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ASRB ICAR Recruitment 2026 – 1393 Technical Assistant (T-3 & T-4) Posts, Apply Online
Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) | ICAR Institutes & KVKs | Preliminary CBT in February 2027
1,393
Total Posts
₹300
Fee (General)
21–30 Yrs
Age Limit
17 Dec
Last Date
ASRB ICAR Recruitment 2026: The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) has released the official Centralized Combined Examination-2026 notification (F. No. 2(2)/2025-Exam) for 1,393 Technical posts across ICAR Institutes and KVKs, comprising 1,254 Technical Assistant (T-3) and 139 Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) vacancies. Candidates aged between 21 and 30 years (as of December 17, 2026) holding a relevant Bachelor’s degree or three-year Engineering Diploma in Agriculture, Veterinary/Animal Science, Fisheries, Home Science, Engineering, IT, or Library Science are eligible to apply. Online applications will be open from November 18 to December 17, 2026 (11:59 PM) via the official website `asrb.gov.in`, with the Preliminary CBT tentatively scheduled for February 2027.
🔔 Applications Start Soon: ASRB ICAR Recruitment 2026 online applications open on 18 November 2026. Last date to apply: 17 December 2026. Preliminary CBT exam in February 2027. Graduates in Agriculture, Veterinary, Fisheries, Engineering, IT and Library Science — get ready!
ASRB ICAR Recruitment 2026 – Quick Details
| Post Name |
Technical Assistant (T-3) & Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) |
| Organisation |
Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB), for ICAR |
| Total Posts |
1,393 Posts (T-3: 1,254 | T-4: 139) |
| Pay Scale |
T-3: Level-5 ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 | T-4: Level-6 ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Qualification |
Graduation in the relevant discipline (completed on or before the last date) |
| Age Limit |
21 to 30 years (as on closing date of online application) |
| Application Fee |
₹300/- (General) | ₹150/- (EWS/OBC) | Nil (SC/ST/PwBD) – per post |
| Selection Process |
Preliminary CBT (Qualifying) → Mains CBT |
| Apply Start Date |
18 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply |
17 December 2026 |
| Preliminary CBT Date |
February 2027 |
ASRB ICAR Recruitment 2026 – Overview
The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) has released an employment notification for 1,254 Technical Assistant (T-3) posts in ICAR Institutes and 139 Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) posts in KVKs of ICAR. ASRB will conduct a competitive examination for selection. Online applications open on 18 November 2026 and close on 17 December 2026.
The selection has two exam stages: a Preliminary CBT (qualifying) and a Mains CBT. The merit list is prepared from Mains marks. The Preliminary CBT is planned for February 2027.
✅ No fee for SC / ST / PwBD! Reserved-category candidates can apply free, and EWS/OBC candidates pay only half the General fee.
Salary & Pay Scale
Technical Assistant (T-3)
Pay Level-5
₹29,200 – ₹92,300
Sr. Technical Assistant (T-4)
Pay Level-6
₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Post |
Posted In |
Posts |
Pay Level |
| Technical Assistant (T-3) |
ICAR Institutes |
1,254 |
Level-5 |
| Sr. Technical Assistant (T-4) |
KVKs of ICAR |
139 |
Level-6 |
| Total Vacancies |
1,393 |
|
🌾 Note: Discipline-wise and category-wise vacancy numbers are given in the official notification. Check it before choosing your functional group.
Eligibility Criteria
Discipline-wise Educational Qualification (for T-3 and T-4)
Candidates must hold a relevant graduation degree in the concerned discipline, completed on or before the last date of submission of the application.
| Functional Group |
Required Qualification |
| Agriculture – Field Farm / Laboratory Technician |
Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, Agro-Forestry, Food Science, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Home Science, Community Science or Natural Farming. |
| Animal Science |
B.V.Sc. & A.H. (Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry). |
| Fisheries Science |
B.F.Sc. (Bachelor of Fisheries Science). |
| Home Science / Community Science |
Bachelor’s Degree in Home Science or Community Science. |
| Workshop Staff – Civil Engineering |
B.E./B.Tech. or Three-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering. |
| Workshop Staff – Agricultural Engineering |
B.E./B.Tech. or Three-Year Diploma in Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Textile Technology or Fiber Processing Engineering. |
| Workshop Staff – Electrical Engineering |
B.E./B.Tech. or Three-Year Diploma in Electrical Engineering. |
| Workshop Staff – Electronics and Instrumentation |
B.E./B.Tech. or Three-Year Diploma in Electronics Engineering or Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering. |
| Library / Information Science / Documentation Staff |
Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science. |
| Information Technology |
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Applications, Computer Science or IT; or B.E./B.Tech. in IT, Computer Science or Electronics and Communication Engineering. |
Age Limit (as on closing date of online application)
Candidates must have attained 21 years and must not be more than 30 years of age as on the closing date for receipt of online application forms.
