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Assam Rifles Recruitment 2026: Apply online for 354 Technical and Tradesman posts from 15 November. Check trade-wise eligibility, age, fee and dates.
The Directorate General of Assam Rifles has issued a fresh notification for the Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026 to fill 354 Group C vacancies. Applications will be accepted online only. The application portal is scheduled to open on 15 November 2026, and the last date to submit the online form is 14 December 2026, up to 11:59 PM. The recruitment rally is scheduled to commence from 18 January 2027 onwards.
The advertised trades include Warrant Officer (Cipher), Rifleman technical trades, Havildar (Instrument Repairer/Mechanic), Draughtsman, Operation Theatre Technician, Physiotherapist and Mason. The notification specifies male candidates only for the listed trades.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Assam Rifles, Directorate General |
| Recruitment | Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026 |
| Memo number | I.12016/A Branch (Rect Cell)/2026/1892 |
| Notification date | 3 November 2026 |
| Total vacancies | 354 |
| Post category | Group C |
| Application mode | Online only |
| Portal opening date | 15 November 2026 |
| Last date | 14 December 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Rally commencement | 18 January 2027 onwards |
| Age cut-off date | 1 July 2026 |
| Official website | https://www.assamrifles.gov.in/ |
| Post / Trade | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Warrant Officer (Cipher) | 124 |
| Rifleman (Electrical Fitter Signal) | 32 |
| Rifleman (Lineman Field) | 21 |
| Rifleman (Armourer) | 29 |
| Rifleman (Engineer Equipment Mechanic) | 10 |
| Rifleman (Recovery Vehicle Mechanic) | 13 |
| Rifleman (Electrician Mechanic Vehicle) | 22 |
| Havildar (Instrument Repairer/Mechanic) | 6 |
| Rifleman (Metalsmith) | 19 |
| Rifleman (Upholster) | 3 |
| Rifleman Store Keeper Technical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineer | 16 |
| Rifleman (Vehicle Mechanic/Fitter) | 23 |
| Rifleman (Welder) | 2 |
| Warrant Officer (Draughtsman) | 2 |
| Warrant Officer (Operation Theatre Technician) | 1 |
| Warrant Officer (Physiotherapist) | 2 |
| Rifleman (Mason) | 29 |
| Total | 354 |
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| SC | 53 |
| ST | 25 |
| OBC | 97 |
| EWS | 34 |
| Unreserved (UR) | 145 |
| Total | 354 |
The vacancies are distributed on an all-India, all-class basis. There is no state-wise quota. The number of vacancies is tentative and may increase or decrease.
The post-wise qualifications and age limits below are taken from Appendix A of the notification. All age limits are calculated as on 1 July 2026.
| Trade | Minimum educational qualification | Age limit |
|---|---|---|
| Warrant Officer (Cipher) | 10+2 pass with a 2-year ITI certificate in Radio and Television or Electronics, or a Bachelor's Degree in Electronics or Information Technology | 18–25 years |
| Rifleman (Electrical Fitter Signal) | Class 10 pass with Science, Mathematics and English | 18–23 years |
| Rifleman (Lineman Field) | Class 10 pass with ITI certificate in Electrician trade | 18–23 years |
| Rifleman (Armourer) | Class 10 pass | 18–23 years |
| Rifleman (Engineer Equipment Mechanic) | Class 10 pass with ITI certificate in Engineer Equipment Mechanic trade | 18–23 years |
| Rifleman (Recovery Vehicle Mechanic) | Class 10 pass with ITI certificate in Recovery Vehicle Mechanic or Recovery Vehicle Operator | 18–25 years |
| Rifleman (Electrician Mechanic Vehicle) | Class 10 pass with ITI certificate in Motor Mechanic | 18–23 years |
| Havildar (Instrument Repairer/Mechanic) | 10+2 pass with ITI certificate in Instrumentation | 18–23 years |
| Rifleman (Metalsmith) | Class 10 pass with ITI certificate in Metalsmith trade | 18–23 years |
| Rifleman (Upholster) | Class 10 pass with ITI certificate in Upholster trade | 18–23 years |
| Rifleman Store Keeper Technical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineer | Matriculation with English, Mathematics and Science including Physics | 18–23 years |
| Rifleman (Vehicle Mechanic/Fitter) | Matriculation with English, Mathematics and Science, plus Diploma/ITI certificate from a recognized institute | 18–23 years |
| Rifleman (Welder) | Class 10 pass with ITI certificate in Welder trade | 18–23 years |
| Warrant Officer (Draughtsman) | 10+2 pass with a 3-year Diploma in Architectural Assistantship from a recognized Polytechnic/Institution | 18–25 years |
| Warrant Officer (Operation Theatre Technician) | 10+2 pass with Diploma in Operation Theatre Technician | 18–23 years |
| Warrant Officer (Physiotherapist) | 10+2 pass with Diploma in Physiotherapy | 18–23 years |
| Rifleman (Mason) | Class 10 pass | 18–23 years |
Only male candidates are eligible for the advertised trades, as stated in the notification. Candidates should match their qualification to the exact trade and check the complete Appendix A before applying.
