ASRB ICAR Recruitment 2026 for T-3 and T-4: Vacancies, Eligibility, Pay and Exam Pattern
The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) has announced a combined exam for 1,393 tentative vacancies in ICAR: 1,254 Technical Assistant (T-3) posts in ICAR institutes and 139 Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) posts in ICAR’s KVKs. Pay goes up to ₹1,12,400 a month. If you hold a graduation or a three-year diploma in the right discipline, this is a strong chance. See more central government jobs on our site.
Online applications open on 18 November 2026 and close on 17 December 2026 (11:59 PM). Your marks in the Mains exam alone decide selection. Read this guide fully, because you can pick only one functional group, and that choice cannot be changed later. Keep following GovtJobsAlert.in for every update on this exam.
Key Highlights of ASRB ICAR T-3 and T-4 Recruitment 2026
ASRB works under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education and conducts this centralised exam for ICAR. T-3 posts are for ICAR institutes and T-4 posts are for KVKs of ICAR.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (for ICAR) |
| Advertisement No. | F. No. 2(2)/2025-Exam |
| Posts | Technical Assistant (T-3), Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,393 (tentative) |
| Application Window | 18 November 2026 to 17 December 2026 |
| Pay | Level 5 and Level 6 (7th CPC) |
| Job Location | ICAR institutes and KVKs across India |
| Selection | Prelims (qualifying) and Mains, both CBT |
How Many Vacancies Are There in ASRB ICAR T-3 and T-4 Recruitment 2026?
The seats differ in every functional group, so check the row for your own group. Some rows have no seat for a category. For example, T-3 Civil Workshop has SC 1 and ST 0.
| Post and Functional Group | Category-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| T-3 Field Farm Technician (Agriculture) | UR 195 / OBC 108 / SC 69 / ST 29 / EWS 75 | 476 |
| T-3 Laboratory Technician (Agriculture) | UR 108 / OBC 41 / SC 32 / ST 18 / EWS 24 | 223 |
| T-3 Field Farm Technician (Animal Science) | UR 23 / OBC 11 / SC 9 / ST 3 / EWS 4 | 50 |
| T-3 Laboratory Technician (Animal Science) | UR 27 / OBC 20 / SC 7 / ST 3 / EWS 8 | 65 |
| T-3 Field Farm Technician (Fisheries) | UR 16 / OBC 12 / SC 9 / ST 12 / EWS 8 | 57 |
| T-3 Laboratory Technician (Fisheries) | UR 10 / OBC 9 / SC 5 / ST 3 / EWS 6 | 33 |
| T-3 Field Farm Technician (Home Science / Community Science) | UR 1 / OBC 0 / SC 0 / ST 1 / EWS 0 | 2 |
| T-3 Laboratory Technician (Home Science / Community Science) | UR 2 / OBC 0 / SC 1 / ST 0 / EWS 0 | 3 |
| T-3 Workshop Staff (Civil Engineering) | UR 33 / OBC 11 / SC 1 / ST 0 / EWS 6 | 51 |
| T-3 Workshop Staff (Agricultural Engineering) | UR 17 / OBC 10 / SC 5 / ST 4 / EWS 6 | 42 |
| T-3 Workshop Staff (Electrical Engineering) | UR 14 / OBC 11 / SC 2 / ST 4 / EWS 4 | 35 |
| T-3 Workshop Staff (Electronics and Instrumentation) | UR 10 / OBC 6 / SC 4 / ST 2 / EWS 3 | 25 |
| T-3 Library / Information Science / Documentation | UR 31 / OBC 13 / SC 5 / ST 5 / EWS 5 | 59 |
| T-3 Information Technology | UR 71 / OBC 29 / SC 15 / ST 7 / EWS 11 | 133 |
| T-4 Field Farm Technician (Agriculture) | UR 33 / OBC 5 / SC 5 / ST 2 / EWS 2 | 47 |
| T-4 Laboratory Technician (Agriculture) | UR 16 / OBC 4 / SC 4 / ST 0 / EWS 2 | 26 |
| T-4 Field Farm Technician (Animal Science) | UR 1 / OBC 0 / SC 0 / ST 0 / EWS 0 | 1 |
| T-4 Laboratory Technician (Animal Science) | UR 2 / OBC 3 / SC 2 / ST 0 / EWS 1 | 8 |
| T-4 Field Farm Technician (Home Science / Community Science) | UR 1 / OBC 0 / SC 0 / ST 0 / EWS 0 | 1 |
| T-4 Laboratory Technician (Home Science / Community Science) | UR 1 / OBC 0 / SC 0 / ST 0 / EWS 0 | 1 |
| T-4 Laboratory Technician (Fisheries) | UR 6 / OBC 1 / SC 0 / ST 0 / EWS 0 | 7 |
| T-4 Information Technology | UR 24 / OBC 12 / SC 3 / ST 4 / EWS 5 | 48 |
PwBD and Ex-Servicemen seats are counted inside these category totals. T-3 has 30 PwBD seats and 74 Ex-Servicemen seats. T-4 has none for either. All vacancy numbers are tentative, as the notification says.
