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Assam Rifles Technical And Tradesman Recruitment Rally Notification 2026 Out - Apply Online 354 Warrant Officer, Rifleman and Other Posts
Assam Rifles Technical And Tradesman Recruitment Rally : Job Overview
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| Organization Name | Office of the Directorate General Assam Rifles, Shillong – 793010 |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 354 (tentative; no state-wise quota) |
| Application Mode | Online only, via assamrifles.gov.in |
| Job Location | Shillong, Meghalaya |
| Last Updated | 26 Sep 2026 |
Assam Rifles Technical & Tradesman Rally 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Memo/Notification Date | 27 August 2026 |
| Online Application Server Starts | 28 September 2026 |
| Last Date of Receipt of Applications | 28 October 2026, 23:59 hrs |
| Recruitment Rally (Tentative) | From 23 November 2026 onwards |
| Cut-off Date for Age | 1 July 2026 (for all candidates) |
Assam Rifles Technical & Tradesman Rally 2026 Vacancy Details (Trade-wise)
18 Trades/Posts 10% Ex-Servicemen Quota (in specified trades) 354 Total Posts Note: 10% of vacancies are earmarked for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) in Warrant Officer (Cipher), Rifleman (Electrical Fitter Signal), Rifleman (Lineman Field), Rifleman (Armourer), Rifleman (Engineer Equipment Mechanic), Rifleman (Recovery Vehicle Mechanic), Havildar (Instrument Mechanic), Rifleman (Metalsmith), Rifleman (Upholster), Rifleman Store Keeper Technical & Mechanical Engineer, Rifleman (Vehicle Mechanic), Rifleman (Welder), Warrant Officer (Draughtsman), Warrant Officer (Operation Theatre Technician), Warrant Officer (Physiotherapist) and Rifleman (Mason) trades. If suitable ESM candidates are not available, these vacancies will be filled by non-ESM candidates of the respective category. Regular Army, Navy and Air Force personnel are all treated as Ex-Servicemen. All trades are for male candidates only. Vac
| Sl | Trade | Total |
|---|---|---|
| a | Warrant Officer (Cipher) | 124 |
| b | Rifleman (Electrical Fitter Signal) | 32 |
| c | Rifleman (Lineman Field) | 21 |
| d | Rifleman (Armourer) | 29 |
| e | Rifleman (Engineer Equipment Mechanic) | 10 |
| f | Rifleman (Recovery Vehicle Mechanic) | 13 |
| g | Rifleman (Electrician Motor Vehicle) | 22 |
| h | Havildar (Instrument Mechanic) | 6 |
| j | Rifleman (Metalsmith) | 19 |
| k | Rifleman (Upholster) | 3 |
| l | Rifleman Store Keeper Technical (Electrical Mechanical Engineer) | 16 |
| m | Rifleman (Vehicle Mechanic) | 23 |
| n | Rifleman (Welder) | 2 |
| o | Warrant Officer (Draughtsman) | 2 |
| p | Warrant Officer (Operation Theatre Technician) | 1 |
| q | Warrant Officer (Physiotherapist) | 2 |
| r | Rifleman (Mason) | 29 |
| Grand Total | 354 |
Assam Rifles Technical & Tradesman Rally 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Gender: All 18 trades are open to male candidates only, as stated for each trade in the notification. Nationality: Candidate must be a citizen of India.
