The Office of the Directorate General Assam Rifles, Shillong has announced the Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026 under Memo No. I.12016/A Branch (Rect Cell)/2026/1310 dated 27 August 2026 for 354 Group C vacancies.
The online application server is scheduled to open on 28 September 2026 and close on 28 October 2026 at 23:59 hrs. The recruitment rally is tentatively scheduled from 23 November 2026 onwards.
The advertised trades are for male Indian citizens and include Warrant Officer, Havildar and Rifleman technical and tradesman posts.
Candidate note: Eligibility is trade-specific. Candidates should check the exact educational qualification, age limit and physical requirements for their selected trade before submitting the single permitted online application.
Assam Rifles Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Office of the Directorate General Assam Rifles, Shillong |
| Recruitment | Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026 |
| Memo No. | I.12016/A Branch (Rect Cell)/2026/1310 |
| Memo date | 27 August 2026 |
| Total vacancies | 354 |
| Recruitment level | Group C |
| Candidate eligibility | Male Indian citizens |
| Application mode | Online |
| Application start | 28 September 2026 |
| Last date | 28 October 2026, 23:59 hrs |
| Age cut-off | 1 July 2026 |
| Recruitment rally | 23 November 2026 onwards — tentative |
| PST / PET location | Jorhat or Diphu, Assam |
| Application fee | ₹100 for non-exempt candidates |
| Fee exemption | SC, ST and Ex-Servicemen |
| Selection | PST / PET, Document Verification, CBT, Trade Skill Test, Medical Examination and Final Merit |
| Pay | As admissible for the applicable Assam Rifles rank |
Trade-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Rank / Trade | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrant Officer (Cipher) | 19 | 9 | 33 | 12 | 51 | 124 |
| Rifleman (Electrical Fitter Signal) | 5 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 32 |
| Rifleman (Lineman Field) | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 21 |
| Rifleman (Armourer) | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 29 |
| Rifleman (Engineer Equipment Mechanic) | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| Rifleman (Recovery Vehicle Mechanic) | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 13 |
| Rifleman (Electrician Motor Vehicle) | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 22 |
| Havildar (Instrument Mechanic) | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Rifleman (Metalsmith) | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 19 |
| Rifleman (Upholster) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Rifleman Store Keeper Technical (EME) | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 16 |
| Rifleman (Vehicle Mechanic) | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 23 |
| Rifleman (Welder) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Warrant Officer (Draughtsman) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Warrant Officer (Operation Theatre Technician) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Warrant Officer (Physiotherapist) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Rifleman (Mason) | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 29 |
| Total | 53 | 25 | 97 | 34 | 145 | 354 |
10% of the advertised vacancies are earmarked for eligible Ex-Servicemen. If suitable Ex-Servicemen are unavailable, the notified vacancies may be filled by non-Ex-Servicemen candidates of the respective category.
Qualification and Age by Trade
| Rank / Trade | Essential Qualification | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Warrant Officer (Cipher) | 10+2 / Intermediate in Science with Physics, Mathematics and English plus minimum 2-year ITI at NSQF Level 4 or above in specified ICT, IT, electronics, computer, electrical or instrumentation fields; or Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics or Information & Communication Technology | 18–25 years |
| Rifleman (Electrical Fitter Signal) | Class 10 plus minimum 2-year ITI or 2 / 3-year Diploma in specified electrical, electrician, power electronics or instrumentation fields | 18–23 years |
| Rifleman (Lineman Field) | Class 10 plus minimum 2-year ITI or 2 / 3-year Diploma in specified electronics, electrical, instrumentation, fibre or OFC fields | 18–23 years |
| Rifleman (Armourer) | Class 10 plus ITI certificate in Welding trade | 18–23 years |
| Rifleman (Engineer Equipment Mechanic) | Class 10 plus 2-year ITI or minimum 2 / 3-year Diploma in Engineer Equipment Mechanic, Power Electric Systems or Mechanic Diesel | 18–23 years |
| Rifleman (Recovery Vehicle Mechanic) | Class 10 plus 2-year ITI in Recovery Vehicle Mechanic and valid HMV / Transport licence; or Class 10 with valid HMV / Transport driving licence | 18–23 years |
| Rifleman (Electrician Motor Vehicle) | Class 10 plus 2-year ITI or minimum 2 / 3-year Diploma in specified electrician, electrical, power electronics or communication fields | 18–23 years |
| Havildar (Instrument Mechanic) | Class 10 plus 2-year ITI or minimum 2 / 3-year Diploma in Instrument Mechanic / Technology or Electronic Mechanic / Technology | 18–23 years |
| Rifleman (Metalsmith) | Class 10 plus 2-year ITI or minimum 2 / 3-year Diploma in Metalsmith / Metallurgy | 18–23 years |
| Rifleman (Upholster) | Class 10 plus 2-year ITI or minimum 2 / 3-year Diploma in Upholster trade | 18–23 years |
| Rifleman Store Keeper Technical (EME) | Class 10 / Matriculation Pass from a recognised board | 18–23 years |
| Rifleman (Vehicle Mechanic) | Class 10 plus 2-year ITI or minimum 2 / 3-year Diploma in specified motor vehicle, automobile, diesel mechanic or fitter fields | 18–23 years |
| Rifleman (Welder) | Class 10 plus ITI or minimum 2 / 3-year Diploma in Welder / Metallurgy | 18–23 years |
| Warrant Officer (Draughtsman) | 10+2 plus 3-year Diploma in Architectural Assistantship from a recognised Polytechnic / Institution | 18–25 years |
| Warrant Officer (Operation Theatre Technician) | 10+2 plus minimum 2-year Diploma in Operation Theatre Technician and minimum 1 year experience as OT Technician in a recognised hospital with at least 50 beds | 18–25 years |
| Warrant Officer (Physiotherapist) | 10+2 plus minimum 2-year Diploma in Physiotherapy and minimum 1 year experience as Physiotherapist in a recognised hospital or physiotherapy centre with at least 50 beds | 18–25 years |
| Rifleman (Mason) | Class 10, must qualify the Trade Test, plus self-certification / undertaking of one year work experience | 18–23 years |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification / Memo date | 27 August 2026 |
| Online application starts | 28 September 2026 |
| Last date for application | 28 October 2026, 23:59 hrs |
| Age reckoning date | 1 July 2026 |
| Recruitment rally | 23 November 2026 onwards — tentative |
| PST / PET reporting date | To be notified on the official Assam Rifles website |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen — UR | 3 years after deduction of military service |
| Ex-Servicemen — OBC | 6 years after deduction of military service |
| Ex-Servicemen — SC / ST | 8 years after deduction of military service |
| Departmental candidates | Up to 40 years, subject to the notified conditions |
The date of birth and name recorded in the candidate’s Matriculation / Secondary Examination Certificate or equivalent certificate are used for age and identity verification.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | ₹100 |
| SC | Nil |
| ST | Nil |
| Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
The application fee is payable through the notified Assam Rifles / SBI payment process and is not refundable.
