ICAR Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1,393 Posts, Check Eligibility, Fee and Last Date
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The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) has released the Centralized Combined Examination 2026 notification (F. No. 2(2)/2025-Exam, dated 11 November 2026) for the ICAR Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026. A total of 1,393 Technical Assistant posts will be filled in Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) institutes and Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) — 1,254 Technical Assistant (T-3) posts and 139 Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) posts. Online applications open on 18 November 2026, and the ICAR Technical Assistant apply online last date is 17 December 2026 (11:59 PM). There is no interview; selection is through a Preliminary CBT and a Mains CBT. All details below are from the official ASRB notification. Candidates tracking other central government recruitments can also read our Active Govt Jobs page for currently open posts.
ICAR Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruiting body | Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB), for ICAR |
| Examination | Centralized Combined Examination 2026 |
| Notification No. | F. No. 2(2)/2025-Exam, dated 11 November 2026 |
| Post name | Technical Assistant (T-3) and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) |
| Total vacancies | 1,393 (T-3: 1,254 + T-4: 139) — tentative, may change |
| Application mode | Online only — asrb.gov.in |
| Apply online | 18 November 2026 – 17 December 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Correction window | 18 – 20 December 2026 |
| Preliminary exam | February 2027 (tentative) |
| Selection process | Preliminary CBT (qualifying) + Mains CBT + Document Verification — no interview |
| Pay scale | T-3: Level-5 (Rs. 29,200 – 92,300); T-4: Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400) |
| Official website | asrb.gov.in |
| Category | Age limit |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | +5 years |
| OBC | +3 years |
Base age band and the relaxation that this notification states for each category. Age is counted as on the cut-off date given in the official notice.
| Category | Fee (T-3 only) | Fee (T-4 only) | Fee (Both T-3 and T-4) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | Rs. 300 | Rs. 300 | Rs. 600 |
| EWS / OBC | Rs. 150 | Rs. 150 | Rs. 300 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Women / Transgender | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Ex-Servicemen | Nil | Nil | Nil |
Fee is shown exactly as printed in the official notification. Payment mode and last date are given in the Important Dates section above.
ICAR Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 11 November 2026 |
| Online application begins | 18 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply online and pay the fee | 17 December 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Application correction window | 18 – 20 December 2026 |
| Preliminary CBT | February 2027 (tentative) |
| Mains CBT | To be announced |
In short, the ICAR Technical Assistant apply online last date is 17 December 2026. The fee must be paid through the Bharatkosh portal, and the payment receipt must be uploaded in the application form. Paying the fee alone does not complete the application — the form itself must be submitted before 17 December 2026 at 11:59 PM.
ICAR Technical Assistant Vacancy 2026 Details
The 1,393 posts are split across functional groups. Agriculture has the largest share — 476 Field Farm Technician (T-3) posts alone. The full break-up from the official notification (the count is tentative and may change):
| Functional Group | T-3 Posts | T-4 Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Field Farm Technician – Agriculture | 476 | 47 |
| Laboratory Technician – Agriculture | 223 | 26 |
| Field Farm Technician – Animal Science | 50 | 1 |
| Laboratory Technician – Animal Science | 65 | 8 |
| Field Farm Technician – Fisheries Science | 57 | 0 |
| Laboratory Technician – Fisheries Science | 33 | 7 |
| Field Farm Technician – Home Science / Community Science | 2 | 1 |
| Laboratory Technician – Home Science / Community Science | 3 | 1 |
| Workshop Staff – Civil Engineering | 51 | 0 |
| Workshop Staff – Agricultural Engineering | 42 | 0 |
| Workshop Staff – Electrical Engineering | 35 | 0 |
| Workshop Staff – Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering | 25 | 0 |
| Library / Information Science / Documentation Staff | 59 | 0 |
| Information Technology | 133 | 48 |
| Total | 1,254 | 139 |
Category-wise total posts: Unreserved 642 (558 T-3 + 84 T-4), OBC 306 (281 + 25), SC 178 (164 + 14), ST 97 (91 + 6), EWS 170 (160 + 10). The notification also identifies 30 PwBD and 74 ex-servicemen vacancies under horizontal reservation for T-3; these are already included in the total and must not be counted separately.
ICAR Technical Assistant Eligibility Criteria 2026
Age limit. Candidates must be 21 to 30 years old as on 17 December 2026. Age relaxation is available as per Central Government and ICAR rules: 5 years for SC and ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and 10 years for PwBD candidates. Eligible ICAR in-service technical employees can apply up to 40 years of age for UR posts, with applicable relaxation.