| Trade Initial Rank | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Cipher – Warrant Officer | 10+2/Intermediate with Physics, Mathematics & English + NSQF Level 4+ course (min. 2 yrs) in ICT/Electronics Engg./Computer Science/Electrical Engg./Instrumental Technology from a recognized ITI, OR Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics/ICT from a recognized University/Institution | 18–25 years |
| Electrical Fitter Signal – Rifleman | Class 10/Matric + min. 2 yrs Technical Training from ITI or 2/3-yr Diploma in Electrical Engineering/Electrical Power Distribution/Electrician/Instrumental Technology/Instrument Mechanic/Technician Power Electronic System/Technician Electronic System Design and Repair | 18–23 years |
| Lineman Field – Rifleman | Class 10/Matric + min. 2 yrs Technical Training from ITI or 2/3-yr Diploma in Electronics/Electronics Mechanic/Electrical Engineering/Electrical Power Distribution/Electrician/Instrumental Technician/Technical Power Electronic System/Electronic System Design and Repair/Fibre to Home Technology/OFC Technology | 18–23 years |
| Armourer – Rifleman | 10th pass with ITI certificate in Welding trade from a recognized institute | 18–23 years |
| Engineer Equipment Mechanic – Rifleman | Class 10/Matric + min. 2/3-yr Diploma in Engineer Equipment Mechanic/Power Electric Systems/Mechanic Diesel | 18–23 years |
| Recovery Vehicle Mechanic – Rifleman | 10th/Matric + 2-yr ITI certificate in Recovery Vehicle Mechanic + valid Heavy Motor Vehicle/Transport Vehicle Driving Licence | 18–23 years |
| Electrician Motor Vehicle – Rifleman | Class 10/Matric + min. 2 yrs Technical Training from ITI or 2/3-yr Diploma in Electrician/Electrical Engineering/Technical/Power Electronics/Communication System | 18–23 years |
| Instrument Mechanic – Havildar | Class 10/Matric + 2-yr Technical Training from ITI or 2/3-yr Diploma in Instrument Mechanic/Electronic Mechanic/Technology | 18–23 years |
| Metalsmith – Rifleman | 10th/Matric + 2-yr Technical Training from ITI or 2/3-yr Diploma in Metalsmith/Metallurgy | 18–23 years |
| Upholster – Rifleman | 10th/Matric + 2-yr Technical Training from ITI or 2/3-yr Diploma in Upholster trade | 18–23 years |
| Store Keeper Technical (Electrical Mechanical Engineer) – Rifleman | 10th/Matric pass from a recognized Board | 18–23 years |
| Vehicle Mechanic – Rifleman | 10th/Matric + min. 2 yrs Technical Training from ITI or 2/3-yr Diploma in Mechanic Motor Vehicle/Mechanic Diesel/Fitter/Mechanic Engineering Technical/Automobile Engineering/Technical | 18–23 years |
| Welder – Rifleman | 10th/Matric + 2-yr Technical Training from ITI or Diploma in Welder/Metallurgy | 18–23 years |
| Draughtsman – Warrant Officer | 10+2 pass or equivalent + 3-yr Diploma in Architectural Assistantship from a recognized Polytechnic/Institution | 18–25 years |
| Operation Theatre Technician – Warrant Officer | 10+2 pass + Diploma in Operation Theatre Technician (min. 2 yrs) from a recognized Institute/Hospital + min. 1 year work experience as OT Technician from a min. 50-bed recognized Hospital | 18–25 years |
| Physiotherapist – Warrant Officer | 10+2 pass + Diploma in Physiotherapy (min. 2 yrs) from a recognized Institute/Hospital + min. 1 year work experience as Physiotherapist from a min. 50-bed recognized Hospital/Physiotherapy Centre | 18–25 years |
| Mason – Rifleman | 10th pass from a recognized Board + must qualify trade test + an undertaking/self-certification of min. 1 year work experience in the trade | 18–23 years |
Assam Rifles Technical & Tradesman Rally 2026 Age Relaxation
Only the Date of Birth and Name as recorded in the Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate (or an equivalent certificate) will be accepted by Assam Rifles; subsequent requests for its change will not be considered or granted. Cut-off date for age: 1 July 2026.
