ASRB Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1393 Technical Assistant (T-3) & Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) Posts (Direct Recruitment)

The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) will hold the Centralised Combined Examination-2026 for direct recruitment to 1393 posts of Technical Assistant (T-3) in ICAR Institutes and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) in KVKs of ICAR. The official notice dated 11 November 2026 (F. No. 2(2)/2025-Exam) is available as the ASRB Centralised Combined Examination 2026 Notification PDF.

ASRB Technical Assistant Bharti 2026 covers 1393 posts across ICAR Institutes and KVKs nationwide. Candidates can choose T-3 only, T-4 only, or both, but only one Functional Group/Subgroup. Selection uses a qualifying Preliminary CBT followed by a Mains CBT; there is no interview. Applications open on 18 November 2026 at asrb.gov.in.

⚠️ Application Alerts: check these before you submit the form.

• Applications open only from 18 November 2026; the form is not live yet.
• Order of preferences for T-3/T-4 (if applying for both) is final and cannot be changed later.
• You can apply for only one Functional Group/Subgroup.
• Certificates must be in the exact prescribed formats (Appendices I–VI); non-prescribed formats lead to non-consideration.
• 🎯 PwBD-suitable posts are identified Functional Group-wise in Annexure-VII; check the list before applying.
• 🎯 Ex-Servicemen vacancies are horizontal and listed Functional Group-wise.

📋 Official Source Chain: where the facts in this article were confirmed.

• Official notice: Notification No. F. No. 2(2)/2025-Exam, dated 11 November 2026 — ASRB Centralized Combined Examination 2026 Notification PDF
• Official application route: Online at asrb.gov.in (opens 18 November 2026); fee via Bharatkosh
• Official updates page: ASRB Official Website
• Last checked: 12 November 2026, 6:37 PM IST

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Who Should Apply? (Quick Eligibility Check)

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Agriculture Engineering/Agro-forestry/Food Science/Biotechnology/Environmental Science/Home Science/Community Science/Natural Farming → Field Farm Technician & Laboratory Technician (Agriculture) – 699 T-3 + 73 T-4
• Bachelor’s degree in Home Science/Community Science → Field Farm/Lab Technician (Social Science-Home Science/Community Science) – 5 T-3 + 2 T-4
• B.V.Sc. & A.H. → Field Farm/Lab Technician (Animal Science) – 115 T-3 + 9 T-4
• B.F.Sc. → Field Farm/Lab Technician (Fisheries Science) – 90 T-3 + 7 T-4
• B.Tech./B.E./Three years Diploma in Civil Engineering → Workshop Staff (Civil Engineering) – 51 T-3
• B.Tech./B.E./Three years Diploma in Agricultural Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Textile Technology/Fiber Processing Engineering → Workshop Staff (Agricultural Engineering) – 42 T-3
• B.Tech./B.E./Three years Diploma in Electrical Engineering → Workshop Staff (Electrical Engineering) – 35 T-3
• B.Tech./B.E./Three years Diploma in Electronics Engineering/Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering → Workshop Staff (Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering) – 25 T-3
• Bachelor’s degree in Library Science/Library & Information Science → Library/Information Science/Documentation Staff – 59 T-3
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Application/Computer Science/IT or B.Tech/BE in IT/CS/ECE → Information Technology – 133 T-3 + 48 T-4

This is a quick route finder — check the detailed eligibility below before applying.

