Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026 New Notification Out – Apply Online For 354 Posts

The recruitment notification specifies the online registration period and tentative commencement of the physical recruitment rally. Candidates must complete their applications before the closing deadline. Important: The notification confirms that applications will be accepted online only. Applications received after 14 December 2026 at 23:59 hours will not be entertained.

The Office of the Directorate General Assam Rifles, Shillong, has issued the Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026 notification dated 3 November 2026 for 354 Group-C vacancies. The notification, published in the Employment News issue of 14–20 November 2026, provides recruitment dates, trade-wise vacancies, age limits, educational qualifications, application fee details, physical standards, selection procedures and other instructions. Official Notification: Assam Rifles Official Recruitment New Notification

Assam Rifles has announced 354 vacancies across 17 technical and tradesman categories . The recruitment includes Warrant Officer, Havildar and Rifleman ranks in technical, mechanical, medical-support and other trades. Appendix-B of the official notification provides the reservation-wise distribution of all 354 vacancies. Ex-Servicemen Reservation: The notification earmarks 10% of vacancies in the notified trades for eligible Ex-Servicemen. If suitable Ex-Servicemen candidates are unavailable, the reserved positions may be filled by eligible non-Ex-Servicemen candidates belonging to the respective categories. The 10% Ex-Servicemen reservation is included in the published vacancies and must not be added separately to the total of 354.

Assam Rifles Trade-Wise Vacancy Details 2026

Assam Rifles Recruitment 2026 Category-Wise Vacancies

Educational qualifications vary depending on the trade. Candidates must possess the prescribed academic, technical or professional qualification from a recognized board, university or institute. Qualification Note: The table summarizes Appendix-A of the official notification. Candidates should verify the exact certificate title, recognition and trade requirements before applying. A general technical qualification does not automatically make a candidate eligible for every trade. Yes. Class 10 pass candidates can apply for certain posts, including Rifleman (Armourer) and Rifleman (Mason). Other trades require additional ITI certificates or specified school subjects. Yes. Candidates who have passed Class 12 can apply for eligible positions such as Warrant Officer (Cipher), Havildar (Instrument Repairer/Mechanic), Operation Theatre Technician and Physiotherapist, provided they possess the ad

The minimum age is generally 18 years , and the upper age limit is 23 or 25 years , depending on the advertised trade. Age is calculated as on 1 July 2026 . The date of birth and candidate's name recorded in the Matriculation or Secondary Examination Certificate will be accepted for determining eligibility. Subsequent requests to change these particulars will not be entertained.

23 or 25 years

Assam Rifles Age Relaxation 2026

The application fee for the notified Group-C positions is Rs. 100 . Eligible SC, ST and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempt from payment. Payment Mode: Candidates may pay through the online payment link or use the prescribed SBI bank-counter payment procedure. Applicants using bank-counter payment must upload a copy of the payment challan or receipt while completing the online application and produce the original during the recruitment rally. The application fee, once paid, is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against another recruitment expense.

The selection process includes physical fitness, academic and technical assessments, document verification and medical examination. Online Application Submission. RFID-Based Physical Standard Test (PST). Physical Efficiency Test (PET). Initial Document Verification. Computer Based Test (CBT). Trade Skill Test. Detailed Document Verification. Detailed Medical Examination (DME). Review Medical Examination (RME), Where Applicable. Final Merit List and Training Call. Important: Candidates must qualify at each applicable stage to remain eligible for further consideration. Merely passing the physical tests or CBT does not guarantee selection.

The physical standards depend on the candidate's category and the applicable regional relaxation. Specified regional categories include candidates belonging to the communities and regions mentioned in the notification, such as Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas and eligible candidates from designated northeastern, Himalayan and other regions. Weight must be proportionate to height and age according to the applicable medical standards. Important: Candidates claiming relaxed physical measurements must produce the appropriate supporting certificates.

Male candidates who qualify the initial physical and document checks must complete the prescribed running test. Candidates must complete the required run within the prescribed time to qualify for further recruitment stages. The RFID-based PST/PET will be conducted at Jorhat or Diphu in Assam . The exact reporting date and further instructions will be published through the official Assam Rifles website.

The Computer Based Test carries 100 marks . Candidates who qualify the physical and applicable verification stages will be considered for the written examination. Meeting the minimum qualifying marks does not guarantee shortlisting for the Trade Skill Test. Candidates are shortlisted according to their merit in CBT and the number of vacancies in their respective trades and categories.

100 marks

Assam Rifles CBT Minimum Qualifying Marks

The Trade Skill Test assesses the practical skills required for the selected technical or tradesman position. The notification specifies that the Trade Skill Test consists of a Computer-Based Practical Skill Test and a Trade-Specific Practical Skill Test , as applicable. The test is qualifying in nature, and no marks are awarded for the Trade Skill Test in the final merit calculation. Shortlisting is based on CBT merit in the relevant trade and category. Candidates who qualify the Trade Skill Test proceed to the applicable document verification and medical examination. The notification specifies shortlisting of approximately four candidates per vacancy for the subsequent document verification and medical assessment process, subject to the applicable trade and category provisions.

Candidates qualifying in the recruitment stages must undergo a Detailed Medical Examination (DME). Medical examinations will be conducted according to the Uniform Guidelines for Recruitment Medical Examination prescribed for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles. Where permitted, candidates declared unfit may undergo a Review Medical Examination (RME) under the relevant medical procedures. Important: Candidates must satisfy the prescribed medical requirements. Passing the written examination and Trade Skill Test does not remove the medical-fitness requirement.

Selected candidates will receive pay and allowances according to the applicable salary structure for Assam Rifles personnel. The uploaded recruitment notice states that the pay scale and allowances will be admissible according to the pay scales applicable to Assam Rifles personnel. It does not provide a separate numerical pay matrix for each advertised trade. Salary Note: Applicants should not assume that Warrant Officer, Havildar and Rifleman posts have identical pay. Exact basic pay, allowances and service benefits depend on the applicable rank and appointment rules.

Candidates should keep the following documents ready for online application and subsequent recruitment rally verification, as applicable. Class 10 / Matriculation certificate and marksheet. Class 12 certificate and marksheet, where required. ITI trade certificate, where applicable. Diploma or degree certificate for the selected trade, where applicable. Valid domicile or Permanent Residential Certificate. SC/ST/OBC certificate, where applicable. EWS Income and Asset Certificate, where applicable. Ex-Servicemen certificate and service/discharge documents, where applicable. Certificate supporting relaxed physical standards, where applicable. Valid photo identity proof. Recent passport-size photographs. Printed online application form. Application fee payment receipt or challan. Other certificates prescribed for the selected trade. Important: Original documents must be produced during the ap

The notification announces 354 Group-C vacancies. There are 17 technical and tradesman categories. Only eligible male Indian citizens can apply for the notified trades. Online applications start on 15 November 2026. The last date is 14 December 2026 at 11:59 PM. The recruitment rally is tentatively scheduled from 18 January 2027. The age cut-off date is 1 July 2026. Age eligibility differs between the advertised trades. SC/ST candidates receive five years of age relaxation. OBC candidates receive three years of age relaxation. Ex-Servicemen relaxation applies according to the specified rules. Domicile or Permanent Residential Certificate is mandatory. Only one online application per candidate is permitted. The application fee is Rs. 100 for non-exempt candidates. SC/ST and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempt from the fee. PST and PET will be conducted at Jorhat or Diphu in Assam. General