Recruitment overview
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The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board has notified the Centralized Combined Examination 2026 for direct recruitment to Technical Assistant (T-3) and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) posts in ICAR institutes and KVKs. The official total is 1,393 tentative posts. Applications open on 18 Nov 2026 and close on 17 Dec 2026 at 11:59 PM IST.
Complete published guide
Status: Upcoming (applications open on 18 Nov 2026) · Last updated: 13 Nov 2026 · Verified from: ASRB F. No. 2(2)/2025-Exam dated 11 Nov 2026 (official PDF)
The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) has notified the Centralized Combined Examination 2026 for direct recruitment to Technical Assistant (T-3) posts in Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) institutes and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) posts in ICAR Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs). The official notification is dated 11 Nov 2026. Online applications start on 18 Nov 2026.
ASRB Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Overview
ASRB Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 covers two pay levels in one combined examination. Vacancies in the official notification are tentative.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB), Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) |
| User organisation | Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) institutes (T-3) and ICAR Krishi Vigyan Kendras (T-4) |
| File / Advt No. | F. No. 2(2)/2025-Exam dated 11 Nov 2026 |
| Post name(s) | Technical Assistant (T-3); Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) |
| Total vacancies | 1,393 tentative (1,254 T-3 + 139 T-4) |
| Qualification | Relevant graduation in the concerned discipline, completed on or before the last date of application (Annexure-VIII) |
| Age limit | 21 to 30 years as on 17 Dec 2026 (closing date), with official relaxations |
| Pay level | T-3: Level-5 (₹29,200–92,300); T-4: Level-6 (₹35,400–1,12,400), 7th CPC |
| Mode of application | Online only at www.asrb.gov.in |
| Job location | ICAR institutes and KVKs across India (posting after selection by ICAR) |
| Selection process | Preliminary CBT (qualifying) and Mains CBT; both objective type |
| Official website | https://www.asrb.gov.in |
Important Dates
The ASRB T-3 T-4 Recruitment 2026 dates below are taken from the official notification. ASRB may change the schedule and will announce exact exam dates on its website.
| Event | Official date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Apply start | 18 Nov 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 17 Dec 2026 (11:59 PM IST) |
| Fee payment last date | 17 Dec 2026 (11:59 PM IST) |
| Correction window (including fee payment for correction) | 18 Dec 2026 to 20 Dec 2026 |
| Combined Preliminary CBT | February 2027 (exact date to be announced) |
| Combined Mains CBT | Not specified in the official notification (to be announced) |
| Admit card | Downloadable from asrb.gov.in about one week before the exam |
Source: ASRB F. No. 2(2)/2025-Exam, page 1.
Application Fee
The application fee for ASRB Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 depends on whether the candidate applies for T-3 only, T-4 only, or both. Fee is paid on Bharatkosh (bharatkosh.gov.in). Transaction charges are borne by the candidate. Fee once paid is not refunded and cannot be reserved for another exam. Mere payment without successful submission of the application by the last date is not valid.
| Category | T-3 only | T-4 only | T-3 and T-4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | ₹300 | ₹300 | ₹600 |
| EWS / OBC | ₹150 | ₹150 | ₹300 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Transgender / Ex-servicemen | Nil | Nil | Nil |
Payment modes: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI via Bharatkosh. Source: official notification, Annexure-V and page 2.
ASRB T-3 T-4 Vacancy 2026 – Post-wise and Category-wise
The official notification states a total of 1,393 tentative vacancies (1,254 T-3 and 139 T-4). Category totals in Annexure-VII are shown below. PwBD and Ex-serviceman vacancies are included horizontally in the category totals.
| Post | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant (T-3) | 558 | 281 | 164 | 91 | 160 | 1,254 |
| Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) | 84 | 25 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 139 |
| Grand total | 642 | 306 | 178 | 97 | 170 | 1,393 |
Horizontal reservations in Annexure-VII: PwBD 30 (VI 6, HI 11, LD 10, ID 2, MD 1), all in T-3; Ex-serviceman 74, all in T-3. T-4 PwBD and Ex-serviceman columns are shown as 0. Category arithmetic: 558+281+164+91+160 = 1,254; 84+25+14+6+10 = 139; 1,254+139 = 1,393.
Functional groups include Field Farm Technician and Laboratory Technician streams in Agriculture, Animal Science, Fisheries and Social Science (Home Science / Community Science), Workshop Staff (Civil, Agricultural, Electrical, and Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering), Library / Information / Documentation, and Information Technology. A candidate may apply for only one Functional Group / Subgroup. Source: Annexure-VII.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
A candidate must possess a relevant graduation degree in the concerned discipline as prescribed in Annexure-VIII, completed on or before the last date of submission of the application (17 Dec 2026), from a recognised Indian university or an equivalent foreign qualification recognised by the Government of India.
