Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board

Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board

The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) website) was established on 1 November 1973 as an independent recruitment agency for all the posts of ICAR in pursuance of the recommendations of the Gajendragadkar Committee.

Mandate as per the offical ASRB website is follows:-

• Recruitment to posts in the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) of the ICAR and to such other posts and services that the President, ICAR, may specify from time to time.
• Rendering such other assistances to the Council in personnel matters, including promotion, as may be required by the President, ICAR.
• Advising the Council on disciplinary matters relating to personnel recruited through ASRB or appointed by the Council in consultation with the Board.
• Recruitment to entry level scientific positions of the ARS through an All-India Competitive Examination.
• Induction of existing scientists of the ICAR to ARS under the initial constitution of ARS.
• Assessment for merit promotion and grant of advance increments to scientists of the ARS.
• To conduct National Eligibility Test, which is a prerequisite for the initial recruitment as Assistant Professor/Lecturer in the State Agricultural Universities.
• Recruitment to posts in the Combined cadres of Administrative Officers/Finance & Accounts Officers of the ICAR which are required to be filled by direct recruitment.