Assam Rifles Technical & Tradesman Recruitment 2026
Apply online till 28 October 2026 (11:59 PM) | All-India, Male Candidates
🔄 Updated on 9 October 2026Assam Rifles Recruitment 2026 – Overview
The Office of the Directorate General Assam Rifles (DGAR), Shillong has invited online applications for the Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026 for 354 Group C posts — Rifleman, Warrant Officer and Havildar — across 17 technical and tradesman trades. The recruitment is all-India with no state-wise quota, so candidates from Assam and across the country can apply. All trades are for male Indian citizens only.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Directorate General Assam Rifles (DGAR), Shillong |
| Recruitment Name | Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026 |
| Memo No. & Date | I.12016/A Branch (Rect Cell)/2026/1310, dated 27 August 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 354 (tentative; may increase or decrease) |
| Posts | Rifleman 219, Warrant Officer 129, Havildar 6 |
| Eligibility (Gender) | Male Indian citizens only |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Official Website | assamrifles.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification (Memo) Date | 27 August 2026 |
| Online Application Started | 28 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 28 October 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Age Cut-off Date | 1 July 2026 |
| Recruitment Rally (Tentative) | From 23 November 2026 |
Trade-wise Vacancy, Qualification & Age Limit
| Trade (Rank) | Posts | Qualification | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cipher (Warrant Officer) | 124 | 10+2 with Physics, Maths & English plus NSQF Level 4+ (min. 2 yrs) course in ICT/Electronics/Computer Science/Electrical/Instrumentation from a recognised ITI, OR Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/ICT | 18–25 |
| Draughtsman (Warrant Officer) | 2 | 10+2 plus 3-year Diploma in Architectural Assistantship | 18–25 |
| Operation Theatre Technician (Warrant Officer) | 1 | 10+2 plus Diploma in OT Technician (min. 2 yrs) and 1 year experience in a recognised hospital of at least 50 beds | 18–25 |
| Physiotherapist (Warrant Officer) | 2 | 10+2 plus Diploma in Physiotherapy (min. 2 yrs) and 1 year experience in a recognised hospital/centre of at least 50 beds | 18–25 |
| Instrument Mechanic (Havildar) | 6 | 10th plus 2-year ITI or 2/3-year Diploma in Instrument Mechanic/Electronic Mechanic/Technology | 18–23 |
| Electrical Fitter Signal (Rifleman) | 32 | 10th plus 2-year ITI or 2/3-year Diploma in a relevant Electrical/Electronics trade | 18–23 |
| Lineman Field (Rifleman) | 21 | 10th plus 2-year ITI or 2/3-year Diploma in a relevant Electrical/Electronics/OFC trade | 18–23 |
| Armourer (Rifleman) | 29 | 10th pass with ITI certificate in Welding trade | 18–23 |
| Engineer Equipment Mechanic (Rifleman) | 10 | 10th plus 2/3-year Diploma in Engineer Equipment Mechanic/Power Electric Systems/Mechanic Diesel | 18–23 |
| Recovery Vehicle Mechanic (Rifleman) | 13 | 10th plus 2-year ITI in Recovery Vehicle Mechanic and a valid Heavy Motor Vehicle/Transport Vehicle driving licence | 18–23 |
| Electrician Motor Vehicle (Rifleman) | 22 | 10th plus 2-year ITI or 2/3-year Diploma in Electrician/Electrical/Power Electronics trade | 18–23 |
| Metalsmith (Rifleman) | 19 | 10th plus 2-year ITI or 2/3-year Diploma in Metalsmith/Metallurgy | 18–23 |
| Upholster (Rifleman) | 3 | 10th plus 2-year ITI or 2/3-year Diploma in Upholster trade | 18–23 |
| Store Keeper Technical – Electrical Mechanical Engineer (Rifleman) | 16 | 10th/Matric pass from a recognised Board | 18–23 |
| Vehicle Mechanic (Rifleman) | 23 | 10th plus 2-year ITI or 2/3-year Diploma in Mechanic Motor Vehicle/Diesel/Fitter/Automobile Engineering | 18–23 |
| Welder (Rifleman) | 2 | 10th plus 2-year ITI or Diploma in Welder/Metallurgy | 18–23 |
| Mason (Rifleman) | 29 | 10th pass, must qualify the trade test, plus a self-certified undertaking of 1 year work experience in the trade | 18–23 |
| Total | 354 | — | — |
Category-wise Breakup
UR 145 | OBC 97 | SC 53 | EWS 34 | ST 25. About 10% of vacancies are earmarked for Ex-Servicemen in the listed trades; unfilled ESM posts go to non-ESM candidates of the same category.
