The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) has released the ICAR Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 notification for the Centralized Combined Examination 2026 for direct recruitment of Technical Assistant (T-3) in ICAR Institutes and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) in Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) of ICAR. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online from 18th November to 17th December 2026 (11:59 pm). Selection will be through a qualifying Prelims CBT (expected in February 2027) followed by a Mains CBT — there is no interview. The notification, F. No. 2(2)/2025-Exam, is dated 11 November 2026 at asrb.gov.in.
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ICAR T-3 T-4 Recruitment 2026 has been released on 11 November 2026. There are 1,393 vacancies — 1,254 for T-3 and 139 for T-4. Graduates in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Fisheries, Home Science, Library Science, IT and Engineering can apply, and diploma holders are also eligible for the engineering workshop posts. Candidates can check details on functional group-wise vacancies, eligibility, age limit, fee, exam pattern and the application process in the notification.
ICAR Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026: Overview
The quick overview of ICAR Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 is given below in the table:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) |
| Organisation | Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) |
| Notification No. | F. No. 2(2)/2025-Exam dated 11.11.2026 |
| Exam Name | Centralized Combined Examination 2026 (T-3 & T-4) |
| Post Names | Technical Assistant (T-3) – ICAR Institutes; Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) – ICAR KVKs |
| Total Vacancies | 1,393 (T-3: 1,254; T-4: 139) |
| Pay Scale | T-3: Level 5 (₹29,200 – 92,300); T-4: Level 6 (₹35,400 – 1,12,400) |
| Qualification | Relevant Bachelor’s degree / 3-year Diploma (Engineering) |
| Age Limit | 21–30 years as on 17.12.2026 |
| Selection Process | Prelims CBT (qualifying) + Mains CBT (no interview) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | asrb.gov.in |
ICAR T-3 T-4 Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 11 November 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 18 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 17 December 2026 (11:59 pm) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 17 December 2026 (11:59 pm) |
| Application Correction Window | 18 to 20 December 2026 |
| Prelims CBT Exam | February 2027 (exact date to be announced) |
| Admit Card | About one week before the exam |
| Mains CBT Exam | To be announced |
ICAR Technical Assistant Vacancy 2026
Technical Assistant (T-3) Vacancy – ICAR Institutes
| Functional Group | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field Farm Technician (Agriculture) | 195 | 108 | 69 | 29 | 75 | 476 |
| Laboratory Technician (Agriculture) | 108 | 41 | 32 | 18 | 24 | 223 |
| Field Farm Technician (Animal Science) | 23 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 50 |
| Laboratory Technician (Animal Science) | 27 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 65 |
| Field Farm Technician (Fisheries) | 16 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 57 |
| Laboratory Technician (Fisheries) | 10 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 33 |
| Field Farm Technician (Home / Community Science) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Laboratory Technician (Home / Community Science) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Workshop Staff (Civil Engineering) | 33 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 51 |
| Workshop Staff (Agricultural Engineering) | 17 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 42 |
| Workshop Staff (Electrical Engineering) | 14 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 35 |
| Workshop Staff (Electronics & Instrumentation) | 10 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 25 |
| Library / Information / Documentation | 31 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 59 |
| Information Technology | 71 | 29 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 133 |
| Total T-3 | 558 | 281 | 164 | 91 | 160 | 1,254 |
Within the T-3 vacancies, 30 posts are for PwBD candidates and 74 for Ex-Servicemen.
Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) Vacancy – ICAR KVKs
| Functional Group | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field Farm Technician (Agriculture) | 33 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 47 |
| Laboratory Technician (Agriculture) | 16 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 26 |
| Field Farm Technician (Animal Science) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Laboratory Technician (Animal Science) | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| Field Farm Technician (Home / Community Science) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Laboratory Technician (Home / Community Science) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Laboratory Technician (Fisheries) | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Information Technology | 24 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 48 |
| Total T-4 | 84 | 25 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 139 |
Grand total (T-3 + T-4): UR 642, OBC 306, SC 178, ST 97, EWS 170, making 1,393 vacancies. The number of vacancies is tentative.
ICAR T-3 T-4 Eligibility 2026
Educational Qualification (Functional Group-wise)
| Functional Group | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Field Farm / Lab Technician (Agriculture) | Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture / Horticulture / Agricultural Engineering / Agro-forestry / Food Science / Biotechnology / Environmental Science / Home Science / Community Science / Natural Farming |
| Field Farm / Lab Technician (Home / Community Science) | Bachelor’s degree in Home Science / Community Science |
| Field Farm / Lab Technician (Animal Science) | B.V.Sc. & A.H. |
| Field Farm / Lab Technician (Fisheries Science) | B.F.Sc. |
| Workshop Staff (Civil Engineering) | B.Tech / B.E. / 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Workshop Staff (Agricultural Engineering) | B.Tech / B.E. / 3-year Diploma in Agricultural / Mechanical Engineering / Textile Technology / Fibre Processing Engineering |
| Workshop Staff (Electrical Engineering) | B.Tech / B.E. / 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering |
| Workshop Staff (Electronics & Instrumentation) | B.Tech / B.E. / 3-year Diploma in Electronics / Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering |
| Library / Information / Documentation | Bachelor’s degree in Library Science / Library & Information Science |
| Information Technology | BCA / B.Sc. Computer Science / IT, or B.Tech / B.E. in IT / CS / ECE |
Candidates must hold the qualification on or before 17 December 2026.
