Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) is going to conduct the Centralized Combined Examination – 2026 for recruitment to the posts of Technical Assistant (T-3) in respect of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Institutes and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) in respect
of KVKs of ICAR.
The official notification PDF for the recruitment of 1393 vacancies for Technical Assistant (1254 vacancies of T-3 & 139 vacancies of T-4) posts has been released on 11 November 2026. Interested candidates holding the required eligibility can start submitting their applications from 18 November 2026 onwards, and the application link will remain active till 17 December 2026.
ASRB Technical Assistant Notification 2026 PDF Out
Candidates who are interested in applying for ASRB Technical Assistant and Senior Technical Assistant posts should go through the official notification PDF to know vacancy details, eligibility, selection process, and other details. The official notification has been made avaiable at https://asrb.gov.in/, and the same is also attached here.
ASRB ICAR Recruitment 2026- Highlights
Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) has invited online applications for the recruitment of 1393 vacancies for Technical Assistant (T-3) and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) posts. To be recruited, candidates have to undergo the prelims and mains exams.
| ASRB Recruitment 2026- Highlights | |
| Organization Name | Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) |
| Post Name | Technical Assistant (T-3) and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) |
| Vacancy | 1393 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 18 November to 17 December 2026 |
| Selection Process | Prelims and Mains Exam |
| Official Website | https://asrb.gov.in/ |
ICAR Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026- Important Dates
Along with the release of the official notification PDF, the registration dates for ASRB Recruitment 2026 have been released from 18 November to 17 December 2026. Candidates must keep important dates in mind to avoid missing any deadlines.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification release date | 11 November 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 18 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 17 December 2026 |
| Application Form Correction Dates | 18 to 20 December 2026 |
| ASRB Prelims Date | February 2027 |
ASRB ICAR Vacancy 2026
Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) aims to fill a total of 1393 vacancies for the recruitment of Technical Assistant (T-3) in respect of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Institutes and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) in respect of KVKs of ICAR.
ASRB Technical Assistant Vacancy 2026
| Name of the Functional Group | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field Farm Technician (Agriculture) | 195 | 108 | 69 | 29 | 75 | 476 |
| Laboratory Technician (Agriculture) | 108 | 41 | 32 | 18 | 24 | 223 |
| Total = FPT + Lab Tech (Agriculture) | 303 | 149 | 101 | 47 | 99 | 699 |
| Field Farm Technician (Animal Science) | 23 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 50 |
| Laboratory Technician (Animal Science) | 27 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 65 |
| Total = FPT + Lab Tech (Animal Science) | 50 | 31 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 115 |
| Field Farm Technician (Fisheries) | 16 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 57 |
| Laboratory Technician (Fisheries) | 10 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 33 |
| Total = FPT + Lab Tech (Fisheries) | 26 | 21 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 90 |
| Field Farm Technician (Social Science-Home Science/Community Science) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Laboratory Technician (Social Science-Home Science/Community Science) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Workshop Staff (Civil Engineering) | 33 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 51 |
| Workshop Staff (Agricultural Engineering) | 17 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 42 |
| Workshop Staff (Electrical Engineering) | 14 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 35 |
| Workshop Staff (Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering) | 10 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 25 |
| Library/Information/Documentation | 31 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 59 |
| Information Technology | 71 | 29 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 133 |
| AL (T-3 Vacancies) | 558 | 281 | 164 | 91 | 160 | 1254 |
ASRB Senior Technical Assistant Vacancy 2026
| Name of the Functional Group | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field Farm Technician (Agriculture) | 33 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 47 |
| Laboratory Technician (Agriculture) | 16 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 26 |
| Total = FPT + Lab Tech (Agriculture) | 49 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 73 |
| Field Farm Technician (Animal Science) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Laboratory Technician (Animal Science) | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| Total = FPT + Lab Tech (Animal Science) | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| Field Farm Technician (Social Science-Home Science/Community Science) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Laboratory Technician (Social Science-Home Science/Community Science) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total = FFT + Lab Tech (Animal Science) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Laboratory Technician (Fisheries) | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Information Technology | 24 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 48 |
| AL (T-4 Vacancies) | 84 | 25 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 139 |
ICAR Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Creteria
Candidates applying for the ASRB ICAR Recruitment 2025 must meet the eligibility requirements as per their category. ASRB eligibility includes criteria for age limits, educational qualifications, and medical standards.
