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ASRB ICAR Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1,393 T-3 & T-4 Posts

Advt No: Advt. No. F. No. 2(2)/2025-Exam•Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board

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Total Vacancies

ASRB

1,393

Technical Assistant (T-3) [ICAR Research Institutes], Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) [ICAR Krishi Vigyan Kendras - KVKs]

Min Qualification

B SC

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Age Limit & Cut-off

21 – 30 Yrs

as on 17 Dec 2026

Pay Scale / Salary

₹29,200–₹1,12,400

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Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (Advt No: Advt. No. F. No. 2(2)/2025-Exam)

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About this Recruitment

The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) has officially released the recruitment notification Advt. No. F. No. 2(2)/2025-Exam for the Centralized Combined Examination 2026, announcing 1,393 permanent vacancies across Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Research Institutes and Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs). The openings comprise 1,254 Technical Assistant (T-3) posts in Pay Level-5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300) and 139 Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) posts in Pay Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400). Candidates holding a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Engineering, Veterinary Science, Forestry, Fisheries, Information Technology, or relevant sciences aged 21 to 30 years as on 17 December 2026 are eligible. Online applications are accepted on asrb.gov.in from 18 November 2026 to 17 December 2026 (11:59 PM). The selection process consists of a Preliminary Screening CBT followed by a discipline-specific Mains CBT without any interview round.

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1,393 permanent technical vacancies announced by ASRB across ICAR institutes and KVKs nationwide under Advt. No. F. No. 2(2)/2025-Exam.
Bifurcated posts: 1,254 Technical Assistant (T-3) posts in Level 5 and 139 Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) posts in Level 6.
Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Engineering, Veterinary Science, Horticulture, Forestry, or Science in relevant functional discipline.
Age limit: 21 to 30 years as of 17 December 2026, with standard relaxation of 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST, and 10 years for PwBD.
7th CPC Central Pay Scales: Level 5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300) with starting gross pay ~₹50,500–₹58,000, and Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) with gross ~₹61,000–₹70,500.
Two-tier Computer Based Test (CBT) selection process: Preliminary Screening CBT followed by Mains Technical CBT; absolutely no interview.
Nominal application fee: ₹300 for UR (T-3 or T-4) / ₹600 (both); ₹150 for OBC/EWS / ₹300 (both); 100% fee exemption for SC, ST, PwBD, Women, Transgender, and ESM candidates.
Online registration active from 18 November 2026 to 17 December 2026 at asrb.gov.in.

Age Limit & Eligibility Calculator

Minimum Age

21 Years

Maximum Age

30 Years

* Age calculated as on: 17 December 2026

Category-Wise Age Relaxations:

Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer): +3 Years

Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes (SC / ST): +5 Years

Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): +10 Years

Ex-Servicemen (Length of Military Service + 3 Years): +3 Years

Regular Employees of ICAR / Central Government: +5 Years

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Educational Eligibility: B SC, B TECH BE, ANY GRADUATE

Important Dates & Timeline

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Notification Released

11 November 2026

Application Start Date

18 November 2026

Last Date to Apply

17 December 2026

Exam Date

15 February 2027

Vacancy Breakdown

Post Name	Vacancies	Eligibility
Technical Assistant (T-3) [ICAR Research Institutes]	1254	B SC
Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) [ICAR Krishi Vigyan Kendras - KVKs]	139	B SC

Compensation & 7th CPC Pay Matrix

Pay Scale & In-Hand Salary Simulator

Pay Level / Grade: 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level-5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300) for Technical Assistant (T-3) and Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) for Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) plus 53% DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, and central government health benefits.

Official Pay Scale

₹29,200 – ₹1,12,400

Select Posting City Tier (Calculates HRA & In-Hand):

Ministry of Finance City Classification

Covered Locations: State Capitals & cities with 5–50 lakh population (e.g. Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna, Bhopal, Chandigarh)

Monthly Allowances & Earnings

Tier Y

Basic Pay₹29,200

Dearness Allowance (DA)53%

₹15,476

House Rent Allowance (HRA)18%

₹5,256

Transport Allowance (TA)₹2,754

Gross Monthly Salary₹52,686

Standard Deductions

Statutory

National Pension System (NPS)10% (Basic+DA)

-₹4,468

CGHS / Health Insurance-₹450

Group Insurance (CGEGIS)-₹60

Total Deductions-₹4,978

Estimated Monthly In-Hand in Class Y (Tier-2 Cities)

₹47,708

/ month (take-home)

Credited directly to the candidate's salary account after statutory NPS (10%) and medical deductions.

Approx Annual Gross (CTC)

₹6.32 LPA

Verified Statutory Pay Rules & Legal Disclaimer

Statutory Rules Disclaimer: The in-hand salary figures displayed above are illustrative estimates computed under 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) / State Government Pay Matrix norms (Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance + City-Tier HRA + Transport Allowance minus statutory 10% NPS and health insurance contributions). Actual net monthly take-home on the candidate's official pay slip will vary based on exact posting location, city classification, entitlement/opting of government quarters (which waives HRA), and department-specific allowances. For binding statutory terms, please refer to the official recruitment notification.

