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Assam Rifles Recruitment 2026

Assam Rifles

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Updated on 28 Oct 2026

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Recruitment overview

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Job Title
Assam Rifles Recruitment 2026
Department Name
Assam Rifles
Type
Government Job
Govt. Type
Central Govt
Vacancies
354 Vacancies
Salary
As admissible to Assam Rifles Personnel (exact 7th CPC pay level not stated in notification excerpt)
Location
All India
Exam Body
Directorate General Assam Rifles, Shillong
Exam Name
Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026
Application Type
Time Bound
Source
Official Website
Last Updated
28 Oct 2026

Description

The Office of the Director General, Assam Rifles, Shillong has released Advertisement No. I.12016/A Branch (Rect Cell)/2026/1310 dated 27 August 2026 for the Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026, inviting online applications for 354 Group C posts of Warrant Officer, Rifleman and Havildar across 17 technical/tradesman trades. Eligible male Indian citizens with the prescribed 10th/10+2 pass plus ITI/Diploma qualification for the relevant trade can apply online. Selection includes PST/PET, CBT, Trade Skill Test, Document Verification and DME.

Eligibility criteria

Review qualification, age limit, and experience for Assam Rifles Recruitment 2026 in the table below.

Qualification
10th Pass to Graduate (Any stream)
Age Limit
18 - 25 years
Applicant Scope
Across the Country · India
Employment Exchange
Not Required
State Citizen
Not Required
Professional Courses
  • Polytechnic
  • Engineering
Additional Eligibility
  • ITI Certificate
  • Work Experience
  • Ex-Serviceman

Qualification

Minimum qualification varies by trade: from Class 10 pass (with ITI/Diploma for most trades) to 10+2 with technical diploma; Warrant Officer (Cipher) alternatively accepts a Bachelor's degree in Electronics/ICT. General age band is 18–23 years (as on 01 July 2026); Draughtsman, Operation Theatre Technician and Physiotherapist (Warrant Officer trades) have a higher band of 18–25 years — verify Cipher's exact band against the official PDF (see note above). See post-wise qualification/age table in Govt. Job overview for exact figures per trade.

10th Passor12th Pass (Any stream)or12th Pass (Any stream)orPursuing Graduation (Any stream)orGraduate (Any stream)

Physical standards

Physical measurements, vision standards, and efficiency tests for Assam Rifles Recruitment 2026, as per the official recruitment notification.

Physical standards
HeightMaleFemale
General / OBC / SC170 cm157 cm
ST (Scheduled Tribes)162.5 cm150 cm
North-Eastern States / Hill Areas165 cm155 cm
WeightMaleFemale
All CategoriesProportionate to height and age as per medical standards.Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards.
ChestUnexpandedExpandedMin expansion
General / OBC / SC80 cm85 cm5 cm
ST (Scheduled Tribes)76 cm81 cm5 cm
North-Eastern States / Hill Areas78 cm83 cm5 cm
Vision standard
StandardRequirement
Distant (with glasses)Not Allowed (Must be corrected naturally)
Distant (without glasses)Better Eye: 6/6 | Worse Eye: 6/9
Near visionBetter Eye: N6 | Worse Eye: N9
Physical efficiency (PE)
EventGenderDistanceTimeNotes
RaceMale5 km24 minsRFID Tag-based timing
RaceMale1.6 km7 minsRace (Ladakh)

Important dates & links

Application and notification dates for Assam Rifles Recruitment 2026, including the apply window and official links.

Start Date
27 September 2026
Last Date
28 October 2026
Notification Number
Memo No. I.12016/A Branch (Rect Cell)/2026/1310, dated 27 August 2026
Notification Release Date
27 August 2026
Official Notification
Application Mode
Online
Exam Date
Tentative — recruitment rally begins 23 November 2026 onward; exact CBT date to be notified

Post-wise vacancy

Post-wise vacancies, qualification, age limit, and pay details for Assam Rifles Recruitment 2026. Confirm final numbers on the official notification.

Warrant Officer (Cipher)124 Posts
Salary
As admissible to Assam Rifles Personnel
Qualification
10+2/Intermediate with Physics, Mathematics and English and 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
Age Limit
18-23 years (as on 01 Jul 2026)
Rifleman (Electrical Fitter Signal)32 Posts
Salary
As admissible to Assam Rifles Personnel
Qualification
Class 10/Matric and 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
Age Limit
18-23 years (as on 01 Jul 2026)
Rifleman (Lineman Field)21 Posts
Salary
As admissible to Assam Rifles Personnel
Qualification
Class 10/Matric and 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
Age Limit
18-23 years (as on 01 Jul 2026)

Exam pattern & syllabus

Exam date, mode, question type, negative marking, and subject-wise syllabus for Assam Rifles Recruitment 2026.

Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Exam Date
Tentative — recruitment rally begins 23 November 2026 onward; exact CBT date to be notified
Exam Duration
2 Hours (120 minutes)
Exam Mode
Offline
Question type
MCQ
Exam languages
English & Hindi
Negative marking
No Negative Marking
Syllabus
SubjectQuestionsMarks
English Language2525
Reasoning Ability & General Intelligence2525
Quantitative Aptitude / Elementary Mathematics2525
General Awareness & Knowledge2525
Total questions100Total marks100

Selection process & notes

Selection stages, disclaimers, and terms for Assam Rifles Recruitment 2026.

Only male Indian citizens are eligible; this rally has no posts open to female candidates.
Only one application per candidate is accepted; multiple applications will not be entertained.
The State selected in the application cannot be changed at Document Verification; a mismatch leads to cancellation of candidature.
No correction or modification is allowed after the online form is submitted; requests by post, fax, email or hand will not be entertained.
Candidates are shortlisted for Document Verification and Medical Examination at approximately 4 times (1:4) the vacancies per trade/category, based on CBT merit.
Minimum qualifying marks in CBT: 35% for General/EWS, 33% for SC/ST/OBC.

Selection Process

RFID-based Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Documentation Computer-Based Test (CBT) Trade Skill Test (Computer Test & Practical Skill Test) — qualifying, no marks Document Verification Detailed Medical Examination (DME) / Review Medical Examination (RME) for candidates declared unfit Final Merit List

Disclaimer

Application fee, once paid, is non-refundable under any circumstances and is not adjusted against any other expense. This listing is based on the official Assam Rifles advertisement (Memo No. I.12016/A Branch (Rect Cell)/2026/1310, dated 27 August 2026); candidates must refer to the official notification PDF for complete details. Avedan provides this information for convenience only and is not the recruiting authority; Avedan is not affiliated with Assam Rifles or the Ministry of Home Affairs. Candidates must verify all dates, vacancies and eligibility on the official website www.assamrifles.gov.in before applying.

Terms and Conditions:

Only one application per candidate is allowed; the State selected in the application cannot be changed later. Eligibility (age, qualification, physical standards) follows exactly the official advertisement; Avedan does not alter or guarantee eligibility. The Avedan Android app helps candidates track and organize this application but does not submit the form on the candidate's behalf; final submission must be completed on the official government portal.

Documents required

Keep these documents ready when you apply for Assam Rifles Recruitment 2026. Upload only clear scans as per the official notification.

Self

Aadhaar Card - Front

Aadhaar Card - Back

Driving Licence

Domicile Certificate

10th Pass Certificate

10th Marksheet

12th Pass Certificate

12th Marksheet

Graduation Certificate

Graduation Marksheet

Caste Certificate

EWS Certificate

ITI Certificate

Ex-Servicemen Certificate

Job Experience Certificate

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