Important Dates

Quick Overview – ASRB Technical Assistant & Senior Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026

• Organisation: Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB)
• Sector: Central Autonomous Body (ICAR)
• Recruitment / Exam Name: Centralised Combined Examination-2026
• Notification / Advertisement No.: F. No. 2(2)/2025-Exam
• Post(s): Technical Assistant (T-3), Senior Technical Assistant (T-4)
• Total Vacancies: 1393 (1254 T-3 + 139 T-4) (2 designations)
• Job Location: All-India (ICAR Institutes and KVKs)
• Job Type / Nature: Central Autonomous Body · Direct Recruitment
• Salary: Level-5 (₹29,200–92,300) for T-3; Level-6 (₹35,400–1,12,400) for T-4
• Apply Between: 18 November 2026 to 17 December 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Apply Online: ASRB Official Website (opens 18 November 2026)
• Notification PDF: ASRB Centralised Combined Examination 2026 Notification PDF
• Official Portal: ASRB Official Website

What Posts Are Available? – ASRB Technical Assistant Vacancy 2026

The number of vacancies is tentative. Functional Group-wise breakup is in Annexure-VII.

Category-wise Vacancies

PwBD suitability (functional requirements and categories) is listed Functional Group-wise in Annexure-VII of the notice.

Who Is Eligible for ASRB Technical Assistant & Senior Technical Assistant 2026? – Education, Age & Domicile

Nationality, Domicile & Basic Requirements

• Nationality: Citizen of India, Nepal, or Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from specified countries, with a certificate of eligibility where required.
• Domicile / local condition: The notice states no domicile or residence condition.

Educational Qualification

• Field Farm Technician & Laboratory Technician (Agriculture): Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Agriculture Engineering/Agro-forestry/Food Science/Biotechnology/Environmental Science/Home Science/Community Science/Natural Farming.
• Field Farm Technician & Laboratory Technician (Social Science-Home Science/Community Science): Bachelor’s Degree in Home Science/Community Science.
• Field Farm Technician & Laboratory Technician (Animal Science): B.V.Sc. & A.H. (Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry).
• Field Farm Technician & Laboratory Technician (Fisheries Science): B.F.Sc. (Bachelor of Fisheries Science).
• Workshop Staff (Civil Engineering): B.Tech./B.E./Three years Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognised University/Institutes.
• Workshop Staff (Agricultural Engineering): B.Tech./B.E./Three years Diploma in Agricultural Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Textile Technology/Fiber Processing Engineering from a recognised University/Institutes.
• Workshop Staff (Electrical Engineering): B.Tech./B.E./Three years Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University/Institutes.
• Workshop Staff (Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering): B.Tech./B.E./Three years Diploma in Electronics Engineering/Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering from a recognised University.
• Library/Information Science/Documentation Staff: Bachelor’s degree in Library Science/Library & Information Science.
• Information Technology: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Application/Computer Science/IT or B.Tech/BE in IT/CS/ECE (Electronics and Communication Engineering).
• Qualification must be held by: On or before the last date of submission of the application (17 December 2026).

What Is the Age Limit? (as on 17 December 2026)

ICAR in-service technical employees: upper age 40 years (UR) with further relaxations as above. RA/SRF engaged continuously in ICAR projects: relaxation up to the period of engagement (maximum 16 years 3 months).

Examples:

• ✅ A 29-year-old UR candidate born on 1 January 1997 — eligible (as on 17 December 2026).
• ❌ A 31-year-old UR candidate born on 1 January 1995 — not eligible (one full year over the limit).

Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.

Reservation & PwBD Suitability

• Reservation: Vertical reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS as shown in the category table. Horizontal for PwBD and Ex-Servicemen.
• PwBD: Posts identified as suitable, functional group-wise, with specific categories (LV, D, HH, OA, OL, etc.) and functional requirements (sitting, standing, walking, etc.). The list is in Annexure-VII.
• Only candidates selected on the same general standards as UR are treated as own-merit; those availing relaxation are considered only against reserved vacancies.

What Is the Technical Assistant & Senior Technical Assistant Salary? – Pay Scale & Benefits

Technical Assistant (T-3) is placed in Pay Level-5 (₹29,200–92,300) of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) is placed in Pay Level-6 (₹35,400–1,12,400).

Allowances are as admissible under Government of India/ICAR rules. Use our 7th CPC Salary Calculator for an indicative in-hand figure. This calculator gives an indicative estimate; the official method in the notification prevails.