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR) | 3 years, after deduction of military service rendered from actual age as on the cut-off date |
| 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 |
| Departmental (Assam Rifles serving personnel) | Relaxable up to age 40, per Central Government instructions/orders, for the specified applicable trades only |
Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Note: Per the notification, the PST applies to Warrant Officer (Cipher), Rifleman (Electrical Fitter Signal), Rifleman (Lineman Field), Rifleman (Armourer), Rifleman (Engineer Equipment Mechanic), Rifleman (Recovery Vehicle Mechanic), Havildar (Instrument Mechanic), Rifleman (Metalsmith), Rifleman (Upholster), Rifleman Store Keeper Technical (Electrical Mechanical Engineer), Rifleman (Vehicle Mechanic), Rifleman (Welder), Warrant Officer (Draughtsman), Warrant Officer (Operation Theatre Technician), Warrant Officer (Physiotherapist), and Rifleman (Mason) trades only – reproduced exactly as listed; Rifleman (Electrician Motor Vehicle) is not named in that specific list within the source, though it is a listed trade in the vacancy table. Candidates relaxing physical standards by virtue of belonging to Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras and Marathas categories must furnish a certificate a
| Category | Height | Chest Normal Expanded Male | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| All India, except Garhwalis/Kumaonis/Dogras/Marathas and candidates from Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and the Kashmir/Leh/Ladakh Divisions of J&K | 170 cm (Male), 157 cm (Female) | 80 cm / 85 cm | Proportionate to height and age, as per medical standard |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, and candidates from Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and the Kashmir/Leh/Ladakh Divisions of J&K | 165 cm (Male), 155 cm (Female) | 78 cm / 83 cm | |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 162.5 cm (Male), 150 cm (Female) | 76 cm / 81 cm |
Assam Rifles Technical & Tradesman Rally 2026 Selection Process
Selection proceeds through several sequential stages; only candidates qualifying each stage move to the next. RFID-Based Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Height/chest/weight measurement and the qualifying run, as detailed above. Documentation Verification (DV): Conducted alongside PST/PET reporting; candidates must produce the original of the payment receipt/challan and the printed application form/notification copy. Computer Based Test (CBT): 100-mark objective-type question paper. Minimum pass marks: 35% for General/EWS candidates; 33% for SC/ST/OBC candidates. Candidates successful in the RFID PET/PST, Documentation Verification and CBT are shortlisted to the Trade Skill Test. Trade Skill Test: Based on a Computer Based Trade Test and a Specific Practical Skill Test; no marks are awarded (purely qualifying – pass/fail). Shortlisting for the Skill Test is
Documents Required
Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate (or equivalent), for proof of Date of Birth and Name Educational qualification certificate(s)/Diploma/ITI certificate for the trade applied for Domicile/Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC), issued by the competent authority Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Other Backward Classes (OBC)/Economically Weaker Section (EWS) certificate, in the prescribed format, where applicable Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate, where claiming ESM quota/relaxation Relaxed physical standard certificate, for candidates belonging to Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras and Marathas categories, issued by the competent authority Valid ST certificate, for ST candidates availing relaxation in physical standards Printout of the completed Online Application Form Original copy of the payment receipt/challan Printed copy of the notification downloaded from the
Assam Rifles Technical And Tradesman Recruitment Rally : How to Apply Online Step-by-Step
- 1Visit assamrifles.gov.in and click on “ONLINE APPLICATION”.
- 2Fill in the requisite details as prescribed in the application form.
- 3Make the online payment via the link given for online payment, or alternatively pay offline through SBI Bank Counters using the generated challan.
- 4Upload the copy of the payment receipt/challan online.
- 5Print the completed Online Application Form and a copy of the notification downloaded from the Assam Rifles website; keep these ready to carry to the PST/PET reporting.
- 6Submit the application well before the closing date – the portal stops functioning from the day of publication of the advertisement to the last date of receipt of applications.
Assam Rifles Technical And Tradesman Recruitment Rally : Important Links & Notification PDF
Assam Rifles Technical And Tradesman Recruitment Rally : Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many posts has Assam Rifles advertised in this Rally?
354 Group C posts across 18 technical trades, all-India, with no state-wise quota.
What is the last date to apply?
28 October 2026, till 23:59 hrs; the online portal opens on 28 September 2026.
Can women apply for this Rally?
No. All 18 advertised trades are open to male candidates only.
What is the age limit?
Most trades require 18–23 years; Cipher, Draughtsman, Operation Theatre Technician and Physiotherapist require 18–25 years, as on the cut-off date of 1 July 2026.
What is the selection process?
RFID-based Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Documentation Verification, a Computer Based Test (CBT), a Trade Skill Test, and a Detailed/Review Medical Examination, followed by a trade- and category-wise Merit List.
What is the application fee?
Rs. 100/- for Group C posts; no fee for SC/ST and Ex-Servicemen candidates. The fee is non-refundable.
Is there a quota for Ex-Servicemen?
Yes, 10% of vacancies are earmarked for Ex-Servicemen in most of the advertised trades; unfilled ESM vacancies go to non-ESM candidates of the same category.
Where do I apply?
Online only, through assamrifles.gov.in; only one application per candidate is accepted.
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