The Directorate General Assam Rifles, Shillong has released the notification for the Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026. A total of 354 Group C vacancies will be filled in 17 trades, including Warrant Officer (Cipher), Rifleman (Armourer), Rifleman (Vehicle Mechanic/Fitter), Rifleman (Mason) and Havildar (Instrument Repairer/Mechanic).
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The notification (Memo No. I.12016/A Branch (Rect Cell)/2026/1892, dated 3 November 2026) appeared in Employment News of 14–20 November 2026. Online applications open on 15 November 2026 and close on 14 December 2026 at 11:59 PM on assamrifles.gov.in. The rally itself is tentatively scheduled from 18 January 2027 onwards.
Assam Rifles Tradesman Rally 2026: Overview
This recruitment is open only to male candidates from across India. Vacancies are allotted on an all-India, all-class basis, with no state-wise quota. Candidates with 10th, 12th, ITI or diploma qualifications can apply depending on the trade, and the age limit is 18 to 23 or 18 to 25 years. The sections below cover the trade-wise vacancies, eligibility, physical standards, fee, selection process and the steps to apply.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Directorate General Assam Rifles, Shillong |
| Ministry | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Recruitment name | Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026 |
| Memo No. | I.12016/A Branch (Rect Cell)/2026/1892, dated 3 November 2026 |
| Posts | Warrant Officer, Havildar and Rifleman (Group C) |
| Total vacancies | 354 |
| Number of trades | 17 |
| Eligible candidates | Male candidates only, all-India |
| Age limit | 18–23 years (18–25 years for some trades), as on 1 July 2026 |
| Application mode | Online only |
| Application fee | ₹100 (nil for SC, ST and ex-servicemen) |
| PST/PET venue | Jorhat or Diphu (Assam) |
| Selection | PST, PET, CBT, trade skill test, documents, medical |
| Official website | assamrifles.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 3 November 2026 |
| Published in Employment News | 14–20 November 2026 |
| Online application starts | 15 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 14 December 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Cut-off date for age | 1 July 2026 |
| Recruitment rally begins | 18 January 2027 onwards (tentative) |
| PST/PET reporting date | To be announced on assamrifles.gov.in |
Assam Rifles Tradesman Vacancy 2026: Trade-Wise and Category-Wise
Warrant Officer (Cipher) has the most seats at 124, more than one-third of the total. These vacancies are counted on an all-India basis; there is no state-wise quota.
| Trade | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrant Officer (Cipher) | 19 | 9 | 33 | 12 | 51 | 124 |
| Rifleman (Electrical Fitter Signal) | 5 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 32 |
| Rifleman (Lineman Field) | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 21 |
| Rifleman (Armourer) | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 29 |
| Rifleman (Engineer Equipment Mechanic) | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| Rifleman (Recovery Vehicle Mechanic) | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 13 |
| Rifleman (Electrician Mechanic Vehicle) | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 22 |
| Havildar (Instrument Repairer/Mechanic) | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Rifleman (Metalsmith) | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 19 |
| Rifleman (Upholster) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Rifleman (Store Keeper Technical, Electrical Mechanical Engineer) | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 16 |
| Rifleman (Vehicle Mechanic/Fitter) | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 23 |
| Rifleman (Welder) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Warrant Officer (Draughtsman) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Warrant Officer (Operation Theatre Technician) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Warrant Officer (Physiotherapist) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Rifleman (Mason) | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 29 |
| Total | 53 | 25 | 97 | 34 | 145 | 354 |
Ex-servicemen quota: 10% of vacancies in all these trades are reserved for ex-servicemen. Unfilled ESM seats will go to non-ESM candidates of the same category.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must be male Indian citizens. They need a valid domicile or Permanent Residential Certificate (PRC) issued by the competent state or UT authority. Persons with disabilities are not eligible for this recruitment.
Trade-Wise Education Qualification and Age Limit
| Trade | Initial rank | Education qualification | Age limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cipher | Warrant Officer | 12th pass + 2-year ITI in Radio & Television or Electronics, OR a bachelor’s degree in Electronics or IT | 18–25 years |
| Electrical Fitter Signal | Rifleman | 10th pass with Science, Maths and English | 18–23 years |
| Lineman Field | Rifleman | 10th pass + ITI in Electrician trade | 18–23 years |
| Armourer | Rifleman | 10th pass | 18–23 years |
| Engineer Equipment Mechanic | Rifleman | 10th pass + ITI in Engineer Equipment Mechanic | 18–23 years |
| Recovery Vehicle Mechanic | Rifleman | 10th pass + ITI in Recovery Vehicle Mechanic or Recovery Vehicle Operator | 18–25 years |
| Electrician Mechanic Vehicle | Rifleman | 10th pass + ITI in Motor Mechanic | 18–23 years |
| Instrument Repairer/Mechanic | Havildar | 12th pass + ITI in Instrumentation | 18–23 years |
| Metalsmith | Rifleman | 10th pass + ITI in Metalsmith | 18–23 years |
| Upholster | Rifleman | 10th pass + ITI in Upholster | 18–23 years |
| Store Keeper Technical, EME | Rifleman | 10th pass with English, Maths and Science (with Physics) | 18–23 years |
| Vehicle Mechanic/Fitter | Rifleman | 10th pass with English, Maths and Science + Diploma or ITI | 18–23 years |
| Welder | Rifleman | 10th pass + ITI in Welder | 18–23 years |
| Draughtsman | Warrant Officer | 12th pass + 3-year Diploma in Architectural Assistantship | 18–25 years |
| Operation Theatre Technician | Warrant Officer | 12th pass + Diploma in Operation Theatre Technician | 18–23 years |
| Physiotherapist | Warrant Officer | 12th pass + Diploma in Physiotherapy | 18–23 years |
| Mason | Rifleman | 10th pass | 18–23 years |
Age is counted as on 1 July 2026. Only the date of birth on the matriculation (10th) certificate will be accepted.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Ex-servicemen (UR) | 3 years after deducting military service from actual age |
| Ex-servicemen (OBC) | 6 years (3+3) after deducting military service |
| Ex-servicemen (SC/ST) | 8 years (3+5) after deducting military service |
EWS candidates need an Income and Asset Certificate valid for 2025-26, based on 2024-25 income.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100 |
| SC / ST / Ex-servicemen | Nil |
The fee can be paid online through the payment link, or in cash at any SBI branch counter, into SBI Current Account No. 37088046712 in favour of HQ DGAR, Recruitment Branch, Shillong (SBI Laitkor Branch, IFSC SBIN0013883). In both cases, the challan or receipt must be uploaded online, and the original must be carried to the PST/PET. The fee is non-refundable.