What Is the Application Fee?

Payment mode: Through Bharatkosh (bharatkosh.gov.in) as per Annexure-I instructions. Fee once paid is not refunded.
Refund: Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances.

How to Apply for ASRB Technical Assistant & Senior Technical Assistant 2026?

The ASRB Technical Assistant online form 2026 is filled at asrb.gov.in from 18 November 2026 to 17 December 2026 (11:59 PM).

1. Open the ASRB Official Website (opens on 18 November 2026).
2. Register in the OTR form with basic details; receive email/SMS.
3. Complete all parts of the online application form, including choice of T-3/T-4 and one Functional Group, plus order of preferences if applying for both.
4. Upload a scanned recent passport-size photograph (max 200 KB, .jpg, face covering at least 2/3rd, no spectacles) and signature (max 100 KB, .jpg, black/blue ink on white paper), plus certificates.
5. Pay the fee via Bharatkosh (select Ministry Agriculture, purpose Examination/Certificate fee for ARS/NET/SMS/STO/FAO/AO, PAO 000001, DDO 216968; mention fee type in remarks). Upload the receipt.
6. Submit the form and keep a print/soft copy. No changes after payment upload.

Photo or signature over the limit? Use our Photo and Signature Resizer to match the printed size and format.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Applying for more than one Functional Group (only one allowed).
• Not indicating final order of preferences if applying for both T-3 and T-4.
• Uploading non-prescribed certificate formats or documents in languages other than Hindi/English without attested translation.
• Paying fee without successful form submission (fee not refunded or reserved).
• Missing the correction window of 18–20 December 2026.

What Can Get Your Application Rejected?

ASRB Technical Assistant भर्ती 2026 – 1393 पद

कृषि वैज्ञानिक चयन मंडल (ASRB) ICAR संस्थानों में Technical Assistant (T-3) और KVKs में Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) के 1393 पदों के लिए Centralized Combined Examination-2026 आयोजित करेगा। आवेदन 18 नवंबर 2026 से 17 दिसंबर 2026 (11:59 PM) तक asrb.gov.in पर ऑनलाइन होंगे।

अंतिम तिथि कब है?
17 दिसंबर 2026 (11:59 PM)। आवेदन 18 नवंबर 2026 से शुरू होंगे। सुधार विंडो 18–20 दिसंबर 2026 है।

कौन आवेदन कर सकता है?
संबंधित विषय में Bachelor’s Degree या prescribed Diploma (Workshop के लिए) वाले उम्मीदवार। आयु 21 से 30 वर्ष (17 दिसंबर 2026 तक), आरक्षण के साथ छूट। केवल एक Functional Group।

आवेदन कैसे करें?
asrb.gov.in पर OTR रजिस्ट्रेशन करें, फॉर्म भरें, फोटो-सिग्नेचर अपलोड करें और Bharatkosh से फीस जमा करें।

वेतन और चयन कैसे होगा?
T-3 Level-5 (₹29,200–92,300), T-4 Level-6 (₹35,400–1,12,400)। Prelims CBT (qualifying) के बाद Mains CBT; इंटरव्यू नहीं।

आधिकारिक वेबसाइट: asrb.gov.in

How Are Candidates Selected?

1. Qualifying Preliminary CBT (objective, 100 marks, 1 hour).
2. Shortlisting for Mains in a ratio of 1:15 of vacancies (Functional Group-wise, category-wise).
3. Mains CBT (objective, 300 marks, 100 questions, 2 hours, domain-specific).
4. Final merit on Mains marks (normalised if multiple sessions); no interview.
5. Recommendation subject to ICAR satisfaction on suitability.

Tie-break (as printed): Higher Prelims marks; then higher Quant marks in Prelims; then older candidate.

There is a reserve list/panel for non-joining or resignation within one year.

For the General Knowledge and General Agriculture sections in Prelims, revise recent national and agricultural developments with our daily Current Affairs digest.

