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ICAR Recruitment 2026: The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) has released the official notification for the Centralized Combined Examination 2026 for direct recruitment to Technical Assistant (T-3) posts in ICAR Institutes and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) posts in Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) of ICAR.
According to the notification dated 11 November 2026, a total of 1,393 vacancies are announced, including 1,254 Technical Assistant T-3 posts and 139 Senior Technical Assistant T-4 posts.
Eligible candidates can submit their online applications from 18 November 2026. The last date to apply online and pay the examination fee is 17 December 2026.
- Recruiting Organisation: Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB)
- Department: Department of Agricultural Research and Education
- Organisation: Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
- Examination: Centralized Combined Examination 2026
- Post Names: Technical Assistant T-3 and Senior Technical Assistant T-4
- Total Vacancies: 1,393
- Application Mode: Online
- Job Location: Across India
Important Dates – ICAR T-3 T-4 Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Date | 11 November 2026 |
| Online Applications Start | 18 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 17 December 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 17 December 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | 18 to 20 December 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | February 2027 (Tentative) |
| Mains Examination | To be announced |
Note: The examination dates are subject to change. Candidates should check the ASRB official website for updates.
Total Vacancies – 1393 Posts
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Technical Assistant (T-3) | 1,254 |
| Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) | 139 |
| Total | 1,393 |
The vacancies are distributed among different functional groups and sub-disciplines. The detailed category-wise and functional group-wise vacancy distribution is provided in Annexure VII of the official notification. The vacancies are tentative.
Post Names and Salary Details
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant (T-3) | Level 5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
| Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) | Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
The above pay scales are as per the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix. Other admissible allowances will be governed by applicable rules.
Educational Qualifications
Candidates must possess a relevant Bachelor's Degree or the prescribed technical qualification in the concerned discipline. The qualification must be completed on or before the last date of application.
| Functional Group | Required Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Field Farm Technician & 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. |
| Social Science – Home Science / Community Science | Bachelor's Degree in Home Science / Community Science. |
| Animal Science | B.V.Sc & A.H. (Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry). |
| Fisheries Science | B.F.Sc. (Bachelor of Fisheries Science). |
| Workshop Staff – Civil Engineering | B.Tech / B.E. / Three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering. |
| Workshop Staff – Agricultural Engineering | B.Tech / B.E. / Three-year Diploma in Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Textile Technology or Fiber Processing Engineering. |
| Workshop Staff – Electrical Engineering | B.Tech / B.E. / Three-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering. |
| Workshop Staff – Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering | B.Tech / B.E. / Three-year Diploma in Electronics Engineering or Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering. |
| Library / Information Science / Documentation Staff | Bachelor's Degree in Library Science / Library & Information Science. |
| Information Technology | Bachelor's Degree in Computer Applications / Computer Science / IT or B.Tech / B.E. in IT / CS / ECE. |
Important: Candidates should carefully verify the discipline-specific educational qualifications given in Annexure VIII of the official notification before applying.
Age Limit – ICAR Recruitment 2026
As per the official notification, candidates must satisfy the following age conditions:
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Crucial Date for Age Calculation: Last date of online application submission.
Upper Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per applicable Government rules |
| ICAR In-service Technical Employees | Up to 40 years for UR, subject to applicable rules and relaxations |
Additional relaxation provisions for eligible categories and contractual RAs/SRFs are detailed in the official notification.
Application Fee Details
| Category | T-3 Only | T-4 Only | T-3 & T-4 Both |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / UR | ₹300 | ₹300 | ₹600 |
| EWS / OBC | ₹150 | ₹150 | ₹300 |
| SC / ST | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| PwBD | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Women | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Transgender | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Ex-Servicemen | Nil | Nil | Nil |
Payment must be made through Bharatkosh using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI. Applicable transaction charges must be borne by the candidate.
ICAR T-3 T-4 Selection Process
The selection process consists of the following examinations:
- Preliminary Examination – Computer Based Test (Qualifying).
- Mains Examination – Computer Based Test.
- Document Verification by the concerned organisation.
There will be NO interview. Final selection will be based on performance in the Mains Examination only. Candidates will be shortlisted for Mains based on Preliminary Examination performance in the ratio of 1:15 of vacancies, functional group-wise.
Preliminary Examination Pattern
The Preliminary Examination consists of one objective-type paper carrying 100 marks. Candidates must answer 100 multiple-choice questions within one hour.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 25 | 25 |
| General English | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| General Agriculture | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Examination Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT).
- Total Questions: 100.
- Total Marks: 100.
- Duration: 1 Hour.
- Question Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions.
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
- Question Paper Medium: Hindi and English.
Preliminary Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 30% |
| EWS / OBC | 25% |
| SC / ST / PwBD | 20% |
Meeting the minimum qualifying marks does not automatically guarantee selection for Mains. Shortlisting will be based on merit and the prescribed functional group-wise vacancy ratio.
Mains Examination Pattern
The Mains Examination will test the candidate's knowledge of domain-specific subjects based on the selected functional group.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination Mode | Computer Based Test |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Question Type | Objective MCQs |
| Negative Marking | 1 Mark per wrong answer |
| Subject | Functional Group / Domain Specific |
Mains Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 30% |
| EWS / OBC | 25% |
| SC / ST / PwBD | 20% |
The actual cut-off may be higher than the minimum qualifying marks. Candidates who do not meet the prescribed minimum qualifying marks will not be considered for selection.
