ASRB Recruitment 2026: 1,393 Vacancies for Technical Assistants and Senior Technical Assistants Announced

New Delhi, November 11 (Daily Kiran) : The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) has announced a significant recruitment drive for 1,393 positions for Technical Assistants (T-3) and Senior Technical Assistants (T-4) at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) institutions. This centralized examination for 2026 will begin accepting applications on November 18, with the deadline set for December 17.Of the total vacancies, 1,254 are for Technical Assistants (T-3) at ICAR institutions, while 139 are for Senior Technical Assistants (T-4) at the ICAR's Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs). For the Technical Assistant (T-3) roles, the breakdown includes 476 positions for Field Farm Technicians (Agriculture), 223 for Laboratory Technicians (Agriculture), and various other roles across disciplines such as Animal Science, Fisheries, and Home Science. The Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) positions include 47 for Field Farm Technicians (Agriculture) and 48 for Information Technology.Candidates interested in applying must possess relevant degrees from recognized institutions. For example, a degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, or related fields is required for Technical Assistants, while Senior Technical Assistants need qualifications specific to their roles. The application process will be open from November 18 to December 17. Candidates can access the application link on the ASRB official website. Additionally, a correction window will be available from December 18 to December 20 for those who need to amend their application details.Applicants must be between 21 and 30 years old, with age relaxations applicable for reserved categories. The application fee is set at ₹600 for general candidates and ₹300 for economically weaker sections and OBC candidates. There are exemptions for SC/ST, PWD, and women applicants. Selection will be based on a centralized preliminary computer-based test, followed by a merit-based main exam. Successful candidates can expect salaries ranging from ₹29,200 to ₹92,300 for Technical Assistants and ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 for Senior Technical Assistants, depending on their positions.For more details, candidates are encouraged to visit the official ASRB website and check the specific notifications related to the vacancies.