ASRB ICAR Technical Assistant T-3 & Senior Technical Assistant T-4 Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Form For 1393 Posts
About Post : The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) has officially released the detailed notification under F. No. 2(2)/2025-Exam for the Centralized Combined Examination 2026. The online application portal is active from 18 November 2026 to 17 December 2026. Check important dates, application fees, age criteria, functional group-wise vacancies, syllabus pattern, and direct links below.
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AGRICULTURAL SCIENTISTS RECRUITMENT BOARD (ASRB)
ICAR Technical Assistant (T-3) & Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) Recruitment 2026
Advt. F. No. 2(2)/2025-Exam
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IMPORTANT DATES
- Online Application Start Date : 18/11/2026
- Last Date for Apply Online : 17/12/2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment : 17/12/2026
- Application Form Correction : 18/12/2026 to 20/12/2026
- CBT Exam Date : February 2027
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APPLICATION FEE
- For Technical Assistant (T-3) Only:
• Unreserved (UR) : Rs. 300/-
• EWS / OBC : Rs. 150/-
• SC / ST / PwBD / Female / ESM : Rs. 0/-
- For Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) Only:
• Unreserved (UR) : Rs. 300/-
• EWS / OBC : Rs. 150/-
• SC / ST / PwBD / Female / ESM : Rs. 0/-
- For Both T-3 & T-4 Combined:
• Unreserved (UR) : Rs. 600/-
• EWS / OBC : Rs. 300/-
• SC / ST / PwBD / Female / ESM : Rs. 0/-
- Fee Payment Mode : Online through Bharatkosh portal (bharatkosh.gov.in) via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI.
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Age Limit
- Minimum Age Limit : 21 Years
- Maximum Age Limit : 30 Years
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Vacancy Details Total Post : 1393
| Post Name |
Total Seats |
| Technical Assistant (T-3) – ICAR Institutes |
1254 |
| Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) – ICAR KVKs |
139 |
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Category Wise Vacancy
| Post Cadre |
UR |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
EWS |
Total |
| Technical Assistant (T-3) |
558 |
281 |
164 |
160 |
91 |
1254 |
| Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) |
84 |
25 |
14 |
06 |
10 |
139 |
| Combined Total (T-3 & T-4) |
642 |
306 |
178 |
166 |
101 |
1393 |
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Technical Assistant (T-3) Functional Group Wise Vacancy
| 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 |
| Field Farm Technician (Animal Science) |
23 |
11 |
09 |
04 |
03 |
50 |
| Laboratory Technician (Animal Science) |
27 |
20 |
07 |
08 |
03 |
65 |
| Field Farm Technician (Fisheries) |
16 |
12 |
09 |
08 |
12 |
57 |
| Laboratory Technician (Fisheries) |
10 |
09 |
05 |
06 |
03 |
33 |
| Field Farm Technician (Social Science) |
01 |
00 |
00 |
01 |
00 |
02 |
| Laboratory Technician (Social Science) |
02 |
00 |
01 |
00 |
00 |
03 |
| Workshop Staff (Civil Engineering) |
33 |
11 |
01 |
06 |
00 |
51 |
| Workshop Staff (Agricultural Engineering) |
17 |
10 |
05 |
06 |
04 |
42 |
| Workshop Staff (Electrical Engineering) |
14 |
11 |
02 |
04 |
04 |
35 |
| Workshop Staff (Electronics & Instrumentation) |
10 |
06 |
04 |
03 |
02 |
25 |
| Library / Information / Documentation |
31 |
13 |
05 |
05 |
05 |
59 |
| Information Technology (IT) |
71 |
29 |
15 |
11 |
07 |
133 |
| Total Technical Assistant (T-3) Vacancies |
558 |
281 |
164 |
160 |
91 |
1254 |
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Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) Functional Group Wise Vacancy
| Functional Group |
UR |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
EWS |
Total |
| 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 |
00 |
02 |
01 |
08 |
| Field Farm Technician (Social Science) |
01 |
00 |
00 |
00 |
00 |
01 |
| Laboratory Technician (Social Science) |
01 |
00 |
00 |
00 |
00 |
01 |
| Laboratory Technician (Fisheries) |
06 |
01 |
00 |
00 |
00 |
07 |
| Information Technology (IT) |
24 |
12 |
04 |
03 |
05 |
48 |
| Total Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) Vacancies |
84 |
25 |
14 |
06 |
10 |
139 |
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Functional Group Wise Educational Qualifications
| Functional Group Name |
Educational Qualification |
| 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) |
Bachelor’s Degree in Home Science / Community Science from a recognized University. |
| Field Farm Technician & Laboratory Technician (Animal Science) |
B.V.Sc & A.H. (Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry) from a recognized University. |
| Field Farm Technician & Laboratory Technician (Fisheries Science) |
