Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026 – Apply Online for 354 Posts
Organization |
Assam Rifles |
Post Name |
Warrant Officer, Rifleman and Havildar |
Total Vacancies |
354 Posts |
Application Start Date |
28 September 2026 |
Application Last Date |
28 October 2026 |
Tentative Rally Start Date |
23 November 2026 |
| Qualification | Class 10 / Class 12 Pass + ITI / Diploma / Degree (Varies by Post) |
| Application Fee | ₹100 (SC, ST, and Ex-Servicemen:Nil) |
Assam Rifles Recruitment 2026
The Office of the Directorate General Assam Rifles, Shillong, has issued an official notification for the Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026. Eligible male Indian citizens can apply online for 354 Group C vacancies across various trades. The recruitment will be conducted on an all-India basis with no state-wise quotas.
The recruitment rally is tentatively scheduled to commence from 23 November 2026 onwards.
Vacancy Details
- Organization : Assam Rifles
- Post Name : Warrant Officer, Rifleman and Havildar
- Post Category : Group C
- Eligible Candidates : Male Indian Citizens
- Advertisement Date : 27 August 2026
- Advertisement No. (Memo No.) : I.12016/A Branch (Rect Cell)/2026/1310
- Total Posts : 354
- Application Mode : Online
- Salary / Pay Scale : Pay scale and other allowances will be admissible as per the pay scales applicable to Assam Rifles personnel.
- Official Website : assamrifles.gov.in
Vacancy Breakdown by Trade/Post
| Trade / Post | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrant Officer (Cipher) | 19 | 09 |
33 |
12 |
51 | 124 |
Rifleman (Electrical Fitter Signal) |
05 |
02 |
09 |
13 | 03 | 32 |
Rifleman (Lineman Field) |
03 |
02 |
06 |
02 |
08 | 21 |
Rifleman (Armourer) |
04 |
02 |
08 |
03 |
12 | 29 |
Rifleman (Engineer Equipment Mechanic) |
02 |
01 |
02 |
01 |
04 | 10 |
Rifleman (Recovery Vehicle Mechanic) |
02 |
01 | 04 |
01 |
05 | 13 |
Rifleman (Electrician Motor Vehicle) |
03 |
02 |
06 |
09 |
02 | 22 |
Havildar (Instrument Mechanic) |
01 |
00 |
02 |
01 |
02 | 06 |
Rifleman (Metalsmith) |
03 |
01 |
05 |
02 |
08 | 19 |
Rifleman (Upholster) |
01 |
00 |
01 |
01 |
00 | 03 |
Rifleman Store Keeper Technical |
02 |
01 |
04 |
02 |
07 | 16 |
Rifleman (Vehicle Mechanic) |
04 |
02 |
06 |
02 |
09 | 23 |
Rifleman (Welder) |
00 |
00 |
01 |
00 |
01 | 02 |
Warrant Officer (Draughtsman) |
00 |
00 |
01 |
01 00 |
00 | 02 |
Warrant Officer (Operation Theatre Technician) |
00 |
00 |
00 |
00 |
01 | 01 |
Warrant Officer (Physiotherapist) |
00 |
00 |
01 |
00 01 |
01 | 02 |
Rifleman (Mason) |
04 |
02 |
08 |
03 12 |
12 | 29 |
| Grand Total | 53 | 25 | 97 | 34 | 145 | 354 |
Application Fee
- Group C Posts: ₹100.
- SC, ST, and Ex-Servicemen: No fee charged.
- Payment Method: Online deposit into SBI Current Account No. 37088046712 in favour of HQ DGAR, Recruitment Branch, Shillong -10 at SBI Laitkor Branch (IFSC Code: SBIN0013883), or via SBI Bank Counters.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of India.
- Gender: The recruitment is exclusively for eligible male candidates.
- Physical Handicapped: Candidates belonging to the physically handicapped category are not eligible to apply.
- Domicile: Candidates must submit a valid Domicile or Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) issued by the competent authority to prove their state/UT of origin.
Age Limit Criteria
- Cut-off Date: The age limit will be determined as of 01 July 2026.
- Warrant Officer Trades (Cipher, Draughtsman, Operation Theatre Technician, Physiotherapist): 18 to 25 years.
- Rifleman & Havildar Trades: 18 to 23 years.
Age Relaxations
- SC/ST: 5 years.
- OBC: 3 years.
- Ex-Servicemen (UR): 3 years after deduction of military service rendered.
- Ex-Servicemen (OBC): 6 years (3+3) after deduction of military service rendered.
- Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST): 8 years (3+5) after deduction of military service rendered.
Educational Qualifications
1. Warrant Officer (Cipher): 10+2/Intermediate pass in Science with Physics, Mathematics, and English, plus a minimum 2-year ITI course in a relevant IT/Electronics field; OR a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics or Information and Communication Technology.
2. Warrant Officer (Draughtsman): 10+2 pass with a 3-year Diploma in Architectural Assistantship.
3. Warrant Officer (Operation Theatre Technician & Physiotherapist): 10+2 pass along with a 2-year Diploma in the respective medical field and a minimum of 1 year of work experience from a recognized 50-bedded hospital.
4. Rifleman / Havildar (Technical Trades): Most technical roles (e.g., Electrical Fitter Signal, Lineman Field, Electrician Motor Vehicle, Instrument Mechanic) require a Class 10 (Matriculation) pass alongside 2 years of Technical Training from an ITI, or a 2/3-year Diploma in the relevant trade.
Note: The Recovery Vehicle Mechanic trade additionally requires a valid Heavy Motor Vehicle or Transport Vehicle Driving License.
