ASRB Technical Assistant 2026 – 1393 Posts, Apply Online

Technical Assistant (T-3) has 1,254 vacancies at Pay Level 5. Candidates with a relevant graduate degree or a prescribed engineering diploma can apply, and this is the larger pool of posts in the exam. Check the notification to confirm which degree or diploma subjects count as relevant for each post, since the qualification field here gives the general wording only.

Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) has 139 vacancies at Pay Level 6. The same general qualification wording applies in the data available here, but T-4 is a higher pay level, so candidates should read the notification for any additional experience or subject requirements before choosing this option. Candidates applying for both posts should confirm the rules for each separately.

• Technical Assistant (T-3): Pay Level 5, with an entry basic pay of ₹29,200 per the salary data for this recruitment.
• Senior Technical Assistant (T-4): Pay Level 6, within the overall Level 5 to 6 range of ₹29,200 to ₹1,12,400 per the salary data for this recruitment.
• Allowances such as DA, HRA, and Transport Allowance: See official notification for the exact entitlement.

As a regular salaried central government post, the NPS deduction is 10% of basic pay plus DA. This assumes the post is covered by the National Pension System rather than an older pension scheme, and the notification should confirm the pension coverage. The in-hand figure depends on basic pay, DA, HRA, and income tax, and the exact estimate is not specified in the notification, so use the salary calculator with the Pay Level and your city of posting. For career growth, promotion timelines and the pay matrix progression are not specified in notification, so see the official notification or ICAR service rules for details.

• Wrong photo or signature format or size: Upload files exactly as the notification specifies. Mismatched dimensions or unclear scans are among the most frequent causes of rejection.
• Incomplete education details: Enter every qualification in the form, including the exact subject and passing year, so it matches the certificate you will show at document verification.
• Age-limit miscalculation: Candidates often ignore the relaxation rules or the cut-off date in the notification. Check against the official rules, not memory.
• Wrong category or relaxation claim: Claiming SC, ST, OBC, or PwD status without a valid certificate in the prescribed format leads to rejection at verification.
• Applying for the wrong post: Selecting T-4 when your qualification or experience only meets the T-3 requirement can invalidate the form.
• Missing documents at document verification: Keep originals and self-attested copies of your certificates, category certificate, and ID ready, as the notification specifies.

Selected candidates are typically called for document verification, and the notification will describe the documents to carry and the verification process. Any medical examination, probation or training period, and joining formalities are not specified in the data available here, so refer to the notification and ICAR communication for those steps. Postings are All India under the Central Government, and the exact posting locations and any posting preference system must be confirmed from the official notification.

The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board is the central recruitment body that conducts selection for scientific and technical posts under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). ICAR is the apex body for agricultural research and education in India, coordinating a large network of research institutes, agricultural universities, and krishi vigyan kendras across the country.

ASRB's role is to recruit suitable candidates for ICAR institutes so that research programmes have qualified technical and scientific staff. Its recruitments are conducted through standardised examinations, which helps keep the process uniform across the many institutes that hire through it. The scale of this recruitment, with 1,393 posts, reflects the breadth of ICAR's institutional network.

Technical Assistants support research scientists and technical teams in ICAR institutes. Duties generally involve laboratory and field work, handling and maintaining instruments, recording and compiling data, and assisting with experiments and trials. The exact duties depend on the institute and discipline, and the job description in the notification should be read before applying.

Senior Technical Assistants at Pay Level 6 typically take on more responsibility for supervision, coordination, and technical oversight within their unit. Uniform requirements, field versus desk split, and reporting structure are not specified in the data available here. Confirm these details in the official notification or the ASRB and ICAR institute information.