ASRB ICAR Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1,393 Vacancies
The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) has announced the Centralized Combined Examination 2026 for recruitment to 1,393 posts in the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The recruitment includes Technical Assistant (T-3) and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) positions. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online.
Vacancy Details
- Organization: Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB)
- Department: Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
- Advertisement Number: F. No. 2(2)/2025-Exam
- Total Vacancies: 1,393
- Technical Assistant (T-3): 1,254 Posts
- Senior Technical Assistant (T-4): 139 Posts
Educational Qualification
Technical Assistant (T-3) and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4):
Candidates must possess the relevant educational qualification depending on the selected functional group or sub-group. Eligible qualifications include:
- Degrees in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering and Agroforestry.
- Degrees in Food Science, Biotechnology and Environmental Science.
- Degrees in Home Science, Community Science and Natural Farming.
- Degrees in Library Science and Library and Information Science.
- Degrees in Computer Applications, Computer Science and Information Technology.
- B.V.Sc. & A.H. or B.F.Sc.
- B.E./B.Tech. or three-year diploma in specified engineering disciplines, including Civil, Agricultural, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Textile Technology, Fiber Processing, and Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering.
- B.E./B.Tech. in IT, Computer Science or Electronics and Communication Engineering, as applicable to the selected functional group.
Candidates should check the official notification for post-wise and functional group-wise qualification requirements.
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age: 30 Years
Age will be calculated as of 17 December 2026.
- SC/ST Candidates: 5 Years Relaxation
- OBC Candidates: 3 Years Relaxation
Application Fee
- General Candidates: ₹300/-
- OBC Candidates: ₹300/-
- EWS Candidates: ₹300/-
- SC/ST Candidates: No Fee
- Ex-Servicemen: No Fee
- Women Candidates: No Fee
- Transgender Candidates: No Fee
Selection Process
- Centralized Combined Examination 2026
- Preliminary Examination
- Further selection stages as prescribed in the official notification
- Document Verification
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 12 November 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 18 November 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 17 December 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Application Correction Window: 18 to 20 December 2026
- Preliminary Examination: January 2027
Job Location
Across India at various ICAR institutes.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official ASRB website.
- Open the ICAR Recruitment 2026 application link.
- Complete the online registration process.
- Fill in your personal, educational and other required details.
- Select the appropriate functional group or sub-group.
- Upload the required documents, photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Submit the application form and save the confirmation page.
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Important Note
Applicants are advised to read the official recruitment notification carefully before applying. Check the post-wise educational qualifications, age requirements, examination pattern and other eligibility conditions.