| Category |
Upper Age Limit |
| General / UR / EWS |
21 – 30 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) |
21 – 33 Years (+3 yrs) |
| SC / ST |
21 – 35 Years (+5 yrs) |
| PwBD – UR & EWS |
21 – 40 Years (+10 yrs) |
| PwBD – OBC/NCL |
21 – 43 Years (+13 yrs) |
| PwBD – SC & ST |
21 – 45 Years (+15 yrs) |
Application Fee
| Category |
T-3 Only |
T-4 Only |
Both T-3 & T-4 |
| General (UR) |
₹300 |
₹300 |
₹600 |
| EWS / OBC |
₹150 |
₹150 |
₹300 |
| SC / ST |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
| PwBD |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
⚠ Verify your discipline, qualification and age before paying the fee. Applying for both T-3 and T-4 costs double the single-post fee.
Selection Process
Stage 1
Preliminary CBT
Objective – Qualifying
Stage 2
Mains CBT
Objective – Merit
Preliminary Examination Pattern
| Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
| General Knowledge |
25 |
25 |
| General English |
25 |
25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
25 |
25 |
| General Agriculture |
25 |
25 |
| Total |
100 |
100 |
ModeComputer Based Test
Duration1 Hour
Question TypeObjective MCQ
Negative Marking0.25 per wrong answer
LanguageHindi & English
Minimum Qualifying Marks – Preliminary & Mains
| Category |
Preliminary |
Mains |
| General (UR) |
30% |
30% |
| EWS / OBC |
25% |
25% |
| SC / ST / PwBD |
20% |
20% |
⚠ The Preliminary exam is qualifying only. Marks from the Preliminary are used only for tie-breaking in the merit list.
Mains Examination Pattern
The Mains paper tests domain / subject-specific knowledge based on your functional group.
| Particulars |
Details |
| Total Questions |
100 |
| Total Marks |
300 |
| Duration |
2 Hours |
| Question Type |
Objective MCQ |
| Subject |
Domain / Discipline-Specific |
| Negative Marking |
1 mark per wrong answer |
ASRB ICAR Merit List 2026-2027
The merit list is prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the Mains examination or applicable normalised scores. If candidates tie, these rules apply in order:
1.Candidate with higher marks in the Preliminary CBT gets preference.
2.If the tie persists, the candidate with higher marks in the Quantitative Aptitude section of the Preliminary CBT ranks higher.
3.If the tie still remains, the older candidate gets preference.
Important Dates
⭐ Preliminary CBT
February 2027
Admit Card / Mains
To Be Updated
How to Apply for ASRB ICAR Recruitment 2026
1
From 18 November 2026, click the Online Application Form link in the Important Links section below to reach the official ASRB portal.
2
A new web page will open. Enter all your personal and educational details as required.
3
Upload your passport-size photograph, signature and other required documents.
4
Pay the application fee as per your category and click Submit.
5
Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
Important Links
Online Application Form
Opens 18 Nov 2026 | Closes 17 Dec 2026
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Official Notification
ASRB T-3 & T-4 Recruitment 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
QHow many posts are vacant under ASRB ICAR Recruitment 2026?
There are 1,393 vacancies: 1,254 Technical Assistant (T-3) posts in ICAR Institutes and 139 Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) posts in KVKs of ICAR.
QWhat is the starting date to apply for ASRB ICAR Recruitment 2026?
Online applications start on 18 November 2026.
QWhat is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply online is 17 December 2026.
QWhat is the salary of ASRB ICAR Technical Assistant?
T-3 is in Pay Level-5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300) and T-4 is in Pay Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400).
QWhat is the eligibility and age limit for ASRB ICAR T-3 and T-4?
A relevant graduation degree in the concerned discipline (completed by the last date) and age of 21 to 30 years as on the closing date. Upper age relaxation: OBC-NCL 3, SC/ST 5, PwBD 10 to 15 years.
QWhat is the application fee for ASRB ICAR Recruitment 2026?
General: ₹300 for one post, ₹600 for both. EWS/OBC: ₹150 for one post, ₹300 for both. SC/ST/PwBD: Nil.
QWhat is the exam pattern of ASRB ICAR Technical Assistant 2026?
Preliminary CBT (qualifying): 100 questions, 100 marks, 1 hour, 0.25 negative marking. Mains CBT: 100 questions, 300 marks, 2 hours, 1 mark negative marking, discipline-specific. The Preliminary is planned for February 2027.
Apply Online Now – ASRB ICAR 2026 | Last Date: 17 Dec 2026
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