Assam Rifles Recruitment 2026

Issuing Authority

• Office of the Director General Assam Rifles
• Shillong – 793010
• Recruitment Branch, Laitkor, Meghalaya – 793010
• Email: rectbrdgar@gmail.com
• Website: www.assamrifles.gov.in

Important Dates

• Last Date of Application: 11 May 2026
• Applications after this date: Rejected
• Recruitment Rally: July/August 2026 (Tentative)
• Location: Lokhra, Assam
• Reporting details will be sent via post/email and website

Eligibility (Strict Condition)

• Only ONE dependent family member allowed
• Applicable for families of Assam Rifles personnel:
  • Killed in action
  • Died in service
  • Discharged on medical grounds
  • Missing in service

Dependent Categories Covered

• Spouse
• Son (including adopted)
• Daughter (including adopted)
• Dependent brother/sister

Special Conditions (Missing Personnel)

• Minimum 2 years missing required
• Documents required:
  • FIR copy
  • Police investigation report
  • Court declaration
• Not eligible if:
  • Less than 2 years service left
  • Fraud or anti-national suspicion
  • Migration to foreign country

Vacancy Details (Total: 117)

Total Vacancies: 117

Note: Vacancies are tentative and may change.

Age Limit

• Cut-off Date: 01 January 2026
• 18–23 years (most posts)
• 18–25 years (technical posts)

Educational Qualification

• GD: 10th Pass
• Clerk: 12th Pass + Typing (35 WPM English / 30 WPM Hindi)
• Cipher: 12th + ITI or Degree
• Technical Trades: 10th + ITI/Diploma

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

• Male: 2.4 km in 12 min
• Female: 1.6 km in 8.30 min
• Ladakh:
  • Male: 1.6 km (7.30 min)
  • Female: 800m (4 min)

Selection Process

• Physical Standard Test
• Physical Efficiency Test
• Trade Skill Test
• Medical Examination
• Document Verification
• Merit List

No written exam.

Medical Rules

• No knock knees
• No flat foot
• No varicose vein
• No squint eyes

Tattoo Rules

• Allowed on left forearm/dorsum
• Religious symbols allowed
• Size less than ¼

Disqualification

• Pregnant candidates rejected
• Fake documents → FIR
• Incomplete forms rejected
• Late applications rejected

Application Process

• Mode: Offline / Email
• Send to:
  • Directorate General Assam Rifles
  • Laitkor, Shillong – 793010
• Envelope must mention: APPLICATION FOR COMPASSIONATE GROUND APPOINTMENT

Documents Required

• Educational certificates
• Domicile certificate
• Caste certificate
• Trade certificate
• ID proof (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID / DL)

Helpline

• Timing: 0900 – 1700 hrs
• 0364-2585118
• 0364-2585119
• 8794101693

Final Rules

• No TA/DA
• Mobiles banned
• Selection provisional
• Covered under NPS
• Only candidates allowed inside rally