| Category | Age relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Ex-servicemen (UR) | 3 years after deduction of military service rendered |
| Ex-servicemen (OBC) | 6 years after deduction of military service rendered |
| Ex-servicemen (SC/ST) | 8 years after deduction of military service rendered |
Age relaxation is subject to the conditions and documentary proof prescribed in the notification.
The notification provides physical standards for male candidates. For candidates belonging to Assam and the other listed North-Eastern states/regions, the general minimum height is 165 cm, with chest measurement of 78 cm unexpanded and 83 cm expanded. For candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes, the specified minimum height is 162.5 cm, with chest measurement of 76 cm unexpanded and 81 cm expanded. Weight must be proportionate to height and age as per medical standards.
For candidates outside the specified regional categories, the general minimum height is 170 cm and chest measurement is 80 cm unexpanded and 85 cm expanded. Applicable trade-specific and category-specific conditions must be checked in the official notification.
For male candidates outside the Ladakh region, the qualifying run is 5 km within 24 minutes. The notification provides a separate 1.6 km run within 7 minutes for candidates from the Ladakh region. Candidates must qualify in the applicable PET and physical standards test to progress to the next stages.
| Candidate category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS candidates | ₹100 |
| SC / ST candidates | No fee |
| Ex-servicemen | No fee |
The fee for Group C posts is ₹100. The notification instructs candidates to deposit the fee into the specified State Bank of India account in favour of HQ DGAR, Recruitment Branch, Shillong, and upload the payment receipt/challan with the online application. Follow the payment instructions displayed on the official recruitment portal. The fee, once paid, is non-refundable.
The minimum qualifying marks in the CBT are 35% for General/EWS candidates and 33% for SC, ST and OBC candidates. The Trade Skill Test is qualifying in nature and carries no marks. Final selection depends on merit, category and trade-wise vacancies. Merely qualifying all tests does not guarantee selection.
Only one online application per candidate will be accepted. Keep the registered email address and mobile number active because further rally information will be sent by email and SMS.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 3 November 2026 |
| Online application portal opens | 15 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 14 December 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Recruitment rally starts | 18 January 2027 onwards |
| PST/PET reporting schedule | To be notified on the official website |
The notification states that RFID-based PST/PET may be conducted at Jorhat or Diphu in Assam, among other locations. The reporting date and exact venue will be communicated later through the official Assam Rifles website after successful submission of the online application.
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Assam Rifles Website and Application Portal | Visit Official Website |
| Detailed Recruitment Notification PDF | View Detailed Advertisement |
The detailed PDF linked above is a copy of the recruitment advertisement published in Employment News. Candidates should cross-check the notification and application link on the official Assam Rifles website before submitting the form.
A total of 354 Group C vacancies are advertised across technical and tradesman posts.
The online application server is scheduled to start functioning on 15 November 2026.
The last date is 14 December 2026, up to 11:59 PM.
The notification specifies male candidates for the advertised trades. Applicants must be Indian citizens and satisfy the trade-wise qualification, age, domicile and physical requirements.
Most trades have an age limit of 18–23 years. Cipher and Draughtsman have an 18–25 years limit, while Recovery Vehicle Mechanic has an 18–25 years limit. The age is calculated as on 1 July 2026, subject to applicable relaxation.
The fee is ₹100 for Group C posts. SC, ST and Ex-servicemen candidates are exempted.
No. The notification states that vacancies are distributed on an all-India, all-class basis, with no state-wise quota. A valid domicile/PRC is required.
The notification mentions Jorhat and Diphu in Assam, among other possible locations. Exact venue and dates will be notified later.
Selection includes PST, PET, CBT, trade skill test, document verification and medical examination, followed by a merit list.
Read the complete official notification before applying. Select the correct trade and category, as changes will not be accepted later. Candidates with physical disabilities are not eligible under this notification. The recruitment is for male candidates only as stated in the trade-wise conditions. Keep original documents and the online application printout ready for the recruitment rally. The official Assam Rifles notification and subsequent corrigenda will prevail over this summary.