B.F.Sc. (Bachelor of Fisheries Science) from a recognized University. |
| Workshop Staff (Civil Engineering) |
B.E. / B.Tech or 3-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University / Institute. |
| Workshop Staff (Agricultural Engineering) |
B.E. / B.Tech or 3-Year Diploma in Agricultural Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Textile Technology / Fiber Processing Engineering. |
| Workshop Staff (Electrical Engineering) |
B.E. / B.Tech or 3-Year Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University / Institute. |
| Workshop Staff (Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering) |
B.E. / B.Tech or 3-Year Diploma in Electronics Engineering / Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering. |
| Library / Information Science / Documentation Staff |
Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science / Library & Information Science from a recognized University. |
| Information Technology (IT) |
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Application (BCA) / Computer Science (B.Sc CS) / IT; OR B.E. / B.Tech in IT / Computer Science / Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE). |
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Examination Pattern
| Examination Stage |
Subjects & Questions |
Marks & Duration |
| Preliminary Exam (CBT) |
• Section 1: General Knowledge (25 Questions)
• Section 2: General English (25 Questions)
• Section 3: Quantitative Aptitude (25 Questions)
• Section 4: General Agriculture (25 Questions) |
100 Marks
(100 Questions)
Duration: 1 Hour
Negative: 0.25 Marks |
| Mains Exam (CBT) |
Subject-specific technical topics based on the chosen Functional Group. |
300 Marks
(100 Questions)
Duration: 2 Hours
Negative: 1 Mark |
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Selection Process
- Stage-I: Combined Preliminary Computer Based Test (CBT) of 100 Marks.
- Stage-II: Combined Mains Computer Based Test (CBT) of 300 Marks testing domain-specific knowledge of the chosen functional group.
- No Interview: Selection is based strictly on the merit order of marks/normalized score in the Mains Examination.
- Resolution of Tie: Candidates with higher marks in Prelims will be ranked higher; if tied, higher marks in Quantitative Aptitude section of Prelims; if still tied, the candidate older in age will be placed higher.
- Document Verification and Pre-Appointment Medical Examination conducted by ICAR.
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How to Apply for ASRB ICAR Technical Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website of Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board at asrb.gov.in starting from 18 November 2026.
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) by entering basic details such as Name, Father’s Name, Mother’s Name, Date of Birth, active Mobile Number, and Email ID.
- Select the post option: Technical Assistant (T-3) only, Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) only, or Both (indicate preference order in descending order).
- Choose only ONE Functional Group / Subgroup according to your educational qualification.
- Select preferred examination centres for both Preliminary CBT and Mains CBT.
- Upload recent passport size photograph taken against white background (max 200 KB, face covering 2/3rd area, without spectacles), signature in blue/black ink (max 100 KB), and valid Government Photo ID in JPG format.
- Submit the application form before 17 December 2026 and retain a printout of the confirmation page for your records.
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FAQ
Q1. What is the last date to apply online for ASRB ICAR T-3 & T-4 Recruitment 2026?
The last date for submitting online applications and paying the examination fee is 17 December 2026.
Q2. When will the Combined Preliminary examination be conducted?
The Combined Preliminary Computer Based Test (CBT) is tentatively scheduled to be held in February 2027 across designated centres nationwide.
Q3. How many total vacancies are announced across ICAR Institutes and KVKs?
A total of 1393 vacancies are announced, comprising 1254 posts of Technical Assistant (T-3) in ICAR Institutes and 139 posts of Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) in ICAR KVKs.
Q4. Can a candidate apply for more than one Functional Group?
No, a candidate is permitted to apply for only ONE Functional Group / Subgroup, regardless of their eligibility in multiple groups. However, within the chosen functional group, they can opt for T-3 only, T-4 only, or both posts together.
Q5. Is there an interview round in this recruitment?
No, there is no interview. Final selection and merit ranking are made strictly on the basis of performance in the Mains Computer Based Test (CBT).
