribed last date.

Applications received through Couriers or courier Services of any type shall be

treated as having been received ‘By Hand’ at the Board’s Counter.

NOTE:-

I. WHILE FILLING UP THE APPLICATION FORM, THE CANDIDATE SHOULD

CAREFULLY DECIDE ABOUT HIS/HER CHOICE FOR THE CENTRE AND
OPTIONAL SUBJECT FOR THE EXAMINATION. MORE THAN ONE
APPLICATION FORM FROM A CANDIDATE GIVING DIFFERENT CENTRES
AND/OR OPTIONAL SUBJECTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES. EVEN IF A CANDIDATE SENDS MORE THAN ONE
COMPLETED APPLICATION, THE BOARD WILL ACCEPT ONLY ONE.

II. APPLICATION AT THEIR DISCRETION AND THE BOARD’S DECISION IN THE

MATTER SHALL BE FINAL.

II. IF ANY CANDIDATE APPEARS AT A CENTRE/OPTIONAL SUBJECT OTHER

THAN THE ONE INDICATED BY THE BOARD IN HIS/HER ADMISSION
CERTIFICATE THE PAPERS OF SUCH A CANDIDATE WILL NOT BE
EVALUATED AND HIS /HER CANDIDATURE WILL BE LIABLE TO
CANCELLATION.

III. DUE CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN BY THE CANDIDATES TO FILL UP THEIR

APPLICATION FORM. NO COLUMN OF THE APPLICATION SHOULD BE
LEFT BLANK. INCOMPLETE OR DEFECTIVE OR UNSIGNED APPLICATIONS
SHALL BE SUMMARILY REJECTED. NO REPRESENTATION OR
CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING SUCH REJECTION SHALL BE
ENTERTAINED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

IV. IN CASE THEIR CLAIM REGARDING AGE, EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS,

SCHEDULED CASTE/ SCHEDULED TRIBE/ OTHER BACKWARD CLASS/
PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED, BEING I.C.A.R. /SAU EMPLOYEE, IS FOUND
TO BE INCORRECT, THEY MAY RENDER THEMSELVES LIABLE TO
DISCIPLINARY ACTION BY THE BOARD / I.C.A.R. IN TERMS OF THE RULES
OF THE EXAMINATION.

V. IN CASE OF ANY DISCREPANCEY BETWEEN ENGLISH AND HINDI

VERSIONS OF THE ADVERTISEMENT / INFORMATION, THE ENGLISH
VERSION WILL BE TREATED AS FINAL.

VI NOTIFICATION INCLUDING APPLICATION FORM IS AVAILABLE ON ICAR

WEBSITE www.icar.org.in AND ASRB WEBSITE www.asrb.org.in

M.K. Jain
CONTROLLER OF EXAMINATIONS
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RULES

The rules for the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) / National Eligibility Test
(NET) Examination - 2010 to be held by the Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board
are published for general information.

1. CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY

Nationality: A candidate must be either:-

(i) a citizen of India, or
(ii) a citizen of Nepal, or
(iii) a citizen of Bhutan, or
(iv) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before the 1st January, 1962, with the
intention of permanently settling in India, or
(v) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and
East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania,
(formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar) Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and
Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (IV) above shall be a
person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of
India.

2. AGE LIMITS:-

a) For Agricultural Research Service:-

A candidate seeking admission to the ARS Examination must have attained the
age of 21 years but not have attained the age of 32 years as on 01-08-2010. In
service candidates of ICAR less than 45 years in age as on 01-08-2010 will also be
eligible to appear subject to possession of prescribed qualifications. In service
candidates of the State Agricultural Universities less than 35 years in age as on 01-08-
2010 will be eligible to appear for ARS subject to possession of prescribed
qualifications.

The upper age limit prescribed above will also be relaxable:-

(i) Upto a maximum of five years if a candidate belongs to SC or ST
(ii) Upto a maximum of 3 years in the case of candidates belonging to Other
Backward Classes, who are eligible to avail of reservation applicable to such
candidates.
(iii) For Physically Challenged candidates, the upper age limit will be relaxable upto a
maximum of 10 years. Candidates belonging to SC, ST and OBC are also
covered under the Physically Challenged category will be eligible for grant of
cumulative age relaxation under both the categories.
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(iv) For ARS the upper age limit for the candidates holding Ph.D. degree will be 35
years. Consequently the upper age limit for SC/ST/OBC./ Physically Challenged
candidates holding Ph.D. degree will be relaxable by a further period of 3 years.
Thus, the maximum limit for SC/ST candidates in such cases will be 40 years, for
OBC candidates 38 years and for Physically Challenged candidate 45 years. In
such cases the candidates should have obtained Ph.D. degree on or before
01-08-2010, which is the reckoning date for age determination.

(v) Up to a maximum of five years if a candidate had ordinarily been domiciled in the
State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from the 1st January, 1980 to the
31st day of December, 1989.

(vi) To other bonafide displaced persons/repatriates of Indian origin / Defence

Services Personnel/Border Security Force Personnel etc. as per the existing
instructions of the Government of India on the subject.

b) For National Eligibility Test:

A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years as on 01-08-2010.There will
be no upper age limit for the National Eligibility Test.

3. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ARS AND NET:-

A candidate for the Prelim - Agricultural Research Service/National Eligibility Test
must have a Master's degree or equivalent in the concerned subject with specialization
as defined in Annexure-II and for ARS – Main examination, a candidate must have a
Master’s degree or equivalent in concerned subject as defined in Annexure-III against
each discipline, 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.

NOTE I:-
The candidates selected for appointment to the posts in Animal Science
disciplines will be entitled to Non Practicing Allowance as admissible under the rules of
Indian Council of Agricultural Research and subject to fulfillment of the conditions of
entitlement as prescribed by the Council.

In order to facilitate candidates to decide their eligibility, the details of specific

qualification required for admission to Prelim-ARS/NET and ARS–Main Examinations in
each discipline are given in Annexure:-II and Annexure-III.
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NOTE II:-
A CANDIDATE WHO HAS APPEARED AT AN EXAMINATION, THE PASSING
OF WHICH RENDERED HIM / HER ELIGIBLE TO APPEAR AT THIS EXAMINATION
BUT HAS NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE RESULT MAY APPLY FOR THE
ADMISSION TO THE EXAMINATION. SUCH CANDIDATE WILL BE ADMITTED IF
OTHERWISE ELIGIBLE, BUT THE ADMISSION WOULD BE DEEMED TO BE
PROVISIONAL SUBJECT TO THE CANCELLATION IF HE / SHE DO NOT
PRODUCE MASTER DEGREE OR PROVISIONAL DEGREE CERTITIFICATE
PASSED BEFORE THE DAY OF PRELIM ARS/NET EXAMINATION - 2010. THE
CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THE ATTESTED COPIES OF THE
MASTER’S DEGREE/ PROVISIONAL DEGREE CERTIFICATE ALONGWITH MARK
SHEETS/ TRANSCRIPTS ON THE SITE OF EXAMINATION TO THE SUPVISOR OF
THE CENTRE OF EXAMINATION, FAILING WHICH HIS/HER CANDIDATURE IS
LIABLE TO REJECTION.