What Is the Eligibility for ASRB ICAR T-3 and T-4 Recruitment 2026?
You need a relevant degree in your chosen discipline, completed on or before the last date of application. The degree must be from an Indian university set up by an Act of Parliament or a State Legislature (or a deemed university), or a foreign qualification the Government of India recognises as equivalent. If you hold a graduate degree, check your discipline in this table.
| Functional Group | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Agriculture (Field Farm and Lab) | Bachelor’s in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture Engineering, Agro-forestry, Food Science, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Home Science, Community Science or Natural Farming |
| Home Science / Community Science | Bachelor’s in Home Science or Community Science |
| Animal Science | B.V.Sc and A.H. |
| Fisheries | B.F.Sc. |
| Workshop Staff (Civil) | B.Tech / B.E. or three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Workshop Staff (Agricultural) | B.Tech / B.E. or three-year Diploma in Agricultural, Mechanical, Textile Technology or Fiber Processing Engineering |
| Workshop Staff (Electrical) | B.Tech / B.E. or three-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering |
| Workshop Staff (Electronics and Instrumentation) | B.Tech / B.E. or three-year Diploma in Electronics or Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering |
| Library / Information Science | Bachelor’s in Library Science or Library and Information Science |
| Information Technology | Bachelor’s in Computer Application, Computer Science or IT, or B.Tech / B.E. in IT, CS or ECE |
T-4 has seats only in the Agriculture, Animal Science, Home Science, Fisheries (Lab Technician) and Information Technology groups, as the vacancy table shows. Workshop and Library groups are T-3 only. The notification prescribes no experience. Pick the group that matches your degree and the one you can prepare best for, because the Mains paper tests subject topics based on that group. Engineers can also look at engineering government jobs on our site.
Nationality: you must be a citizen of India, or a citizen of Nepal or Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 to settle, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from the countries the notification lists. Citizens of Nepal or Bhutan, Tibetan refugees and persons of Indian origin need a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Rule |
|---|---|
| All candidates | 21 to 30 years on 17 December 2026 |
| SC / ST | Upper limit relaxed by up to 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | Upper limit relaxed by up to 3 years |
| PwBD | Up to 10 years, added to SC / ST / OBC relaxation if you qualify for both |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deducting military service |
| ICAR in-service technical employees (UR) | Upper limit 40 years |
| ICAR contractual RAs / SRFs | Relaxed by the period engaged, up to 16 years 3 months |
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Disabled Defence Services Personnel get relaxation as per Government of India instructions. In-service means employees of ICAR only, not State Agricultural Universities or other governments. RAs and SRFs must have worked without a break of more than six months between projects.
What Is the Salary for ASRB ICAR T-3 and T-4 Posts in 2026?
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Technical Assistant (T-3) | Pay Level 5, ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 (7th CPC) |
| Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) | Pay Level 6, ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (7th CPC) |
T-3 sits in Category-II of ICAR’s Technical Services. The notification gives only these pay levels.
What Is the Selection Process for ASRB ICAR T-3 and T-4 Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Exam | CBT, objective, qualifying only |
| Mains Exam | CBT, objective, decides merit |
| Document verification | Done by ICAR after the final result |
| Medical exam | Selected candidates may be asked to undergo one |
Selection is based on Mains marks only. The Board shortlists candidates for Mains from Prelims in a ratio of 1:15 of the vacancies, functional group wise and category wise. Study the syllabus and exam pattern early, since Prelims is planned for February 2027.
