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The biggest central government opportunity of the year for agriculture graduates is here. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has announced 1,393 Technical Assistant (T-3) and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) posts — and the best part is that there is no interview. Selection will be through two computer-based tests only.
Selected candidates will draw a salary of Rs 29,200 to Rs 1,12,400. Online applications open on 18 November 2026 and close on 17 December 2026. If you hold a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, veterinary science, fisheries, engineering, IT or library science, this opportunity is for you.
At a Glance — ICAR Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026
| Benefit | Central government job, pay Rs 29,200–Rs 1,12,400, selection without interview |
| Total posts | 1,393 (T-3: 1,254 + T-4: 139) |
| Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline; age 21–30 years (as on 17 December 2026) |
| Documents needed | Photograph, signature, Class 10 certificate, degree/provisional certificate, photo ID |
| Last date | 17 December 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Apply at | asrb.gov.in (online only) |
ICAR Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026: Key Details
The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB), New Delhi, released the notification for the Centralized Combined Examination-2026 on 11 November 2026. The notification number is F. No. 2(2)/2025-Exam. Under it, Technical Assistant (T-3) posts in ICAR institutes and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) posts in Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) will be filled.
| Recruiting body | Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB), New Delhi |
| Organisation | Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) |
| Exam | Centralized Combined Examination-2026 |
| Notification No. | F. No. 2(2)/2025-Exam, dated 11 November 2026 |
| Total posts | 1,393 |
| Applications open | 18 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 17 December 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Correction window | 18–20 December 2026 |
| Preliminary exam | February 2027 (tentative) |
| Official website | asrb.gov.in |
How Many Posts Are There? Full Vacancy Details
Of the 1,393 posts, 1,254 are Technical Assistant (T-3) posts in ICAR institutes and 139 are Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) posts in KVKs across the country. The notification describes the vacancy figures as tentative, so they may change.
Technical Assistant (T-3) — 1,254 posts
| Field Farm Technician (Agriculture) | 476 |
| Laboratory Technician (Agriculture) | 223 |
| Information Technology (IT) | 133 |
| Laboratory Technician (Animal Science) | 65 |
| Library / Information / Documentation | 59 |
| Field Farm Technician (Fisheries) | 57 |
| Workshop Staff (Civil Engineering) | 51 |
| Field Farm Technician (Animal Science) | 50 |
| Workshop Staff (Agricultural Engineering) | 42 |
| Workshop Staff (Electrical Engineering) | 35 |
| Laboratory Technician (Fisheries) | 33 |
| Workshop Staff (Electronics & Instrumentation) | 25 |
| Laboratory Technician (Home / Community Science) | 3 |
| Field Farm Technician (Home / Community Science) | 2 |
Category-wise: UR 558, OBC 281, SC 164, ST 91, EWS 160.
Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) — 139 posts (in KVKs)
| Information Technology (IT) | 48 |
| Field Farm Technician (Agriculture) | 47 |
| Laboratory Technician (Agriculture) | 26 |
| Laboratory Technician (Animal Science) | 8 |
| Laboratory Technician (Fisheries) | 7 |
| Field Farm Technician (Animal Science) | 1 |
| Field Farm Technician (Home / Community Science) | 1 |
| Laboratory Technician (Home / Community Science) | 1 |
Category-wise: UR 84, OBC 25, SC 14, ST 6, EWS 10.
Who Can Apply? Eligibility and Age Limit
Educational Qualification
The relevant bachelor’s degree must be completed on or before 17 December 2026, the closing date.
| Field Farm / Laboratory Technician (Agriculture) | Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, Agro-forestry, Food Science, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Home Science, Community Science or Natural Farming |
| Field Farm / Laboratory Technician (Animal Science) | B.V.Sc. & A.H. |
| Field Farm / Laboratory Technician (Fisheries Science) | B.F.Sc. |
| Field Farm / Laboratory Technician (Home / Community Science) | Bachelor’s degree in Home Science or Community Science |
| Workshop Staff (Civil / Agricultural / Electrical / Electronics) | B.Tech / B.E. or three-year diploma in the relevant engineering discipline |
| Library / Information / Documentation | Bachelor’s degree in Library Science or Library & Information Science |
| Information Technology | BCA, B.Sc. in Computer Science / IT, or B.Tech / B.E. in IT, CS or ECE |
Note: A candidate can apply for only one functional group, even if eligible for more than one. Choose carefully, because the group decides your Mains syllabus and your posting.
Age Limit
Age must be 21 to 30 years as on 17 December 2026.
| SC / ST | 5 years’ relaxation |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years’ relaxation |
| PwBD | 10 years’ relaxation |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Government rules |
| ICAR in-service technical employees (UR) | Upper age limit 40 years |
What Is the Application Fee?
Candidates can apply for T-3 only, T-4 only, or both. The fee depends on that choice.
| Category | T-3 only | T-4 only | T-3 and T-4 both |
| Unreserved (UR) | Rs 300 | Rs 300 | Rs 600 |
| EWS / OBC | Rs 150 | Rs 150 | Rs 300 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Transgender / Ex-Servicemen | Nil | Nil | Nil |
The fee is paid only through the Bharatkosh portal (bharatkosh.gov.in). It is non-refundable.