NOTE-III:-
IN EXCEPTIONAL CASES, THE AGRICULTURAL SCIENTISTS
RECRUITMENT BOARD MAY TREAT A CANDIDATE, WHO HAS NOT ANY OF THE
FOREGOING QUALIFICATIONS, AS A QUALIFIED CANDIDATE PROVIDED THAT
HE/SHE HAS PASSED EXAMINATIONS CONDUCTED BY OTHER INSTITUTION,
THE STANDARD OF WHICH IN THE OPINION OF THE BOARD JUSTIFIES HIS/HER
ADMISSION TO THE EXAMINATION.

NOTE-IV:-

IN ARS THE SCIENTIST WILL BE PLACED IN THE SAME DISCIPLINE IN

WHICH HE/ SHE HAS QUALIFIED THE ARS EXAMINATION AND NO REQUEST
FOR CHANGE OF DISCIPLINE WILL BE ENTERTAINED.

4. FEE:-
The candidates seeking admission to examination must pay to the Board a fee of
Rs. 1,000/- (Rs. One Thousand only) through a Crossed Bank Draft only, valid for six
months from the date of issue, drawn in favour of Secretary, A.S.R.B. and payable at
New Delhi with the application form. Candidates should write their name and address on the
reverse of the Bank Draft in the top corner at the time of submission of application. No other
form of payment will be accepted by the Board.

CANDIDATES BELONGING TO SC/ST ARE NOT REQUIRED TO PAY ANY FEE. NO

FEE EXEMPTION IS, HOWEVER, AVAILABLE TO OBC CANDIDATES AND THEY ARE
REQUIRED TO PAY THE FULL PRESCRIBED FEE.

Physically challenged persons are exempted from the payment of fee provided they are
otherwise eligible for appointment to the Services/Posts to be filled on the results of this
examination on the basis of the standards of medical fitness for these Services/Posts
(including any concessions specifically extended to the physically challenged). A physically
challenged candidate claiming fee concession will be required by the Board to submit along
with their detailed application form, a certified copy of the certificate from a Government
Hospital/Medical Board in support of his claim for being physically challenged.
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NOTE I: Notwithstanding the aforesaid provision for fee exemption, a physically

challenged candidate will be considered to be eligible for appointment only if he (after such
physical examination as the Government or the appointing authority, as the case may be, may
prescribe) is found to satisfy the requirements of physical and medical standards for the
concerned Services/Posts to be allocated to Physically challenged candidates by the
Government.

NOTE II: APPLICATIONS NOT ACCOMPANIED BY THE PRESCRIBED FEE

(UNLESS REMISSION OF FEE IS CLAIMED) SHALL BE SUMMARILY REJECTED.

NOTE III: Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances nor can the fee
be held in reserve for any other examination or selection. Candidates claiming fee remission
on account of being SC/ST must attach a copy of SC/ST certificate from the prescribed
authority. A Physically Challenged candidate claiming fee concession will be required to
submit along with his/her detailed application form, a certified copy of the certificate from a
Government Hospital/Medical Board in support of his/her claim for being physically
Challenged.

5. (a) Number of Attempts:-

The number of attempts for appearing in the Agricultural Research Service

Examination will be limited to FOUR for all candidates (whether M.Sc./Ph.D.) including
the in-service candidates of I.C.A.R. However, this restriction will not apply to SC and
ST candidates, who are otherwise eligible.

Note-I :-
The number of attempts made by the candidates prior to Agricultural Research
Service examination 1996 will not be taken into account for counting the number of
attempts made.

Note-II :-
An attempt at a Prelim Examination shall be deemed to be an attempt at the
Examination. Notwithstanding the disqualification/cancellation of candidature, the fact of
appearance of the candidate at the examination will count as an attempt.

(b) Restrictions on applying for the Examination:-

1. “A candidate who has already qualified ARS examination in the earlier year will
not be eligible to compete in the subsequent examinations conducted by ASRB for the
same discipline in which he/she has earlier qualified. However, there is no bar to
reappear for an ARS selected CANDIDATE in the subsequent ARS examination in a
discipline different than the one in which he/she has already qualified ".

2. “Only such candidates who have been declared as qualified by the ASRB in the
ARS Prelim Examination to sit for the ARS – Main Examination in a particular year shall
be permitted to appear in the ARS – Main Examination of that year”.
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6. Candidates already in the Service of Indian Council of Agricultural Research,

Central/State Government/Scientific Institutions/Universities, whether in a permanent or
a temporary capacity or as a work charged employee, other than a casual or daily rated
employee, are required to submit an undertaking that they have informed in writing their
Head of Office/Department that they have applied for the examination. However, a
candidate seeking age relaxation on account of being ICAR/SAU Employee must attach
a certificate to this effect from the concerned Institute/SAU or get his application
forwarded through proper channel.

7. The decision of the Board as to the eligibility or otherwise of a candidate for

admission to the examination shall be final.

8. No candidate will be admitted to the examination unless he/ she holds a

certificate of admission from the Board.

9. Any attempt on the part of a candidate to obtain support for his candidature by
any means may disqualify him for admission to the examination.

10. A candidate who is or has been declared by the Board guilty of impersonation or
of submitting fabricated documents or documents which have been tempered with or of
making statements which are incorrect or false or of suppressing material information or
otherwise resorting to any other irregular or improper means for obtaining admission to
the examination, or of using or attempting to use unfair means or of misbehavior in the
examination hall, may, in addition to rendering himself liable to criminal prosecution:

(a) Be debarred permanently or for a specific period.

(i) By the Board, from admission to any examination or appearance at an

interview held by the Board for selection of candidates and
(ii) By the Indian Council of Agricultural Research from Employment under
them.

(b) Will be liable to disciplinary action under the appropriate rules, if he is already in
service under Government / Indian Council of Agricultural Research/State
Agricultural Universities.

