ASRB ICAR T-3 T-4 Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 1393 Posts
Facts checked: against the official notice at asrb.gov.in on 11 November 2026.
Quick Summary
| Item | Details | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Update Type | Recruitment notification | What this post is about |
| Organisation | Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) | Body conducting this recruitment notification |
| Post / Exam | Technical Assistant (T-3) and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) - Centralized Combined Examination 2026 | Name of the post, exam or programme |
| Advertisement No. | F. No. 2(2)/2025-Exam | Official notification reference number |
| Total Vacancies | 1393 | Number of posts or seats announced |
| Application Mode | Online | How to apply (online or offline) |
| Apply Start Date | 18.11.2026 | First day applications are accepted |
| Last Date | 17.12.2026 (11:59 PM) | Final day to submit the application |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 17.12.2026 (11:59 PM) | Last day to pay the application fee |
| Exam Date | February 2027 (Preliminary CBT, tentative) | When the exam is scheduled |
| Application Fee (General / OBC / EWS) | UR: Rs 300 (T-3 only or T-4 only), Rs 600 (both); EWS/OBC: Rs 150 (T-3 only or T-4 only), Rs 300 (both) | Fee for unreserved and OBC/EWS candidates |
| Application Fee (SC / ST / PwD) | NIL (no fee for SC/ST/PwBD) | Fee for SC, ST and PwD candidates |
| Application Fee (Female) | NIL (no fee for Women) | Fee for female candidates |
| Age Limit | 21 to 30 years as on 17 December 2026, with applicable relaxation | Minimum and maximum age allowed |
| Salary / Stipend | Rs. 29,200 - Rs. 92,300 (T-3, Level 5) and Rs. 35,400 - Rs. 1,12,400 (T-4, Level 6) | Pay scale or monthly stipend offered |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline (Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, Agro-Forestry, Food Science, Biotechnology, Environmental Scienc… | Minimum qualification needed to apply |
| Selection Process | Preliminary CBT (Objective type, qualifying/shortlisting, 1:15 shortlisting for Mains) → Mains CBT (Objective type, final selection based on Mains only, no int… | Stages candidates go through |
| Official Website | asrb.gov.in | Apply and download the official notification here |
| Notification PDF | asrb.gov.in | Read the full official notification |
Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) will close online applications for its Technical Assistant (T-3) and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) Centralized Combined Examination 2026 on 17 December 2026 at 11:59 PM IST, as per the official notification. The examination is for Indian graduates and diploma holders in agriculture and allied sciences seeking posting in ICAR institutes and Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs).
ASRB Technical Assistant (T-3) and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) 2026: Short Details of Notification
This recruitment is notified as the Centralized Combined Examination 2026 under Advertisement No. F. No. 2(2)/2025-Exam for Technical Assistant (T-3) in ICAR institutes and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) in KVKs.
The intake covers 1,393 posts to be filled through online application followed by Preliminary shortlisting and Mains-based final selection. Indian graduates and diploma holders in the notified disciplines should read the Centralized Examination notice for functional-group choice, as only one group is permitted.
ASRB Technical Assistant (T-3) and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) 2026 Important Dates
The schedule starts in November 2026 and the only offline risk is the very short correction facility after closure.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 11.11.2026 |
| Application Start | 18.11.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 17.12.2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 17.12.2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Correction Window | 18.12.2026 to 20.12.2026 |
| Exam Date | February 2027 (Preliminary CBT, tentative) |
Apply online from 18 November 2026 and complete both form submission and Bharatkosh fee payment by the closing evening in IST. The correction window is open for three days from 18 to 20 December 2026, and the Preliminary CBT is tentatively scheduled in February 2027. Refer to the closing date noted above and treat the notification date of 11 November 2026 as the reference for eligibility cut-offs.
