Organization Details
- Organization Name: Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB), Department of Agricultural Research & Education (DARE), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India
- Address: Chayan Bhavan, Pusa Campus, New Delhi – 110012, India
Post Details
| Post Name | Location | Institute |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Scientist-cum-Head, KVK | Baramulla | ICAR–CITH, Srinagar |
| Senior Scientist-cum-Head, KVK | Izatnagar, Bareilly | ICAR–IVRI |
| Senior Scientist-cum-Head, KVK | Kushinagar, U.P. | ICAR–IIVR, Varanasi |
| Senior Scientist-cum-Head, KVK | Bhopal | ICAR–CIAE, Bhopal |
| Senior Scientist-cum-Head, KVK | Nagpur | ICAR–CICR, Nagpur |
| Senior Scientist-cum-Head, KVK | Bhuj-Kutch, Gujarat | ICAR–CAZRI, Jodhpur |
| Senior Scientist-cum-Head, KVK | Kodagu, Karnataka | ICAR–IIHR, Bengaluru |
| Senior Scientist-cum-Head, KVK | Chinyalisaur, Uttarkashi | ICAR–VPKAS, Almora |
Pay Scale and Employment Type
- Pay Level: Level-13A (₹1,31,400 – ₹2,17,100)
- Employment Type: Permanent
Important Dates
- Opening Date for Online Application: 22 December 2025 (10:00 AM)
- Last Date for Submission and Fee Payment: 22 January 2026 (5:00 PM)
Eligibility Criteria
Essential Qualification: Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in Agricultural Sciences including relevant basic sciences with a minimum of eight years’ experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/Lecturer/Extension Specialist or equivalent in Pay Band-3 ₹15,600–39,100 with Grade Pay ₹5,400/6,000/7,000/8,000 or higher. The experience should include contributions in research/teaching/extension as evidenced by published work and impact.
Alternative Qualification: Doctoral degree in Agricultural Sciences including relevant basic sciences with at least eight years of high-quality post-doctoral research experience, evidenced by at least six publications in journals with NAAS rating 7.5 or above.
Desirable: Experience in frontline extension, coordination, and monitoring of extension programmes. For the post at KVK Chinyalisaur (Uttarkashi), experience of eight years in hilly areas and specialization in implementing horticultural extension programmes in hilly regions is desirable.
Age Limit
- Maximum Age: 47 years as on 22 January 2026
- Relaxation: No upper age limit for ICAR employees
Reservation Details
No category-wise breakup has been mentioned in the notification. However, SC/ST/Divyang (PwD) and women candidates are exempted from payment of application fee.
Application Fee
- Fee Amount: ₹1500 per post (non-refundable)
- Mode of Payment: Through Bharatkosh under purpose “Recruitment fee for RMP/Non-RMP positions” (Ministry Code: 001 – Agriculture)
- Exempted Categories: SC, ST, PwD, and Women candidates
Application Process
- Apply only through the ASRB online application system (OASIS) available on the official websites.
- Upload fee receipt from Bharatkosh and required documents in the application form.
- Applications without proper documentation or NOC (for in-service candidates) will be rejected.
Selection Process
- Screening of applications based on the prescribed scorecard.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview.
- No written examination will be conducted.
- Decision of ASRB on eligibility and shortlisting will be final.
Helpline and Contact Information
- Helpline Number: 011-25848172 (Ext. 218)
- Email: support-asrb@gov.in
- Address: Chayan Bhavan, Pusa Campus, New Delhi – 110012
- Working Hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Monday to Friday, excluding gazetted holidays)
Important Notes
Candidates can apply for more than one post of Senior Scientist-cum-Head, KVK using a single online application form, but separate fees must be paid for each post applied.
Applications must include all required documents and certificates. Incomplete or incorrect applications will be summarily rejected.
No canvassing in any form will be entertained and may lead to disqualification.
Official Links
- Official Notification (PDF): Download Notification
- Official Website: www.asrb.org.in | asrb.gov.in
