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Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board Asrb

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board Asrb administered by NIPERAHM Authority (West Bengal).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NIPERAHM Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2026-07-22 Posting Jurisdiction: West Bengal

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Accountant Direct Recruitment	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-07-22
Accountant Grade	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-07-22
Accountant Under Nandigram Health District	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-07-22
Agricultural Sciences	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-07-22

Active Procurement Tenders by NIPERAHM

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Feb 04 2016 Dept of Zoology TENDER for Purchase of Equipment Doz Cas	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Feb 05 2016 Dept of Physics TENDER Phy Dst Pt 2016 01 Dt 05 02 2	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Feb 09 2018 Dept of Botanay TENDER for Procurement of Computational Ser	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
First Statutes for NIT S Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board Asrb?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-07-22. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NIPERAHM Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain niperahm.ac.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official ASRB-NIPERAHM recruitment portal to initiate the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing a valid email, mobile number, and basic personal details to generate a unique candidate ID.

Log in with the OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying academic qualifications, research publications, and preferred exam centers as per the official notification.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificate, degree transcripts, caste/category certificates, and a recent passport-sized photograph with signature in the prescribed JPEG/PDF formats.

Remit the application fee online via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards, or UPI, ensuring to download and print the system-generated e-receipt as proof of successful transaction.

Monitor the portal for the release of the e-Admit Card, which must be downloaded and printed along with a valid photo ID for entry to the examination center.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board Asrb is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Computer Based Screening Test	150 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Awareness, Agricultural Sciences Fundamentals, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Basic Computer Literacy
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Paper	200 Marks, 180 Minutes	Advanced Agricultural Biotechnology, Crop Physiology, Research Methodology, Biostatistics, Pharmaceutical Applications in Agriculture
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of Academic Credentials, Caste Validity, NOC from Current Employer, Physical Fitness Standards Evaluation
Stage 4: Personal Interview and Viva-Voce	50 Marks, 30 Minutes	Subject Matter Expertise, Communication Skills, Research Aptitude, Problem-Solving Scenarios, Personality Assessment

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The recruitment under the Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) for NIPERAHM Authority is positioned at Pay Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Entry Basic Pay of INR 56,100). With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (INR 29,733), the salary is highly competitive. House Rent Allowance (HRA) varies by city category: Class X (30% at INR 16,830), Class Y (20% at INR 11,220), and Class Z (10% at INR 5,610). Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at INR 7,200 plus DA for Class X/Y, totaling INR 11,016. Consequently, the Gross Monthly Salary in a Class X city stands at approximately INR 1,13,679. After mandatory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic + DA (INR 8,583) and professional taxes, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary for a newly recruited officer is approximately INR 1,03,500.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines, the recruitment enforces a strict statutory reservation policy. Upper age limit relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer), and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A vertical quota of 10% is reserved for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, in line with central mandates, women candidates, SC, ST, and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee to promote diversity.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Agricultural Scientists Recruitment

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the Stage 1 Screening Test?

The minimum qualifying cutoff is 50% for General/EWS candidates, 45% for OBC, and 40% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, though actual shortlisting depends on merit ratios.

Is there a normalization process applied to the exam scores?

Yes, a multi-session normalization method based on percentile scores is utilized if the Computer Based Test is conducted across multiple shifts to ensure equity.

Is there a service bond or minimum service agreement required upon selection?

Selected candidates must execute a service bond to serve the organization for a minimum period of two years, failing which they must refund specified training costs.

What is the duration of the probation period for this post?

The newly appointed officers will be on a probation period of two years, during which their performance, conduct, and adaptability will be closely monitored.

Where can I access the detailed, topic-wise syllabus for the domain paper?

The detailed syllabus is appended to the official notification on the ASRB-NIPERAHM portal, categorizing topics according to the specific scientific discipline chosen.

What are the primary posting locations for selected candidates?

Initial postings are generally at the headquarters or regional research stations of NIPERAHM, with all-India transfer liability based on administrative requirements.