| Organization | Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) |
| Name of Post | Technical Assistant (T-3) and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) |
| No of Posts | 1393 posts |
| Qualification | Graduation in relevant discipline |
| Age Limit | 21 to 30 years |
| Application Fee | Rs. 300/- |
| Start Date | 18th November 2026 |
| Last Date | 17th December 2026 |
ASRB ICAR Recruitment 2026
Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) has released an employment notification for recruitment of 1254 Technical Assistant (T-3) posts in respect of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Institutes and 139 Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) posts in respect of KVKs of ICAR. For this purpose, ASRB will conduct a competitive examination. The online application process will begin on 18th November 2026, and the last date to apply is 17th December 2026.
ASRB ICAR Vacancy Details
1. Technical Assistant (T-3)
No of posts: 1254 posts
Pay: Pay Level-5 (₹ 29,200 – 92,300)
Educational Qualification: Candidate must possess a relevant Graduation degree in the concerned Discipline (See Discipline-wise Educational Qualification) completed on or before the last date of submission of application.
2. Senior Technical Assistant (T-4)
No of posts: 139 posts
Pay: Pay Level-6 (₹ 35,400 – 1,12,400)
Educational Qualification: Candidate must possess a relevant Graduation degree in the concerned Discipline (See Discipline-wise Educational Qualification) completed on or before the last date of submission of application.
Educational Qualification: Candidate must possess a relevant Graduation degree in the concerned Discipline (See Discipline-wise Educational Qualification) completed on or before the last date of submission of application.
2. Senior Technical Assistant (T-4)
No of posts: 139 posts
Pay: Pay Level-6 (₹ 35,400 – 1,12,400)
Educational Qualification: Candidate must possess a relevant Graduation degree in the concerned Discipline (See Discipline-wise Educational Qualification) completed on or before the last date of submission of application.
Discipline-wise Educational Qualification
| 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 |
Other Criteria
Age Limit: Candidates must have attained the age of 21 years and should not be more than 30 years of age as on the closing date for receipt of online application form.
Age Relaxation: The relaxation of upper age limit for reserved categories are as follows:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| OBC-NCL | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| PwBD - UR & EWS | 10 years |
| PwBD - OBC/NCL
| 13 years |
| PwBD - SC & ST | 15 years |
Application Fee
| Category | T-3 Only | T-4 Only | Both T-3 & T-4 |
| General (UR) | Rs. 300 | Rs. 300 | Rs. 600 |
| EWS / OBC | Rs. 150 | Rs. 150 | Rs. 300 |
| SC / ST | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| PwBD | Nil | Nil | Nil |
Selection Process of ASRB ICAR Recruitment
The selection process will be conducted in two major examination stages:
(i) Preliminary Examination in CBT mode (Objective Type) (Qualifying)
(ii) Mains Examination in CBT mode (Objective Type)
(i) Preliminary Examination in CBT mode (Objective Type) (Qualifying)
(ii) Mains Examination in CBT mode (Objective Type)
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 |
- Examination Mode: Computer Based Test.
- Duration: 1 Hour.
- Question Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions.
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
- Language: Hindi and English.
Minimum Qualifying Marks in Preliminary Exam
| Category | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 30% |
| EWS / OBC | 25% |
| SC / ST / PwBD | 20% |
Mains Examination Pattern
The Paper will test knowledge of candidate on domain/ subject-specific topics based on functional group.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Examination Duration | 2 Hours |
| Question Type | Objective MCQ |
| Subject | Domain / Discipline-Specific |
| Negative Marking | 1 Mark per wrong answer |
Mains Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 30% |
| EWS / OBC | 25% |
| SC / ST / PwBD | 20% |
ASRB ICAR Merit List 2026-2027
The merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the Mains examination or applicable normalized scores. In case of a tie, the following criteria will be applied in order:
1. Candidates with higher marks in the Preliminary CBT will be given preference.
2. If the tie persists, the candidate scoring higher in the Quantitative Aptitude section of the Preliminary CBT will be ranked higher.
3. If the tie still remains, the older candidate will be given preference.
1. Candidates with higher marks in the Preliminary CBT will be given preference.
2. If the tie persists, the candidate scoring higher in the Quantitative Aptitude section of the Preliminary CBT will be ranked higher.
3. If the tie still remains, the older candidate will be given preference.
How to Apply for ASRB ICAR Recruitment ?
Interested
and eligible candidates may apply online for these posts by visiting
the official portal of ASRB. They may follow below mentioned steps .
- Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section .
- Click on Online Application Form link .
- A new webpage will be opened .
- Enter all your personal and educational details as required .
- Upload your passport sized photograph and signature and other required documents.
- Pay the application fee as per your category and at the end click on submit button .
- Don't forget to take a print of submitted application form .
Important Dates of ASRB ICAR Vacancy 2026
- Starting date of submission of online application: 18th November 2026
- Last date of submission of online application: 17th December 2026
- Release of admit card: To be updated
- Preliminary CBT Examination: February 2027
- Mains Examination: To be updated
Important Web-Links of ASRB ICAR Vacancy
| Online Application Form | 18/11/2026 |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Free Tools | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Join Telegram Channel | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs of ASRB ICAR Recruitment
What is the starting date to apply for ASRB ICAR Recruitment?
The starting date to apply for ASRB ICAR Recruitment is 18th November 2026.
What is the last date to apply for ASRB ICAR Recruitment?
The last date to apply for ASRB ICAR Recruitment is 17th December 2026.
How many posts are vacant under ASRB ICAR Recruitment ?
There are a total of 1393 Vacancy under ASRB ICAR Recruitment.