11. A). Candidates who obtain such minimum qualifying marks in the Prelim-ARS / NET
as fixed in the notification shall be eligible for appearing in ARS – Main examination of
the same year. For example if a candidate has passed Prelim – ARS / NET – 2010 he /
she shall be eligible for ARS – Main – 2010 only and not eligible for any subsequence
ARS- Main Examination.

B). Candidates who obtain such minimum qualifying marks in the written ARS - Main
examination as may be fixed by the Board in their discretion shall be summoned for
VIVA-VOCE for the Agricultural Research Service. After the Viva-Voce the candidates
will be arranged by the Board in the order of merit in each category (professional
subject-wise) as disclosed by the aggregate marks finally awarded to each candidate.
Candidates who obtain such minimum aggregate marks in the written papers and Viva-
Voce without fixing any minimum marks in Viva-Voce as may be fixed by the Board in
their discretion shall be recommended for appointment to ARS in accordance with the
number of vacancies intimated by the Council under each discipline.
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12. Candidates belonging to the scheduled castes or the Scheduled Tribes may be
recommended by the Board by a relaxed standard to make up the deficiency in the
reserved quota subject to the relevant instructions on the subject and also subject to the
fitness of these candidates for appointment to the Agricultural Research Service
irrespective of their ranks in the order of merit at the examination.

13. The form and manner of communication of the result of the examination to
individual candidates shall be decided by the Board in their discretion and the Board will
not enter into correspondence with them regarding the result.

14. Recommendation by the Board for appointment in the ARS will not be binding
unless the Indian Council of Agricultural Research are satisfied after such enquiry as
may be considered necessary that the candidate is suitable in all respects for
appointment to the Service.

15. A candidate must be in good mental and bodily health and free from any physical
defects likely to interfere with the discharge of his duties as an officer of the service. A
candidate, who after such physical examination as the Indian Council of Agricultural
Research may prescribe, is found not to satisfy these requirements will not be
appointed. Candidates selected by the Board may be required to undergo physical
examination. Candidates will be required to pay the fee for the Medical Examination as
prescribed by the Government of India for such category of the posts.

16. No person:-
(a) Who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse
living or
(b) Who, having a spouse living has entered into or contracted a marriage with any
person shall be eligible for appointment to the service.

Provided that the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, may, if satisfied that
such a marriage is permissible under the personal law applicable to such person and
the other party to the marriage and there are other grounds for so doing, exempt any
person from the operation of this rule.

17. Brief particulars relating to the service to which recruitment is being made
through this Examination are stated in Annexure-VIII.
 ANNEXURE – I
Vacancy Position for ARS Examination – 2010
S.No. Discipline(s) UR SC ST OBC PC Total

1. Plant Genetics 01 04 01 05 11
(earlier Genetics) (BL) (BL) (BL)
2. Plant Breeding 12 04 02 04 22
3. Economic Botany 02 01 01 02 06
(BL) (1BL)
4. Seed Technology 01 01
5. Plant Pathology 12 01 02 15
6. Agricultural Entomology 10 01 01 02 14
7. Plant Nematology 03 03
(earlier Nematology)
8. Agricultural Chemicals/ 01 01 01 02 05
Organic Chemistry (BL) (1BL)**
9. Biochemistry (Plant Science) 01 02 02 2 07
(BL)**
10. Plant Physiology 03 03 01 03 10
11. Agricultural Biotechnology 04 01 02 03 10
(Earlier Biotechnology –Agril. Sc.) (2BL)*
12. Agricultural Microbiology 01 01 02
(earlier Microbiology – Plant Sc.) (BL)**
13. Biochemistry (Animal Science) 01 01 01 2 05
(BL)**
14. Animal Biotechnology 01 01 01 03
(earlier Biotechnology-Animal Sc.) (BL)*
15. Veterinary Public Health 01 01
(BL)
16. Animal Reproduction and 01 01 01 03
Gynaecology
17. Animal Genetics & Breeding 01 01 02
18. Livestock Production Management 01 03 04
(earlier Livestock Production &
Management)
19. Fisheries Resource Management 04 02 02 04 12
(earlier Fish & Fisheries Science)
20. Fish Processing Technology 03 01 01 05
21. Agronomy 06 03 03 05 17
22. Agricultural Physics 01 01 01 03
(BL)
23. Pedology 01 01 01 02* 05
(earlier, Soil : Pedology) (BL) (BL)
24. Soil Chemistry/Fertility/Microbiology 04 01 01 03 01 10
(earlier Soil Science: Soil (BL)*
Chemistry/Fertility/Microbiology)
25. Soil Physics/Soil and Water 01 03 02 (1 04 02 12
Conservation (1BL) BL) (BL) (1BL)*
(earlier Soil Science: Soil Physics/Soil
and Water Conservation

Contd…2/-
 : 2:

S.No. Discipline (s) UR SC ST OBC PC Total

26. Agricultural Chemistry 01 01 02 01 02 07

(BL) (BL) **
27. Agricultural Economics 03 02 02 02 03* 12
28. Home/Family Resource Management 01 01 02
(earlier Home Management & Family (BL) (BL)
Resource Management)
29. Agricultural Extension 03 02 05
30. Agricultural Statistics 13 06 06 12 03 40
(5 BL) (5 BL) (BL)*
31. Farm Machinery & Power 03 02 05
(2 BL) (BL)
32. Soil and Water Conservation 01 01 02
Engineering
33. Dairy Microbiology 02 01 03
34. Mechanical Engineering 01 01 01 03
(BL) (BL) (BL)
35. Electrical Engineering 01 01 02
(BL) (BL)
36. Electronics and Instrumentation 04 02 01 03 10
(1 BL) (BL) (1 BL)
37. Textile Chemistry 01 01** 02
38. Textile Manufacture 04 01 01 03 09
(2 BL) (BL) (BL) (2 BL)

TOTAL 104 45 35 81 25 290

* Reserved for the persons suffering locomotors disability i.e. Disability of the bones, joints
or muscles leading of substantial restriction to the movement of limbs or any form of cerebral palsy.

**Reserved for the persons suffering from Hearing impairment i.e. loss of sixty decibels or
more in the better ear in the conversational range of frequencies.