What is the age limit for ASRB Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026?
The age limit for ASRB T-3 and T-4 posts is 21 to 30 years as on the closing date for receipt of online applications, which is 17 Dec 2026. Relaxation in the upper age limit is as follows:
| Category | Upper age relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years (cumulative with SC/ST/OBC relaxation, if applicable) |
| Ex-servicemen | 3 years after deducting military service from actual age as on the closing date |
| In-service ICAR technical employees (UR) | Upper age 40 years, plus the relaxations above as applicable |
| RAs / SRFs engaged in ICAR projects | Relaxation equal to the spell actually engaged, subject to a maximum of 16 years 3 months, if engagement was continuous without a break of more than six months |
“In service” refers only to in-service employees of ICAR, not to employees of State Agricultural Universities, government or public undertakings. Source: Annexure-V.
Nationality
A candidate must be a citizen of India, or of Nepal or Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 Jan 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or a person of Indian origin from the countries listed in the notification, subject to an eligibility certificate from the Government of India where required.
Who is NOT eligible
- Candidates who have not completed the prescribed graduation on or before 17 Dec 2026.
- Candidates who try to apply for more than one Functional Group / Subgroup — only one group is allowed.
- OBC candidates whose caste is not in the Central List, or who are not Non-Creamy Layer, must apply as General and will not get OBC reservation.
- Serving employees of ICAR, Central/State Government, scientific institutions or universities who do not submit the required No Objection Certificate / undertaking (Appendix-V).
- Anyone who has not paid the prescribed fee (where payable) or has not successfully submitted the online form by the last date.
Salary / Pay Scale
Technical Assistant (T-3) is in Category-II of ICAR Technical Services at Pay Level-5 (₹29,200–92,300) of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) in KVKs is at Pay Level-6 (₹35,400–1,12,400). Allowances as admissible are not itemised in the official notification.
Selection Process
ASRB Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 has two computer-based stages. Preliminary is qualifying. Candidates who meet the minimum marks in Preliminary will be called for Mains in the ratio of 1:15 of the vacancies of each functional group, category-wise.
- Combined Preliminary CBT (objective, qualifying).
- Combined Mains CBT (objective, domain / subject-specific to the functional group).
ICAR / the Board will verify eligibility documents after the final result. Merely securing minimum qualifying marks does not confer a right to selection. Reserved-category candidates who qualify only after relaxed standards or age relaxation are not treated as own-merit UR candidates.
Exam Pattern
Both papers are bilingual (Hindi and English) and are held only in CBT mode. There is no rounding off of fractions of marks. Normalised marks will be used if a paper is held in multiple sessions.
| Stage | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative marking | Minimum qualifying marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary | 100 (GK 25, English 25, Quantitative Aptitude 25, General Agriculture 25) | 100 | 1 hour | 0.25 mark per wrong answer | UR 30%; EWS/OBC 25%; SC/ST/PwBD 20% |
| Mains | 100 objective questions on the functional group | 300 | 2 hours | 1/3 mark (1 mark) per wrong answer | UR 30%; EWS/OBC 25%; SC/ST/PwBD 20% |
The official syllabus issued by ICAR (OM No. TS-19(6)/2024-Estt.IV (E-332924) dated 28 Sep 2026) is on the ASRB website in English and Hindi. Tentative answer keys will be placed on the Board’s website; representations cost ₹50 per question (non-refundable) and must be submitted online within the window announced later.
How to Apply for ASRB Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026
Applications are accepted online only through the form linked on http://www.asrb.gov.in. No other mode is allowed.
- Read F. No. 2(2)/2025-Exam and Annexure-I instructions on asrb.gov.in.
- Keep ready a photograph (white background, face covering at least two-thirds of the frame, without spectacles, maximum 200 KB, .jpg), signature in black/blue ink on white paper (maximum 100 KB, .jpg), certificates (maximum 100 KB each, .jpg), and a photo ID.
- Fill the online form carefully. Choose T-3 only, T-4 only, or both, and only one Functional Group / Subgroup. Indicate post preferences in descending order; they cannot be changed later.
- Pay the fee, if payable, on Bharatkosh (bharatkosh.gov.in) as described in Annexure-I, and complete submission before 17 Dec 2026 (11:59 PM IST).
