The Directorate General Assam Rifles has invited online applications for the Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026 to fill 354 Group C vacancies across 18 technical trades; eligible male Indian candidates can apply at the official Assam Rifles website from 28 September 2026 to 28 October 2026 (11:59 PM), with the recruitment rally tentatively scheduled to commence from 23 November 2026. The selection process includes document screening, PST, PET, a 100-mark Computer Based Test (CBT), trade skill test, document verification and medical examinations; candidates must check trade-wise eligibility, age limits, physical standards and required documents before applying.
Overview of the recruitment
This recruitment drive covers 354 vacancies for technical and tradesman posts including Warrant Officer and Rifleman roles across multiple technical disciplines, with online applications accepted only via the Assam Rifles portal.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | Directorate General Assam Rifles |
| Recruitment Name | Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 354 (Tentative) |
| Number of Trades | 18 |
| Post Group | Group C |
| Eligible Gender | Male candidates (as specified for advertised trades) |
| Educational Qualification | Class 10 / Class 12 / ITI / Diploma / Relevant technical or medical qualification, depending on trade |
| Age Limit | 18–23 years or 18–25 years (post-wise) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Fee | UR / OBC / EWS: Rs. 100; SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen: Exempted |
| Application Period | 28 September 2026 to 28 October 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Recruitment Rally | 23 November 2026 onwards (Tentative) |
| Selection Process | Document Screening, PET, PST, CBT, Trade Skill Test, Document Verification, DME/RME |
| Official Website | https://www.assamrifles.gov.in/ |
Vacancy details by post
The notification provides post-wise vacancy distribution across technical and tradesman roles; the totals below are listed as tentative in the recruitment memo.
| 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 Motor Vehicle) | 22 |
| Havildar (Instrument Mechanic) | 6 |
| Rifleman (Metalsmith) | 19 |
| Rifleman (Upholster) | 3 |
| Rifleman (Store Keeper Technical) | 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 |
| Total | 354 |
Category-wise vacancy allocation
The notification specifies category-wise reservation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS and Unreserved candidates; there is no state-wise quota.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 53 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 25 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 97 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 34 |
| Unreserved (UR) | 145 |
| Total | 354 |
Eligibility and trade-specific qualifications
Educational and technical qualifications vary by trade; candidates must verify trade-wise requirements in Appendix A of the official notification before applying.
General educational criteria include Class 10, Class 12, ITI certificates, diplomas or other recognized technical or medical qualifications as specified for each trade.
Warrant Officer (Cipher) and specialist trades
Applicants for Warrant Officer (Cipher) must have passed 10+2 with English and Mathematics and hold the prescribed IT/Computer or information-technology related diploma qualification. Healthcare and allied trades carry specific diploma and experience requirements as provided in the notification.
Examples of healthcare and related trade qualifications stated in the notification include:
- Warrant Officer (Operation Theatre Technician): 10+2 with a two-year Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology or equivalent with prescribed practical experience.
- Warrant Officer (Physiotherapist): 10+2 with a two-year Diploma in Physiotherapy or an accepted equivalent with prescribed experience.
- Rifleman (Mason): Class 10 pass with prescribed trade test/experience conditions.
Age limits and relaxation
Age limits vary by post and are to be calculated as on 01 July 2026; candidates must confirm the age criteria applicable to their chosen trade in the notification.
| Post / Category | Age Limit / Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Most Rifleman technical and tradesman posts | 18–23 years |
| Warrant Officer (Cipher), Operation Theatre Technician, Physiotherapist (Warrant Officer) and specified Warrant Officer posts | 18–25 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years relaxation |
| OBC | 3 years relaxation |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR) | 3 years after deduction of qualifying military service |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC) | 6 years after deduction of qualifying military service |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC / ST) | 8 years after deduction of qualifying military service |
Selection process and exam pattern
The selection process comprises multiple stages: document screening, physical tests (PET and PST), a Computer Based Test, a trade skill test, document verification and medical examinations; shortlisting is based on CBT merit and applicable recruitment conditions.
Stages of selection
Candidates will undergo the following stages during recruitment.
- Initial document screening and verification
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Trade Skill Test (qualifying in nature)
- Document Verification
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME) and Review Medical Examination (RME) where applicable
CBT exam pattern and minimum qualifying marks
The Computer Based Test will be of 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks, conducted in Hindi and English with negative marking for incorrect answers.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Marking | +1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | General / EWS: 35%; SC / ST / OBC: 33% |
| Question Paper Basis | The question paper will be based on the Food Safety Officer syllabus prescribed by the recruiting department |
Physical tests
Physical tests include the PET running requirement and PST measurements such as height, chest and weight; relaxations apply for specified regional and tribal categories.
- Male running requirement (General All India): 5 km in 24 minutes
- Male running requirement (Ladakh region): 1.6 km in 7 minutes 30 seconds
- PST minimums — General All India: Height 170 cm; Chest 80/85 cm
- PST relaxed standards — Specified Hill and Regional Categories: Height 165 cm; Chest 78/83 cm; Scheduled Tribe: Height 162.5 cm; Chest 76/81 cm
Application fee and payment
The application fee is Rs. 100 for UR, OBC and EWS candidates; SC, ST and Ex-Servicemen are exempted. Payment can be made through the online payment facility or the prescribed SBI bank challan as per the notification.
How to apply online
Applications must be submitted only through the official Assam Rifles website by the closing date; only one application per candidate is permitted and requests to change submitted information after final submission will not be accepted.
- Visit the official Assam Rifles website: https://www.assamrifles.gov.in/
- Open the Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026 notification and read eligibility requirements
- Select the Online Application option and complete personal, educational, contact and domicile details
- Select the appropriate trade and reservation category and upload required documents as instructed
- Complete fee payment if applicable and submit the application
- Download and print the acknowledgement and retain the fee receipt or challan
- Carry the application printout and required original documents when reporting for the recruitment rally
Important dates
Candidates should note the application window and tentative rally start date as provided in the notification.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Recruitment memo date | 27 August 2026 |
| Online application start date | 28 September 2026 |
| Online application last date | 28 October 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Recruitment rally start date (tentative) | 23 November 2026 onwards |
Documents required
Candidates must possess and carry original documents and attested copies as required for the recruitment and verification stages.
- Class 10 certificate (for date of birth verification)
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
- ITI, diploma or technical training certificates where applicable
- Domicile / Permanent Residential Certificate
- SC / ST / OBC / EWS certificate where applicable
- Ex-Servicemen documents where applicable
- Online application form printout and fee payment receipt or SBI challan
Official links
Candidates should use only the official Assam Rifles portal and the recruitment notification PDF for complete details and application.
- Apply / Official website: https://www.assamrifles.gov.in/
- Recruitment notification PDF: https://www.assamrifles.gov.in/ar-recruitment-pdf-viewer/8215