BL= Backlog Vacancy

Note: Physical requirements for the challenged candidates are given in Annexure-VII
 Annexure-II

DISCIPLINES FOR PRELIM. ARS/NET EXAMINATION ALONG WITH THEIR QUALIFICATION

Major Disciplines for Prelim. ARS/NET Qualifications

General Knowledge Examination Disciplines
Questions & Code No.
Masters degree in Plant Breeding/Genetics/Plant
01. Crop Improvement Breeding and Genetics/Botany/Plant Genetic
Resources/Seed Technology/Seed Science and
Technology or Masters degree in Agriculture with
specialization in any of the above subject.
Masters degree in Agriculture Entomology/
1. Agricultural 02. Crop Protection Entomology/Plant Protection/Sericulture/Apiculture/
Sciences Plant Pathology/Nematology/Mycology and Plant
Pathology/Agriculture Chemicals/Agricultural
Chemistry/Organic Chemistry with specialization
with Plant Protection Chemicals or Masters degree
in Agriculture with specialization in any of the
above subjects or Masters degree in
Botany/Zoology/Life Sciences with specialization in
Entomology/Plant Pathology/Nematology
Masters degree in Biochemistry/Plant
Physiology/Microbiology/Biotechnology/Molecular
03. Basic Plant Biology/Genetic Engineering or Masters degree in
Sciences Botany/Life Sciences /Plant Sciences with
specialization in any of the above subjects or
Master’s degree in Agriculture with specialization in
any of the above subjects
Masters degree in Horticulture/Fruit Science
04. Horticulture (Pomology)/Vegetable Sciences
(Olericulture)/Floriculture/Spices and Plantation
Crops/Medicinal & Aromatic Plants/Fruit Breeding
& Genetic resources/Post Harvest Technology in
Horticulture/Mushoroom Science or Masters
degree in Agri/Horticulture with specialization in
any of the above subjects.
Masters degree in Animal Physiology/Veterinary
05. Basic Veterinary Anatomy/Animal Fish Biotechnology or Masters
Sciences degree in Veterinary Sciences/Animal Sciences
with specialization in Biotechnology/Biochemistry/
Dairy Sciences with specialization in Animal/ Fish
Biochemistry
Masters degree in Veterinary Science with
2. Veterinary 06. Paraclinical specialization in Pathology/ Avian diseases/
Sciences Veterinary Science Parasitology/Microbiology/bacteriology/Virology or
Immunology or Veterinary Public
Health/Epidemiology/Pharmacology and
Toxicology
Masters degree in Veterinary Science with
07. Clinical Veterinary specialization in Animal
Sciences Reproduction/Gynaecology/Obstetrics/Medicine
Ethics and Jurisprudence/Veterinary Preventive
Medicine/Surgery/Radiology/Veterinary Clinical
Medicine
Masters degree in Animal Nutrition or Masters
08. Animal Production degree in Veterinary Science with specialization in
Animal Nutrition/Animal/Fish Genetics and
Breeding/Poultry Science or Masters degree in
Veterinary/Animal Science with specialization in
Livestock Production and management/Poultry
Science/Livestock Products Technology
 09. Fisheries Science Masters degree in Fisheries Science (M.F.Sc.) with
3. Fisheries specialization in Fisheries Resource Management/
Sciences Aquatic Environment Management/ Fisheries
Extension/Aquaculture/Mariculture/Genetics and
Biotechnology/Nutrition and Biochemistry/
Pathology and Microbiology/Fisheries Environment
and Ecology/Biotechnology or Masters degree in
Marine Biology/Aquatic Biology/ Aquatic Ecology/
Zoology with specialization.in any of the above
subjects.
10. Fish Harvest and Masters degree in Fisheries Science (M.F.Sc.) with
Post Harvest specialization in Fisheries Technology/Fish
Technology Processing Technology/Aquaculture
Engineering/Fisheries Post Harvest Tech./Fishery
Engineering Or Masters degree in Industrial
Fisheries / Fisheries Microbiology / Fisheries
Biochemistry Or Masters degree in Food Tech./
Organic Chemistry Or Biochemistry with
specialization in Fish Processing Technology.
11. Forestry and Masters degree in Forestry/Environmental
Environmental Science/Environmental Engineering/Agro forestry
Science
4. Natural 12. Agronomy and Masters degree in Agronomy/Soil and Water
Resource Agricultural Management/Soil and Water Conservation/Farming
Management Meteorology Systems Management/Agricultural Meteorology/
Agricultural Physics or Masters degree in
Agriculture with specialization in any of above
subjects
Masters degree in Soil Science/Soil Science and
13. Soil Sciences Agri. Chemistry/Agri. Chemistry/Agri. Physics/Soil
Physics/Soil Microbiology/Soil & Water
Conservation/Water Science & Technology (B.Sc.
Agriculture Stream) or Masters degree in
Agriculture with specialization in any of the above
subjects or Masters degree in Microbiology with
specialization in Soil.
14. Home Science and Masters degree in Home Science/Home
Family Resource Management/Family Resource
Management Management/Textile & Clothing/Food and Nutrition
15 Economics and Masters degree in Agricultural
Agricultural Economics/Economics/Agricultural Marketing &
Business Cooperation and Agil. Business Management or
5. Social Sciences Management Masters degree in Agriculture/Dairy
Science/Fishery/Forestry/Veterinary with
specialization in any of the above subjects.
16. Agricultural Masters degree in Agriculture
Extension Extension/Agricultural Communication or Masters
degree in Agriculture/Dairy Sciences/Home
Science/Fisheries/Veterinary with specialization in
any of the above subjects.
17. Statistics and Masters degree in Agri.
Computer Statistics/Statistics/Computer Application/Computer
Application Science/Bioinformatics/Information
Technology/Information Science with Science at
graduate level or M.Tech. in Computer Science
18. Farm Machinery & Masters degree in Agricultural Engineering with
Energy specialization in Farm Machinery and
Power/Renewable Energy (B.Tech.
Agricultural stream)/Energy in Agriculture (B. Tech stream) or
6. Engineering Masters degree in Mechanical/Industrial
and Technology engineering
19. Post Harvest Masters degree in Agricultural Engineering with
Engineering and specialization in Process Engg./Agril. Structure &
Technology Process Engg./Dairy & Food Engg./Process &
Food Engg./Food Process Engg./Post Harvest
Engg./Post Harvest/Process and Food Engg./Food
Engineering/Food Technology (B.Tech.
Stream)/Dairy Engineering or Masters degree in
Chemical Engineering with specialization in
Processing.
 20. Land and Water Masters degree in Agricultural Engineering with
Engineering specialization in Soil & Water
Conservation/Irrigation and Drainage/Water
Resources Management (B.Tech stream)/Water
Resources Engg./Water Science and Technology
(B.Tech. stream) M.E./M.Tech. in Hydrology with
B.E./ B.Tech. stream or Masters degree in Civil
Engineering with specialization in Water
Resources/Hydrology/ Hydraulics (B. Tech. stream)
21. Food Science and Masters degree in Food Science and Technology/
Technology Food Engineering/Post Harvest Technology
Masters degree in Chemistry/Veterinary Science
22. Dairy Basic with specialization in Dairying &
Dairy Sciences Sciences Chemistry/Chemistry or Biochemistry or Masters
7. and Technology degree in Food Science/Dairy Science with
specialization in Dairy Chemistry/ Dairy
Microbiology/Microbiology
23. Dairy Engineering Masters degree in Dairy Technology/Dairy
and Technology Engineering/M.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering
with specialized in Dairy/Food Processing
24. Basic Engineering Masters degree in Mechanical/Electrical
Engineering or Agricultural Engineering with
specialization in Electrical Engineering OR Masters
Basic degree in Physics OR Masters degree in
Engineering Technology/Engineering/Agricultural Engineering
8 and Textile with specialization in Electronics & Instrumentation.
Sciences (FOR 25. Textile Science Masters degree in Textile Technology/Textile
ARS ONLY) Chemistry/Textile Manufacture
 Annexure-III

