ASRB ICAR Recruitment 2026 OUT - Apply Online 1,393 Technical Assistant, Senior Technical Assistant Posts
The official notification for direct recruitment through the Centralized Combined Examination - 2026 has been released by Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB), Department of Agricultural Research & Education (DARE), New Delhi. The notification (F. No. 2(2)/2025-Exam, dated 11 November 2026) covers 1,393 vacancies: Technical Assistant (T-3) [1,254 Posts] in ICAR Institutes and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) [139 Posts] in ICAR’s Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs). Applicants must be 21 to 30 years old and hold a Bachelor’s Degree or 3-year Engineering Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary Science, Fisheries, Home Science, Engineering, Library Science, or IT/CS. Online applications at asrb.gov.in run from 18 November 2026 until 17 December 2026 (11:59 PM). Preliminary and Mains CBT examinations will determine selection (No Interview). Below are the post-wise vacancies, functional groups, exam pattern, fee structure and steps for Bharatkosh payment.
Important Dates
| Notification Released Date | 11 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Application Begin | 18 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 17 December 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 17 December 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | 18 December to 20 December 2026 |
| Preliminary CBT Exam Date | February 2027 (Tentative) |
| Mains CBT Exam Date | To be Announced in Due Course |
Application Fee
| For Either TA (T-3) Only OR STA (T-4) Only | Unreserved (UR): Rs. 300/- EWS / OBC (NCL): Rs. 150/- |
|---|---|
| For BOTH TA (T-3) & STA (T-4) Combined | Unreserved (UR): Rs. 600/- EWS / OBC (NCL): Rs. 300/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Transgender / Ex-Servicemen | Rs. 0/- (NIL) |
| Payment Mode | Online through Bharatkosh (bharatkosh.gov.in) using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI (upload payment receipt in application form). |
ASRB ICAR T-3 & T-4 2026: Age Limit as on 17/12/2026
| Minimum Age Limit | 21 Years |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age Limit | 30 Years |
| Upper Age Relaxation | SC / ST: +5 Years | OBC (NCL): +3 Years | PwBD: +10 Years (cumulative for SC/ST/OBC PwBD) | Ex-Servicemen: Military Service + 3 Years. |
| In-service ICAR technical employees | Up to 40 Years in UR (+ category relaxations); Contractual ICAR RAs/SRFs: Up to spell rendered (max 16 yrs 3 months). |
Pay Scale & Selection Process
| Technical Assistant (T-3) [ICAR Institutes] | 7th CPC Pay Level-5 (Rs. 29,200 - Rs. 92,300/-) |
|---|---|
| Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) [ICAR KVKs] | 7th CPC Pay Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 - Rs. 1,12,400/-) |
| Selection Process | Combined Preliminary CBT (Qualifying, 1:15 shortlisting) → Combined Mains CBT (Final Merit). No Interview will be conducted. |
ASRB ICAR T-3 & T-4 Recruitment 2026 Vacancy: Total 1,393 Posts
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| Agriculture (FPT & Lab Tech) | Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture / Horticulture / Agriculture Engineering / Agro-forestry / Food Science / Biotechnology / Environmental Science / Home Science / Community Science / Natural Farming. |
|---|---|
| Social Science - Home Science / Community Science | Bachelor’s Degree in Home Science / Community Science. |
| Animal Science | B.V.Sc & A.H. (Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry). |
| Fisheries Science | B.F.Sc. (Bachelor of Fisheries Science). |
| Workshop Staff (Civil Engineering) | B.Tech. / B.E. / 3-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering. |
| Workshop Staff (Agricultural Engineering) | B.Tech. / B.E. / 3-Year Diploma in Agricultural / Mechanical Engineering / Textile Technology / Fiber Processing Engineering. |
| Workshop Staff (Electrical Engineering) | B.Tech. / B.E. / 3-Year Diploma in Electrical Engineering. |
| Workshop Staff (Electronics & Instrumentation) | B.Tech. / B.E. / 3-Year Diploma in Electronics / Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering. |
| Library / Information / Documentation Staff | Bachelor’s degree in Library Science / Library & Information Science. |
| Information Technology | Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Application (BCA) / Computer Science / IT OR B.Tech. / B.E. in IT / CS / ECE. |
Note: Candidates may choose ONLY ONE Functional Group/Subgroup when applying.
