ICAR Technical Assistant Electrical Engineering 2026: 35 Posts, Eligibility, Exam Pattern & Syllabus

ICAR Technical Assistant Electrical Engineering 2026 notification is out. The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) has released the Centralized Combined Examination 2026 notification (11 November 2026) for 1393 posts of Technical Assistant (T-3) in ICAR institutes and Senior Technical Assistant (T-4) in Krishi Vigyan Kendras. This page is the complete guide for the Workshop Staff (Electrical Engineering) functional group: vacancies, eligibility, exam pattern and the full Mains syllabus exactly as notified by ICAR.

ICAR is recruiting 35 Technical Assistant (T-3) Workshop Staff (Electrical Engineering) in its institutes. Electrical diploma holders are eligible, and the Mains syllabus is GATE EE in breadth plus a new unit on instrumentation and automation in agriculture.

Overview

Important Dates

All dates are as per the ASRB notification and are subject to change. Admission certificates are released about one week before the exam on asrb.gov.in only.

ICAR Technical Assistant Electrical Engineering 2026 Vacancies

Technical Assistant (T-3), ICAR Institutes

There are no T-4 (KVK) posts for this functional group in 2026; all posts are T-3 in ICAR institutes.

PwBD and Ex-Servicemen (ESM) vacancies are horizontal and included within the category totals. Vacancies are tentative.

ICAR Technical Assistant Electrical Engineering 2026 Eligibility

Educational Qualification

B.Tech / B.E. / Three-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognised University/Institute.

The degree/diploma must be completed on or before 17.12.2026 from a recognised Indian university/institution (or an equivalent foreign qualification recognised by the Government of India). Candidates must be citizens of India (or Nepal/Bhutan/eligible categories with a certificate of eligibility).

Age Limit and Relaxation

Minimum 21 years and maximum 30 years as on the closing date, 17.12.2026 (indicatively, date of birth between 18.12.1995 and 17.12.2005).

Application Fee

The fee is paid only through Bharatkosh (bharatkosh.gov.in): Quick Payment, Ministry: Agriculture, Purpose: Examination/Certificate fee for ARS/NET/SMS/STO/FAO/AO, PAO 000001, DDO 216968 (Add. ASRB, Chayan Bhavan). Upload the payment receipt in the application form. Paying on Bharatkosh without submitting the form does not count, and the fee is non-refundable.

Exam Pattern

Selection is through two Computer Based Tests. There is no interview: final merit is based on Mains marks only.

Stage 1: Preliminary Exam (Qualifying)

• Negative marking: 0.25 mark per wrong answer.
• Minimum qualifying marks: UR 30%, EWS/OBC 25%, SC/ST/PwBD 20%.
• Candidates are shortlisted for Mains in the ratio 1:15 of the vacancies, functional group-wise (category-wise).
• Questions are bilingual (Hindi and English), except the General English section.

Stage 2: Mains Exam (Merit)

Tie-breaking order: (a) higher Prelims marks, then (b) higher marks in Section 3, Quantitative Aptitude of Prelims, then (c) older candidate ranked higher.

Preliminary Exam Syllabus (Common for All Groups)

1. General Knowledge (25 marks)

General awareness of the environment and its application to society, current events, everyday science, and questions on India and its neighbouring countries, especially History, Culture, Geography, Economic Science, General Policy and Scientific Research.

2. General English (25 marks)

Ability to understand correct English, basic comprehension and writing ability (grammar, vocabulary, error spotting, sentence improvement, reading comprehension).

3. Quantitative Aptitude (25 marks)

Computation of whole numbers, decimals, fractions and relationships between numbers; Percentage; Ratio and Proportion; Square roots; Averages; Interest; Profit and Loss; Discount; Partnership Business; Mixture and Alligation; Time and Distance; Time and Work; basic algebraic identities of school algebra and elementary surds; graphs of linear equations; triangle and its centres; congruence and similarity of triangles; circle, chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords, common tangents; quadrilaterals, regular polygons; right prism, right circular cone and cylinder, sphere, hemisphere, rectangular parallelepiped, regular right pyramid; trigonometric ratios, degree and radian measure, standard identities, complementary angles, heights and distances; histogram, frequency polygon, bar diagram and pie chart.

4. General Agriculture (25 marks)

Agro-ecosystems and crops; Animal and fisheries basics; Farm machinery, post-harvest and agri-economics; Institutions and extension; Regulations in agriculture; International organisations. The topic-wise General Agriculture list is in our master guide.