What Is the Exam Pattern?

Negative marking: ¼ mark (0.25) for each wrong answer in Prelims; 1 mark for each wrong answer in Mains. No rounding off of fractions.

Detailed syllabus is available at the links printed in the notice (English and Hindi PDFs on asrb.gov.in).

Where Is the Exam Held?

Mains centres are a smaller set (Port Blair, Vijayawada, Guwahati, Patna, Chandigarh/Mohali, Raipur, Delhi NCR, Anand/Vadodara, Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Shimla, Jammu, Bengaluru, Ernakulam/Kochi, Bhopal, Indore, Mumbai, Nagpur, Shillong, Bhubaneswar/Cuttack, Ludhiana, Bhatinda, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Kanpur, Lucknow, Varanasi, Dehradun, Barrackpore/Kolkata).

No request for change of centre shall be entertained. Multiple venues are possible at centres.

The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst's Take – Is This Recruitment for You?

This is a large centralised direct-recruitment drive for 1393 technical posts in ICAR, with shortlisting at 1:15 from Prelims to Mains, meaning roughly 20,895 candidates may reach Mains if all vacancies are filled in the ratio. Merit rests entirely on the 300-mark Mains paper after clearing the 100-mark qualifying Prelims. Agriculture-related groups alone hold over 770 seats (T-3 + T-4).

Best fit: Graduates in agriculture, veterinary, fisheries, library science, IT or engineering (with a diploma option for some workshop posts) who want a stable ICAR technical career and can clear a domain-focused Mains.

Skip if you need an interview-based process or cannot commit to one Functional Group only.

Practical tip: Finalise your Functional Group and T-3/T-4 preference order before the form opens on 18 November, because both become final at submission.

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What Documents Are Required?

At Application

• Scanned recent passport-size photograph (max 200 KB, .jpg, white background, face ≥2/3rd, no spectacles)
• Scanned signature (max 100 KB, .jpg, black/blue ink on white)
• Photo ID (Aadhaar/Voter/PAN/Passport/Driving Licence or other government photo ID) and its scanned copy
• Educational certificates and marksheets (Matriculation onwards, Bachelor’s/Diploma)
• Category certificates in prescribed formats (SC/ST Appendix-I, OBC-NCL Appendix-II, EWS Appendix-IV, PwBD Form V/VI/VII Appendix-III, ESM Appendix-VI as required)
• For ICAR/SAU/CAU in-service: NOC/Undertaking (Appendix-V)

At Document Verification / Joining

Self-attested copies of documents/certificates/marksheets/category certificates (upload link to be announced). Original Photo ID and two passport-size photographs at examination stages. Original certificates for verification by ICAR after final result.

⚠️ Document Alert Specific to This Recruitment

• All category certificates must be in the exact prescribed formats given in the Appendices; other formats will not be accepted.
• Documents in languages other than Hindi or English need a Notary-attested translation.
• Certificates must be valid at the time of online application submission.

What Are the Service Conditions?

• Direct recruitment to Technical Services Category-II posts.
• T-3 at Pay Level-5; T-4 at Pay Level-6 of 7th CPC.
• Medical examination as prescribed by ICAR/Government of India; fee payable by candidate.
• Recommendation by ASRB is not binding until ICAR is satisfied on suitability after enquiry.
• Reserve list/panel for vacancies arising from non-joining or resignation/death within one year of joining.

What Happens After Selection?

1. Merit list based on Mains performance (Functional Group-wise).
2. Recommendation to ICAR.
3. Document verification of originals by ICAR.
4. Medical examination.
5. Appointment subject to ICAR satisfaction.

✅ Confirmed: No interview. Selection on Mains marks only.
❓ Not specified: Exact joining timeline, training details, or posting preferences.

How Do Answer Keys & Objections Work?

