Directorate General Assam Rifles, Ministry of Home Affairs
Last Date: 28 October 2026

Assam Rifles Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview

Feature	Details
Organization	Directorate General Assam Rifles, Ministry of Home Affairs
Post Name	Technical and Tradesman posts, Group C, 17 trades under Rifleman, Havildar and Warrant Officer ranks
Total Vacancies	354
Job Type	Central Armed Police Force, permanent, two year probation
Application Mode	Online only
Application Start Date	28 September 2026
Last Date to Apply	28 October 2026 (23:59 hrs)
Minimum Qualification	Varies by trade, from a Class 10 pass with ITI training to a diploma or a bachelor's degree
Age Limit	18 to 23 years for Rifleman and Havildar trades, 18 to 25 years for Warrant Officer trades, as on 01 July 2026
Selection Process	RFID PST/PET, Computer Based Test, Trade Skill Test, Document Verification, Medical Examination, Merit List
Salary/Pay Scale	As per the pay scale applicable to Assam Rifles personnel
Job Location	All India posting with Assam Rifles, primarily across the North Eastern states
Official Website	www.assamrifles.gov.in
Helpline	0364-2585118 / 0364-2585119 / 8794101693 (9 AM to 5:30 PM, working days)
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Assam Rifles Recruitment 2026: Quick Intro

The Directorate General of Assam Rifles has announced the Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026 for 354 Group C vacancies across 17 different trades. The vacancies include posts such as Rifleman Electrician, Rifleman Welder and Warrant Officer Cipher, among others. The online application process will begin on 28 September 2026 and remain open until 28 October 2026 at 11:59 PM. This recruitment rally is open only to male Indian citizens.

Assam Rifles is India's oldest paramilitary force and functions as a Central Armed Police Force under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Its personnel are primarily deployed along the India-Myanmar border and on counter-insurgency duties in the North East. The current recruitment focuses on technical and tradesman roles that support the force's day-to-day operations, including work related to vehicles, communication systems, stores, equipment and medical services.

Assam Rifles has conducted Technical and Tradesman recruitment rallies regularly in recent years, with the number of vacancies varying considerably between recruitment cycles. The rally advertised 749 posts in 2019, more than 1,200 posts in the 2021-22 cycle, 616 posts in 2023, and 215 posts in the previous year. With 354 vacancies, this year's recruitment is closer in scale to the 215-post intake of the previous year than to the larger recruitment drives conducted between 2019 and 2022.

The 2026 Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally has specific eligibility conditions regarding who can apply. All 17 trades are open only to male candidates, unlike some earlier recruitment rallies that allowed both male and female candidates. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are also not eligible for these posts, in view of the requirements of the roles.

Vacancy Details

The 354 vacancies are distributed across 17 trades and 5 categories: Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and Unreserved (UR).
The UR category has the highest number of vacancies with 145 posts, accounting for about 41% of the total, followed by OBC with 97 posts. The complete trade-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution is given below:

Note: A 10% reservation is provided for Ex-servicemen (ESM) in each of the 17 trades, covering eligible personnel from the Army, Navy and Air Force. If sufficient eligible ESM candidates are not available for a particular trade, the unfilled vacancies will be converted to non-ESM candidates within the same category rather than being left vacant.

Application Fee

The application fee for these Group C posts is Rs. 100, deposited online into HQ DGAR's Recruitment Branch account, SBI Current Account No. 37088046712, IFSC SBIN0013983. Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Ex-servicemen categories are exempted from paying any fee.

The application fee is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other payment after submission. Candidates should check their category and selected trade carefully before completing the payment.

Age Limit

The age limit for this recruitment is calculated as on 01 July 2026, which is the prescribed cut-off date. For most Rifleman and Havildar trades, candidates must be 18 to 23 years old. The four Warrant Officer trades, namely Cipher, Draughtsman, Operation Theatre Technician and Physiotherapist, have a higher upper age limit of 25 years, with the age range set at 18 to 25 years. The category-wise upper-age relaxation is given below:

Note: For age calculation, only the date of birth mentioned in the Matriculation or equivalent certificate will be accepted. Assam Rifles will not allow any subsequent request to change the date of birth after the application process, so candidates should verify the details on their certificate before submitting the form.