Educational qualification. The prescribed qualification for the chosen functional group or subgroup must be held by 17 December 2026. A candidate can apply in only one functional group or subgroup, even when qualified for more than one discipline.
| Functional Group | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Agriculture – Field Farm / Laboratory Technician | Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, Agro-Forestry, Food Science, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Home Science, Community Science or Natural Farming |
| Animal Science | B.V.Sc. and A.H. (Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry) |
| Fisheries Science | B.F.Sc. (Bachelor of Fisheries Science) |
| Home Science / Community Science | Bachelor’s degree in Home Science or Community Science |
| Workshop Staff – Civil Engineering | B.E. / B.Tech. or three-year diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Workshop Staff – Agricultural Engineering | B.E. / B.Tech. or three-year diploma in Agricultural, Mechanical, Textile Technology or Fiber Processing Engineering |
| Workshop Staff – Electrical Engineering | B.E. / B.Tech. or three-year diploma in Electrical Engineering |
| Workshop Staff – Electronics and Instrumentation | B.E. / B.Tech. or three-year diploma in Electronics or Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering |
| Library / Information Science / Documentation Staff | Bachelor’s degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science |
| Information Technology | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Applications, Computer Science or IT; or B.E. / B.Tech. in IT, Computer Science or Electronics and Communication Engineering |
Who can apply. Indian citizens who hold the prescribed qualification for their chosen functional group can apply. Candidates must check Annexure-VII of the notification before choosing T-3, T-4 or both, because the functional group and post preferences cannot be changed after submission.
ICAR Technical Assistant Application Fee 2026
| Category | Fee (T-3 only) | Fee (T-4 only) | Fee (Both T-3 and T-4) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | Rs. 300 | Rs. 300 | Rs. 600 |
| EWS / OBC | Rs. 150 | Rs. 150 | Rs. 300 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Women / Transgender | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Ex-Servicemen | Nil | Nil | Nil |
How the fee is paid. The fee is paid through the Bharatkosh portal using a debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. The payment receipt must be downloaded and uploaded in the ASRB application form. Fees once paid are non-refundable.
How to Apply for ICAR Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026
- Visit asrb.gov.in and open the Centralized Combined Examination 2026 application link for T-3 and T-4 recruitment from 18 November 2026.
- Read the notification and instructions carefully before filling the form.
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) with the required personal and contact details, and keep the registration confirmation safe.
- Choose only one eligible functional group or subgroup, and select Technical Assistant (T-3), Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) or both, as per eligibility.
- Enter post preferences in the required order — preferences submitted in the application are final.
- Fill in educational qualifications and category details, and select the prescribed Preliminary and Mains examination centres.
- Upload the photograph (JPG, maximum 200 KB, white background, without spectacles), signature (JPG, maximum 100 KB), identity document and supporting certificates.
- Pay the applicable fee through Bharatkosh, download the receipt and upload it in the application form.
- Submit the form before 17 December 2026 at 11:59 PM and save a printout or PDF of the final application.
One functional group only. Only one functional group or subgroup can be selected, and post preferences submitted in the application are final. OTR registration and Bharatkosh fee payment by themselves do not count as a completed application.
ICAR Technical Assistant Correction Window – What Can Be Changed
The application correction window is open from 18 to 20 December 2026. Candidates who have submitted the form can correct mistakes in that window.
Fields that cannot be changed. The functional group or subgroup chosen in the application cannot be changed later, and post preferences once submitted are final. Candidates should therefore check the group, post choices and category details carefully before final submission.
ICAR Technical Assistant Exam Pattern 2026
The Preliminary CBT is a common qualifying paper for all functional groups. The Mains CBT is on the relevant functional group or discipline only.
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary CBT | General Knowledge 25, General English 25, Quantitative Aptitude 25, General Agriculture 25 | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
| Mains CBT | Relevant functional group / discipline | 100 | 300 (3 marks per question) | 2 hours |
Negative marking: In the Preliminary CBT, 0.25 mark is deducted per wrong answer. In the Mains CBT, 1 mark is deducted per wrong answer. The question paper is in Hindi and English.
Qualifying marks: Preliminary — UR 30 percent, EWS and OBC 25 percent, SC, ST and PwBD 20 percent. Mains — UR 30 percent (90 marks), EWS and OBC 25 percent (75 marks), SC, ST and PwBD 20 percent (60 marks). Meeting the qualifying marks alone does not guarantee admission to the Mains; shortlisting for the Mains follows a 1:15 ratio against functional-group vacancies.
Exam centres and admit card. The Preliminary CBT is planned at 62 tentative centres across India, and the Mains CBT has a separate list of 31 centres. Centre change requests will not ordinarily be accepted. The Preliminary admit card is expected about one week before the examination.
ICAR Technical Assistant Selection Process 2026
Stage 1 – Preliminary CBT. A qualifying online test of 100 marks. Candidates are shortlisted for the Mains in a 1:15 ratio against functional-group vacancies, subject to qualifying marks.
Stage 2 – Mains CBT. A 300-mark online test on the relevant functional group. The final merit is based on Mains performance only.
Stage 3 – Document verification. Original qualifications and other relevant documents are verified by ICAR, followed by post allocation according to rank, eligibility, preferences and available vacancies.
No interview. The notification provides for no interview at any stage.