Pay Scale
The notice says pay and allowances will be as applicable to Assam Rifles personnel. Under the 7th Pay Commission, the usual levels for these ranks are:
| Rank | Pay level | Pay scale (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Rifleman | Level 3 | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 |
| Havildar | Level 4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| Warrant Officer | Level 5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
Allowances such as DA, HRA and ration money are paid in addition.
Physical Standards (PST)
| Region / category | Height | Chest (normal / expanded) |
|---|---|---|
| General (all India, except the groups below) | 170 cm | 80 / 85 cm |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas; candidates from Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Himachal Pradesh, and Kashmir, Leh and Ladakh divisions of J&K | 165 cm | 78 / 83 cm |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 162.5 cm | 76 / 81 cm |
Weight must be in proportion to height and age as per medical standards. Candidates claiming relaxed standards must carry the required certificate.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
| Region | Race | Time limit |
|---|---|---|
| All India (except Ladakh) | 5 km run | 24 minutes |
| Ladakh region | 1.6 km run | 7 minutes |
PST and PET are both qualifying and will be held with RFID tracking at Jorhat or Diphu in Assam.
Selection Process
Selection runs in six stages, and a candidate must clear each one to move to the next:
- Physical Standard Test (PST) and document check: Height, chest and weight are measured, and documents are verified at the rally venue.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): A 5 km run in 24 minutes (1.6 km in 7 minutes for Ladakh).
- Computer Based Test (CBT): A 100-mark paper. Minimum pass marks are 35% for General and EWS, and 33% for SC, ST and OBC.
- Trade Skill Test: A computer test plus a practical skill test in the trade. It is qualifying only; no marks are added to merit. Candidates are called in a 1:4 ratio based on CBT merit.
- Document Verification (DV) and Detailed Medical Examination (DME): Medicals follow MHA guidelines for CAPF and Assam Rifles. Candidates declared unfit can appear for a Review Medical Examination (RME).
- Merit list: Final selection is made trade-wise and category-wise from the merit list. Qualifying all tests does not guarantee selection.
Selected candidates will be on probation for 2 years. Anyone who leaves training early must repay the full training cost or three months’ pay and allowances.
How to Apply for Assam Rifles Tradesman Rally 2026
- Visit the official website, assamrifles.gov.in, from 15 November 2026.
- Click the “Online Application” option for the Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026.
- Register with a working mobile number (not DND-activated) and email ID. All rally updates will come by SMS and email only.
- Fill in personal details, category, state of domicile and trade carefully. The state and trade cannot be changed later.
- Upload the domicile/PRC and category certificates, if applicable.
- Pay the ₹100 fee online or at an SBI branch, and upload the receipt or challan.
- Check every field before final submission. No corrections are allowed after submitting.
- Print the application form and keep it with a copy of the notification. Both are required at the PST/PET.
Only one application per candidate is allowed. Multiple applications will be rejected.
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are there in the Assam Rifles Tradesman Rally 2026?
There are 354 Group C vacancies across 17 trades.
Q2. What are the application dates?
Online applications run from 15 November 2026 to 14 December 2026 (11:59 PM).
Q3. When will the recruitment rally be held?
The rally is tentatively scheduled from 18 January 2027 onwards. The exact reporting date will be posted on assamrifles.gov.in.
Q4. Can female candidates apply?
No. All trades in this rally are open to male candidates only.
Q5. What is the age limit?
Most trades require 18 to 23 years. Cipher, Recovery Vehicle Mechanic and Draughtsman allow 18 to 25 years. Age is counted as on 1 July 2026.
Q6. What is the application fee?
The fee is ₹100 for General, OBC and EWS candidates. SC, ST and ex-servicemen candidates pay no fee.
Q7. Where will the PST and PET be held?
The RFID-based PST and PET will be held at Jorhat or Diphu in Assam.
Q8. Is there a state-wise quota?
No. Vacancies are allotted on an all-India, all-class basis, with no state-wise quota.
Q9. What are the minimum qualifying marks in the CBT?
General and EWS candidates need 35% marks; SC, ST and OBC candidates need 33%.
Q10. Can I change my trade or category after applying?
No. Changes to trade, category or state are not allowed at any stage, so fill the form carefully.
