ASRB ICAR Recruitment 2026 – 1393 Technical Assistant & Senior Technical Assistant Vacancies
ASRB ICAR Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by the Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB), under the Department of Agricultural Research & Education, for a total of 1,393 vacancies. The recruitment includes Technical Assistant (T-3) posts in ICAR Institutes and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) posts in ICAR Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs). Eligible candidates can submit their online applications from 18 November 2026 to 17 December 2026. Interested candidates can check the complete recruitment details, eligibility criteria, salary and application process below.
📌 Organization Details
| Organization | Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) |
|---|---|
| Department | Department of Agricultural Research & Education, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare |
| Job Role | Technical Assistant (T-3) & Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) |
| Job Location | Across India – ICAR Institutes and KVKs |
| Advertisement No | F. No. 2(2)/2025-Exam |
| Total Vacancies | 1393 Posts |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Official Website | Visit Here |
📅 Important Dates
| Notification Date | 11.11.2026 |
|---|---|
| Starting Date | 18.11.2026 |
| Last Date | 17.12.2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 17.12.2026 |
| Application Correction | 18.12.2026 to 20.12.2026 |
| Preliminary Exam Date | February 2027 (Tentative) |
| Mains Exam Date | Will be announced later |
📢 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Technical Assistant (T-3) – ICAR Institutes | 1254 |
| Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) – ICAR KVKs | 139 |
| Total | 1393 |
Technical Assistant (T-3) – Functional Group-wise Vacancies
| Functional Group / Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Field Farm Technician (Agriculture) | 476 |
| Laboratory Technician (Agriculture) | 223 |
| Field Farm Technician (Animal Science) | 50 |
| Laboratory Technician (Animal Science) | 65 |
| Field Farm Technician (Fisheries) | 57 |
| Laboratory Technician (Fisheries) | 33 |
| Field Farm Technician (Home Science / Community Science) | 2 |
| Laboratory Technician (Home Science / Community Science) | 3 |
| Workshop Staff (Civil Engineering) | 51 |
| Workshop Staff (Agricultural Engineering) | 42 |
| Workshop Staff (Electrical Engineering) | 35 |
| Workshop Staff (Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering) | 25 |
| Library / Information / Documentation | 59 |
| Information Technology | 133 |
| Total T-3 | 1254 |
Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) – Functional Group-wise Vacancies
| Functional Group / Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Field Farm Technician (Agriculture) | 47 |
| Laboratory Technician (Agriculture) | 26 |
| Field Farm Technician (Animal Science) | 1 |
| Laboratory Technician (Animal Science) | 8 |
| Field Farm Technician (Home Science / Community Science) | 1 |
| Laboratory Technician (Home Science / Community Science) | 1 |
| Laboratory Technician (Fisheries) | 7 |
| Information Technology | 48 |
| Total T-4 | 139 |
📚 Educational Qualification
2. Home Science / Community Science: Bachelor’s Degree in Home Science / Community Science.
3. Animal Science: B.V.Sc & A.H. (Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry).
4. Fisheries Science: B.F.Sc. (Bachelor of Fisheries Science).
5. Civil Engineering: B.Tech / B.E. or Three Years Diploma in Civil Engineering.
6. Agricultural Engineering: B.Tech / B.E. or Three Years Diploma in Agricultural Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Textile Technology / Fiber Processing Engineering.
7. Electrical Engineering: B.Tech / B.E. or Three Years Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
8. Electronics & Instrumentation: B.Tech / B.E. or Three Years Diploma in Electronics Engineering / Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering.
9. Library / Information Science: Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science / Library & Information Science.
10. Information Technology: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Application / Computer Science / IT or B.Tech / B.E. in IT / CS / ECE.
Important Notes:
- Relevant graduation degree must be completed on or before 17.12.2026.
- Candidates can apply for T-3 only, T-4 only, or both posts based on their eligibility.
- Only one Functional Group / Subgroup can be selected.
- Post preferences must be indicated during the application process.
- Detailed discipline-wise eligibility is available in Annexure-VIII of the official notification.
💰 Salary Details
| Post Name | Pay Level & Salary |
|---|---|
| Technical Assistant (T-3) | Level 5 – ₹29,200 to ₹92,300 |
| Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) | Level 6 – ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 |
Note: Salary is based on the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix.
🔹 Age Limit
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Technical Assistant (T-3) | 21 to 30 Years |
| Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) | 21 to 30 Years |
Age Relaxation:
- SC / ST Candidates: 5 Years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
- PwBD Candidates: 10 Years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per Government Rules
- In-service ICAR Technical Employees: As per ICAR Rules
Age Calculation: Age will be calculated as on the closing date of the online application (17.12.2026).
📍 Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination (Computer Based Test – Objective Type)
- Mains Examination (Computer Based Test – Objective Type)
- Document Verification
Note: There will be NO Interview. Final selection will be based on performance in the Mains Examination. Candidates will be shortlisted for Mains based on Preliminary examination performance in the ratio of 1:15 of vacancies, functional group-wise.
💳 Application Fee
| Category | T-3 Only | T-4 Only | Both T-3 & T-4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | ₹300 | ₹300 | ₹600 |
| EWS / OBC | ₹150 | ₹150 | ₹300 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Transgender / Ex-Servicemen | Nil | Nil | Nil |
Payment Mode: Online through Bharatkosh using Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI. Applicable transaction charges must be borne by the candidate.
📝 How to Apply?
- Visit the official website: https://asrb.gov.in/
- Find the Centralized Combined Examination 2026 notification for T-3 and T-4 posts.
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) with your basic details.
- Select Technical Assistant (T-3), Senior Technical Assistant (T-4), or both according to your eligibility.
- Select your eligible Functional Group / Subgroup and indicate post preferences.
- Fill in the online application form with accurate details.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting certificates.
- Pay the applicable examination fee through Bharatkosh.
- Submit the application form before 17.12.2026 (11:59 PM).
- Download and save the final submitted application form for future reference.
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