AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE (ARS) EXAMINATION-2013

AGRICULTURAL SCIENTISTS RECRUITMENT BOARD

(INDIAN COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH)

Krishi Anusandhan Bhavan-I, Pusa, New Delhi-110012

Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) will hold a competitive ARS Examination – 2013 as per the following scheme wherein two separate examinations will be held:

Preliminary – ARS Examination - 2013 on 29.12.2013 (SUNDAY) from 10.00 AM to 12.00 Noon at 33 centres.

ARS – Main Examination - 2013 on 16.03.2014 (SUNDAY) from 10.AM to 01.00 PM at 12 centres.

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 in the Pay Band-III of Rs 15,600 - 39,100 plus Research Grade Pay of Rs 6,000/- .

Eligibility:

PRESCRIBED EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

A candidate 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. For details, please refer to Rule 3 of Rules of the Examination. However, candidates who have appeared at an examination, the passing of which would render them eligible to appear at the ARS Examination – 2013 but have not been informed of the results, may apply for admission to the ARS Examination-2013. Candidates who intend to appear at such a qualifying examination may also apply.

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How to Apply

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.

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Important Date:

On line application period starts:                                           05.11.2013 0000 hrs.

On line application period ends:                                                         03.12.2013 1700 hrs.

Date of Preliminary ARS Examination 2013:                          29.12.2013

Date of ARS Main Examination 2013:                                           16.03.2014

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