ICAR Technical Assistant Electrical Engineering 2026 Mains Syllabus (Paper-II)

The Mains paper (300 marks) tests domain knowledge of the Workshop Staff (Electrical Engineering) group. ICAR has not notified unit-wise weightage, so cover every unit below.

1. Engineering Mathematics

Matrix theory, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, linear equations; numerical methods; integral calculus, partial derivatives, maxima and minima; line, surface and volume integrals; Fourier series; differential equations and boundary value problems; complex variables, Taylor and Laurent series, residue theorem; probability and statistics, sampling theorem, random variables, normal and Poisson distributions, correlation and regression.

2. Electrical Materials

Electrical engineering materials, crystal structures and defects, ceramic, insulating and magnetic materials, ferrites and ferromagnetic components, basics of solid state physics, conductors, photoconductivity, nanomaterials and superconductors.

3. Electric Circuits and Fields

Circuit elements, network graphs, KCL, KVL, node and mesh analysis, ideal sources, Thevenin, Norton, superposition and maximum power transfer theorems, DC and AC transients, sinusoidal steady state, filters, two-port networks, three-phase circuits, magnetically coupled circuits, Gauss theorem, fields due to point, line, plane and spherical charges, Ampere and Biot-Savart laws, inductance, dielectrics, capacitance, Maxwell’s equations.

4. Electrical and Electronic Measurements

Accuracy, precision and standards; bridges and potentiometers; moving coil, moving iron, dynamometer and induction instruments; measurement of voltage, current, power, energy and power factor; instrument transformers; digital voltmeters and multimeters; phase, time and frequency measurement; Q-meters; oscilloscopes; potentiometric recorders; error analysis; sensors, transducers and data acquisition.

5. Computer Fundamentals

Number systems, Boolean algebra, arithmetic functions, basic architecture, CPU, I/O and memory organisation, peripherals, data representation and programming, operating system and networking basics, virtual memory, file systems, elements of programming languages.

6. Basic Electronics

Semiconductor diodes and transistors, BJT, FET and MOSFET, transistor amplifiers, equivalent circuits and frequency response, oscillators, feedback amplifiers.

7. Analog and Digital Electronics

Op-amps and applications, combinational and sequential logic, multiplexers, multivibrators, sample and hold, ADC and DAC, active filters, microprocessor basics and interfacing, linear ICs, analog communication, modulation and demodulation, noise and bandwidth, SNR, digital communication, sampling, quantising, coding, FDM and TDM, power line carrier communication.

8. Systems and Signal Processing

Continuous and discrete-time signals, shifting and scaling, LTI and causal systems, Fourier series, sampling theorem, Fourier, Laplace and Z transforms, DFT, FFT, linear convolution, DCT, FIR and IIR filters, bilinear transformation.

9. Control Systems

Feedback principles, transfer function, block diagrams and signal flow graphs, steady-state errors, Routh-Hurwitz, Nyquist, Bode plots, root locus, lag, lead and lag-lead compensation, stability, transient and frequency response, state space model, state transition matrix, controllability and observability, state variable feedback, PID and industrial controllers.

10. Electrical Machines

Single-phase and three-phase transformers, connections, parallel operation, autotransformer; energy conversion principles; DC machines (types, windings, characteristics, armature reaction, commutation, starting and speed control); induction motors (types, performance, starting, speed control); synchronous machines (regulation, parallel operation, motor starting); servo and stepper motors.

11. Power Systems

Steam, gas and water turbines; transmission line models and performance; cables; insulation; corona and radio interference; power factor correction; symmetrical components; fault analysis; protection systems, solid state and digital relays; circuit breakers; radial and ring-main distribution; matrix representation; load flow; voltage control and economic operation; stability, swing curve, equal area criterion; HVDC and FACTS; distributed generation; solar and wind power; smart grids; power economics.

12. Power Electronics and Drives

Power diodes, transistors, thyristors, triacs, GTOs, MOSFETs and IGBTs; triggering circuits; phase-controlled rectifiers; fully and half-controlled bridge converters; choppers and inverters; adjustable speed DC and AC drives; switched-mode DC-DC and DC-AC converters; resonant converters; high-frequency inductors and transformers; power supplies.

13. Instrumentation and Automation in Agriculture

Sensors for temperature, humidity, soil moisture, pressure and flow; data acquisition systems (DAQ), PLCs and SCADA architecture; signal conditioning and remote data logging; automation in irrigation and fertigation; electrical wiring and control of greenhouses, storage and food processing facilities.