Educational Qualification
| Functional Group | Educational Qualifications |
|---|---|
| Field Farm Technician & Laboratory Technician (Agriculture) | Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture / Horticulture / Agricultural Engineering / Agro-forestry / Food Science / Biotechnology / Environmental Science / Home Science / Community Science / Natural Farming |
| Field Farm Technician & Laboratory Technician (Social Science – Home Science / Community Science) | Bachelor’s Degree in Home Science / Community Science |
| Field Farm Technician & Laboratory Technician (Animal Science) | B.V.Sc & A.H. (Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry) |
| Field Farm Technician & Laboratory Technician (Fisheries Science) | B.F.Sc. (Bachelor of Fisheries Science) |
| Workshop Staff (Civil Engineering) | B.Tech. / B.E. / Three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute |
| Workshop Staff (Agricultural Engineering) | B.Tech. / B.E. / Three-year Diploma in Agricultural Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Textile Technology / Fiber Processing Engineering from a recognized University/Institute |
| Workshop Staff (Electrical Engineering) | B.Tech. / B.E. / Three-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University/Institute |
| Workshop Staff (Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering) | B.Tech. / B.E. / Three-year Diploma in Electronics Engineering / Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering from a recognized University |
| Library / Information Science / Documentation Staff | Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science / Library & Information Science |
| Information Technology | Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Application / Computer Science / IT, or B.Tech / B.E. in IT / CS / ECE (Electronics and Communication Engineering) |
Age Limit (As on 17/12/2026)
Candidates seeking admission in T-3 and T-4 Exam must be between 21 and 30 years as on the closing date for receipt of the online application form. The upper age relaxation will be provided for the reserved category.
ASRB Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
Candidates applying for ICAR Recruitment have to submit the online form post-wise and category-wise. The fee will be paid online through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/ UPI.
| Category | Technical Assistant | Senior Technical Assistant | Both Post |
| Unreserved (UR) | Rs. 300/- | Rs. 300/- | Rs. 600/- |
| EWS/ OBC | Rs. 150/- | Rs. 150/- | Rs. 300/- |
| SC/ ST/ (PwBD) / Women/ Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen |
Nil | Nil | Nil |
ICAR Technical Assistant Selection Process 2026
ICAR Technical Assistant selection process comprises the prelims exam, mains exam, and document verification process. The Preliminary Examination is qualifying in nature and is conducted to shortlist candidates for Mains.
- Preliminary Examination
- Mains Examination
- Document Verification
ASRB ICAR Exam Pattern 2026
ASRB ICAR Exam consists of 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions for a total of 100 marks. Each question carries one mark. There is negative marking, 0.25 mark deducted for wrong answer.
| Subjects | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| General Knowledge | 25 | 25 | 1 hour (60 minutes) |
| General English | 25 | 25 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | |
| General Agriculture | 25 | 25 | |
| Total | |||
Minimum Qualifying Marks
- UR – 30%
- OBC / EWS – 25%
- SC / ST / PwBD – 20%
ICAR Technical Assistant Salary 2026
Candidates selected for Technical Assistant (T-3) and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) posts will be offered the monthly salary along with various allowances and perks.
| Post Name | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
| Technical Assistant (T-3) | Pay Level 5 | Rs. 29,200/- to Rs. 92,300/- |
| Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) | Pay Level 6 | Rs. 35,400/- to Rs. 1,12,400/- |
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