The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB), New Delhi, has notified a Centralized Combined Examination 2026 (F. No. 2(2)/
There is no interview: a qualifying Prelims (CBT) in February 2027 and a Mains (CBT) decide selection. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen pay no fee. Uttarakhand candidates get exam centres at Dehradun and Roorkee for the Prelims and Dehradun for the Mains. All details are from the official notification.
ASRB ICAR Technical Assistant 2026 — Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Board | Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (DARE, Govt. of India), for ICAR |
| Posts | 1,393 — Technical Assistant (T-3) 1,254 + Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) 139 |
| Pay | T-3: Level 5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300); T-4: Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) |
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree in the discipline of the functional group (B.Tech/BE or 3-year diploma for workshop posts) |
| Age | 21 – 30 years on 17 December 2026 |
| Selection | Prelims CBT (qualifying) → Mains CBT; no interview |
| Apply online | 18 November – 17 December 2026 (11:59 PM) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | 11 November 2026 |
| Online application opens | 18 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay | 17 December 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Form correction window | 18 – 20 December 2026 |
| Prelims CBT | February 2027 (exact date to be announced) |
| Mains CBT | To be announced |