DISCIPLINES FOR ARS-MAIN EXAMINATION ALONG WITH THEIR ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

ARS Disciplines & Code No. Qualifications Prelim. ARS / NET Pass
Subject Criteria
01. Plant Genetics Masters degree in Genetics or
Agriculture/Botany with specialization
in Genetics/Plant Breeding

02. Plant Breeding Masters degree in Agriculture/Botany

with specialization in Plant Breeding or
Plant Genetics

03. Economic Botany Masters degree in 1. Crop Improvement

Agriculture/Botany/Horticulture with
specialization in Agriculture
Botany/Economic Botany/Plant
Taxonomy/Plant Genetic Resources

04. Seed Technology Masters degree in Agriculture/ Botany

with specialization in Seed
Science/Seed Technology or Seed
Science and Technology

05. Plant Pathology Masters degree in Agriculture/Botany/

Life Sciences/Plant Protection with
specialization in Plant
Pathology/Mycology

06. Plant Nematology Masters degree in Agriculture/Zoology/

Entomology/Plant Pathology/ Plant
Protection with specialization in Plant
Nematology 2. Crop Protection
07. Agricultural Entomology Masters degree in
Entomology/Agriculture/Zoology/
Entomology/Sericulture/Apiculture/
Plant Protection with specialization in
Agricultural Entomology

08. Agricultural Masters degree in Agriculture/Organic

Chemicals/Organic Chemistry/ Chemistry with
Chemistry specialization in Agricultural Chemicals

09. Biochemistry (Plant Science) Masters degree in Bio-

Chemistry/Agriculture/ Life Science
with specialization in Biochemistry

10. Plant Physiology Masters degree in Plant

Physiology/Agriculture/Botany with
specialization in Plant Physiology 3. Basic Plant
Science
11. Agricultural Biotechnology Masters degree in Biotechnology/
Molecular Biology/Genetic
Engineering/Botany/ Plant Science/Life
Sciences/ Agriculture with
specialization in Plant
Biotechnology/Life Sciences

12. Agricultural Microbiology Masters degree in

Microbiology/Agriculture with
specialization in Agricultural
Microbiology

13. Biochemistry (Animal Masters degree in Animal/

Science) Veterinary/Dairy/ Fisheries Sciences 4. Basic Veterinary
with specialization in Biochemistry Sciences
14. Animal Biotechnology Masters degree in Biotechnology/Life
Sciences/ Veterinary/Animal/Fisheries
Sciences with specialization in Animal
or Veterinary Biotechnology

15. Veterinary Public Health Masters degree in Veterinary Sciences

with specialization in Veterinary Public 5 Para Clinical
Health/Epidemiology Veterinary
Sciences

16. Animal Reproduction and Masters degree in Veterinary Sciences

Gynaecology with specialization in Animal 6. Clinical Veterinary
Reproduction/Gynaecology/Obstestrics Sciences

17. Animal Genetics and Masters degree in Animal/Veterinary

Breeding Sciences with specialization in Animal
Genetics and Breeding 7 Animal Production

18. Livestock Production Masters degree in Animal/Veterinary

Management Sciences with specialization in
Livestock Production Management

19. Fisheries Resource Masters degree in Fisheries Sciences/

Management Marine Biology/Aquatic
Biology/Zoology with specialization in 8. Fisheries Sciences
Fisheries Resource
Management/Fisheries
Ecology/Capture Fisheries/Fisheries
Management/Fish Biodiversity/Aquatic
Biodiversity/Ecosystem
Management/Fish Population
Dynamics

20. Fish Processing Technology Masters Degree in Fisheries Science

with specialization in Fish Harvest/Post
Harvest Technology or equivalent
Masters degree in Industrial Fisheries/ Fish Harvest and
Fish Microbiology/Food Microbiology or 9. Post Harvest
Biochemistry or Food Technology with Technology
specialization in Fisheries aspects.

21. Agronomy Masters degree in Agriculture with

specialization in Agronomy/ Soil Water 10 Agronomy and
Management/Conservation Agricultural
Agriculture/Farming Systems Meteorology
Management/Forage Production

22. 4 Agricultural Physics Masters degree in Agricultural Physics/

Agriculture with specialization in
Agricultural Physics
23. 4 Masters degree in Agriculture/Soil
Soil Science - Pedology Science/Agricultural Chemistry with
specialization in Soil Genesis Survey
and classification

24. 4 Soil Science - Soil Masters degree in Agriculture/Soil

2 Chemistry / Fertility / Science with specialization in Soil
Microbiology Fertility/Soil Chemistry/ Masters degree
in Science with specialization in Soil
Microbiology 11 Soil Science
25. 4 Soil Science - Soil Masters degree in Agriculture/Soil
Physics/Soil and Water Science/Agricultural
Conservation Chemistry/Agricultural Physics with
specialization in Soil Physics and Soil
and Water Conservation
26. 4 Agricultural Chemistry Masters degree in
4 Agriculture/Agricultural Chemistry or
Chemistry with specialization in
Agricultural Chemistry and Chemicals

27. 4 Home/ Family Resource Masters degree in Home 12 Home Science and
Management Science/Home Management/ Family Family Resource
Resource Management or Home Management
Science related subjects

28. 4 Agricultural Economics Masters degree in Agriculture 13 Agricultural

Economics/Agricultural Marketing/Dairy Economics and
Science/Animal Veterinary/Fish Agricultural
Sciences with specialization in any of Business
the above subjects / Masters degree in Management
Economics.

