ASRB invites applications for 1,393 technical posts in ICAR institutes and KVKs, no interview

The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) has issued a notification for various technical posts in institutes of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and in Krishi Vigyan Kendras. A total of 1,393 posts will be filled through the Centralised Combined Exam 2026, in the fields of agriculture, science, engineering and IT.

Technical Assistant and Senior Technical Assistant posts will be filled. There is no interview. Selection will be based only on performance in a written examination. Eligible candidates can apply online on the official website from November 18, 2026.

The notification was issued on November 11, 2026. Online applications begin on November 18, 2026. The last date to apply and pay the fee is December 17, 2026. Errors in applications can be corrected between December 18 and 20, 2026. The preliminary examination is expected in February 2027.

The posts fall into two main categories. The first is Technical Assistant (T-3), with 1,254 posts. Selected candidates will be posted in ICAR institutes. The pay is Level 5, at Rs 29,200 to Rs 92,300 a month, fixed according to the Seventh Pay Commission.

The second is Senior Technical Assistant (T-4), with 139 posts. Selected candidates will be appointed in Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs). Pay for these posts is Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400 a month.

The recruitment is not only for agriculture graduates. Posts have been advertised in 10 functional groups, including agriculture, horticulture, veterinary science, fisheries, civil, electrical, agricultural engineering, electronics, library science and computer-IT. Candidates must hold a postgraduate degree, an engineering degree or a diploma in the relevant subject. This qualification must be completed by December 17, 2026, so candidates awaiting results cannot apply.

Candidates must be at least 21 and at most 30 years old on December 17, 2026. Under government rules, SC and ST candidates get a relaxation of 5 years, OBC candidates 3 years and persons with disabilities 10 years. SC and ST candidates can therefore apply up to age 35 and OBC candidates up to 33.

To apply, candidates should visit the ASRB website, asrb.gov.in, click the application link for the Centralised Combined Exam 2026 on the home page and register with basic details. After logging in, they should fill in personal and educational details, then choose their functional group and post preference.

They must then upload a recent photograph, signature and documents, pay the fee through the Bharatkosh portal, upload the receipt and submit the application. Finally, they should download and keep the confirmation page of the form. Candidates are advised not to wait for the last date, as the website may be crowded on December 17, and to download the fee receipt after paying.