Functional Groups Available
Candidates can apply for only ONE Functional Group / Subgroup, even if they are eligible for multiple groups.
- Field Farm Technician & Laboratory Technician – Agriculture.
- Field Farm Technician & Laboratory Technician – Animal Science.
- Field Farm Technician & Laboratory Technician – Fisheries Science.
- Field Farm Technician & Laboratory Technician – Social Science (Home Science / Community Science).
- Workshop Staff – Civil Engineering.
- Workshop Staff – Agricultural Engineering.
- Workshop Staff – Electrical Engineering.
- Workshop Staff – Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering.
- Library / Information Science / Documentation Staff.
- Information Technology.
Candidates opting for both T-3 and T-4 must indicate their order of preference in the online application. Once submitted, the preference cannot be changed.
Examination Centres in Andhra Pradesh
Preliminary Examination Centres
| City | Centre Code |
|---|---|
| Kurnool | AP10 |
| Vijayawada | AP17 |
| Visakhapatnam | AP18 |
Mains Examination Centre
| State | City |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Vijayawada |
The examination centres are tentative and may be changed by ASRB. Candidates should carefully select their examination centres while submitting their applications.
How to Apply Online for ICAR Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates can follow these steps to submit their applications:
- Visit the official ASRB website: https://www.asrb.gov.in.
- Open the Centralized Combined Examination 2026 notification/application link.
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) using the required personal details.
- Fill in the online application form.
- Select the appropriate Functional Group / Subgroup.
- Choose Technical Assistant T-3, Senior Technical Assistant T-4 or both, as eligible.
- Select the order of post preference if applying for both posts.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and certificates.
- Pay the applicable examination fee through Bharatkosh.
- Upload the payment receipt and complete the final application submission.
- Download and save the submitted application form for future reference.
Important: Mere OTR registration or fee payment does not mean that the application has been successfully submitted. Candidates must complete all application stages and verify the final submission confirmation.
Documents Required for Online Application
- 10th Class Certificate and Marks Memo.
- Relevant Bachelor's Degree Certificate / Provisional Certificate.
- Degree Marksheets / Transcripts.
- Recent passport-size photograph.
- Scanned signature.
- Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / PAN Card / Passport / Driving Licence or other accepted photo ID.
- SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwBD certificates, if applicable.
- Ex-Servicemen certificate, if applicable.
- Online fee payment receipt.
- Valid email ID and mobile number.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Only online applications will be accepted.
- A candidate can apply for only one Functional Group / Subgroup.
- Only one application should be submitted.
- Ensure that the educational qualification and age requirements are satisfied.
- Keep all category certificates in the prescribed format.
- Application fee once paid will not be refunded.
- There is no interview for this recruitment.
- Download the admission certificate approximately one week before the examination.
- Carry the original photo ID uploaded in the application, two passport-size colour photographs and the admission certificate to the examination.
Official Syllabus PDF
ASRB has provided the Preliminary and Mains examination syllabus in Hindi and English.
Download ICAR T-3 T-4 Syllabus in English PDF
Download ICAR T-3 T-4 Syllabus in Hindi PDF
Important Official Links
| Particulars | Official Link |
|---|---|
| Official ASRB Website | Click Here |
| Online Application | Visit ASRB Website |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| English Syllabus | Download PDF |
| Hindi Syllabus | Download PDF |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many vacancies are announced in ICAR Recruitment 2026?
A total of 1,393 vacancies are announced, including 1,254 T-3 posts and 139 T-4 posts.
2. What is the last date to apply for ICAR T-3 T-4 Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online application submission is 17 December 2026, up to 11:59 PM.
3. What is the educational qualification for ICAR Technical Assistant?
Candidates need the relevant Bachelor's Degree or prescribed technical qualification based on the selected functional group.
4. What is the age limit for ICAR T-3 and T-4 posts?
The prescribed age limit is 21 to 30 years, with applicable category-wise age relaxations.
5. What is the salary for ICAR Technical Assistant T-3?
The T-3 post carries Pay Level 5 with a pay scale of ₹29,200 to ₹92,300.
6. What is the salary for Senior Technical Assistant T-4?
The T-4 post carries Pay Level 6 with a pay scale of ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400.
7. Is there negative marking in the Preliminary Examination?
Yes. There is a deduction of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer in the Preliminary Examination.
8. Is there negative marking in the Mains Examination?
Yes. One mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer in the Mains Examination.
9. Is there an interview for ICAR Recruitment 2026?
No. The notification states that there will be no interview. Final selection will be based on Mains Examination performance.
10. When will the Preliminary Examination be conducted?
The Preliminary CBT Examination is tentatively scheduled for February 2027.
ICAR Recruitment 2026 is an important opportunity for eligible graduates and technical diploma holders in the relevant disciplines. Interested candidates should read the complete official notification, check the functional group-wise educational qualifications and vacancy details, and submit their applications before 17 December 2026.
Disclaimer: This article is prepared for informational purposes based on the ASRB Centralized Combined Examination 2026 notification dated 11 November 2026. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification and ASRB website for complete eligibility conditions, detailed vacancy distribution, amendments and updates.
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