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Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
- Eligible employees receive applicable Central Government allowances (DA, HRA, CCA) and benefits as per ICAR rules and place of posting.
Post-Wise Functional Group Vacancies (T-3)
- Note: A candidate may apply for only one functional group/subgroup. Candidates may opt for T-3, T-4, or both where eligible. Not every functional group has T-4 vacancies – refer to Annexure-VII of the official notification.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- Horizontal reservations include 30 PwBD and 74 Ex-Servicemen vacancies (T-3), already included in the above totals. Vacancy figures are tentative and subject to revision.
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
- Candidates must possess the prescribed qualification for the chosen functional group/subgroup by 17 December 2026.
- 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. & 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 Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Textile Technology, or Fiber Processing Engineering
- Workshop Staff – Electrical Engineering: B.E./B.Tech. or Three-Year Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Workshop Staff – Electronics & Instrumentation: B.E./B.Tech. or Three-Year Diploma in Electronics Engineering or Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
- Library / Information Science / Documentation Staff: Bachelor's Degree in Library Science or Library & Information Science
- Information Technology: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Applications (BCA), Computer Science, or Information Technology; or B.E./B.Tech. in IT, Computer Science, or Electronics & Communication Engineering
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 Years | Maximum Age: 30 Years (as on 17 December 2026)
- SC/ST: +5 Years | OBC (NCL): +3 Years | PwBD: +10 Years
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 Years after deducting eligible military service
- Eligible ICAR In-Service Technical Employees: Upper age of 40 Years (UR), with applicable relaxation
Selection Process & Screening Clause
- Online Application Submission (18 Nov – 17 Dec 2026)
- Preliminary CBT (Qualifying): 100 MCQs, 100 marks, 60 minutes, negative marking 0.25 per wrong answer. Subjects: General Knowledge (25), General English (25), Quantitative Aptitude (25), General Agriculture (25).
- Shortlisting for Mains in a 1:15 ratio against functional-group vacancies. Minimum qualifying marks: UR 30%, EWS/OBC 25%, SC/ST/PwBD 20%.
- Mains CBT (Merit-Based): 100 objective questions, 300 marks, 2 hours, negative marking 1 mark per wrong answer. Discipline-specific paper testing the selected functional group.
- Preparation of functional group/subgroup-wise merit lists based on Mains marks (normalized where applicable).
- Post allocation according to rank, eligibility, preferences, and available vacancies.
- Document Verification by ICAR of original qualifications and other relevant documents.
- Appointment subject to applicable conditions and suitability.
- No Interview: The notification explicitly confirms that no interview will be conducted. Final selection merit is based on Mains Examination performance only.
- TA/DA: No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for appearing in the examination.
Application Fee Structure
- Payment is mandatory through Bharatkosh portal (bharatkosh.gov.in) only. Payment receipt must be uploaded in the ASRB application form. Fees are non-refundable. Payment alone does not complete the application – full submission and confirmation are required.
Salary & Pay Scale Details
- These are 7th Central Pay Commission basic pay scales. Eligible Central Government allowances (Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, City Compensatory Allowance) and statutory deductions will apply to actual take-home pay. Salary figures above represent basic pay, not guaranteed in-hand compensation.
Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates
- Matriculation / Class 10 Certificate and Marksheet (Proof of Date of Birth)
- All Degree / Diploma Certificates and Consolidated or Semester-wise Mark Sheets
- Recent Passport-size Colour Photograph (JPG, max 200 KB, white background, face visible without spectacles)
- Scanned Signature (JPG, max 100 KB, Black or Blue ink on White Paper)
- Valid Photo Identity Document (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN / Passport)
- Category Certificate – SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS in Central Government prescribed format (if applicable)
- PwBD Certificate in prescribed format (if applicable)
- Ex-Servicemen / Discharge Documents (if applicable)
- Bharatkosh Payment Receipt uploaded in ASRB application (for fee-paying candidates)
- NOC or Prescribed Undertaking for eligible in-service ICAR technical employees (if applicable)
- Important Instructions:
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) before filling the application form.
- Select only one functional group/subgroup. Post preferences are final after submission.
- Application correction window: 18 – 20 December 2026 (restricted fields only).
- Upload the Bharatkosh payment receipt and successfully submit the application before 17 December 2026, 11:59 PM.
- Save a printout/PDF of the final submitted application for future reference.
Important Links – ASRB ICAR T-3 & T-4 Recruitment 2026
- Apply Online for ASRB Technical Assistant T-3 & T-4 Recruitment 2026 (Opens 18 November 2026)
- Download ASRB ICAR Technical Assistant & Senior Technical Assistant Official Notification PDF 2026
- Download ASRB ICAR T-3 T-4 Official Examination Syllabus PDF (English)
- Download ASRB ICAR T-3 T-4 Official Examination Syllabus PDF (Hindi)
- Pay ASRB Application Fee Through Bharatkosh Portal
- Visit ASRB Official Website – Admit Card & Examination Updates
What is the application fee for ASRB ICAR Recruitment 2026?
- UR candidates pay Rs. 300 (T-3 or T-4) or Rs. 600 (both). EWS/OBC candidates pay Rs. 150 (T-3 or T-4) or Rs. 300 (both). SC, ST, PwBD, Women, Transgender, and Ex-Servicemen candidates pay nil. Fees must be paid through Bharatkosh.
What is the salary for ASRB Technical Assistant T-3 and Senior Technical Assistant T-4?
- Technical Assistant (T-3): Rs. 29,200 – Rs. 92,300 (Pay Level 5). Senior Technical Assistant (T-4): Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400 (Pay Level 6). Both scales are under the 7th Central Pay Commission. Central Government allowances (DA, HRA, CCA) are applicable in addition to basic pay.
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