Physical Standard Test (PST)
The recruitment notice provides community and region-specific physical-standard relaxations. The principal male standards include:
| Category / Region | Height | Chest Normal | Chest Expanded |
|---|---|---|---|
| General standard | 170 cm | 80 cm | 85 cm |
| Specified hill / North-East / regional categories | 165 cm | 78 cm | 83 cm |
| Scheduled Tribes | 162.5 cm | 76 cm | 81 cm |
Candidates should match their exact State, community and regional category with the official recruitment notice before relying on a relaxed physical standard.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
| Region | Requirement |
|---|---|
| All India except Ladakh | 5 km run within 24 minutes |
| Ladakh Region | 1.6 km run within 7 minutes |
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Application and Document Checks | Only one online application is permitted; category and trade changes are not permitted later |
| RFID-based PST / PET | Conducted at the notified rally centre |
| Computer Based Test | 100 marks |
| Trade Skill Test | Qualifying; marks are not added to final merit |
| Document Verification | Original documents checked |
| Detailed / Review Medical Examination | Medical fitness assessment |
| Final Merit | Prepared against the applicable trade and category vacancies after qualifying all required stages |
CBT Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 35% |
| SC / ST / OBC | 33% |
Candidates successful in the physical stages, Document Verification and CBT may be shortlisted for the Trade Skill Test at approximately four times the number of vacancies (1:4) by trade and category.
Pay and Probation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay and allowances | As admissible to Assam Rifles personnel for the applicable rank |
| Probation | 2 years |
Pay varies according to the applicable rank and trade. Candidates should refer to the recruitment notice and applicable Assam Rifles pay rules for the remuneration and allowances attached to their selected post.
How to Apply
- Visit the Assam Rifles Official Recruitment Website.
- Open the Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026 application facility.
- Complete the required personal, domicile, category and trade details carefully.
- Submit only one application.
- Pay the ₹100 application fee if you are not in an exempt category.
- Upload the required payment receipt or challan and supporting documents as instructed.
- Submit the application no later than 28 October 2026 at 23:59 hrs.
- Keep the printed application and required original documents ready for the PST / PET reporting stage.
- Monitor the official Assam Rifles website for the reporting date and further rally instructions.
Documents to Keep Ready
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Matriculation / Class 10 certificate | Date of birth and basic qualification |
| 10+2 certificate | Required for applicable Warrant Officer trades |
| ITI / Diploma / Degree certificates | Trade-specific qualification |
| Domicile / Permanent Resident Certificate | State / UT domicile verification |
| SC / ST / OBC / EWS certificate | Reservation claim, where applicable |
| Ex-Servicemen documents | Ex-Servicemen benefit, where applicable |
| HMV / Transport driving licence | Recovery Vehicle Mechanic, where applicable |
| Experience certificate / undertaking | OT Technician, Physiotherapist and Mason requirements, where applicable |
| Payment receipt / challan | Application-fee proof, where applicable |
| Printed online application | Recruitment rally and Document Verification |
Important Links
| Link | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Assam Rifles Official Website | Official recruitment portal, application and recruitment updates |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are available?
There are 354 Group C Technical and Tradesman vacancies.
When can candidates apply?
The online application window runs from 28 September 2026 to 28 October 2026 at 23:59 hrs.
What is the age limit?
Most Havildar and Rifleman trades use an age range of 18–23 years, while the advertised Warrant Officer trades generally use 18–25 years. Age is calculated as on 1 July 2026, subject to notified relaxation.
What is the application fee?
The fee is ₹100 for non-exempt candidates. SC, ST and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempt.
What is the selection process?
Selection includes RFID-based PST / PET, Document Verification, Computer Based Test, Trade Skill Test, Detailed / Review Medical Examination and Final Merit.
What are the CBT qualifying marks?
The minimum qualifying marks are 35% for General / EWS candidates and 33% for SC / ST / OBC candidates.
What is the salary?
Pay and allowances are admissible according to the Assam Rifles pay scale applicable to the relevant rank. The recruitment covers multiple ranks and trades, so the applicable remuneration varies by post.
Where will the PST and PET be conducted?
The recruitment information lists Jorhat or Diphu, Assam as the PST / PET location.
When will the recruitment rally begin?
The rally is tentatively scheduled to begin from 23 November 2026 onwards.