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About ICAR Steno and LDC Recruitment 2019
Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) conducts Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) Steno and LDC Recruitment exam to recruit candidates for the posts of Stenographer and Lower Division Clerk (LDC). ICAR is an autonomous body under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India. To apply for the exam, candidates have to register successfully and proceed to fill all required details in the application form. Candidate having applied for the exam will be issued admit card for the online test. On the basis of the result for online test, selected candidates will be called to appear for Skill Test. After the Skill Test has been conducted, the final result will be announced based on which candidates will be recruited for the posts of Stenographer and Lower Division Clerk under Indian Council of Agriculture Research.
ICAR Steno and LDC Recruitment 2019 Highlights
Full Exam Name | Indian Council of Agriculture Research Steno and LDC Recruitment |
Short Exam Name | ICAR Steno and LDC Recruitment |
Conducting Body | Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board |
Exam Level | Intermediate |
Languages | English, Hindi |
Mode of Application | Online |
Application Fee (General) | 700 Rs [Online] |
Mode of Exam | Online |
Mode of Counselling | Online / Offline |
Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
ICAR Steno and LDC Recruitment 2019 Important Dates
Past Dates and Events
17 Jul, 2019
Result | Mode: Online
01 Jul, 2019
Exam | Mode: Online
05 Jun, 2019
Admit Card | Mode: Online
07 May, 2019 - 14 May, 2019
Application Correction | Mode: Online
01 Apr, 2019 - 01 May, 2019
Application | Mode: Online
ICAR Steno and LDC Recruitment 2019 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria of ICAR Steno and LDC Recruitment is prescribed by Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board along with the notification. ICAR Steno and LDC Recruitment eligibility criteria 2019 has been given below.
Age Limit: Candidates applying for both the posts must be minimum 18 years and maximum 27 years of age.
Educational Qualification: Candidates should have passed class 12 from a recognised Board
For the post of Stenographers (Grade 3)
Professional Efficiency: Candidates will be dictated in English/ Hindi at 80 words per minute for 10 minutes duration. Candidates opting the test in English will have to transcribe the material on computer in 50 minutes while candidates who opts to appear for the test in Hindi will need to transcribe the matter in 65 minutes.
For the post of Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
Professional Efficiency: Candidates should possess a typing speed of 35 words per minute in English/ 30 words per minute in Hindi.
ICAR Steno and LDC Recruitment 2019 Application Process
Mode of Application : Online
Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card
ICAR Steno and LDC Recruitment 2019 Registration: Candidates have to visit ICAR official website to apply for preferred post. In the registration part candidates must fill all basic details. No request for change in any field such as exam centre, name, father’s name, date of birth, gender, e-mail ID, mobile number, category, medium of examination etc. except bonafide spelling/ typing mistakes will be considered after the time allowed for editing of application is over.
Filling up of basic details: All the particulars mentioned in the online application including name of the candidate, post applied, communal category, date of birth, address and all other fields were not editable after final submission.
Uploading of Photograph and Signature: Candidates have to upload their scanned copy of photo and signature to their application form.
Specifications of Photograph and Signature
The candidate should keep the scanned copy of his/her recent passport size
photograph preferrably white and taken against a light background
Size of the photograph should be of 150 kb in .jpg format only (with the face covering at least 2/3rd of the total space for easy identification) and
Scanned copy of their Signature taken in black ink only on a white paper preferably
Size of the signature should be of a maximum size of 80 kb in .jpg format only for uploading during
The candidates are strongly advised to ensure that the same is duly and clearly uploaded in the application form.
The photograph and signature would be used to be put on the Admission Certificate and entry to the examination centre is subject to verification of the photograph & signature.
Application Fees for ICAR Steno and LDC Recruitment exam: Candidates can pay the application fees through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking.
