ICAR Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026: The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB), New Delhi has released the notification for the Centralized Combined Examination-2026 for direct recruitment to the posts of Technical Assistant (T-3) in ICAR Institutes and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) in KVKs of ICAR. A total of 1393 vacancies have been announced, including 1254 posts of Technical Assistant (T-3) and 139 posts of Senior Technical Assistant (T-4). The ASRB ICAR T-3 and T-4 Notification 2026 (F. No. 2(2)/2025-Exam) has been released on 11 November 2026. Online applications will start on 18 November 2026, and the last date to apply online and pay the fee is 17 December 2026 (11:59 PM).
Candidates with a relevant graduation degree in the concerned discipline can apply. A candidate can apply for T-3 only, T-4 only or both, but only in one Functional Group / Subgroup. Selection will be made through a qualifying Preliminary CBT (expected in February 2027) and a Mains CBT, and there will be no interview. The application fee has to be paid through Bharatkosh, and SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Transgender/Ex-Servicemen candidates do not have to pay any fee.
ICAR Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) |
| Department Name | Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), DARE |
| Post Name | Technical Assistant (T-3) & Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) |
| Advt. No. | F. No. 2(2)/2025-Exam |
| Total Vacancy | 1393 |
| Pay Scale | T-3: Level-5 (Rs. 29,200 – 92,300/-); T-4: Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400/-) |
| Notification Date | 11.11.2026 |
| Category | ASRB ICAR T-3 and T-4 Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | asrb.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 11.11.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 18.11.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 17.12.2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 17.12.2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | 18.12.2026 to 20.12.2026 |
| Preliminary CBT Exam Date | February 2027 |
| Mains CBT Exam Date | Notify Soon |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR | Rs. 300/- (T-3 or T-4) / Rs. 600/- (Both) |
| EWS / OBC | Rs. 150/- (T-3 or T-4) / Rs. 300/- (Both) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Transgender / Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
| Mode of Payment | Online through Bharatkosh (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI) |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for ICAR Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 is 21-30 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 17.12.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Upper age relaxation: SC/ST 5 Years, OBC (NCL) 3 Years, PwBD 10 Years, and Ex-Servicemen as per rules. The upper age limit for in-service ICAR technical employees (UR) is 40 years.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant (T-3) | 1254 | Relevant Graduation Degree in the Concerned Discipline (as per the Functional Group) |
| Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) | 139 | |
| Total | 1393 | – |
| Functional Group | T-3 Vacancy | T-4 Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field Farm / Laboratory Technician (Agriculture) | 699 | 73 | Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture / Horticulture / Agriculture Engineering / Agro-forestry / Food Science / Biotechnology / Environmental Science / Home Science / Community Science / Natural Farming |
| Field Farm / Laboratory Technician (Animal Science) | 115 | 9 | B.V.Sc. & A.H. (Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry) |
| Field Farm / Laboratory Technician (Fisheries) | 90 | 7 | B.F.Sc. (Bachelor of Fisheries Science) |
| Field Farm / Laboratory Technician (Home Science / Community Science) | 5 | 2 | Bachelor’s Degree in Home Science / Community Science |
| Workshop Staff (Civil Engineering) | 51 | – | B.Tech / B.E. / 3 Years Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Workshop Staff (Agricultural Engineering) | 42 | – | B.Tech / B.E. / 3 Years Diploma in Agricultural Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Textile Technology / Fiber Processing Engineering |
| Workshop Staff (Electrical Engineering) | 35 | – | B.Tech / B.E. / 3 Years Diploma in Electrical Engineering |
| Workshop Staff (Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering) | 25 | – | B.Tech / B.E. / 3 Years Diploma in Electronics Engineering / Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering |
| Library / Information / Documentation | 59 | – | Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science / Library & Information Science |
| Information Technology | 133 | 48 | Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Application / Computer Science / IT OR B.Tech / B.E. in IT / CS / ECE |
| Total | 1254 | 139 | 1393 Posts |
Note: Technical Assistant (T-3) posts are in ICAR Institutes and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) posts are in Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) of ICAR. The qualification must be completed on or before the last date of application (17.12.2026). A candidate can apply for only one Functional Group. The vacancies are tentative.
ICAR Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for ICAR Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Preliminary CBT (Qualifying) – 100 Questions, 100 Marks, 1 Hour: General Knowledge (25), General English (25), Quantitative Aptitude (25) and General Agriculture (25); 0.25 negative marking
- Mains CBT – 100 Questions, 300 Marks, 2 Hours on domain / subject-specific topics of the Functional Group; 1 mark negative marking
- Document Verification by ICAR
- Final Merit (Functional Group wise) based on Mains marks only – No Interview
Note: Minimum qualifying marks in both Prelims and Mains are 30% for UR, 25% for EWS/OBC and 20% for SC/ST/PwBD. Candidates will be shortlisted for the Mains in the ratio of 1:15 of the vacancies (Functional Group wise).
How to Apply for ICAR Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for ICAR Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the official ASRB website asrb.gov.in and open the online application link for the T-3 and T-4 Exam 2026 from 18.11.2026.
- Register and fill in the application form, choose T-3, T-4 or both, select one Functional Group / Subgroup and give your order of post preferences.
- Select your Preliminary and Mains exam centres carefully, as no change will be allowed later.
- Upload your photograph, signature, photo ID and the required certificates (graduation degree, category certificate, NOC if employed).
- Pay the application fee through Bharatkosh (bharatkosh.gov.in) and submit the form before 17.12.2026 (11:59 PM).
- Take a printout of the application form. Corrections can be made from 18.12.2026 to 20.12.2026.
Important Links
| ICAR Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| ICAR Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 Syllabus PDF (English) | Syllabus |
| ICAR Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 Online Form Link (From 18.11.2026) | Apply Online (Soon) |
| Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board Official Website | ASRB |