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In India, the professional designation is Agricultural Scientist (abbreviated as ARS).To qualify for entry level posts, the Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board conducts competitive examinations pursuant to the Gajendragadkar Report of 1972.[11] The post of entry level ARS is same with Jr. Class I cadre of Central government.The initial pay is fixed after granting advance increments for higher qualification, with PhDs getting the highest salary.They are kept on 'tenure track' or 'probation' for two years and upon satisfactory completion of this period they are given tenure and confirmed in the ARS.On completing service for designated years and meeting set performance criteria, they are promoted to the next higher grades in a flexible complementation system known as Career Advancement Scheme (CAS).Incumbents without a PhD degree are given paid study leave to acquire PhD qualification, which is necessary for career progression.Through CAS, scientists can rise up to principal scientist grade, which is equivalent to the scale of joint secretary to the Government of India.