Scheme of Examination & Syllabus

Exam Pattern & Detailed Syllabus

Official exam stages, subject marks distribution & interactive preparation tracker

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Stage 1: Preliminary Screening Examination (CBT)

Exam Mode: Computer Based Test (Objective Multiple Choice)

120 Minutes

Total Marks: 100

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted per incorrect answer (1/4th negative marking)

Subject / Section	No. of Questions	Max Marks
General Knowledge & Current Affairs	25	25
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	25
Arithmetical & Numerical Ability	25	25
General English / Hindi Comprehension	25	25

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Official Application Protocol

How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide

Keep all required educational certificates, scanned photograph, and signature ready before opening the application form.

Step 1: Visit the official portal of Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board at asrb.gov.in.

Step 2: Under the 'Examinations' tab, click on 'Centralized Combined Examination-2026 for T-3 & T-4'.

Step 3: Complete initial candidate registration with email address, mobile number, and basic demographic profile.

Step 4: Fill in detailed educational qualifications, select your functional discipline group, and choose examination center preferences.

Step 5: Upload scanned photograph, signature, and category/qualification certificates as per official specifications.

Step 6: Pay the application fee online through the Bharatkosh portal (bharatkosh.gov.in) if applicable.

Step 7: Verify all details in the preview window, submit the form, and download a printed copy of the confirmation receipt.

Document Upload Specifications

Verified Official Format

Bachelor's Degree Provisional / Degree Certificate

Scanned PDF proving degree in Agriculture, Engineering, or relevant Science stream

Consolidated Marksheet / Semester Grade Sheets

Proof of subject specialization and minimum qualifying aggregate percentage

Class 10 (Matriculation) Certificate

Official proof of Date of Birth and candidate name

Caste / Category Certificate (OBC-NCL / EWS / SC / ST / PwBD)

Issued in Government of India format by a designated revenue authority

Passport Size Photograph & Signature

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Application Fee Details

Unreserved (UR) Candidates — Technical Assistant (T-3) Only₹300

Unreserved (UR) Candidates — Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) Only₹300

Unreserved (UR) Candidates — Applying for Both T-3 and T-4 Posts₹600

OBC / EWS Candidates — Technical Assistant (T-3) Only₹150

OBC / EWS Candidates — Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) Only₹150

OBC / EWS Candidates — Applying for Both T-3 and T-4 Posts₹300

SC / ST / PwBD / All Female / Transgender / Ex-Servicemen CandidatesFree

Payment Modes: Online Payment via Bharatkosh Portal (bharatkosh.gov.in) using Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI

Selection Process

Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (CBT — Screening/Qualifying objective test in General Knowledge, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude & Language Comprehension)

Stage 2: Mains Examination (CBT — Discipline-Specific technical subject paper determining final merit rank across functional groups)

Stage 3: Document Verification (Original degree credentials, reservation certificates & identity verification)

Stage 4: Pre-Appointment Medical Fitness Examination

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total vacancy count in ASRB ICAR Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026?

A total of 1,393 vacancies have been announced under Advt. No. F. No. 2(2)/2025-Exam. This includes 1,254 posts of Technical Assistant (T-3) across ICAR Research Institutes and 139 posts of Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) across Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs).

What is the educational qualification required for ASRB T-3 and T-4 posts?

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from a recognized university in the relevant functional group or discipline (such as Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, Veterinary Science, Dairy Technology, Forestry, Fisheries, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Computer Applications/IT, or allied sciences).

What is the age limit and crucial cutoff date for ASRB ICAR Recruitment 2026?

The candidate must be aged between 21 and 30 years as on 17 December 2026 (the application closing date). Upper age relaxation is provided: 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), 5 years for SC/ST, 10 years for PwBD, and as per Central Government rules for Ex-Servicemen and ICAR regular staff.

What is the starting salary and pay level for ASRB Technical Assistant (T-3) and (T-4)?

Technical Assistant (T-3) posts carry 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level-5 (starting Basic Pay ₹29,200; gross monthly pay ~₹50,500 to ₹58,000). Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) posts carry Pay Matrix Level-6 (starting Basic Pay ₹35,400; gross monthly pay ~₹61,000 to ₹70,500), along with 53% Dearness Allowance, HRA, Transport Allowance, and central pension coverage.

Is there any interview round in the ASRB ICAR Technical Assistant selection process?

No, there is no interview round for T-3 or T-4 positions. Final merit ranking and allotment are determined purely based on the marks secured by candidates in the Mains Computer-Based Examination (CBT), subject to qualifying the Preliminary CBT screening and Document Verification.

What is the application fee for ASRB ICAR Recruitment 2026?

For Unreserved (UR) candidates, the fee is ₹300 for T-3 only, ₹300 for T-4 only, or ₹600 if applying for both posts. For OBC/EWS candidates, the fee is ₹150 for T-3, ₹150 for T-4, or ₹300 for both. SC, ST, PwBD, Female, Transgender, and Ex-Servicemen candidates are completely exempt from fee payment.

What are the important dates for ASRB ICAR T-3 & T-4 online application?

Online application submission commences on 18 November 2026 and concludes on 17 December 2026 at 11:59 PM. The application correction window will be open from 18 December to 20 December 2026. The Preliminary CBT examination is tentatively scheduled for February 2027.

How can candidates apply online for ASRB ICAR Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must visit the official ASRB website at asrb.gov.in, navigate to the 'Centralized Combined Examination-2026 (T-3 & T-4)' link, register with personal details and academic credentials, select the functional group/discipline, pay the examination fee via Bharatkosh, and download the confirmation slip before 17 December 2026.