- Use the correction window from 18 to 20 Dec 2026 if needed, including any correction fee payment.
- Download the admission certificate from asrb.gov.in about one week before the exam. Report errors to t3t42026@asrb.gov.in.
Documents Required
- Relevant degree / marksheets and category certificates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) in the prescribed appendices, in Hindi or English (or a notarised translation).
- Photo ID whose details were entered in the form (Aadhaar, Voter Card, PAN, Passport, Driving Licence, or other State/Central photo ID).
- NOC / undertaking for already-serving candidates (Appendix-V), and ex-servicemen undertaking where applicable (Appendix-VI).
Photo & Signature Size
Photograph: maximum 200 KB, .jpg, white background, no spectacles, face covering at least two-thirds of the space. Signature: maximum 100 KB, .jpg, black or blue ink on white paper. You can resize your photo and signature before uploading.
Important Links
| Item | Link |
|---|---|
| Official website / apply (form on this site) | ASRB official website (asrb.gov.in) |
| Official notification PDF | ASRB Centralized Combined Examination 2026 notification PDF |
| Official syllabus (English) | T-3 T-4 syllabus PDF (English) |
| Official syllabus (Hindi) | T-3 T-4 syllabus PDF (Hindi) |
| Fee payment portal | Bharatkosh fee payment |
| Our syllabus hub | Government exam syllabus |
| Admit cards (when this exam’s card is live) | Admit cards |
Latest Updates
- 13 Nov 2026 – Official notification F. No. 2(2)/2025-Exam dated 11 Nov 2026 verified from the ASRB PDF and the listing on asrb.gov.in. Applications open 18 Nov 2026. Last checked 13 Nov 2026, afternoon IST.
Official source note
Facts on this page are taken from ASRB F. No. 2(2)/2025-Exam, dated 11 Nov 2026, last checked on 13 Nov 2026 (IST). If the official notice and this page differ, the official notice on asrb.gov.in controls.
FAQs
What is the last date for ASRB Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026?
The last date and time to submit the online application and to pay the fee is 17 Dec 2026 (11:59 PM IST). A correction window will run from 18 to 20 Dec 2026.
How many vacancies are there in ASRB T-3 T-4 Recruitment 2026?
The official notification gives 1,393 tentative vacancies: 1,254 Technical Assistant (T-3) and 139 Senior Technical Assistant (T-4). The number of vacancies is tentative.
Can final-year students apply for ASRB T-3 T-4 Recruitment 2026?
The official notification requires a relevant graduation completed on or before the last date of submission of the application (17 Dec 2026). It does not provide a separate “appearing” concession.
Is there negative marking in the ASRB T-3 T-4 exam?
Yes. Preliminary deducts 0.25 mark for each wrong answer. Mains deducts 1/3 mark (1 mark) for each wrong answer in the 300-mark paper.
What is the salary for ASRB Technical Assistant (T-3) and T-4?
T-3 is Pay Level-5 (₹29,200–92,300) and T-4 is Pay Level-6 (₹35,400–1,12,400) of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, as stated in Annexure-IV.
Where do I apply for ASRB Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026?
Apply online only through the application form linked on the official website http://www.asrb.gov.in. Fee, if payable, is paid on Bharatkosh.
Can women candidates apply?
Yes. Women candidates are eligible if they meet the age, qualification and other conditions, and they are exempt from the examination fee.
ASRB T-3 T-4 vacancy kab aayegi?
The official notification is already out, dated 11 Nov 2026. Online applications open on 18 Nov 2026 and close on 17 Dec 2026 (11:59 PM IST).
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आवेदन से पहले जरूरी बातें (Hindi short summary)
ASRB ने ICAR संस्थानों में Technical Assistant (T-3) और KVKs में Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) के लिए केंद्रीकृत संयुक्त परीक्षा 2026 निकाली है। कुल 1,393 अस्थायी पद हैं (1,254 T-3 और 139 T-4)। ऑनलाइन आवेदन 18 नवंबर 2026 से 17 दिसंबर 2026 रात 11:59 बजे (IST) तक asrb.gov.in पर होंगे। आयु 17 दिसंबर 2026 को 21 से 30 वर्ष। प्रारंभिक CBT फरवरी 2027 में प्रस्तावित है। केवल आधिकारिक सूचना ही मान्य है।
Source & disclaimer: Verified from the official ASRB notification F. No. 2(2)/2025-Exam dated 11 Nov 2026. GetJobAlert.in is an independent information site and is not the recruiting body. Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility on asrb.gov.in before you apply or pay a fee.
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