The Directorate General Assam Rifles, Shillong, has invited online applications for the Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026 to fill 354 Group C posts across 18 technical trades; eligible male candidates can apply at the official portal between 28 September 2026 and 28 October 2026 (23:59 hrs), with the recruitment rally tentatively scheduled from 23 November 2026 onward.
Overview
This all-India recruitment is for Group C technical and tradesman posts under the Office of the Directorate General Assam Rifles, Shillong (Memo No. I.12016/A Branch (Rect Cell)/2026/1310 dated 27 August 2026). Applications are accepted online only at the Assam Rifles website. Vacancies are tentative and may change at the Department’s discretion.
Important dates
Key dates for application submission and the recruitment process are provided below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Memo/Notification Date | 27 August 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 28 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (online) | 28 October 2026, 23:59 hrs |
| Recruitment Rally (Tentative) | From 23 November 2026 onwards |
| Cut-off Date for Age | 1 July 2026 |
Vacancy details (trade-wise)
The rally advertises a total of 354 posts across 18 trades. A 10% Ex‑Servicemen quota applies in specified trades; unfilled ESM vacancies will be filled by non‑ESM candidates of the respective category.
| Trade / Post | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| 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 Motor Vehicle) | 22 |
| Havildar (Instrument Mechanic) | 6 |
| Rifleman (Metalsmith) | 19 |
| Rifleman (Upholster) | 3 |
| Rifleman Store Keeper Technical (Electrical Mechanical Engineer) | 16 |
| Rifleman (Vehicle Mechanic) | 23 |
| Rifleman (Welder) | 2 |
| Warrant Officer (Draughtsman) | 2 |
| Warrant Officer (Operation Theatre Technician) | 1 |
| Warrant Officer (Physiotherapist) | 2 |
| Rifleman (Mason) | 29 |
Eligibility and educational qualifications
Eligibility varies by trade. Minimum educational and trade-specific training requirements are prescribed for each advertised post; candidates must be Indian male citizens and meet the specified trade qualification and age limits.
Selected trade qualification highlights
The following summarizes key educational/trade requirements as provided in the notification; candidates must consult the official notification for full details.
- Cipher (Warrant Officer): 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics & English plus NSQF Level 4+ course (min. 2 yrs) in ICT/Electronics/Computer Science/Electrical/Instrumentation from a recognized ITI, OR a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/ICT.
- Electrical Fitter Signal / Lineman Field / Electrician Motor Vehicle / Vehicle Mechanic / Recovery Vehicle Mechanic / Engineer Equipment Mechanic: Class 10/Matric plus specified ITI training or 2/3‑year diploma in relevant trades; Recovery Vehicle Mechanic requires a valid Heavy Motor Vehicle driving licence.
- Armourer / Metalsmith / Welder / Upholster / Mason: Class 10/Matric plus ITI certificate or relevant diploma; Mason must qualify a trade test and provide an undertaking/self‑certification of at least one year of work experience in the trade.
- Draughtsman (Warrant Officer): 10+2 plus a 3‑year diploma in Architectural Assistantship.
- Operation Theatre Technician / Physiotherapist (Warrant Officers): 10+2 plus a minimum 2‑year diploma in the respective discipline and at least one year of work experience in a recognized 50‑bed hospital or physiotherapy centre.
Age limits and relaxation
Age limits depend on the trade; the cut‑off date for age calculation is 1 July 2026. Specified age relaxations apply to SC/ST, OBC, Ex‑Servicemen and departmental candidates as per the notification.
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Ex‑Servicemen (UR) | 3 years after deduction of military service rendered |
| 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 for specified trades as per Central Government instructions |
Physical standards and PET
Physical Standard Test (PST) and RFID‑based Physical Efficiency Test (PET) requirements differ by region and category; PST applies to the majority of the advertised trades as listed in the notification.
PST and PET summary
Height, chest and run requirements are prescribed in the notification; RFID‑based PST/PET will be conducted at designated centres and qualifying runs differ for the Ladakh region.
- General (All India, except specified hill/NE/J&K regions): Male height 170 cm; chest 80 cm / 85 cm (normal/expanded); weight proportionate to height and age.
- Certain hill/NE/J&K regions: Male height 165 cm; chest 78 cm / 83 cm.
- Scheduled Tribes (ST): Male height 162.5 cm; chest 76 cm / 81 cm.