29. 4 Agricultural Extension Masters degree in Agriculture/

Veterinary/Fisheries/Dairy or Home 14 Agricultural
Science with specialization in Extension
Agricultural Extension/Agricultural
Communication.

30. Agricultural Statistics Masters degree in Statistics/

Agriculture/Veterinary Sciences/Dairy 15 Statistics and
Science/Animal Science/Mathematics Computer
with specialization in Agricultural Application
Statistics

31. Farm Machinery and Power Masters degree in Agricultural

Engineering/Mechanical/Industrial 16 Farm Machinery
Engineering with specialization in Farm and Energy
Machinery and Power

32. Soil and Water Conservation Masters degree in Agricultural

Engineering Engineering with specialization in Soil
and Water Conservation/Irrigation & 17. Land and Water
Drainage/Water Resources Engineering
Management (B.Tech stream) /Water
Resource Engineering/Water Sciences
& Technology (B.Tech
stream)/M.E./M.Tech in Hydrology or
Masters degree in Civil Engineering
with specialization in Water
Resources/Hydrology/Hydraulics
(B.Tech stream).

33. Dairy Microbiology Masters degree in Dairy/

Veterinary/Animal Sciences with 18. Dairy Basic
specialization in Dairy Microbiology Sciences

34. Mechanical Engineering Masters degree in Mechanical

Engineering
35. Electrical Engineering Masters degree in Electrical
Engineering/Agricultural Engineering
with specialization in Electrical
Engineering
19 Basic Engineering
36. Electronics and Masters degree in
Instrumentation Engineering/Technology/ Agricultural
Engineering/Physics with specialization
in Electronics/Instrumentation

37. Textile Chemistry Masters degree in Textile Chemistry

38. Textile Manufacture Masters degree in Textile Manufacture/ 20 Textile Science

Technology
 ANNEXURE-IV
DETAIL PLAN OF EXAMINATION
Two separate competitive examination shall be conducted with a gap of 2 to 3 months:-
Examination Max. Marks Duration Subject
1. (a) Prelim-ARS / NET (Objective Type) 200 2 ½ hours Annexure-II
(b) ARS – Main (Descriptive Type) 240 3 hours Annexure-III
__________________________________________________________________

a). Prelim – ARS / NET Examination shall have one paper of 200 marks with all
objective questions to be solved in 2.30 hours (Two and half hours). Out of these 200 questions,
50 questions shall be General Knowledge question derived from the respective broad main seven
groups of Agriculture and Allied Sciences (Annexure-II) which forms Part A of the paper and
Part B will have 150 questions from the professional subject.

b). ARS – Main Examination will have only one paper of 240 marks to be completed in
3 hours duration questions shall carry equal marks and will be drawn from the professional
subjects (Annexure – III). The questions will be subjective and answers expected shall be
descriptive.

(c) VIVA-VOCE

Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board will hold viva-voce only for those eligible
candidates who have appeared and passed in ARS – Main Examination and fulfill other
requirements. This will be of 60 marks. The final merit list will be based on the marks of ARS –
Main + Viva-Voce i.e. total 300 marks. VIVA-VOCE WILL BE MANDATORY.

NOTE:-

I) Syllabus for Prelim – ARS/NET Examination-2010 and ARS-Main

Examination -2010 is available on ICAR website www.icar.org.in and
ASRB website www.asrb.org.in

.II) No candidate will be allowed to take more than one professional subject at a
time for the examination.

III) GENERAL

(a) Question paper can be answered either in English or in Hindi.

(b) Candidates must write the papers in their own hand. In no circumstances will
they be allowed the help of a scribe to write the answer for them.
(c) The Board has discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all the subjects of the
examination.
(d) If a candidate's handwriting is not easily legible, a deduction will be made on this
account from the total marks otherwise accruing to him.
(e) Marks will not be allotted for mere superficial knowledge.
(f) Credit will be given for orderly, effective and exact expression combined with
due economy of words in all subjects of the examination.
(g) For Prelim – ARS / NET of part ‘A’ of General Paper will be such as is expected
of a graduate of an Indian University. The standard of paper in the Professional
part ‘B’ subjects will be that of a Master's degree of an Indian University. In the
ARS - Main Examination, candidates will be expected to illustrate theory by facts
and to analyse problems with the help of theory. They will be expected to be
particularly conversant with Indian problems in the relevant field of research.
2. (i) Prelim – ARS / NET Examination Paper:-
The paper consists of two parts (Part “A” and Part “B”). Part “A” of the question
paper shall contain 50 objective type of questions (one mark each) with multiple
choice or otherwise on general knowledge and science including topics relating to
their main group given in Annexure-II. Part “B” of the question paper shall consist of
150 objective type of questions (one mark each) with multiple choice or otherwise in
the concerned professional subject. The total duration of Paper shall be of 2 1/2
hours.

Minimum marks required Prelim – ARS / NET Examination

Category of candidate Qualifying minimum marks

General / OBC 50%

SC / ST/ Physically Challenged Person 45%

Negative marking will be made for wrong answers in the Paper (objective type)
and 25% marks will be deducted for wrong answers.

(ii) ARS - Main Professional Paper:-

The paper shall consist of 16 - 25 subjective or descriptive type of questions, each
carrying equal marks. The duration will be 3 hours. The questions shall be either all
compulsory with each question having an individual choice or there may be general
choice available.

(iii) VIVA-VOCE

The candidates will be interviewed by a Board of competent and unbiased experts in

the respective disciplines, who will have before them a record of his/her career. The
object of the viva-voce is to assess his/her suitability for the Service for which he/she
has competed. The viva-voce is intended to supplement the written examination for
testing the general and specialized knowledge and abilities of the candidate. The
candidate will be expected to have taken an intelligent interest not only in his/her
own state or country, as well as in modern current of thought and in new discoveries,
which should rouse the curiosity of well-educated youth.

The technique of the viva-voce is not that of strict cross-examination, but of a

natural, though directed and purposive conversation intended to reveal the
candidate’s mental qualities and his/her grasp of problems. The Board will pay
special attention to assessing the intellectual curiosity, critical powers of assimilation,
balance of judgment and alertness of mind, the ability for social cohesion, integrity of
character, initiative and capacity for leadership and scientific research.
 ANNEXURE – V

FORM OF CERTIFICATE PRESCRIBED

Form of Certificate as prescribed in M.H.A., O.M. No. 42/21/49-N.G.S., dated 28-1-1952, as

revised in Dept. of Per. & A.R., Letter No. 36012/6/76-Estt. (SCT) dated 29-10-1977, to be produced by
a candidate belonging to a Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe in support of his claim.