5. Rifleman Store Keeper Technical (Electrical Mechanical Engineer): Class 10/Matric pass from a recognized board.
6. Rifleman (Mason): Class 10 pass, a qualifying trade test result, and an undertaking/self-certification of 1 year of work experience in the trade.
Assam Rifles Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
The selection process consists of the following stages:
1. Physical Standard Test (PST) ⇓
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) ⇓
3. Documentation Verification ⇓
4. Computer Based Test (CBT) ⇓
5. Trade Skill Test ⇓
6. Detailed Medical Examination (DME) / Review Medical Examination (RME) ⇓
7. Merit List and Final Selection ⇓
Physical Standard Test (PST)
| Division / State / Region | Height (Male) | Height (Female) | Chest (Male) - Normal | Chest (Male) - Expanded | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All over India (except categories below) |
170 cms | 157 cms |
80 cms |
85 cms |
Proportionate to height and age as per medical standard |
| Relaxed Categories: Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, and candidates belonging to the States of Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir, Leh and Ladakh Divisions of Jammu and Kashmir States | 165 cms | 155 cms | 78 cms | 83 cms | Proportionate to height and age as per medical standard |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 162.5 cms | 150 cms |
76 cms |
61 cms |
Proportionate to height and age as per medical standard |
(Note: While female heights are provided in the official Physical Standard Test matrix, the primary notification explicitly states that applications are invited for enrolment against Group C posts from “eligible male candidates” only.)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- All India (Except Ladakh Region): Male candidates must complete a 5 km run within 24 minutes.
- Ladakh Region Only: Male candidates must complete a 1.6 km run within 7 minutes.
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Candidates who successfully complete the initial Document Verification, RFID-Based PST, and PET will be shortlisted to appear for the Computer Based Test (CBT).
Total Marks: The CBT question paper comprises a total of 100 marks.
Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- General and EWS candidates must score a minimum of 35% to pass.
- SC, ST, and OBC candidates must score a minimum of 33% to pass.
Merit-Based Progression: Shortlisting for the subsequent Trade Skill Test is based strictly on a candidate’s merit in the CBT.
Shortlisting Ratio: Candidates will be called for the Trade Skill Test at approximately 4 times the number of available vacancies (1:4 ratio) in each trade and category.
Trade Skill Test
Nature of the Test: The Trade Skill Test consists of a Computer Test and a Specific Practical Skill Test related to the applied trade.
Scoring: This stage is entirely qualifying in nature; no marks are awarded for the Trade Skill Test.
Shortlisting Ratio: Candidates are called for this test based on their merit in the Computer Based Test (CBT). The number of shortlisted candidates is approximately 4 times the available vacancies (1:4 ratio) for each trade and category.
Progression: Candidates who successfully pass the Trade Skill Test become eligible to proceed to the Documents Verification (DV) and Detailed Medical Examination (DME) stag
Trade Skill Test
Candidates who qualify in the preceding stages of the recruitment process will undergo a Detailed Medical Examination (DME) to assess their medical fitness for appointment in Assam Rifles.
The medical examination will be conducted by authorized medical professionals according to the prescribed medical standards.
Candidates found medically unfit during the DME may be given an opportunity to appear for a Review Medical Examination (RME), as per the applicable recruitment rules.
The medical examination will assess the candidate’s overall physical and medical fitness for the respective post.
Important: Candidates must meet the prescribed medical standards to be considered for final selection.
Merit List and Final Selection
Candidates who qualify in all stages—RFID Based Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Computer Based Test (CBT) / Trade Skill Test, and the Medical Examination—will be placed on the Merit List.
The Merit List is drawn up based on the available trade and category-wise vacancies outlined in the official notification.
Merely qualifying in all the physical, written, skill, and medical tests does not guarantee final selection into the Assam Rifles. Final selection is strictly based on the candidate’s position in the Merit List in relation to the availability of vacancies against their respective category and trade.
Call for Training: Instructions to join the Training Centre for official enrolment will be issued exclusively on the basis of this Final Merit List.
How to Apply for Assam Rifles Recruitment 2026?
- Scroll down and go to the “Important Links” section.
- Click on the “Apply Online” link.
- You will be redirected to the official Assam Rifles application portal (www.assamrifles.gov.in).
- Read the instructions and official notification carefully before proceeding.
- Fill in your personal, educational, active mobile number, and functional Email ID correctly.
- Upload your required documents, including your valid Domicile/Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) and applicable category or technical certificates.
- Pay the application fee of ₹100 online or via SBI Bank counters and upload a copy of the payment receipt or challan (SC, ST, and Ex-servicemen are exempt from the fee).
- Carefully verify all the entered details in every field, as no modifications or corrections will be allowed under any circumstances after submission.
- Click on the “Submit” button to complete the application process.
- After successful submission, take a printout of the completed online Application Form, download a copy of the notification, and keep the original payment receipt safely for the PST/PET and document verification stages.
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FAQs – Assam Rifles Recruitment 2026
How many vacancies are available in Assam Rifles Recruitment 2026?
A total of 354 Group C vacancies are available under the Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026.
When will the online application process start?
The online application process will start on 28 September 2026.
The online application process will start on 28 September 2026.
The last date to submit the application form is 28 October 2026, up to 11:59 PM.
Who can apply for Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Recruitment 2026?
Eligible male Indian citizens who meet the educational, age, and physical requirements for the advertised trades can apply.
What is the selection process?
Selection includes PST, PET, Documentation Verification, CBT, Trade Skill Test, Medical Examination, and Merit List.
Is there any state-wise quota?
No. Vacancies are earmarked on an all-India, all-class basis.
When will the Assam Rifle recruitment 2026 rally begin?
The recruitment rally is tentatively scheduled to commence from 23 November 2026 onwards.