| Detail | Prelims | Mains |
|---|---|---|
| Questions and marks | 100 questions, 100 marks | 100 questions, 300 marks |
| Time | 1 hour | 2 hours |
| Content | GK, English, Quantitative Aptitude, General Agriculture (25 marks each) | Subject topics of your functional group |
| Wrong answer | 0.25 mark deducted | 1/3 marks (i.e. 1 mark) deducted |
| Minimum marks | UR 30%, EWS / OBC 25%, SC / ST / PwBD 20% | UR 30%, EWS / OBC 25%, SC / ST / PwBD 20% |
Prelims questions come in Hindi and English. Candidates below the minimum Mains marks are not considered, even if seats are vacant, and the actual cut-off may be higher. Merely securing the minimum marks gives you no right to shortlisting or selection. Where papers run in many sessions, marks are normalised. Ties are broken by Prelims marks, then Quantitative Aptitude marks in Prelims, then age (older ranks higher). A reserve list will fill seats left by non-joining or early resignation. There is no re-evaluation. You can challenge the tentative answer key online by paying ₹50 per question, which is not refunded.
Reserved candidates who use any age or marks relaxation can be considered only for their own category seats, not for unreserved seats.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Post
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| One group only | You can apply for one functional group only, and your preference order is final |
| Provisional entry | If you fail any eligibility condition at any stage, even after the result is declared, your candidature is cancelled and your fee is forfeited |
| Incorrect claims | A wrong claim on age, qualification, category or ICAR / SAU / CAU employee status can get you disqualified, and your candidature stands cancelled |
| Wrong details | No change in centre, discipline, name, date of birth, category, e-mail or mobile number will be considered |
| Many forms | Only your latest application is considered, and the other fees are not refunded |
| Certificates | A certificate in the wrong format will not be re-accepted later; papers not in Hindi or English need a notary-attested translation |
| OBC not in NCL | You must apply as General |
| Government employees | ICAR, central or state staff must submit a No Objection Certificate or undertaking |
| Devices | Smart phones, pagers and gadgets are prohibited in the exam centre, and an infringement can lead to your disqualification |
| Unfair means | Impersonation, fake documents or false statements can mean criminal action and being debarred permanently or for a specific period. Trying to win support for your candidature by any means can also disqualify you |
| Marriage rule | A person with a living spouse, or who marries someone having one, is not eligible for appointment, unless ICAR grants an exemption |
| Health | You must be in good mental and bodily health to be appointed |
| Withdrawal | No request to withdraw your application will be accepted |
How to Apply Online for ASRB ICAR T-3 and T-4 Recruitment 2026
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the ASRB website (link in Essential Links) and register in the OTR form with your name, parents’ names, e-mail and date of birth |
| 2 | Complete every part of the form, choose T-3, T-4 or both, and select one functional group |
| 3 | If you choose both posts, give your order of preference |
| 4 | Choose your Prelims and Mains exam centres |
| 5 | Upload your photo (.jpg, up to 200 KB), signature (.jpg, up to 100 KB), certificates (.jpg, up to 100 KB each) and one photo ID |
| 6 | Pay the fee through Bharatkosh and upload the receipt in the form |
| 7 | Submit, check for the success message and save a copy |
Keep your Matriculation or equivalent certificate, your degree certificate or provisional degree with marksheets, and a valid photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter Card, PAN, Passport or Driving Licence) ready. Use an e-mail ID that you check regularly, including the spam folder, because important updates go only to it. Choose your exam centres carefully, since no request to change a centre is entertained later. Registering in Part-I alone does not complete your application. The form cannot be edited once payment details are uploaded.
What Are the Important Dates for ASRB ICAR T-3 and T-4 Recruitment 2026?
| 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) |
| Correction window with fee payment | 18 December to 20 December 2026 |
| Prelims CBT | February 2027 (exact dates to be announced) |
| Mains CBT | To be announced |
These dates are subject to change. The admit card will be on the ASRB website only about one week before your exam.
What Is the Application Fee for ASRB ICAR T-3 and T-4 Recruitment 2026?
| Category | T-3 only | T-4 only or both |
|---|---|---|
| UR | ₹300 | T-4 only ₹300, both ₹600 |
| EWS / OBC | ₹150 | T-4 only ₹150, both ₹300 |
| SC, ST, PwBD, Women, Transgender, Ex-Servicemen | NIL | NIL |
Pay through Bharatkosh by debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI, and bear the transaction charges yourself. An application without the prescribed fee is summarily rejected. Fee paid without submitting the form by the deadline is not counted. Fee once paid is never refunded.
Essential Links for ASRB ICAR Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Visit ASRB ICAR Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If your degree matches a functional group, start collecting your photo, signature and certificates now, so you are ready when the form opens on 18 November. Apply by 17 December 2026 and use the correction window if needed. Find more government jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.