Overview
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Technical Assistant (T-3), Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) (1393 vacancies). Eligible candidates with Relevant Graduation / Prescribed Engineering Diploma can apply online before 17 December 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
- Qualification
- Relevant Graduation / Prescribed Engineering Diploma
- Vacancies
- 1393
- Posted
- 11 November 2026
- Last date to apply
- 17 December 2026
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 11 November 2026 |
| Age Calculation Date | 17 December 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 18 November 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 17 December 2026 |
| Correction Window | 18 to 20 December 2026 |
| Notification Release Date | 11 November 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 18 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 17 December 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 17 December 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Application Correction Window | 18 to 20 December 2026 |
| Preliminary CBT Examination | February 2027 (Tentative) |
| Preliminary Admit Card | Approximately One Week Before Examination |
| Mains CBT Examination | To Be Announced |
| Document Verification | After Final Result, as Notified |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Technical Assistant (T-3) | 1254 |
| Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) | 139 |
| Total | 1393 |
Important Links
Eligibility
Applicants must possess the prescribed educational qualification for the chosen functional group/subgroup by 17 December 2026. Although most disciplines require a relevant Bachelor's degree, Annexure-VIII specifically accepts three-year engineering diplomas for certain Workshop Staff groups.
Age Limit
The prescribed age limit for both Technical Assistant (T-3) and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) is 21 to 30 years as on the closing date, 17 December 2026. Age Particulars: Details Minimum Age: 21 Years Maximum Age: 30 Years Age Calculation Date: 17 December 2026 Age Relaxation: As per Central Government and ICAR Rules
Salary
The posts carry pay under the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix. T-3 is classified at Pay Level 5 and T-4 at Pay Level 6. Post: Pay Level | Pay Scale | Initial Basic Pay Technical Assistant (T-3): Level 5 | Rs. 29,200 - Rs. 92,300 | Rs. 29,200 Senior Technical Assistant (T-4): Level 6 | Rs. 35,400 - Rs. 1,12,400 | Rs. 35,400 Eligible employees receive applicable Central Government allowances and benefits according to the rules governing ICAR employment and their place of posting. Salary Clarification: These are notified basic pay scales, not guaranteed monthly in-hand salaries. Allowances and statutory deductions will affect actual take-home pay.
Application Fee
The application fee varies according to the candidate's category and whether the candidate applies for T-3, T-4 or both. Category: T-3 Only | T-4 Only | Both T-3 and T-4 Unreserved (UR): Rs. 300 | Rs. 300 | Rs. 600 EWS / OBC: Rs. 150 | Rs. 150 | Rs. 300 SC / ST / PwBD: Nil | Nil | Nil Women / Transgender: Nil | Nil | Nil Ex-Servicemen: Nil | Nil | Nil Payment Portal: Bharatkosh Payment may be made through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI. Applicable transaction charges are borne by the candidate. Important: Payment through Bharatkosh alone does not complete the ASRB application. Candidates must upload the payment receipt and successfully submit the application form before the deadline. Fees once paid are non-refundable.
Exam Pattern
The Preliminary Examination will be conducted online in CBT mode and will contain 100 multiple-choice questions carrying 100 marks, with a total duration of one hour. Subject: Questions | Marks General Knowledge: 25 | 25 General English: 25 | 25 Quantitative Aptitude: 25 | 25 General Agriculture: 25 | 25 Total: 100 | 100
Syllabus
ASRB has published separate official syllabus documents for the Preliminary and Mains examinations. Preliminary subjects are common to all candidates, while Mains focuses on the selected domain.
Selection Process
Preliminary CBT, Mains CBT and Document Verification
How to Apply
• Visit www.asrb.gov.in. • Open the Centralized Combined Examination 2026 application link for T-3 and T-4 recruitment. • Read the notification and instructions carefully. • Complete the initial One Time Registration (OTR) by entering the required personal and contact details. • Verify the registration details and retain the registration confirmation received by email/SMS. • Complete the remaining sections of the online application form. • Choose only one eligible functional group/subgroup. • Select Technical Assistant T-3, Senior Technical Assistant T-4 or both, depending on eligibility. • Enter post preferences in the required order. • Provide educational qualifications and category information. • Select the prescribed Preliminary and Mains examination centres. • Upload the photograph, signature, identity document and supporting certificates as required. • Check the application details before entering the payment information. • Pay the applicable application fee through Bharatkosh. • Download the Bharatkosh payment receipt. • Upload the fee receipt and enter the required transaction information in the ASRB application form. • Complete final submission. • Verify that the successful submission confirmation appears on the screen. • Save a printout or PDF of the final application. • Complete all steps by 17 December 2026 at 11:59 PM. Important: OTR registration and Bharatkosh fee payment by themselves do not constitute a completed recruitment application. Candidates must finish…
Required Documents
Candidates should keep the following records ready during application and subsequent document verification. • Matriculation/Class 10 certificate and marksheet. • Relevant Bachelor's degree or qualifying engineering diploma certificates. • Semester-wise or final academic marksheets. • Recent passport-size colour photograph. • Scanned signature. • Valid photo identity document. • SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS certificates, where applicable. • PwBD certificate, where applicable. • Ex-Servicemen documents, where applicable. • NOC or prescribed undertaking for eligible in-service candidates. • Bharatkosh payment receipt for fee-paying candidates. • Other documents prescribed in the notification.
Important Instructions
• ASRB has announced 1,393 vacancies under the Centralized Combined Examination 2026. • Technical Assistant T-3 accounts for 1,254 posts. • Senior Technical Assistant T-4 accounts for 139 posts. • The notification is dated 11 November 2026. • Online applications open on 18 November 2026. • The application deadline is 17 December 2026 at 11:59 PM. • The correction window is 18 to 20 December 2026. • Applicants must be 21 to 30 years old before applicable relaxation. • Relevant qualifications must be completed by the application deadline. • Only one functional group/subgroup can be selected. • Candidates may apply for T-3, T-4 or both where eligible. • Post preferences submitted in the application are final. • Fees depend on category and selected post combination. • Application fees must be paid through Bharatkosh. • The payment receipt must be uploaded in the ASRB application. • The Preliminary CBT carries 100 marks. • The Mains CBT carries 300 marks. • Negative marking applies in both examinations. • Preliminary shortlisting follows a 1:15 vacancy ratio. • No interview will be conducted. • Final merit is based on Mains performance. • Document verification is carried out by the recruiting ICAR organization. • Vacancies are tentative and subject to revision.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for ASRB ICAR Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1,393 Technical Assistant and Senior Technical Assistant Posts?
Notification Date: 11 November 2026; Age Calculation Date: 17 December 2026; Application Start Date: 18 November 2026; Application Last Date: 17 December 2026; Correction Window: 18 to 20 December 2026; Notification Release Date: 11 November 2026; Online Application Start Date: 18 November 2026; Last Date to Apply Online: 17 December 2026, 11:59 PM; Last Date for Fee Payment: 17 December 2026, 11:59 PM; Application Correction Window: 18 to 20 December 2026; Preliminary CBT Examination: February 2027 (Tentative); Preliminary Admit Card: Approximately One Week Before Examination; Mains CBT Examination: To Be Announced; Document Verification: After Final Result, as Notified
What is the application fee?
Nil / Rs. 150 / Rs. 300 / Rs. 600, Depending on Category and Post Choice
What is the age limit?
21 to 30 Years
What is the selection process?
Preliminary CBT, Mains CBT and Document Verification