ASRB Recruitment 2026: Recruitment Announced for ICAR Technical Assistant Posts – How to Apply
ASRB Recruitment 2026: The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) has announced recruitment for ICAR Technical Assistant positions. Learn about the eligibility criteria, age limits, application deadlines, and the complete online application process.
ASRB Recruitment 2026: A fantastic opportunity has emerged for young individuals preparing for government jobs in the agricultural sector. The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) has issued an official notification for the direct recruitment of Technical Assistants and Senior Technical Assistants across Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) institutes and Krishi Vigyan Kendras (Agricultural Science Centres). A total of 1,393 vacancies will be filled through this centralized joint examination.
According to the notification, the online application process for this recruitment drive will commence on November 18, 2026. Eligible and interested candidates can submit their applications until 11:59 PM on December 17, 2026. The deadline for the payment of the online application fee is also set for December 17, 2026. Should any errors occur during the application process, candidates will be able to make corrections via a correction window, which will remain open from December 18 to December 20, 2026.
Details of Posts and Salary
Out of the 1,393 total vacancies, 1,254 are for Technical Assistant positions at ICAR institutes, while 139 are for Senior Technical Assistant positions at Krishi Vigyan Kendras. These vacancies span various disciplines, including Agriculture, Animal Science, Fisheries, Home Science, Engineering, IT, and Library Science. Regarding the pay scale, under the 7th Pay Commission, the Technical Assistant post is assigned to Pay Level 5, and the Senior Technical Assistant post is assigned to Pay Level 6.
Educational Qualifications and Age Limit
To apply for these positions, candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree or an engineering diploma in a relevant field from a recognized university. The age limit will be calculated as of December 17, 2026. Candidates must be at least 21 years old and no more than 30 years old. In accordance with government regulations, relaxations in the upper age limit will be provided to reserved category candidates: 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST, and 10 years for persons with disabilities (PwD).
Selection Process and Application Procedure
The selection process for this recruitment will consist of two stages of computer-based examinations: a preliminary examination and a main examination. The board has clarified that there will be no interview; the final merit list will be prepared solely based on the marks obtained in the main examination. The preliminary examination is tentatively scheduled to be held in February 2027.
To apply, candidates should visit the official website, asrb.gov.in, starting from November 18. They must first register by clicking on the relevant recruitment link, provide the required educational and personal details, upload the necessary documents, pay the application fee online, and submit the form. Depending on their qualifications, candidates may apply for the T-3 or T-4 positions (or both); however, they will be permitted to select only one functional group or sub-group.