Application Fees: (PG)
The Unreserved and OBC candidates have to pay fee of Rs. 1000
SC/ ST and Differently Abled candidates have to pay Rs. 500
Printout of Application Form: Candidates should take printout of the filled application form for future reference.
Application Fees
Category | Quota | Mode | Gender | Amount |
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OBC, General | Online | Female, Transgender, Male | ₹ 700 | |
ST, SC | PWD | Online | Female, Transgender, Male | ₹ 350 |
ICAR Steno and LDC Recruitment 2019 Syllabus
Stenographer-General intelligence
Analogies |
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Similarities and differences |
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Space visualization |
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Problem solving |
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Analysis |
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Judgment |
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Decision making |
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Visual memory |
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Discriminating observation |
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Relationship concepts |
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Verbal and figure classification |
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Arithmetical number series |
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Non-verbal series |
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Abstract ideas and symbols, and their relationship |
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Arithmetical computation and other analytical functions |
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Stenographer-English language and comprehension
Vocabulary |
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Grammar |
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Sentence structure |
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Synonyms |
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Antonyms and its correct usage |
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Stenographer-General awareness
Current events and matters of everyday observation |
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India and its neighbouring countries |
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Sports, history, culture, geography, economic scene, general polity including Indian constitution and scientific research etc |
Lower division clerk-General intelligence
Analysis |
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Similarities and differences |
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Space visualization |
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Problem solving |
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Judgment |
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Decision making |
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Visual memory |
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Discriminating observation |
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Relationship concepts |
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Verbal and figure classification |
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Arithmetical number series |
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Non-verbal series |
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Abstract ideas and symbols, and their relationship |
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Arithmetical computation and other analytical functions |
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Lower division clerk-English language
Vocabulary |
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Grammar |
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Sentence structure |
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Synonyms |
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Antonyms and its correct usage |
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Lower division clerk-Numerical aptitude
Number systems |
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Computation of whole numbers |
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Decimals and fractions, and relationship between numbers |
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Fundamental arithmetical operations |
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Percentages |
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Ratio and proportion |
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Averages |
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Interest |
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Profit and loss |
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Discount |
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Use of tables and graphs |
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Mensuration |
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Time and distance |
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Ratio and time |
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Time and work |
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Lower division clerk-General awareness
Current events and matters of everyday observation |
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India and its neighbouring countries |
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Sports, history, culture, geography, economic scene, general polity including Indian constitution and scientific research etc |
ICAR Steno and LDC Recruitment 2019 Exam Pattern
Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) prescribes the exam pattern of ICAR Steno and LDC. The Board has provided the exam pattern separately for posts – Stenographer and Lower Division Clerk. As per the exam pattern, the online exam will comprise only objective type questions. In the Computer Based Test, candidates will be awarded 1 mark for every right answer while 0.25 mark will be deducted for incorrect responses made in the exam. ICAR Steno and LDC exam pattern 2019 for both the posts have been provided below.
Computer Based Examination for Stenographer:
Part | Subject | Total Questions | Marks | Duration |
1 | General Intelligence | 50 | 50 | 2 hours |
2 | General Awareness | 50 | 50 | |
3 | English Language and Comprehension | 100 | 100 | |
Total | 200 | 200 |
Skill Test for Stenographer:
Candidates will be provided dictation for 10 minutes in English/ Hindi at 80 words per minute. The dictated material will have to be transcribed on computer within 50 minutes.
Computer Based Examination for Lower Division Clerk:
Part | Subject | Total Questions | Marks | Duration |
1 | General Intelligence | 50 | 50 | 2 hours |
2 | English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 50 | 50 | |
3 | Numerical Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 50 | 50 | |
4 | General Awareness | 50 | 50 | |
Total | 200 | 200 |
Skill Test for Lower Division Clerk
Candidates appearing for Skill Test of Lower Division Clerk must have a typing speed of 35 words per minute in English while candidates opting Hindi language will need to maintain typing speed of 30 words per minute. 35/ 30 words per minute corresponds to 10,500/ 9,000 key depressions per hour with average 5 key depressions for each word.
