⚠️ Early notice: Applications are expected to open on 18-11-2026. This page will be updated automatically once full details are released.
ASRB (ICAR) invites online applications for 1,393 Technical Assistant (T-3) and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) posts under the Centralized Combined Examination 2026. Online registration runs from 18 November to 17 December 2026. Eligible candidates must possess the specified relevant Bachelor’s degree or, for certain workshop posts, a B.E./B.Tech or three-year diploma by 17 December 2026. Selection involves a qualifying Preliminary CBT and a 300-mark Mains CBT; there is no interview. Pay levels are Level 5 (T-3) and Level 6 (T-4). Apply via the ASRB website and pay fees through Bharatkosh where applicable.
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Vacancy Details
- Technical Assistant (T-3): 1254 vacancies
Qualification: Relevant Bachelor’s degree for the functional group or prescribed three-year engineering diploma for specified Workshop Staff groups- Unreserved (UR): 558
- OBC: 281
- SC: 164
- ST: 91
- EWS: 160
- Senior Technical Assistant (T-4): 139 vacancies
Qualification: Relevant Bachelor’s degree for the functional group or prescribed three-year engineering diploma for specified Workshop Staff groups- Unreserved (UR): 84
- OBC: 25
- SC: 14
- ST: 6
- EWS: 10
Qualification Requirements
Candidates must possess the prescribed relevant Bachelor’s degree for the chosen functional group/subgroup by 17 December 2026. For specified Workshop Staff groups the notification accepts B.E./B.Tech or a three-year engineering diploma in the listed disciplines. Exact required qualifications vary by functional group as detailed in the notification (Annexure-VIII).
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
Application Fees
- Unreserved (UR) – T-3 Only: ₹300
- Unreserved (UR) – T-4 Only: ₹300
- Unreserved (UR) – Both T-3 and T-4: ₹600
- EWS / OBC – T-3 Only: ₹150
- EWS / OBC – T-4 Only: ₹150
- EWS / OBC – Both T-3 and T-4: ₹300
- SC / ST / PwBD – T-3 Only: ₹0
- SC / ST / PwBD – T-4 Only: ₹0
- SC / ST / PwBD – Both T-3 and T-4: ₹0
- Women / Transgender – T-3 Only: ₹0
- Women / Transgender – T-4 Only: ₹0
- Women / Transgender – Both T-3 and T-4: ₹0
- Ex-Servicemen – T-3 Only: ₹0
- Ex-Servicemen – T-4 Only: ₹0
- Ex-Servicemen – Both T-3 and T-4: ₹0
Selection Process
- 1: Submit the online application through the official ASRB application portal.
- 2: Appear in the Preliminary Computer Based Test (CBT) which is qualifying/shortlisting in nature.
- 3: Shortlisting to Mains will be done in a 1:15 ratio against functional-group vacancies, subject to minimum qualifying marks.
- 4: Appear in the Combined Mains Computer Based Test (CBT) which determines final merit.
- 5: Functional group/subgroup-wise merit lists will be prepared based on Mains marks (or normalized scores if applicable).
- 6: Posts will be allocated according to rank, eligibility, candidate preferences and available vacancies.
- 7: ICAR will verify original qualifications and other relevant documents of shortlisted candidates.
- 8: Appointment will be made subject to verification outcome and applicable conditions.
- 9: No interview is conducted; final selection is based on Mains performance only.
How to Apply
- Visit https://www.asrb.gov.in/
- Open the Centralized Combined Examination 2026 application link for T-3 and T-4 recruitment
- Read the notification and instructions carefully
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) with required personal and contact details
- Verify registration details and retain registration confirmation received by email/SMS
- Complete remaining sections of the online application form
- Choose only one eligible functional group/subgroup
- Select T-3, T-4 or both as applicable
- Enter post preferences in the required order
- Provide educational qualifications and category information
- Select Preliminary and Mains examination centres
- Upload photograph, signature, identity document and supporting certificates as required
- Check application details before payment
- Pay the applicable fee through Bharatkosh and download the payment receipt
- Upload the Bharatkosh payment receipt and enter transaction information in ASRB form
- Complete final submission and ensure successful submission confirmation appears
- Save or print a copy/PDF of the final application
- Complete all steps by 17 December 2026 at 11:59 PM
Important Links
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date:
- Online Application Start Date:
- Last Date to Apply Online:
- Last Date for Fee Payment:
- Application Correction Window Start:
- Application Correction Window End:
- Preliminary Examination (Tentative):
- Mains Examination:
- Document Verification:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum educational qualifications required to apply?
Candidates must possess the prescribed relevant Bachelor’s degree for the chosen functional group by 17 December 2026. For specified Workshop Staff groups the notification accepts B.E./B.Tech or a three-year engineering diploma in the listed disciplines.
How do I apply for the ASRB Technical Assistant recruitment?
Apply online via the ASRB website (https://www.asrb.gov.in/) between 18 November and 17 December 2026. Complete OTR registration, fill the application, pay fees through Bharatkosh, upload the payment receipt and submit the form before the deadline.
What is the last date to submit the online application?
The last date to apply online is 17 December 2026 (until 11:59 PM).
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection is through a qualifying Preliminary CBT followed by a merit-based Mains CBT, then document verification by ICAR. There is no interview; final merit is based on Mains performance.
What is the pay scale for the Technical Assistant and Senior Technical Assistant posts?
Technical Assistant (T-3) is at Pay Level 5 with pay scale Rs. 29,200 – Rs. 92,300 (initial basic pay Rs. 29,200). Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) is at Pay Level 6 with pay scale Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400 (initial basic pay Rs. 35,400).