Educational Qualification and Physical Standards

Eligibility for these posts is based on two main requirements: educational qualification and physical standards. Candidates must meet both requirements to be considered eligible for their selected trade.
Educational qualification varies by trade, with different posts requiring different academic or technical qualifications. The trade-wise qualification details are given below:

Physical standards are assessed during the Physical Standard Test (PST), which includes height, chest measurement and weight. The minimum standards vary depending on the candidate's region and category. The detailed physical requirements are given below:

Note: Weight is assessed based on height and age as per the prescribed medical standards, rather than a fixed minimum or maximum figure. Candidates claiming hill or North Eastern State relaxation or ST relaxation must bring the required certificate in the prescribed format at the time of the PST/PET. Merely claiming the relaxation in the application will not be sufficient.

Selection Process

The selection process will be conducted in the following order: RFID-based Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET), followed by the Computer-Based Test (CBT), Trade Skill Test, Document Verification and Detailed Medical Examination (DME). Candidates who complete all required stages will be considered for the final merit list and subsequent training.

The Physical Efficiency Test (PET) requires male candidates to complete a 5 km run within 24 minutes across India. For candidates in the Ladakh region, the requirement is 1.6 km within 7 minutes.
The Computer-Based Test (CBT) carries 100 marks. The minimum qualifying marks are 35% for General and EWS candidates and 33% for SC, ST and OBC candidates. Candidates who qualify in the CBT will be shortlisted for the Trade Skill Test in a 1:4 ratio, with around four candidates shortlisted for each vacancy in the respective trade and category.

The Trade Skill Test and Detailed Medical Examination are qualifying stages and do not carry marks toward the final merit position. They are used to determine whether a candidate is fit to proceed or not. The CBT score forms the basis of the merit list, making performance in the written examination an important part of the final selection process after clearing the physical tests.

Salary, Job Location and Service Conditions

Selected candidates will receive pay and allowances as applicable to Assam Rifles personnel. The detailed pay applicable to the appointed post will be confirmed through the appointment order.

The notification does not specify trade-wise or state-wise posting locations for the selected candidates. Since Assam Rifles operates mainly across the North Eastern states and along the India-Myanmar border, postings may be made in these operational areas, although no specific location has been confirmed.
For this recruitment rally, the Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) will be conducted at Jorhat and Diphu in Assam.

Selected candidates will be placed on a two-year probation period. If a candidate leaves the training course or resigns from Assam Rifles within three months of joining, they may be required to refund the full cost of training or three months' pay and allowances, as applicable.
Candidates participate in the recruitment process voluntarily, and Assam Rifles will not be responsible for injuries, illness or medical emergencies occurring during the PST, PET, CBT, Trade Skill Test or medical examination. No Travelling Allowance (TA) or Daily Allowance (DA) will be provided for any stage of the recruitment. Candidates will have to bear their own travel, boarding and lodging expenses.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official Assam Rifles website at www.assamrifles.gov.in
2. Click on the "Online Application" option for the Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026
3. Register using a valid, active email ID and mobile number, since Assam Rifles communicates only through email and SMS
4. Fill in personal, educational and category details exactly as they appear on your Matriculation certificate
5. Upload the required documents, photograph and signature in the specified format
6. Pay the Rs. 100 application fee online, or through an SBI Bank challan if using the offline payment option
7. Review every field carefully, since no correction or modification will be allowed once the form is submitted
8. Submit the form and download a copy for your records, along with the fee receipt or challan

Required Documents and Important Instructions

Before starting the application, candidates should keep the following documents ready:
1. Matriculation or equivalent certificate for verifying name and date of birth
2. Domicile or Permanent Resident Certificate
3. SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate, wherever applicable
4. Relevant ITI or diploma certificate for the selected trade
5. Valid driving licence for candidates applying for Recovery Vehicle Mechanic
6. Photograph and signature in the prescribed format
 
Candidates should carefully check the following instructions before submitting their applications:
> State, category and trade: The state declared in the application cannot be changed later. Any such change will result in cancellation of candidature. The selected category and trade also cannot be changed at any stage of the recruitment.
> One application only: Each candidate is allowed to submit only one application.
> Prohibited items: Mobile phones and other electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited inside recruitment rally venues and examination centres.
> Compassionate appointment: The Compassionate Ground Appointment scheme is not applicable to this recruitment.