ICAR Steno and LDC Recruitment 2019 Admit Card
ICAR Steno and LDC Recruitment admit card is released by Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB). The Board issues the admit card of ICAR Steno and LDC Recruitment in the online mode. ASRB will send the link of the online admit card to candidates’ registered email ID and mobile number. The admit card will be available for both the stage of the recruitment exam – Computer Based Test and Skill Test. The admit card of skill test will only be issued for those candidates qualifying Computer Based Test. The admit card contains information pertaining to the exam including candidate’s name, roll number, date of birth, date, time, venue of examination and exam day guideline. On the day of the exam, candidates must also carry one valid photo identity proof along with two photographs identical to the one provided during registration.
Steps to download ICAR Steno and LDC admit card:
To download the admit card, candidates have to follow the steps provided below.
The link will be sent to candidates through email and text message
Candidates must click on the link
The login window will appear on screen
Enter the required credentials
The admit card will be displayed on scree
Download and print copy of the admit card
ICAR Steno and LDC Recruitment 2019 Exam Centers
State | City |
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Gujarat | Ahmedabad |
Karnataka | Bangalore |
Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal |
Odisha | Bhubaneshwar |
Chandigarh | Chandigarh |
Tamil Nadu | Chennai |
Kerala | Kochi |
Uttarakhand | Dehradun |
Delhi | New Delhi |
Assam | Guwahati |
Telangana | Hyderabad |
Rajasthan | Jodhpur |
West Bengal | Kolkata |
Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow |
Varanasi | |
Maharashtra | Mumbai |
Nagpur | |
Bihar | Patna |
Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Port Blair |
Himachal Pradesh | Shimla |
Jammu and Kashmir | Srinagar |
Documents Required at Exam
- Aadhaar card
- Voter card
- Passport
- Drivers license
- PAN card
- Government issued id card
- Two passport sized photographs
ICAR Steno and LDC Recruitment 2019 Answer Key
Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) will release the answer key of Computer Based Examination of the conduct of the online test. ICAR Steno and LDC Recruitment answer key will be made available online. Candidates will be able to avail the answer key by logging in using roll number and password. First, the Board will declare the tentative answer key. Candidates will be able to challenge the tentative answer key by making payment of Rs. 100 per objection within the dates prescribed by the board. After the link to raise objections has been closed, the Board will scrutinise the challenges received from candidates on the basis of which the final answer key will be prepared. The answer key will contain the correct responses of the questions asked in the online exam. With the help of the answer key, candidates will be able to calculate their probable score in the exam by cross verifying all answers marked by them with those provided in the answer key.
ICAR Steno and LDC Recruitment 2019 Result
Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board will declare the result in two stages – Computer Based Examination and final result. ICAR Steno and LDC recruitment result will be released online. The Board will announce the provisional result for the online test to shortlist candidates for the next stage of selection process. The result will be declared in the form of pdf file containing the names, roll numbers and categories of qualified candidates. Based on marks secured in the Computer Based Examination, candidates will be called for Skill Test. After the conduct of Skill Test, final result will be prepared on the basis of performance in the online exam and Skill test. The final result is declared to recruit candidates for the the posts of Stenographer and Lower Division Clerk available under Indian Council of Agricultural Research.
The steps to check the result of ICAR Steno and LDC has been provided below:
- Click on the result link
- The pdf file will be displayed on screen
- Check whether concerned candidate’s name is present in the pdf file
- Download and save file for future reference
ICAR Steno and LDC Recruitment 2019 Cutoff
The cutoff of ICAR Steno and LDC Recruitment 2019 will be released by Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board along with the result. The cutoff is the minimum marks that must be secured by candidates in each exam stage to qualify for the next phase of recruitment process. The Board will determine the cutoff in two stages – Computer Based Test and final cutoff. On the basis of cut off for the online test, candidates will be selected to appear in Skill test. After the Skill Test has been conducted, the Board will release the final cut off. Based on the final cut off, candidates will be shortlisted for recruitment to the posts of Stenographer and Lower Division Clerk under Indian Council of Agricultural Research.