ICAR Technical Assistant Salary 2026
Selected candidates are placed in Pay Level-5 (Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300) for Technical Assistant (T-3) posts and Pay Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400) for Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) posts, plus DA, HRA and other allowances under Central Government rules. The notification fixes only the pay scale — it publishes no exact “in-hand” figure, so in-hand amounts on unofficial websites are estimates varying with current DA and HRA rates.
Important Links
| Apply Online | asrb.gov.in (from 18 November 2026) |
| Official Notification (F. No. 2(2)/2025-Exam) | ASRB website — Centralized Combined Examination 2026 |
| Active Govt Jobs | Active Govt Jobs — New Sarkari Results |
| More government jobs | Latest Jobs on New Sarkari Results |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for ICAR Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026?
The ICAR Technical Assistant apply online last date is 17 December 2026 at 11:59 PM. Online applications open on 18 November 2026 on asrb.gov.in, and the correction window runs from 18 to 20 December 2026.
How many vacancies are there in ICAR Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026?
There are 1,393 Technical Assistant posts in total — 1,254 Technical Assistant (T-3) posts in ICAR institutes and 139 Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) posts in Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs). The notification states that all vacancy figures are tentative and may change.
What is the age limit for ICAR Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026?
The age limit is 21 to 30 years as on 17 December 2026. Relaxation is 5 years for SC and ST candidates, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates and 10 years for PwBD candidates, as per Central Government and ICAR rules.
What qualification is needed for ICAR Technical Assistant posts?
Most functional groups need a relevant Bachelor’s degree — Agriculture, Horticulture, B.V.Sc. and A.H. for Animal Science, B.F.Sc. for Fisheries Science, or a degree in Library Science or Computer Applications and IT. For specified Workshop Staff groups, a B.E. or B.Tech. degree or a three-year engineering diploma is accepted.
What is the application fee for ICAR Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026?
The fee is Rs. 300 for UR candidates applying for one post (T-3 or T-4) and Rs. 600 for both posts. EWS and OBC candidates pay Rs. 150 for one post and Rs. 300 for both. SC, ST, PwBD, women, transgender and ex-servicemen candidates pay no fee.
What is the exam pattern of the ICAR Technical Assistant exam?
The Preliminary CBT has 100 questions for 100 marks in 60 minutes — General Knowledge, General English, Quantitative Aptitude and General Agriculture, 25 marks each — with 0.25 negative marking. The Mains CBT has 100 questions for 300 marks in 2 hours on the relevant functional group, with 1 mark deducted per wrong answer.
Is there an interview in ICAR Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026?
No. There is no interview in this recruitment. Selection is through a qualifying Preliminary CBT, a Mains CBT and document verification, and the final merit is based on Mains performance only.
When will the ICAR Technical Assistant Prelims exam be held?
The Preliminary CBT is tentatively scheduled for February 2027. ASRB has not announced the exact date, and the Mains exam date will be announced later on asrb.gov.in.
What is the salary of ICAR Technical Assistant and Senior Technical Assistant?
Technical Assistant (T-3) posts carry Pay Level-5 of Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300, and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) posts carry Pay Level-6 of Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400, plus allowances admissible under Central Government rules.
Can I apply for both T-3 and T-4 posts in ICAR Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026?
Yes, if you are eligible for both, but you can choose only one functional group or subgroup, and that choice cannot be changed later. Post preferences submitted in the application are final.
Every figure in this article — 1,393 posts, the ICAR Technical Assistant apply online last date of 17 December 2026, the fee, the pay scales and the exam pattern — is taken from the ASRB Centralized Combined Examination 2026 notification F. No. 2(2)/2025-Exam dated 11 November 2026. Candidates should still verify the details on asrb.gov.in before applying, as only the official notification is final.
- Class 10th & 12th mark sheets and certificates
- Graduation / Diploma / ITI certificate (as per post)
- Recent passport-size photograph (scanned copy)
- Scanned signature in black ink
- Aadhaar Card or any valid photo ID proof
- Caste / EWS certificate, if applicable
- PwBD certificate, if applicable
- Domicile / Residence certificate, if asked
- Experience letter or NOC (for departmental posts)
- Valid email ID and active mobile number
Tip: Keep every document under the size limit mentioned in the official notification, and scan in PDF or JPG only — most portals reject files that are too large. Follow our government job document checklist before you start filling the form.
- Read the official notification first. Note the exam pattern, marking scheme and negative marking before you pick up any book.
- Build a 90-day plan. Split the syllabus into weekly targets and keep at least two days a week for full revision.
- Cover the high-weight sections early. Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude (or the subject-specific paper) usually decide the cut-off margin.
- Practise with a timer. One sectional mock every week, then one full-length mock from the third month onward.
- Revise from your own notes. Last 15 days should be revision and previous-paper solving only — do not start a new topic.
A structured 90-day government exam preparation plan usually works better than studying without targets. For subject-wise material, see our syllabus, salary and exam guides.
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Written by Ravi Singh
Ravi Singh is the Editor (Government Jobs) at New Sarkari Results, covering SSC, Railways, Banking, Teaching and state recruitment updates. Every article he publishes is checked against the official notification PDF before it goes live.
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