How Much Is the Salary?
| Post | Pay level (7th CPC) | Pay scale |
| Technical Assistant (T-3) | Level-5 | Rs 29,200 – Rs 92,300 |
| Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) | Level-6 | Rs 35,400 – Rs 1,12,400 |
Allowances under central government rules apply in addition.
What Is the Selection Process? No Interview
Selection happens in two stages — and there is no interview:
- Preliminary Exam (CBT, qualifying): A 100-mark online test. Candidates who qualify are shortlisted for the Mains at a ratio of 1:15 of vacancies in each functional group, category-wise.
- Mains Exam (CBT): The final merit list is based only on Mains marks.
What Is the Exam Pattern?
Preliminary Exam (Qualifying)
| Section | Subject | Questions | Marks |
| 1 | General Knowledge | 25 | 25 |
| 2 | General English | 25 | 25 |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| 4 | General Agriculture | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Duration: 1 hour; negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer
- Language: Hindi and English (except the General English section)
- Minimum qualifying marks: UR 30%, EWS/OBC 25%, SC/ST/PwBD 20%
Mains Exam
- 100 questions, 300 marks (3 marks per question), duration 2 hours
- Questions test domain/subject knowledge of the chosen functional group
- Negative marking of 1 mark per wrong answer
- Minimum qualifying marks are the same as in the Prelims (UR 30%, EWS/OBC 25%, SC/ST/PwBD 20%)
A tentative answer key will be released after the Preliminary CBT; objections cost Rs 50 per question (non-refundable).
What Is Special for Haryana Candidates?
Haryana is an agriculture-first state and hosts several major ICAR institutes — the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal, the Central Soil Salinity Research Institute (CSSRI), Karnal, the Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research (IIWBR), Karnal, and the National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR), Karnal, along with the Central Institute for Research on Buffaloes (CIRB), Hisar, and the National Research Centre on Equines (NRCE), Hisar. KVKs also operate across Haryana’s districts.
Please note: the notification does not publish an institute-wise vacancy split — vacancies are given functional-group-wise only. No Haryana city appears in the 62-city Preliminary exam centre list; the nearest centre for Haryana candidates is Chandigarh / SAS Nagar, and Chandigarh / Mohali is also a Mains centre.
How to Apply Online
- Visit asrb.gov.in from 18 November 2026.
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) with your name, parents’ names, email ID and date of birth.
- Log in and open the application form for the Centralized Combined Examination-2026.
- Choose T-3 only, T-4 only, or both, and select one functional group. If you choose both posts, set your order of preference — it cannot be changed later.
- Select your exam centres for the Prelims and Mains.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the fee through Bharatkosh.
- Submit the form by 17 December 2026 (11:59 PM) and save a copy.
Documents Required
- Recent passport-size photograph (white background, without spectacles; JPG, max 200 KB)
- Signature (black or blue ink on white paper; JPG, max 100 KB)
- Class 10 certificate, bachelor’s degree or provisional certificate, and transcript
- Photo ID — Aadhaar, voter ID, PAN, passport or driving licence
- NOC or undertaking in the prescribed format for in-service candidates
Important Links
| asrb.gov.in | ASRB official website — apply online here |
| ICAR — Scheme of Examination & Syllabus (PDF) | Official ICAR circular on the exam scheme and syllabus |
| bharatkosh.gov.in | Fee payment portal |
An honest note: The facts in this article rest on ASRB’s notification dated 11 November 2026, as quoted identically by multiple sources. The direct link to the notification PDF was not available at the time of publication — please read the full notification on asrb.gov.in before applying. Vacancy figures are tentative; the exact Preliminary exam date and the Mains date have not been announced yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many vacancies are there in ICAR Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026?
A1. There are 1,393 vacancies — 1,254 Technical Assistant (T-3) posts in ICAR institutes and 139 Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) posts in KVKs.
Q2. When can I apply?
A2. Online applications open on 18 November 2026 and close on 17 December 2026 (11:59 PM).
Q3. Is there an interview in this recruitment?
A3. No. Selection is through the Preliminary CBT (qualifying) and the Mains CBT; the final merit is based only on Mains marks.
Q4. What is the salary?
A4. T-3 carries Pay Level-5 (Rs 29,200–Rs 92,300) and T-4 carries Pay Level-6 (Rs 35,400–Rs 1,12,400), plus allowances.
Q5. What is the application fee?
A5. UR candidates pay Rs 300 for one post and Rs 600 for both; EWS/OBC pay Rs 150/Rs 300; SC/ST/PwBD/women/transgender/ex-servicemen pay nothing.
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Sources: Jagran Josh (11 November 2026); Karmasandhan; JobCareerUpdates; JobsLogin; ICAR — Scheme of Examination & Syllabus, official circular (icar.org.in); ASRB official website — asrb.gov.in
Next Action: Read the full notification on asrb.gov.in and apply online between 18 November and 17 December 2026.