Age Limit
Candidates must be 21 to 30 years old as on 17 December 2026, the closing date for applications. The upper age limit is relaxed as follows:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years (cumulative with SC / ST / OBC) |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deducting military service |
| ICAR in-service technical employees (UR) | Up to 40 years |
| Contractual RA / SRF in ICAR projects | Period of engagement (max 16 years 3 months) |
ICAR Technical Assistant Application Fee
| Category | T-3 Only | T-4 Only | Both T-3 & T-4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | ₹300 | ₹300 | ₹600 |
| EWS / OBC | ₹150 | ₹150 | ₹300 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Transgender / Ex-Servicemen | Nil | Nil | Nil |
The fee must be paid through Bharatkosh (bharatkosh.gov.in). Under Ministry “Agriculture”, choose the purpose “Examination/Certificate fee for ARS/NET/SMS/STO/FAO/AO”, PAO 000001 and DDO 216968. In the remarks, write “Fee for TA(T-3) – 2026”, “Fee for STA(T-4) – 2026” or “Fee for TA(T-3) & STA(T-4) – 2026”. The fee is non-refundable.
ICAR Technical Assistant (T-3) aur Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) Recruitment 2026 ke liye job location ki jaankari notification mein is prakar hai:
Job Location / Posting:
- T-3 (Technical Assistant): ICAR Institutes mein posting hoti hai. Yeh institutes poore India mein hain. Selected candidates ko kisi bhi ICAR Institute mein post kiya ja sakta hai.
- T-4 (Senior Technical Assistant): Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) mein posting hoti hai, jo ICAR ke under hain. Yeh KVKs bhi poore India mein hain, isliye posting kisi bhi KVK mein ho sakti hai.
ICAR T-3 T-4 Exam Pattern 2026
Preliminary Exam (Qualifying)
| Section | Questions / Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 25 | 1 hour |
| General English | 25 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | |
| General Agriculture | 25 | |
| Total | 100 |
- 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
- Questions will be in Hindi and English.
- Minimum qualifying marks: UR 30%, EWS / OBC 25%, SC / ST / PwBD 20%.
- Candidates will be shortlisted for mains in a ratio of 1:15 of the vacancies (functional group-wise, category-wise).
Mains Exam
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Questions | 100 objective MCQs (functional group / domain specific) |
| Total Marks | 300 (3 marks each) |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Negative Marking | 1 mark per wrong answer (1/3 of the marks) |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | UR 30%, EWS / OBC 25%, SC / ST / PwBD 20% |
The final merit list will be based only on the mains marks. If two candidates have the same score, the tie will be broken by prelims marks, then by Quantitative Aptitude marks in the prelims, and then by age (the older candidate ranks higher). The syllabus for both exams is available on the ASRB website.
How to Apply for ICAR Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026
- Visit asrb.gov.in from 18 November 2026 and complete One-Time Registration (OTR).
- Choose T-3 only, T-4 only or both. If you choose both, give your order of preference. This cannot be changed later.
- Select only one functional group or subgroup, even if you are eligible for more than one.
- Choose your prelims and mains exam centres. Centres cannot be changed later.
- Upload a photo (JPG, max 200 KB, white background, without spectacles), your signature (max 100 KB) and your certificates (max 100 KB each).
- Pay the fee through Bharatkosh and submit the form by 17 December 2026.
- Use the correction window (18–20 December) if needed, and keep a printout.
ICAR / State / Central government employees must submit an NOC or undertaking in the Appendix-V format. If a candidate submits more than one application, only the latest one will be considered.
ICAR Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are there in ICAR Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026?
Ans: There are 1,393 vacancies: 1,254 for Technical Assistant (T-3) and 139 for Senior Technical Assistant (T-4).
Q2. What is the last date to apply for ASRB T-3 T-4 2026?
Ans: The last date to apply online and pay the fee is 17 December 2026 (11:59 pm).
Q3. What is the age limit for ICAR Technical Assistant Recruitment?
Ans: 21 to 30 years as on 17 December 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories.
Q4. What is the salary of ICAR T-3 and T-4?
Ans: T-3 is in Pay Level 5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300) and T-4 is in Pay Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400).
Q5. When is the ICAR T-3 T-4 prelims exam 2027?
Ans: The prelims CBT is scheduled for February 2027. The exact date will be announced on asrb.gov.in.
Q6. Is there an interview for ICAR Technical Assistant Recruitment?
Ans: No. Selection is based only on the mains exam. The prelims is qualifying.
Q7. Can diploma holders apply for ICAR Technical Assistant Recruitment?
Ans: Yes. 3-year diploma holders in Civil, Mechanical / Agricultural, Electrical and Electronics Engineering can apply for the Workshop Staff groups.