- PET (All India except Ladakh): 5 km run within 24 minutes (male candidates).
- PET (Ladakh region only): 1.6 km run within 7 minutes (male candidates).
- RFID‑based PST/PET will be conducted at Jorhat (Assam) or Diphu (Assam) centres; exact reporting dates will be intimated later on the official website after successful submission of the online application.
Selection process
Selection is a multi‑stage process and candidates must qualify each stage to proceed to the next; final selection depends on trade‑ and category‑wise merit against vacancies.
- RFID‑based PST and PET (qualifying).
- Documentation Verification (DV) conducted alongside PST/PET reporting; originals of payment receipt/challan and printed application/notification are required.
- Computer Based Test (CBT): 100‑mark objective paper; minimum pass marks are 35% for General/EWS and 33% for SC/ST/OBC.
- Trade Skill Test: Computer Based Trade Test and practical skill test — qualifying only (pass/fail). Shortlisting for the skill test is approximately 4 times the number of vacancies per trade/category based on CBT merit.
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME) & Review Medical Examination (RME) per Uniform Guidelines for CAPFs and Assam Rifles.
- Final merit list and call for training based on performance across all stages.
How to apply
Applications are accepted online only through the Assam Rifles recruitment portal; only one application per candidate is permitted.
- Visit the Assam Rifles official website and click on the “ONLINE APPLICATION” link.
- Complete the online application form with the required details.
- Make payment online via the provided link or pay offline at SBI bank counters using the generated challan.
- Upload the copy of the payment receipt/challan and print the completed application form and notification for reporting to PST/PET.
Documents required
Candidates must carry original documents for verification at the time of PST/PET and DV; photocopies may also be required as per instructions.
- Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate (or equivalent) for proof of name and date of birth.
- Educational qualification certificate(s)/Diploma/ITI certificate for the trade applied for.
- Domicile/Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) issued by the competent authority.
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate in the prescribed format, where applicable.
- Ex‑Servicemen discharge certificate, if claiming ESM quota/relaxation.
- Certificates for relaxed physical standards or valid ST certificate, where applicable.
- Printout of the completed online application form and the original payment receipt/challan.
- Printed copy of the notification downloaded from the Assam Rifles website.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) for departmental candidates issued by the Commanding Officer through Colonel (Record), HQ DGAR.
Important conditions and fee
Application fee, probation, travel allowances, and other key conditions are specified in the notification; candidates must comply with all instructions to avoid disqualification.
- Application fee: Rs. 100 for Group C posts; no fee for SC/ST and Ex‑Servicemen. Fee to be deposited only via SBI Current Account No. 37088046712 favouring HQ DGAR, Recruitment Branch, Shillong-10 (SBI Laitkor Branch; IFSC: SBIN0013883). The fee is non‑refundable.
- Only a single online application per candidate will be accepted; multiple applications will be rejected.
- No TA/DA will be paid for any stage of the recruitment; candidates must bear their own travel, boarding and lodging expenses.
- Selected candidates will be on probation for two years; recovery of training costs applies if a candidate withdraws or resigns prematurely.
- Mobile phones and electronic gadgets are banned within rally/test centre premises.
- Any false information found at any stage will lead to rejection of candidature and further action as per rules.
Helpline and official links
Candidates should use the official Assam Rifles website and notification for application and detailed instructions; helpline numbers are provided for queries during working hours.
- Apply online / Assam Rifles official website: https://www.assamrifles.gov.in
- Official notification (PDF): https://www.assamrifles.gov.in/ar-recruitment-pdf-viewer/8215
- Helpline numbers: 0364‑2585118, 0364‑2585119 and 8794101693 (available 0900–1730 hrs on working days)
Frequently asked questions (brief)
Key FAQs from the notification are summarised for candidate convenience.
- How many posts are advertised? 354 Group C posts across 18 technical trades (all‑India, no state‑wise quota).
- What is the last date to apply? 28 October 2026 up to 23:59 hrs; portal opens on 28 September 2026.
- Can women apply? No; all 18 trades are open to male candidates only.
- What is the selection process? RFID‑based PST/PET, Documentation Verification, CBT, Trade Skill Test, Medical Examination, and trade‑/category‑wise merit list.
- Is there an Ex‑Servicemen quota? Yes; 10% vacancies are earmarked for Ex‑Servicemen in specified trades.