Note: For application-related queries, candidates can contact the Assam Rifles recruitment helpline at 0364-2585118, 0364-2585119 or 8794101693. Helpline services are available from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM on working days.

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❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many vacancies does this Assam Rifles rally have?

This rally covers 354 vacancies in Group C Technical and Tradesman posts across 17 trades, ranked Rifleman, Havildar and Warrant Officer. Warrant Officer (Cipher) has the largest share with 124 posts, and several other trades carry fewer than ten vacancies each.

When is the last date to apply?

Applications close on 28 October 2026 at 23:59 hrs. 

Who can apply for this recruitment?

Only male Indian citizens meeting the age and educational criteria for a specific trade can apply. Candidates belonging to the physically handicapped category are explicitly not eligible for this rally.

What is the age limit, and are relaxations available?

Age is reckoned as on 01 July 2026. Most Rifleman and Havildar trades need candidates aged 18 to 23, while the four Warrant Officer trades allow 18 to 25. SC/ST candidates get 5 years relaxation, OBC candidates get 3 years, and Ex-servicemen get further relaxation depending on category. 

What qualification do I need?

It depends entirely on the trade. Some, like Mason or Armourer, need only a Class 10 pass with a short ITI course, while Cipher needs a 10+2 science background or a Bachelor's degree, and a few Warrant Officer trades need a diploma plus hospital work experience.

What does the selection process involve?

Candidates go through RFID-based PST and PET, documentation, a 100-mark Computer Based Test, a qualifying Trade Skill Test, Document Verification, and a Detailed or Review Medical Examination. 

Is there an interview in this recruitment?

No. This rally has no interview round. Selection runs entirely on the RFID PST/PET, the Computer Based Test score, a pass or fail Trade Skill Test, and medical fitness.

What is the salary for these posts?

The notification does not mention exact pay figures. It states only that pay and allowances will follow the scale applicable to Assam Rifles personnel generally, confirmed once appointment orders are issued.

What is the application fee?

The fee for these Group C posts is Rs. 100, payable online through the specified SBI account. SC, ST and Ex-servicemen candidates do not have to pay any fee, and the fee is non-refundable once paid.

How do I apply online?

Applications are accepted only through the official Assam Rifles website, www.assamrifles.gov.in, using the Online Application option. Payment can be made online or via SBI Bank challan, and no offline or postal applications are entertained.

What is the official website for updates?

All updates, from PST/PET reporting dates to results, are posted on www.assamrifles.gov.in. Candidates are also informed individually through email and SMS, so a working, non-DND mobile number and email ID are essential.

Can I change my trade or category after submitting the form?

No change of category or trade will be entertained at any stage of the recruitment rally, so it is worth finalising your choice carefully before you submit.

Conclusion

We hope this detailed guide on the Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Recruitment 2026 helps you understand the eligibility, vacancies, selection process and other important requirements clearly.
Before submitting the application, carefully match your educational certificates, ITI or diploma qualification, relevant experience documents and driving licence, wherever required, with the eligibility conditions of your chosen trade. Since details cannot be corrected after final submission, candidates should verify all information and documents carefully before submitting the form.

Candidates should regularly check the official Assam Rifles website for the RFID-based PST/PET reporting schedule after the application window closes. The schedule will be communicated through the official website, email and SMS alerts. For this recruitment cycle, Jorhat and Diphu in Assam are the confirmed centres for the PST/PET.   (You can also bookmark this page for quick reference and follow our Telegram and WhatsApp channels to receive important recruitment updates and notifications without missing any major announcement)

 

Disclaimer: This article is based on the official notification and simplified for easy understanding. For the most accurate and updated information, always refer to the official website.

 
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