ICAR Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 Notification - Summary
ICAR Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 notification PDF is the official employment notice released by Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) for Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) institutes and Krishi Vigyan Kendras. This recruitment drive announces 1,393 vacancies for Technical Assistant (T-3) and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) posts under Centralized Combined Examination-2026.
ICAR Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) |
| Parent Organization | Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) |
| Post Name | Technical Assistant (T-3) and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,393 posts (1,254 T-3, 139 T-4) |
| Application Dates | 18 November 2026 to 17 December 2026 |
| Application Fee | ₹300 for General; ₹150 for OBC/EWS; Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Women |
| Pay Scale | Level-5 (₹29,200 to ₹92,300) for T-3; Level-6 (₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400) for T-4 |
| Age Limit | 21 to 30 years (as on 17 December 2026) |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or relevant field |
| Official Website | asrb.gov.in |
Eligibility Criteria and Vacancy Details
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or a related discipline from a recognized university. Specific functional groups require degrees in field crops, horticulture, livestock production, or agricultural engineering. The age limit is 21 to 30 years as on 17 December 2026. Age relaxations apply for reserved category applicants as per Government of India rules.
The recruitment includes 1,254 posts of Technical Assistant (T-3) across ICAR research institutes and 139 posts of Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) in Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs). Candidates preparing for agricultural posts can also review the UPSSSC Junior Engineer Agriculture recruitment notification.
How to Apply for ICAR Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026
Candidates can apply online through the official portal:
STEP 1 – Visit the official ASRB website at asrb.gov.in and select the link for ICAR Centralized Combined Examination-2026.
STEP 2 – Register with your mobile number and email ID to create a registration profile.
STEP 3 – Fill in your personal information, category, exam center choices, and educational details.
STEP 4 – Upload scanned copies of your passport photograph, signature, and qualifying degree marksheets.
STEP 5 – Pay the application fee online using UPI, net banking, or debit card.
STEP 6 – Submit the application form and save a printed copy of the confirmation page.