ASRB Technical Assistant (T-3) and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) 2026 Application Fee
The fee depends on whether you apply for T-3 only, T-4 only, or both posts together.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | UR: Rs 300 (T-3 only or T-4 only), Rs 600 (both); EWS/OBC: Rs 150 (T-3 only or T-4 only), Rs 300 (both) |
| SC / ST / PwD | NIL (no fee for SC/ST/PwBD) |
| Female | NIL (no fee for Women) |
| Payment Mode | Online through Bharatkosh (bharatkosh.gov.in) via Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI |
As per the official notification, UR candidates pay Rs 300 for a single post and Rs 600 for both, while EWS and OBC candidates pay Rs 150 for a single post and Rs 300 for both. No fee is payable by SC, ST, PwBD and Women candidates. Payment is online only through Bharatkosh using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI, and the transaction reference must be saved to complete the form.
ASRB Technical Assistant (T-3) and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) 2026 Age Limit and Relaxation
You must be 21 to 30 years as on 17 December 2026, as per the official notification.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 21 to 30 years as on 17 December 2026, with applicable relaxation |
Relaxation is available to reserved and specified categories. SC and ST candidates get 5 years, OBC-NCL candidates get 3 years, and PwBD candidates get 10 years subject to conditions in the notice. Ex-servicemen and ICAR in-service applicants have separate provisions, so check the age-relaxation clause for your category before selecting it in the form.
ASRB Technical Assistant (T-3) and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) 2026 Vacancy Details
Vacancies are weighted heavily toward institute-level T-3 posts, with a smaller KVK-based T-4 component.
| Post / Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Technical Assistant (T-3) - ICAR Institutes | 1254 |
| Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) - KVKs | 139 |
| Total | 1393 |
As per the official notification, the split is 1,254 posts of Technical Assistant (T-3) in ICAR institutes and 139 posts of Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) in KVKs. Within the T-3 total, the category distribution is UR 642, OBC 306, SC 178, ST 97 and EWS 170, which includes 30 PwBD and 74 ESM vacancies on horizontal basis. Choose your functional group carefully because vacancies are group-specific and cannot be interchanged later.
ASRB Technical Assistant (T-3) and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Only one Functional Group or Subgroup is allowed per candidate, so a wrong group choice makes the candidature invalid for other groups.
- Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline (Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, Agro-Forestry, Food Science, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Home Science/Community Science, Natural Farming, etc. for Agriculture group)
- B.V.Sc. & A.H. for Animal Science posts
- Relevant Bachelor's degree for Fisheries, Library Science, IT and other functional groups
- B.Tech./B.E. or 3-year Diploma in relevant engineering branch accepted for Workshop Staff/Engineering posts
- Only one Functional Group/Subgroup allowed per candidate
Agriculture and allied groups
Agriculture-group posts accept a Bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline such as Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, Agro-Forestry, Food Science, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Home Science or Community Science and Natural Farming, as notified for each subgroup.
Other functional needs
Animal Science posts require B.V.Sc. & A.H., while Fisheries, Library Science, IT and other groups require the relevant Bachelor's degree in that discipline. Workshop Staff and Engineering posts accept B.Tech. or B.E. or a 3-year Diploma in the relevant engineering branch.
ASRB Technical Assistant (T-3) and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) 2026 Selection Process
Selection is through two objective-type CBTs with no interview, and final merit is based on Mains only.
- Preliminary CBT (Objective type, qualifying/shortlisting, 1:15 shortlisting for Mains)
- Mains CBT (Objective type, final selection based on Mains only, no interview)
- Document Verification by ICAR after final result
The Preliminary CBT is qualifying and shortlists candidates for Mains in the ratio of 1:15, followed by document verification by ICAR after the final result. As per the official notification, the Preliminary test is planned across 62 centres and Mains across 31 centres, with no request for centre change entertained. Admit cards are issued online about one week before the respective exam.
ASRB Technical Assistant (T-3) and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) 2026 Salary and Pay Scale
T-3 is placed in Level 5 and T-4 in Level 6 of the pay matrix.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay / Stipend | Rs. 29,200 - Rs. 92,300 (T-3, Level 5) and Rs. 35,400 - Rs. 1,12,400 (T-4, Level 6) |
As per the official notification, the scale is Rs. 29,200 - Rs. 92,300 for Technical Assistant (T-3) and Rs. 35,400 - Rs. 1,12,400 for Senior Technical Assistant (T-4). Posting is in ICAR institutes for T-3 and in KVKs for T-4, with allowances as admissible under ICAR rules.