ICAR Technical Assistant Electrical Engineering 2026 Preparation Strategy

• The breadth matches GATE EE, but questions at T-3 level are usually conceptual one-step problems. Machines, Power Systems, Circuits and Measurements should be your first four subjects.
• Signals & Systems and Control Systems are heavy for diploma holders; focus on standard results (Laplace pairs, Routh table, steady-state error constants, Bode basics) rather than derivations.
• The agriculture-specific unit (sensors, PLC/SCADA, automated irrigation and fertigation, greenhouse wiring) is short and practical. Treat it as guaranteed marks.
• Practise speed: 100 questions in 120 minutes leaves about 72 seconds per question, with a 1-mark penalty for each wrong answer.

Posts Suitable for PwBD

Suitable categories of benchmark disability for this group: a) D, HH; b) OL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV; c) ASD (M), SLD, MI; d) MD involving (a) to (c). Functional requirements: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Bending, Lifting, Kneeling & Crouching, Pulling & Pushing, Manipulation with Fingers, Reading & Writing, Seeing, Communication.

How to Apply

1. Visit asrb.gov.in between 18.11.2026 and 17.12.2026 and complete the One Time Registration (OTR).
2. Choose your single functional group and opt for T-3, T-4 or both, with a preference order (final, cannot be changed).
3. Select Prelims and Mains exam centres carefully; centre changes are not allowed.
4. Upload photo (white background, .jpg, max 200 KB, without spectacles), signature (.jpg, max 100 KB), photo ID and certificates (.jpg, max 100 KB each).
5. Pay the fee on Bharatkosh, upload the receipt and submit. Keep a copy of the completed form.
6. Use the correction window (18 to 20 December 2026) if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a Diploma in Electrical Engineering enough for ICAR Technical Assistant Electrical 2026?

Yes. A B.Tech/B.E. or a three-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognised University/Institute is the prescribed qualification.

How many Electrical Engineering vacancies are there?

35 Technical Assistant (T-3) posts: UR 14, OBC 11, SC 2, ST 4, EWS 4, including 1 PwBD (HI) and 2 Ex-Servicemen vacancies.

What is the exam pattern for ICAR Technical Assistant Electrical Engineering 2026?

A 1-hour qualifying Prelims of 100 marks (GK, English, Quantitative Aptitude and General Agriculture, 25 each, minus 0.25 per wrong answer), followed by a 2-hour Mains of 100 questions for 300 marks on the functional group syllabus, with 1 mark deducted per wrong answer. There is no interview.

What is the last date to apply for ASRB T-3/T-4 2026?

17 December 2026 (11:59 PM) for both the online application and fee payment. Applications open on 18 November 2026 at asrb.gov.in.

Can I apply for more than one functional group?

No. A candidate may apply for only one functional group/subgroup, even if eligible for more. Within it you can opt for T-3 only, T-4 only, or both, with a preference order that cannot be changed later.

What is the salary of ICAR Technical Assistant T-3 and Senior Technical Assistant T-4?

T-3 is at Pay Level 5 (₹29,200 to ₹92,300) of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix and T-4 is at Pay Level 6 (₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400), plus applicable allowances.

Other ICAR T-3 / T-4 2026 Functional Group Guides

• ASRB ICAR T-3/T-4 2026 Notification: Master Guide (all 10 groups)
• ICAR Technical Assistant Agriculture 2026 (772 posts)
• ICAR Technical Assistant Animal Science 2026 (124 posts)
• ICAR Technical Assistant Fisheries 2026 (97 posts)
• ICAR Technical Assistant Home Science 2026 (7 posts)
• ICAR Technical Assistant Civil Engineering 2026 (51 posts)
• ICAR Technical Assistant Agricultural Engineering 2026 (42 posts)
• ICAR Technical Assistant Electronics and Instrumentation 2026 (25 posts)
• ICAR Technical Assistant Library Science 2026 (59 posts)
• ICAR Technical Assistant IT 2026 (181 posts)

Source: ASRB Notification F. No. 2(2)/2025-Exam dated 11.11.2026 and ICAR OM No. TS-19(6)/2024-Estt.IV (E-332924) dated 28.09.2026 (Scheme and Syllabus). Vacancies are tentative. Always read the official notification on asrb.gov.in before applying; in case of any discrepancy the English version on the ASRB website prevails.