Age Relaxation (as on 1 July 2026)
SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years. Ex-Servicemen: UR 3, OBC 6, SC/ST 8 years after deducting military service. Serving Assam Rifles personnel: up to 40 years for the specified trades. Date of birth is taken only from the Matriculation/Secondary certificate.
Physical Standards (PST) & PET
| Category (Male) | Height | Chest (Normal / Expanded) |
|---|---|---|
| All India (except groups below) | 170 cm | 80 / 85 cm |
| Candidates from Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Himachal Pradesh; Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas; Kashmir/Leh/Ladakh divisions | 165 cm | 78 / 83 cm |
| Scheduled Tribes | 162.5 cm | 76 / 81 cm |
Weight should be proportionate to height and age. PET (RFID-based): 5 km run in 24 minutes (Ladakh region: 1.6 km in 7 minutes).
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | ₹100 (non-refundable) |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen | Exempted |
Pay through the online payment link in the application, or offline at SBI counters using the generated challan (SBI Laitkor Branch, favouring HQ DGAR, Recruitment Branch, Shillong). Upload the payment receipt/challan online and carry the original to the PST/PET.
Selection Process
| Stage | Test |
|---|---|
| 1 | RFID-based Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET) |
| 2 | Document Verification (held along with PST/PET) |
| 3 | Computer Based Test (CBT): 100 marks, objective type. Minimum 35% for General/EWS, 33% for SC/ST/OBC |
| 4 | Trade Skill Test (computer-based trade test + practical skill test): qualifying only, about 4 candidates per vacancy shortlisted on CBT merit |
| 5 | Detailed Medical Examination (DME) / Review Medical Examination (RME) |
| 6 | Trade & category-wise Final Merit List |
Qualifying every stage does not guarantee selection; the final list depends on your merit position against trade/category vacancies. Selected candidates serve a 2-year probation.
Pay Scale
Pay and allowances are as applicable to Assam Rifles personnel. Reported 7th CPC levels are Rifleman Level 3, Havildar Level 4 and Warrant Officer Level 5; the notification does not print a pay matrix, so confirm exact figures with the official source.
How to Apply – Step by Step
- Visit www.assamrifles.gov.in and click “ONLINE APPLICATION”.
- Read the trade-wise eligibility, then fill in your details exactly as per your Matriculation certificate.
- Select your trade and category carefully — they cannot be changed later.
- Pay the ₹100 fee online or via SBI challan (if applicable) and upload the receipt.
- Submit before 28 October 2026 and print the application form and a copy of the notification.
- Carry these printouts, the original payment receipt and your documents to PST/PET reporting.
Documents to Keep Ready
Matriculation certificate (name/date of birth), trade qualification/ITI/Diploma certificates, domicile/PRC, SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate (if applicable), Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate (if applicable), ST or relaxed-standard certificate (if claiming), printed application form, original payment receipt, and a printed copy of the notification. Departmental candidates need an NOC from their Commanding Officer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are there in Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Recruitment 2026?
A total of 354 Group C vacancies: 219 Rifleman, 129 Warrant Officer (124 of them Cipher) and 6 Havildar posts across 17 trades.
What is the last date to apply?
Applications opened on 28 September 2026 and close on 28 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Can female candidates apply?
No. All trades in this rally are open only to male Indian citizens.
What is the age limit?
18–23 years for Rifleman and Havildar trades, and 18–25 years for Warrant Officer trades (Cipher, Draughtsman, OT Technician, Physiotherapist), as on 1 July 2026, with relaxation for SC/ST, OBC and Ex-Servicemen.
What is the height requirement for candidates from Assam?
Male candidates from Assam need a minimum height of 165 cm and chest of 78 cm (normal) / 83 cm (expanded). ST candidates need 162.5 cm.
What is the application fee?
₹100 for UR/OBC/EWS candidates. SC, ST and Ex-Servicemen are exempted. The fee is non-refundable.
Where will PST/PET be held?
At Jorhat or Diphu in Assam. The rally is tentatively from 23 November 2026 and your exact reporting date will be shown on the official website after you apply.