FORM OF CASTE CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that Shri/Shrimati*/Kumari*___________________________________Son/

daughter* of _____________________________of village/town*____________________ in District/
Division*_____________________________ of the State/Union Territory* _____________________
belongs to the _______________________________

Scheduled Caste
Caste/Tribe* which is recognized as a ----------------------
Scheduled Tribe*
under:-

* The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950.

* The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950.
* The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) (Union Territories) Order, 1951.
* The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) (Union Territories) Order, 1951.

[ (As amended by the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Lists (Modification Order)
1956, the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960, the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966, the State of
Himachal Pradesh Act, 1970, the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971 and the
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Orders (Amendment) Act, 1976].

* The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Castes Order, 1956.

* The Constitution (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1959, as amended
by the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Orders (Amendment) Act, 1976.
* The Constitution (Dadra and Nagar Haveli) Scheduled Castes Order, 1962.
* The Constitution (Dadra and Nagar haveli) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1962.

Contd……2 /-
 -2-

* The constitution (Pondicherry) Scheduled Castes Order, 1964.

* The constitution Scheduled Tribes (Uttar Pradesh) Order, 1967.
* The Constitution (Goa, Daman and Diu) Scheduled Caste Order, 1968.
* The Constitution (Goa, Daman and Diu) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1968.
* The Constitution (Nagaland) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1970.
* The Constitution (Sikkim) Scheduled Castes Order, 1978.
* The Constitution ( Sikkim) Scheduled Tribes order, 1978.
* The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1989.
* The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order (Amendment) Act, 1990.
* The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order Amendment Act, 1991.
* The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order Second Amendment Act, 1991.

2. This certificate is issued on the basis of the Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes Certificate
issued to Shri/Shrimati*______________________________________ father/mother* of Shri/Shrimati/
Kumari*___________________________________ of village/town*__________________________ in
District/Division*__________________________ of the State/Union Territory*___________________
who belong to the Caste/Tribe* which is recognized as a Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe* in
theState/Union Territory*______________________ issued by the ______________Dated __________

3. Shri/Shrimati*/Kumari*______________________________ and/*or his/her* family ordinarily

reside(s) in village/town*_______________________ of ____________________ District/Division* of
the State/Union Territory* of _______________________________

Signature________________________
Designation______________________
(With Seal of Office)
State
Place__________________ _____________
Date__________________ Union Territory

NOTE:- The term “Ordinarily resides” used here will have the same meaning as in Section 20 of
the Representation of the Peoples Act, 1950.
______________________________________________________________________________
* Please delete the words which are not applicable.
 ANNEXURE-VI

FORM OF CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY OTHER BACKWARD CLASSES

APPLYING FOR APPOINTMENT TO POSTS UNDER THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA.

[G.I., Dept. of Per.&Trg., O.M. No. 36033/28/94-Estt. (SCT), dated 23-11-1995]

This is to certify that Sh / Smt. / Kumari ________________________________ son / daughter

of Sh. _________________________________ of Village ____________________________ District /
Division ______________________ in the __________________ State __________________________
belongs to the ____________________________ community which is recognized as a Backward class
under :-

* (i) Government of India, Ministry of Welfare, Resolution No. 12011/68/93-BCC (C), dated
the 10th September, 1993, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part I, Section
I, No. 186, dated the 13th September, 1993.

* (ii) Government of India, Ministry of Welfare, Resolution No. 12011/9/94-BCC, dated 19-
10-94, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part I, Section I, No. 163, dated
20-10-1994.

* (iii) Resolution No. 12011/7/95-BCC, dated the 24th May, 1995, published in the Gazette of
India, Extraordinary, Part I, Section I, No. 88, dated 25-5-1995.

Shri ____________________and/or his family ordinarily reside(s) in the __________________

District/Division of the__________________State. This is also to certify that he/she does not belong to
the persons/sections (Creamy layer) mentioned in Column 3 of the Schedule to the Government of India,
Department of Personnel and Training. O.M. No. 36012/22/93-Estt. (SCT) dated 8-9-1993.

District Magistrate,
Deputy Commissioner Etc.
Dated

SEAL

______________________________________________________________________________
*Strike out whichever is not applicable.

NB : (a) The term ' ordinarily ' used here will have the same meaning as in Section 20 of the
Representation of the Peoples Act, 1950.

(b) Where the certificates are issued by Gazetted Officers of the Union Government or State
Governments, they should be in the same form but countersigned by the District
Magistrate or Deputy Commissioner (Certificates issued by Gazetted Officers and
attested by District Magistrate/Deputy Commissioner are not sufficient).
 ANNEXURE – VII

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CHALLENGED CANDIDATES

For being considered against the vacancies for the category of physically challenged
persons, the challenged persons should have disability of 40% or more. However, such
candidates shall be required to meet one or more of the following physical requirements/abilities
which may be necessary for performing the duties in the concerned post:-

1. Work performed by manipulating (with Fingers).

2. Work performed by pulling and pushing.
3. Work performed by lifting.
4. Work performed by kneeling and crouching.
5. Work performed by bending.
6. Work performed by sitting (on bench or chair).
7. Work performed by standing.
8. Work performed by walking.
9. Work performed by seeing.
10. Work performed by hearing / speaking.
11. Work performed by reading and writing.
 ANNEXURE-VIII

Brief particulars relating to the Agricultural Research Service:-

1. Candidates selected for appointment to the Service will be appointed as Scientists in the
Service on probation for a period of two years which may be extended, if necessary.

2. Candidates selected on the basis of the competitive examination shall be required to

undergo an intensive course of study and training for a specified period.

3. On successful completion of the prescribed training, a candidate will be posted anywhere in

India according to the Research priorities of the Council. He will be liable to serve at the initial
place of posting at least for a period of five years before seeking transfer on what so ever ground
from that place / station.

4. Every trainee shall be required to execute a bond to serve the Council (ICAR) for a
minimum period of 4 years from the date of appointment including the period of training.
Failure to serve the ICAR for the stipulated period will render the candidate liable to refund to
the Council a sum of Rs. 1,25,000/- (Rupees one lakh twenty five thousand only)

5. Any trainee found to be guilty of unbecoming conduct will be liable to be discharged even
before completion of the period of training. Such a trainee will be liable to refund full amount of
the emoluments paid to him / her during training period.

6. If in the opinion of the ICAR the work or conduct of the officer on probation is
unsatisfactory or shows that he is unlikely to become efficient, the ICAR may discharge him
forthwith. On completion of the period of probation or any extension, if it is found that a
candidate is not fit for permanent appointment, he / she may be discharged.