How to Apply Online for ASRB Technical Assistant (T-3) and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) 2026
Complete the form on the ASRB website and pay separately on Bharatkosh before linking the payment in the form.
- Go to the ASRB website at https://www.asrb.gov.in/ and open the link for Centralized Examination 2026 for T-3 and T-4.
- Download and read the download notification PDF to confirm your functional group and eligibility.
- Register with a valid email and mobile number and fill personal, educational and group preference fields.
- Upload scanned photograph and signature in .jpg format and the photo identity details as asked.
- Go to Bharatkosh Quick Payment, select Ministry - Agriculture, PAO 000001 and DDO 216968, and choose the purpose and remarks for ASRB T-3/T-4 examination fee.
- Pay the applicable fee online and note the Bharatkosh transaction ID and date.
- Return to the ASRB form, enter payment details, verify the preview, especially group and category, and submit before the deadline.
- Save the final submitted application and fee receipt for document verification.
Documents Required for ASRB Technical Assistant (T-3) and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) 2026
Keep education and identity proofs ready before you start, because the form asks for certificate numbers and uploads together.
- Matriculation/Secondary certificate and marksheet
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate/Provisional Certificate and Transcripts/Marksheets
- Category certificates for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD
- Photo Identity Card uploaded in application form
- Passport size photographs
- Scanned photograph and signature in .jpg format
- No Objection Certificate for in-service candidates
Study and identity proofs
Matriculation certificate and marksheet for date of birth, Bachelor's degree or provisional certificate with transcripts or marksheets, photo identity entered in the form, recent passport-size photographs, and scanned photograph and signature in .jpg format are required.
Reservation and service proof
SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwBD candidates need certificates in the prescribed format, and in-service candidates need a No Objection Certificate for verification after the result. Ensure names and dates match across certificates to avoid rejection at document verification.
ASRB Technical Assistant (T-3) and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) 2026 Important Links
Use only the links given in the table below for the notice, application and fee portal.
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| ASRB Website | asrb.gov.in |
| Official Website | asrb.gov.in |
| Notification PDF | asrb.gov.in |
The table carries the ASRB website for registration, the official examination notification for eligibility and syllabus, and reference to the Bharatkosh portal for online payment. Do not rely on third-party form links; if a link does not open, reach it through the ASRB website navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for ASRB ICAR Technical Assistant (T-3) and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) Recruitment 2026?
Online applications close on 17 December 2026 at 11:59 PM, which is also the last date for fee payment through Bharatkosh.
Who is eligible to apply for ASRB T-3 and T-4 posts?
You need a Bachelor's degree in the relevant agriculture, animal science, fisheries, library, IT or engineering discipline as per the functional group, with a 3-year diploma also accepted for Workshop Staff or Engineering posts, and you can opt for only one functional group or subgroup.
What is the application fee for ASRB ICAR T-3 and T-4 examination?
UR candidates pay Rs 300 for T-3 only or T-4 only and Rs 600 for both, while EWS and OBC candidates pay Rs 150 and Rs 300 respectively, and there is no fee for SC, ST, PwBD and Women candidates. The fee must be paid online through Bharatkosh using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
What is the salary for ICAR Technical Assistant T-3 and Senior Technical Assistant T-4?
T-3 carries Level-5 pay of Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300, whereas T-4 carries Level-6 pay of Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400.
How can I apply for ASRB ICAR T-3 and T-4 Recruitment 2026?
Applications are accepted in online mode only through the ASRB website, starting from 18 November 2026.
What is the selection process for ASRB Technical Assistant T-3 and T-4?
Candidates first appear for a Preliminary CBT which is qualifying and shortlists in 1:15 ratio for the Mains CBT, and final selection is based on Mains marks only followed by document verification by ICAR, with no interview.
What is the age limit for ASRB T-3 and T-4 Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be 21 to 30 years old as on 17 December 2026, with applicable relaxation as per rules.
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