Tentative Answer Keys will be placed on the Board’s website after the Examination. Candidates may submit online representations within the stipulated time on payment of ₹50 per question (non-refundable). Other modes will not be entertained. Final Answer Keys used for result processing will be uploaded after declaration of result.

General Instructions & Important Rules

• Candidates must apply online only; no other mode allowed.
• One application only; latest considered if multiples received (no refund of earlier fees).
• No change in centre, discipline, name, DOB, category, etc. after submission.
• Admission certificates downloadable about one week before the exam from asrb.gov.in only.
• Smart mobile phones, pagers or electronic gadgets are prohibited in the examination centre; may lead to disqualification.
• English version prevails in case of discrepancy with Hindi.
• ASRB/ICAR decision final on eligibility, centres, selection and allotment; no correspondence entertained.
• Management reserves the right to change vacancies, criteria or schedule, or cancel the examination.

Contact & Helpline

Phone: 011-25846166 / 25848172 (Extn. 314) during 09:30 hrs to 17:00 hrs (Monday to Friday, except Gazetted Holidays).
Email: t3t42026@asrb.gov.in
Address: Examination Section, ASRB, Chayan Bhavan, Pusa Campus, New Delhi – 110012

All communications must contain name, registration number, centre, roll number (if any), email and mobile.

Check the ASRB Official Website for updates.

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Important Links – ASRB Technical Assistant Notification 2026

FAQs – ASRB Technical Assistant & Senior Technical Assistant 2026

What is the last date to apply for ASRB Technical Assistant & Senior Technical Assistant 2026?

17 December 2026 (11:59 PM). Applications open on 18 November 2026. No extension has been announced as of 12 November 2026.

What is the age limit for ASRB Technical Assistant?

21 to 30 years as on 17 December 2026 for UR. SC/ST +5 years, OBC-NCL +3 years, PwBD +10 years (cumulative), ESM +3 years after military service deduction. ICAR in-service and RA/SRF have additional relaxations as printed.

When is the ASRB Technical Assistant exam date in 2026?

Preliminary CBT is scheduled for February 2027 (exact date to be announced on asrb.gov.in). Mains date will be announced later. Selection is Prelims (qualifying) then Mains (merit); no interview.

What is the Technical Assistant salary in ASRB 2026?

Level-5 (₹29,200–92,300) for T-3 and Level-6 (₹35,400–1,12,400) for T-4 of the 7th CPC. Allowances as per ICAR/GoI rules.

Can final-year students apply for this recruitment?

No — the relevant Graduation degree (or Diploma for specified Workshop posts) must be completed on or before 17 December 2026.

Is this Technical Assistant post a permanent government job?

The posts are advertised as direct recruitment to Technical Services (Category-II). Probation, confirmation and pension details are not printed in this notice.

Can candidates from other states apply?

Yes. The notice states no domicile or residence condition.

Where will selected candidates be posted?

In ICAR Institutes (T-3) or KVKs of ICAR (T-4) across India, as per Functional Group vacancies and preferences indicated at application.

What is the official website for ASRB recruitment?

ASRB Official Website

Can I apply for both T-3 and T-4?

Yes, but only in one Functional Group/Subgroup. You must give the final order of preferences at application; it cannot be changed later.

Is there negative marking?

Yes. 0.25 marks in Prelims and 1 mark in Mains for each wrong answer.

Before You Apply: Quick Self-Check

• You meet the age condition as on 17 December 2026 and qualify by 17 December 2026.
• You meet the condition that decides this recruitment: a relevant degree/diploma in one Functional Group only.
• You can produce every document and certificate the notice requires at verification.
• You are ready for the selection stage that applies to your post: Qualifying Prelims CBT, then Mains CBT.
• You accept the posting terms: ICAR Institutes or KVKs nationwide as per preference and merit.

📄 Primary source: Notification No. F. No. 2(2)/2025-Exam, Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board, dated 11 November 2026 (linked under Important Links). The recruitment facts above come from that notice; tips and estimates are labelled where they appear.