ICAR Steno and LDC Recruitment 2019 Selection Process
Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board conducts ICAR Steno and LDC Recruitment to recruit candidates for Stenographer and Lower Division Clerk posts. The exam is held in two stage – Computer Based Test and Skill Test. The computer based exam is held for 200 marks to qualify candidates for the Skill Test. Candidates will be shortlisted for Skill Test in the ratio 1:20, i.e. for each vacancy 20 candidates will be selected to appear in the Skill Test. Based on the performance in both online and Skill test, candidates will be selected for recruitment to the posts of Stenographer or Lower Division Clerk available under Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board.
ICAR Steno and LDC Recruitment 2019 Counselling Centers
State | City |
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Karnataka | Bangalore |
Meghalaya | Shillong |
Odisha | Bhubaneswar |
Kerala | Kochi |
Delhi | Delhi |
Telangana | Hyderabad |
Jammu and Kashmir | Jammu |
West Bengal | Kolkata |
Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow |
Maharashtra | Mumbai |
Documents Required at Counselling
- Class 10 certificate
- Class 12 certificate
- Certificate of additional educational qualification (if applicable)
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
General Information
Questions related to ICAR Steno and LDC Recruitment
last date of apply icar exam 2022
Hi there.
ICAR Assistant Application Deadline Extended to June 25th, 2022. Before applying the, candidates must ensure their eligibility. Candidates should also look into the application process and the application fee.
i want to know all exams dates
Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB)
- Total Posts - 173
- Official Website link - www.asrb.org (//www.asrb.org) .in
- Important dates :
Online Form Submission last date - September 2021
Admit Card - Before 10 to 15 days of asrb exam date
Expected Exam Date - November 2021
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when did icar exam application released
Hi
The release of ICAR application form has been delayed due to covid-19 pandemic , but yes we may expect its release this month in June 2021. So, for application form release you need to keep an eye on its official website i. e icar.nta.nic.in or alternately follow us for updates at
https://university.careers360.com/articles/icar-aieea
Once, the application form gets released you will be able to fill it in online mode and for that you need to go through given below steps i. e
* visit the official website i. e icar.nta.nic.in , then do the registration with the help of your email ID and mobile number
*then fill the form, you need to fill your personal details, your academic details, your address both permanent and residential etc
* and after that you need to go for uploading your documents i.e you will have to upload your scanned photograph and
* then pay the application fee
*and finally you should take the printout of confirmation page
Till the application form gets released you should continue your ICAR preparation, follow a timetable to avoid wastage of time , do chapterwise revision and then go through previous year question papers and mock test papers.
If you have any other doubt/query then you can always reach us to clear them :) we are always available to help you out and guide you
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is icar application date is over ?
Hello,
No, application form for ICAR UG Courses hasn't released yet by NTA which is the conducting authority regarding this. there is no official notification released regarding this also but it's expected that it might get released by this month, to know the exact details stay updated at the official website at icar.nta.nic.in for this or you can also follow our page at https://university.careers360.com/articles/icar-aieea
what is the way to enter any government agriculture college
Hi Sumeet!
You have to attend the Entrance Exam in order to get yourself a seat in Government Agriculture College. Like you have Indian Council of Agriculture Research All India Entrance Examination (ICAR AIEEA) Exam. Scoring the required Score in this exam will get you a seat.
You can also attempt State-Conducted Entrance Exams like MHT CET, KEAM, TS EAMCET, AP EAMCET, KCET, UPSEE, MP PAT and Bihar B.Sc. Agricultural Entrance Exam.
Hope this is helpful!
All the best!