Overview
ASRB has announced recruitment for 8 Senior Scientist‑cum‑Head, KVK posts with a pay scale of Research Level‑13A. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Agricultural Sciences with 8 years of relevant experience, and the upper age limit is 47 years as on 22/01/2026 (no limit for ICAR employees). The application fee is Rs. 1500 per post, exempt for SC/ST/Divyang and women candidates. Applications open on 22/12/2025 and close on 22/01/2026. Selection will be based on a scorecard and a personal interview.
Key Details
- Organization
- Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB)
- Qualification
- Doctoral degree in Agricultural Sciences (including relevant basic sciences) with 8 years’ experience as Scientist/Lecturer/Extension Specialist or equivalent in Pay Band‑3 with specified Grade Pay or higher, and contributions to research/teaching/extension evidenced by published work/innovations; OR Doctoral degree with minimum 8 years’ experience of high‑quality post‑doctoral research in an institution/organisation with at least 6 publications in NAAS‑rated journals (rating 7.5 or above). Desirable: experience in frontline extension, coordination and monitoring of extension programmes; for the Chinyalisaur, Uttarakashi KVK post, at least 8 years’ experience working in hilly areas with specialization in implementing horticultural extension education programmes.
- Vacancies
- 8
Important Dates
| notification_release | 01/12/2025 |
| application_start | 22/12/2025 (10:00 AM) |
| application_end | 22/01/2026 (05:00 PM) |
| fee_payment_deadline | 22/01/2026 (05:00 PM) |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
Baramulla: 1; Izatnagar, Distt. Bareilly: 1; Sargatia, Distt. Kushinagar, U.P.: 1; Bhopal: 1; Nagpur: 1; Kukma-Bhuj, Distt. Kutch, Gujarat: 1; Gonikoppal, Virajpet Taluk, Distt. Kodagu: 1; Chinyalisaur, Uttarakashi: 1
Selection Process
Short‑listing based on a Score Card system applicable for Senior Scientist, followed by a personal interview. No travel or other expenses for the interview are defrayed by the Board.
How to Apply
Visit the official ASRB website (https://asrb.org.in)., Navigate to the Senior Scientist‑cum‑Head, KVK recruitment section., Fill out the online application form., Upload required documents: Date of Birth certificate, Doctoral Degree certificate, appointment orders, category certificates, No Objection Certificate (for in‑service candidates), and fee payment receipt., Pay the application fee (Rs. 1500 per post) via Bharatkosh (bharatkosh.gov.in)., Submit the application before the closing date (22/01/2026 05:00 PM)., Await short‑listing and interview invitation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for ASRB Senior Scientist cum Head Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online?
notification release: 01/12/2025; application start: 22/12/2025 (10:00 AM); application end: 22/01/2026 (05:00 PM); fee payment deadline: 22/01/2026 (05:00 PM)
What is the application fee?
General: Rs. 1500 per post; SC/ST/Divyang: Exempt; Women: Exempt
What is the age limit?
Upper age limit: 47 years as on 22/01/2026 (no upper age limit for ICAR employees)
What is the selection process?
Short‑listing based on a Score Card system applicable for Senior Scientist, followed by a personal interview. No travel or other expenses for the interview are defrayed by the Board.