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Indian Council of Agricultural
Research
The Indian Council of
Agricultural Research (ICAR) is
an autonomous body responsible
for co-ordinating agricultural
education and research in India.
It reports to the Department of
Agricultural Research and
Education, Ministry of
Agriculture. The Union Minister
of Agriculture serves as its
president.
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Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board
The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) was
established on 1 November 1973 as an independent
recruitment agency in pursuance of the recommendations
of the Gajendragadkar Committee.
Mandate
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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.
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Rendering such other
assistances to the Council in personnel matters,
including promotion, as may be required by the
President, ICAR.
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Advising the Council on
disciplinary matters relating to personnel
recruited through ASRB or appointed by the
Council in consultation with the Board.
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Recruitment to entry level
scientific positions of the ARS through an
All-India Competitive Examination.
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Induction of existing
scientists of the ICAR to ARS under the initial
constitution of ARS.
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Assessment for merit
promotion and grant of advance increments to
scientists of the ARS.
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To conduct National
Eligibility Test, which is a prerequisite for
the initial recruitment as Assistant
Professor/Lecturer in the State Agricultural
Universities.
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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.
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