Functional Group & Category-Wise Vacancy Breakup (T-3 & T-4): Total 1,393 Posts
| Post | Functional Group / Sub-Discipline | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant (T-3) (1,254 Posts) | Field Farm Technician (Agriculture) | 195 | 108 | 69 | 29 | 75 | 476 |
| Laboratory Technician (Agriculture) | 108 | 41 | 32 | 18 | 24 | 223 | |
| Field Farm Technician (Animal Science) | 23 | 11 | 09 | 03 | 04 | 50 | |
| Laboratory Technician (Animal Science) | 27 | 20 | 07 | 03 | 08 | 65 | |
| Field Farm Technician (Fisheries) | 16 | 12 | 09 | 12 | 08 | 57 | |
| Laboratory Technician (Fisheries) | 10 | 09 | 05 | 03 | 06 | 33 | |
| Field Farm Technician (Social Science - Home/Comm. Science) | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 02 | |
| Laboratory Technician (Social Science - Home/Comm. Science) | 02 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 03 | |
| Workshop Staff (Civil Engineering) | 33 | 11 | 01 | 00 | 06 | 51 | |
| Workshop Staff (Agricultural Engineering) | 17 | 10 | 05 | 04 | 06 | 42 | |
| Workshop Staff (Electrical Engineering) | 14 | 11 | 02 | 04 | 04 | 35 | |
| Workshop Staff (Electronics & Instrumentation Engg.) | 10 | 06 | 04 | 02 | 03 | 25 | |
| Library / Information / Documentation | 31 | 13 | 05 | 05 | 05 | 59 | |
| Information Technology | 71 | 29 | 15 | 07 | 11 | 133 | |
| Total T-3 Vacancies (PwBD: 30, ESM: 74) | 558 | 281 | 164 | 91 | 160 | 1,254 | |
| Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) (139 Posts) | Field Farm Technician (Agriculture) | 33 | 05 | 05 | 02 | 02 | 47 |
| Laboratory Technician (Agriculture) | 16 | 04 | 04 | 00 | 02 | 26 | |
| Field Farm Technician (Animal Science) | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 | |
| Laboratory Technician (Animal Science) | 02 | 03 | 02 | 00 | 01 | 08 | |
| Field Farm Technician (Social Science - Home/Comm. Science) | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 | |
| Laboratory Technician (Social Science - Home/Comm. Science) | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 | |
| Laboratory Technician (Fisheries) | 06 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 07 | |
| Information Technology | 24 | 12 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 48 | |
| Total T-4 Vacancies | 84 | 25 | 14 | 06 | 10 | 139 | |
| Grand Total Posts (T-3 & T-4 Combined) | 642 | 306 | 178 | 97 | 170 | 1,393 | |
ASRB ICAR T-3 & T-4 Exam Pattern 2026 (Prelims & Mains CBT)
| Exam Stage | Subjects / Pattern | Duration & Marks | Negative & Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Exam (CBT) (Qualifying Nature) | 100 Objective MCQs (25 marks each): General Knowledge, General English, Quantitative Aptitude & General Agriculture (Bilingual: Hindi/English). | 1 Hour 100 Marks | Negative: 0.25 Marks (1/4) Min Qualifying: UR 30%, EWS/OBC 25%, SC/ST/PwBD 20% |
| Mains Exam (CBT) (Final Merit) | 100 Objective MCQs testing domain / subject-specific topics based on chosen Functional Group. | 2 Hours 300 Marks | Negative: 1 Mark (1/3) Min Qualifying: UR 30%, EWS/OBC 25%, SC/ST/PwBD 20% |
How to Apply Online for ASRB ICAR T-3 & T-4 Recruitment 2026
- From 18 November 2026, visit www.asrb.gov.in, the official website of Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB).
- For One Time Registration (OTR), provide your Name, Father’s Name and Mother’s Name, along with Date of Birth, an active Mobile Number and Email ID. These must match your Matriculation certificate.
- After login, choose whether to apply for TA (T-3) only, STA (T-4) only, or both combined. Pick ONLY ONE Functional Group / Subgroup and list post preferences in descending order. You cannot change these preferences later.
- Carefully choose a Preliminary CBT Centre from 62 centres and a Mains CBT Centre from 31 centres based on your preference. Provide details of your Photo ID (Aadhaar/Voter/PAN/Passport/DL).
- For scanned uploads, use only.JPG format: a Recent Passport-size Colour Photo with a white background and no spectacles (max 200 KB; the face must cover 2/3rd space). Provide a Signature on white paper using Black/Blue ink (max 100 KB). Upload certificates for Matriculation, Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma and Photo ID (max 100 KB each).
- Use Bharatkosh (bharatkosh.gov.in) to pay the applicable fee online. Start with Quick Payment, then choose Individual. Select Ministry: Agriculture, followed by Purpose: Examination/Certificate fee for ARS/NET/SMS/STO/FAO/AO. Next, choose PAO: 000001 (Sectt-I), then DDO: 216968 (Add. ASRB, Chayan Bhavan).
- Take a printout of your Bharatkosh payment receipt. In the ASRB online application form, upload details from that receipt.
- Carefully check all particulars you entered before you upload payment details. Editing is not allowed once those details are uploaded; the correction window opens on 18-20 Dec 2026 with a fee.
- Before 17 December 2026 (11:59 PM), submit your form online. Keep a copy/printout of your confirmation form to refer to later.
Important Links
Before Applying
Before you submit your online application, check the official notification for full details of eligibility, education qualification, age limits, fee rules and other terms.
Frequently asked questions
What are the important dates for ASRB ICAR Recruitment 2026?
Notification Released Date: 11 November 2026; Online Application Begin: 18 November 2026; Last Date to Apply Online: 17 December 2026 (11:59 PM); Last Date for Online Fee Payment: 17 December 2026 (11:59 PM).
What is the application fee for ASRB ICAR Recruitment 2026?
For Either TA (T-3) Only OR STA (T-4) Only: Unreserved (UR): Rs. 300/- EWS / OBC (NCL): Rs. 150/-; For BOTH TA (T-3) & STA (T-4) Combined: Unreserved (UR): Rs. 600/- EWS / OBC (NCL): Rs. 300/-; SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Transgender / Ex-Servicemen: Rs. 0/- (NIL).
What is the age limit for ASRB ICAR Recruitment 2026?
Minimum Age Limit: 21 Years; Maximum Age Limit: 30 Years.
What is the official website for ASRB ICAR Recruitment 2026?
The official website is www.asrb.gov.in.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.