ICAR Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 Apply Online: Notification Out for 1,393 Posts

Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) released notification F. No. 2(2)/2025-Exam on 11 November 2026 for the Centralized Combined Examination-2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 1,393 vacancies, comprising 1,254 Technical Assistant (T-3) posts in ICAR Institutes and 139 Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) posts in Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs). Candidates can complete the online application process starting from 18 November 2026 up to 17 December 2026 (11:59 PM).

Candidates interested in other opportunities under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research can also check the latest updates on ICAR Recruitment 2026, including vacancies, eligibility requirements and application details.

ICAR Technical Assistant Application Form 2026 Overview

Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board conducts the Centralized Combined Examination for positions across ICAR Institutes and KVKs. Candidates should verify all recruitment details before beginning the registration process.

The table below provides a quick reference for key recruitment details:

Candidates seeking research-related opportunities in agricultural institutions can also explore the ICAR-IARI Recruitment 2026 notification for details about available positions and educational qualifications.

Important Dates for ICAR Recruitment 2026

ASRB released the official notification on 11 November 2026 detailing the timeline for the Centralized Combined Examination-2026. Candidates must complete all registration and fee payment steps within the specified schedule.

The important dates for the recruitment process are summarized below:

Candidates preparing for other examinations conducted by ASRB can also check the ASRB NET Exam Date 2026 to stay updated on the examination schedule and related announcements.

ICAR Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy the required educational qualifications and age parameters specified in the official notification as of the prescribed cut-off date.

Age Limit

Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years of age as on 17 December 2026 for both Technical Assistant (T-3) and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) posts. Age relaxation is applicable as per official norms:

• SC/ST: 5 years relaxation

• OBC (NCL): 3 years relaxation

• PwBD: 10 years relaxation

• In-service ICAR technical employees (UR): Upper age limit of 40 years

Educational Qualifications

Candidates must meet the following qualification requirements on or before 17 December 2026:

• A relevant Bachelor's degree in the concerned discipline for the chosen functional group is required for both Technical Assistant (T-3) and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) posts.

• For specific workshop posts, a B.E./B. Tech or a three-year diploma is accepted.

• All prescribed qualifications must be completed on or before the application closing date.