ICAR Technical Assistant & Senior Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1,393 Posts
The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has officially released the Centralized Combined Examination-2026 notification (F. No. 2(2)/2025-Exam) for direct recruitment to 1,393 vacancies for Technical Assistant (T-3) in ICAR Institutes and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) in Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs).
Eligible and interested candidates meeting the educational and age criteria can apply online through the official ASRB website (asrb.gov.in) starting from 18 November 2026 up to 17 December 2026.
Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization Name | Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB / ICAR) |
| Exam Name | Centralized Combined Examination – 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | F. No. 2(2)/2025-Exam (Dated 11 November 2026) |
| Post Names | Technical Assistant (T-3) & Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,393 Posts |
| Job Type | Permanent Central Government Job |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Online Application Start Date | 18 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 17 December 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Application Correction Dates | 18 December 2026 to 20 December 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam Date | February 2027 (Tentative) |
| Official Website | asrb.gov.in |
Vacancy Details & Category-Wise Distribution
The recruitment drive comprises a total of 1,393 posts distributed across T-3 and T-4 cadres:
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total Posts |
| Technical Assistant (T-3) (ICAR Institutes) | 558 | 281 | 164 | 91 | 160 | 1,254 |
| Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) (KVKs) | 84 | 25 | 14 | 06 | 10 | 139 |
Salary & Pay Scale
- Technical Assistant (T-3): Pay Level 5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300/- per month)
- Senior Technical Assistant (T-4): Pay Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/- per month)
- In addition to basic pay, selected candidates are entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other admissible central government benefits.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Age Limit (as on 17 December 2026)
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Age relaxations apply for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD) and in-service ICAR employees as per Government of India guidelines.
2. Educational Qualifications
Candidates must possess a relevant graduation degree or prescribed engineering diploma/degree from a recognized university or institution depending upon the chosen functional group (such as Agriculture, Animal Science, Fisheries Science, Home Science, Engineering & IT, or Library Science) by the closing date of application (17 December 2026).
Application Fee
The application fee varies based on the post combination selected:
| Category | Single Post (T-3 or T-4) | Both Posts (T-3 & T-4) |
| General (UR) | ₹300/- | ₹600/- |
| OBC / EWS | ₹150/- | ₹300/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Transgender / Ex-Servicemen | Nil | Nil |
Fees must be paid online via the Bharatkosh portal as instructed in the ASRB guidelines.
Selection Process
The recruitment selection involves a multi-stage computer-based testing process:
- Preliminary Examination (CBT): A qualifying screening test comprising 100 objective-type questions carrying 100 marks (General Knowledge, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Intelligence).
- Main Examination (CBT): A subject-specific test comprising 100 questions carrying 300 marks. Final merit is determined strictly based on Mains marks.
- Document Verification: Verification of original educational and category certificates.
- Note: There is no interview for this recruitment.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Official Notification Release | 11 November 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 18 November 2026 |
| Last Date & Time for Online Application | 17 December 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 17 December 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Application Form Correction Window | 18 December 2026 to 20 December 2026 |
| Preliminary Computer-Based Test (CBT) | February 2027 |
How to Apply Online
- Visit Official Website: Go to the official ASRB portal at asrb.gov.in.
- One-Time Registration (OTR): Open the Centralized Combined Examination-2026 recruitment link, register with your basic details, active email ID, and mobile number.
- Select Post & Functional Group: Choose Technical Assistant (T-3), Senior Technical Assistant (T-4), or both, along with your respective functional group and preferred examination centre.
- Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your passport-size photograph (white background, max 200 KB in
.jpg), signature in black/blue ink (max 100 KB), and required certificates. - Pay Fee: Complete the application fee payment through the Bharatkosh portal.
- Submit & Print: Review all entered details carefully, submit the form, and save/print a hard copy for future reference.
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