7. Conditions of service, leave, pension, provident fund etc. for the members of service shall
be as determined by the Council.

8. A Scientist is liable to serve anywhere in India or abroad.

9. Those candidates who have already been awarded Ph.D. / M. Phil Degree or have been
granted certificate of admissibility to the award of the said research degree before joining ARS –
2010 shall be granted 5/2 advance increments on production of the necessary documents on
appointment.
 AGRICULTURAL SCIENTISTS RECRUITMENT BOARD
(Indian Council of Agricultural Research)
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE / NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY TEST
EXAMINATION – 2010
APPLICATION FORMAT
(To be filled in by the candidate in his/her own handwriting in capital letters)
(A) Applied for:- ARS only
Roll No. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
(Please ; NET only
in the box)
Both

Option once exercised shall be final.

Prelim. ARS/NET Examination Discipline Code No. Paste here an unattested

recent passport size
photograph
(3.5 cm x 4.5 cm)
(For option, please see Annexure – II)

Centre Opted for Prelim ARS/NET Examination

__________________________________

Name of Centre Code No.

Signature
___________________________________
(B) Professional Subject for ARS – Main Examination
(Only for candidates opting for ARS or Both)
ARS Main Examination Discipline Code No.
Right Thumb Impression

(For option, please see Annexure - III) Option once exercised shall be final.

Centre Opted for ARS Main Examination

Name of Centre Code No. Medium
Hindi English

SC ST OBC PC UR
(C) Category to which belongs
(Please tick in the applicable box)

Name of the Bank with full address Demand Draft / Pay Amount
Details of the fee paid. Order No. & Date in Rs.

1. Name (as recorded in Matriculation or equivalent certificate) (In Capital Letters in English)

Name (as recorded in Matriculation or equivalent certificate) (In Hindi)

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2. Father’s Name (In Capital Letters in English)

Father’s Name (In Hindi)

3. Present Address for Correspondence

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Telephone No. / Mobile No. ____________________________________________________________

4. Permanent Postal Address

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5. Date of Birth 6. Age as on 01.08.2010

Date Month Year Year Month Days

7. Are you seeking age relaxation, if yes, on which ground(s) _______________________________

8. Are you a citizen of India by Birth / Domicile: Yes No

9. Gender: Male Female

10. Community (Indicate your community in words) Community ( In words)

(Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes/OBC/UR)

11. Indicate whether you are a regular/permanent ICAR / SAU Employee, if yes, mention post held,
name & address of the employer
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
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12. Particulars of examinations passed

Examination Class or OGPA Year of Subject taken / Title Name of the
Division % Passing of thesis at M. Sc. / University / Board
Ph.D.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
Intermediate

Graduation

Post Graduation

M. Phill /
Doctorate

12 (a) Field of specialization in Master’s Degree ________________________________________

13. (a) Give particulars of examination at which you have appeared / intend to appear, the
result of which has not been declared and the passing of which would render you
eligible to appear at this examination.
Examination Month and Year in Subjects taken Name of the University
which appeared

(b) Please indicate whether you will obtain/possess the Master’s Degree Certificate before the day of
Prelim ARS / NET Examination ____________________________

14. No. of attempts: Have you ever appeared / selected in any of the previous ARS Examination(s)
conducted by ASRB. If so, give details.

No. of Year of the Roll No. & Centre Professional Selected / Not
attempts Examination Subject selected
made
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15. If you have at any time been employed, give details including present employment.

Designation of Post held Period with exact Full address of Whether employment is
and description of work dates employer Under Govt./ ICAR /
From To Scientific Institution

16. Have you ever been debarred or disqualified by the ICAR/ASRB or any Public Service Commission
from any of their examination/selections. If so, give details:.
_________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________

17. List of documents attached with the application. (Please note that only photo / certified copies duly
attested are required to be attached with the application).

1. ______________________________________ 2. ____________________________________

3. ______________________________________ 4. ____________________________________

5. ______________________________________ 6 . _____________________________________

DECLARATION TO BE SIGNED BY THE CANDIDATE:

I hereby declare that all the statements made in this application are true, complete and
correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. In the event of any information being found false or
incorrect or ineligibility being detected before or after the examination, action can be taken against me by
the Board. I have read the provisions in the Notification for ARS / NET Examination - 2010 carefully and
I hereby undertake to abide by the same. I further declare that I fulfill all the conditions of eligibility
regarding age limits, educational qualifications etc. prescribed for admission to the examination.

I have informed my Head of Office / Department in writing that I am applying for this
examination.

DATE ______________________ ________________________________

PLACE _____________________ SIGNATURE OF THE CANDIDATE
 Roll FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
No.

AGRICULTURAL SCIENTISTS RECRUITMENT BOARD

(Indian Council of Agricultural Research)
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE / NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY TEST
EXAMINATION – 2010

ATTENDANCE SHEET (A)

(FOR PRELIM. ARS/NET EXAMINATION – 2010)

1. Name ______________________________________________________
(In capital letters)
Paste here an
attested
Prelim. ARS/NET Examination Discipline Code No. recent passport
2.
size photograph
(3.5 cm x 4.5
cm)
Name of Centre Code No.
3.

4. Medium for answering the papers as opted in the application form

(Columns 1 to 4 above must be filled by the candidate)

Date Candidate’s Signature Signature of Invigilator

Note: This sheet will be presented to the candidate at the beginning of the examination to mark
his/her attendance in the presence of Invigilator.

Note: If the candidate is absent in the paper, the invigilator will write ‘ABSENT’ in candidate’s
signature column in capital letters preferably in red ink and initial.
 Roll FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
No.

AGRICULTURAL SCIENTISTS RECRUITMENT BOARD

(Indian Council of Agricultural Research)
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE / NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY TEST
EXAMINATION – 2010

ATTENDANCE SHEET (B)

(FOR ARS MAIN EXAMINATION – 2010)
(Only for candidates opting for ARS or Both)

1. Name ______________________________________________________
(In capital letters)
Paste here an
attested
ARS Main Examination Discipline Code No. recent passport
2.
size photograph
(3.5 cm x 4.5
cm)
Name of Centre Code No.
3.

4. Medium for answering the papers as opted in the application form

(Columns 1 to 4 above must be filled by the candidate)

Date Candidate’s Signature Signature of Invigilator

Note: This sheet will be presented to the candidate at the beginning of the examination to mark
his/her attendance in the presence of Invigilator.

Note: If the candidate is absent in the paper, the invigilator will write ‘ABSENT’ in candidate’s
signature column in capital letters preferably in red ink and initial.