ICAR: 1393 vacancies in the Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board; salary up to 1.12 lakh..
The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) has issued a notification for the recruitment of 1,393 posts—comprising Technical Assistant (T-3) and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) positions—under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). This recruitment will be conducted through the 'Centralized Combined Examination-2026'. The online application process will commence on November 18, 2026. Interested and eligible candidates may submit their applications until 11:59 PM on December 17, 2026.
This recruitment includes 1,254 posts for Technical Assistants (T-3) at ICAR research institutes and 139 posts for Senior Technical Assistants (T-4) at Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs). Depending on their qualifications and preference, candidates may apply for the T-3 post, the T-4 post, or both, provided they fall within the same functional group.
Important Dates for Application and Examination
Details Date
Notification Issued November 11, 2026
Online Application Starts November 18, 2026
Last Date for Application December 17, 2026, 11:59 PM
Last Date for Fee Payment December 17, 2026, 11:59 PM
Application Correction Window December 18 to 20, 2026
Preliminary Examination February 2027 (Tentative)
Main Examination To be announced later
The age and educational qualifications of the candidates will be calculated as of the last date for application, i.e., December 17, 2026.
How many posts are being filled?
The category-wise breakdown of the 1,393 total vacancies is as follows:
Category Technical Assistant (T-3) Senior Technical Assistant (T-4)
General (UR) 558 84
OBC (OBC) 281 25
SC (SC) 164 14
ST (ST) 91 6
EWS (EWS) 160 10
Total 1,254 139
For T-3 positions, 30 posts are reserved for persons with benchmark disabilities (PwBD) and 74 posts for ex-servicemen. The notification for T-4 positions does not list any posts under these categories.
How many posts are there in each functional group?
Technical Assistant (T-3):
Functional Group/Sub-discipline Posts
Field/Farm Technician (Agriculture) 476
Laboratory Technician (Agriculture) 223
Field/Farm Technician (Animal Science) 50
Laboratory Technician (Animal Science) 65
Field/Farm Technician (Fisheries Science) 57
Laboratory Technician (Fisheries Science) 33
Field/Farm and Laboratory Technician (Social Science – Home/Community Science) 5
Workshop Staff (Civil Engineering) 51
Workshop Staff (Agricultural Engineering) 42
Workshop Staff (Electrical Engineering) 35
Workshop Staff (Electronics & Instrumentation) 25
Library/Information Science/Documentation Staff 59
Information Technology 133
Total 1,254
Senior Technical Assistant (T-4):
Functional Group/Sub-discipline Posts
Field/Farm Technician (Agriculture) 47
Laboratory Technician (Agriculture) 26
Field/Farm Technician (Animal Science) 1
Laboratory Technician (Animal Science) 8
Field/Farm and Laboratory Technician (Social Science – Home/Community Science) 2
Laboratory Technician (Fisheries Science) 7
Information Technology 48
Total 139
Who can apply?
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject from a recognized university or a deemed university. The degree must be completed on or before December 17, 2026. Specific educational qualifications have been prescribed for each functional group. Agriculture: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, Agro-forestry, Food Science, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Home Science, Community Science, or Natural Farming.
Social Science – Home/Community Science: Bachelor’s degree in Home Science or Community Science.
Animal Science: Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.).
Fisheries Science: Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.).
Civil Engineering: B.Tech./B.E. or a three-year diploma in Civil Engineering.
Agricultural Engineering: B.Tech./B.E. or a three-year diploma in Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Textile Technology, or Fiber Processing Engineering.
Electrical Engineering: B.Tech./B.E. or a three-year diploma in Electrical Engineering.
Electronics and Instrumentation: B.Tech./B.E. or a three-year diploma in Electronics or Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering.
Library Science: Bachelor’s degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science.
Information Technology: BCA, B.Sc. in Computer Science or IT, or B.Tech./B.E. in IT, Computer Science, or Electronics and Communication Engineering.
As of the application deadline, December 17, 2026, candidates must be at least 21 years old and no more than 30 years old. Candidates from reserved categories will be granted relaxation in the upper age limit as per the rules.
How will the selection be made?
Selection for this recruitment will be based on a two-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT). There will be no interview. The final merit list will be prepared based on the normalized marks obtained in the main examination.
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination
Total Questions: 100 objective-type questions
Total Marks: 100
Duration: 1 hour
Medium: Hindi and English
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks
The preliminary examination will consist of 25 questions each from General Knowledge, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Agriculture. This examination is intended solely for the purpose of shortlisting candidates for the main examination. For each functional group, candidates numbering 15 times the category-wise vacancies will be shortlisted for the main examination.
Stage 2: Main Examination
Total Questions: 100 objective-type questions
Total Marks: 300
Duration: 2 hours
Marks per correct answer: 3
Negative Marking: 1 mark
The main examination will feature questions related to the subjects of the candidate's chosen functional group. Final selection will be based on the normalized scores obtained in this examination, followed by document verification.
What is the salary?
The pay scales for the two positions are as follows:
Technical Assistant (T-3): ₹29,200 to ₹92,300 (Pay Level-5)
Senior Technical Assistant (T-4): ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 (Pay Level-6)
What is the application fee?
The application fee depends on whether the candidate is applying for the T-3 position, the T-4 position, or both.
Candidate Category T-3 Only T-4 Only Both Positions
General (UR) ₹300 ₹300 ₹600
EWS/OBC ₹150 ₹150 ₹300
SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Transgender/Ex-servicemen No Fee No Fee No Fee
The application fee must be paid online via the Bharatkosh portal. You must download the payment receipt and upload it to the application form.
How to apply for ASRB ICAR Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can apply online by visiting the official ASRB website, asrb.gov.in. The key steps in the application process are as follows:
Visit the official website and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR).
Enter your name, parents' names, date of birth, email address, and mobile number.
Select your preferred post(s) from T-3, T-4, or both.
Choose only one functional group or subgroup and specify your preference for the posts.
Provide details regarding your educational qualifications, address, and preferred examination center.
Upload your photograph, signature, academic mark sheets, category certificate, and identity proof in the prescribed format.
Pay the applicable fee via the Bharatkosh portal and upload the payment receipt.
Review all the information provided in the application form and submit it finally.
Keep a printout and a digital copy of the application form for your records.
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