Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released (Memo No. I.12016/A Branch (Rect Cell)/2026/1310) | 27 August 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 28 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 28 October 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Recruitment Rally (PST/PET) | 23 November 2026 onwards (tentative) |
| Age Cut-off Date | 01 July 2026 |
The recruitment rally is tentatively scheduled from 23 November 2026 onwards at the Jorhat (Assam) and Diphu (Assam) centres. Applications received through any mode other than online will not be accepted.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 100/- |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen | Nil (Exempted) |
The fee is paid online during the application process. Fee payment is an essential step — the application is complete only after successful payment.
Vacancy Details
| Post / Trade Name | Rank | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrant Officer (Cipher) | Warrant Officer | 19 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 51 | |
| Rifleman (Electrical Fitter Signal) | Rifleman | 5 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 32 | |
| Rifleman (Lineman Field) | Rifleman | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 21 | |
| Rifleman (Armourer) | Rifleman | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 29 | |
| Rifleman (Engineer Equipment Mechanic) | Rifleman | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 | |
| Rifleman (Recovery Vehicle Mechanic) | Rifleman | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 13 | |
| Rifleman (Electrician Motor Vehicle) | Rifleman | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 22 | |
| Havildar (Instrument Mechanic) | Havildar | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | |
| Rifleman (Welder) | Rifleman | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 19 | |
| Rifleman (Upholster) | Rifleman | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | |
| Rifleman Store Keeper Technical (Electrical Mechanical Engineer) | Rifleman | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 16 | |
| Rifleman (Vehicle Mechanic) | Rifleman | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 23 | |
| Rifleman (Metalsmith) | Rifleman | Included in trade list | — | |||||
| Rifleman (Welder) | Rifleman | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Warrant Officer (Draughtsman) | Warrant Officer | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Warrant Officer (Operation Theatre Technician) | Warrant Officer | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Warrant Officer (Physiotherapist) | Warrant Officer | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Rifleman (Mason) | Rifleman | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 29 | |
| Total | 53 | 25 | 97 | 34 | 145 | 354 | ||
Rank-wise breakup: Rifleman 219, Warrant Officer 129, Havildar 6. Vacancies are on an all-India basis with no state-wise quota. Ten percent of vacancies in most trades are earmarked for Ex-Servicemen; unfilled ESM vacancies go to eligible non-ESM candidates of the same category.
Eligibility Criteria
Only male Indian citizens are eligible for this rally. Candidates of the physically handicapped category are not eligible. Candidates must submit a Domicile / Permanent Residential Certificate (PRC) of their State/UT.
Educational qualification varies trade-wise: 10th / Matric pass for most tradesman trades, 10+2 for select trades, and ITI / Diploma / Degree for technical trades such as Cipher, Electrical Fitter Signal, Lineman Field, Armourer, Vehicle Mechanic, Electrician Motor Vehicle, Welder, Metalsmith, Mason, Draughtsman, Operation Theatre Technician and Physiotherapist. Candidates must fulfil the prescribed qualification for the particular trade they apply for — the detailed trade-wise qualification table is given in the official notification.
Physical standards are as prescribed for CAPF recruitment and are verified during the RFID-based Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) at the rally. Candidates should check the height, chest and race requirements for their category in the official notification before applying.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit (as on 01/07/2026) |
|---|---|
| Rifleman and Havildar trades | 18 – 23 years |
| Warrant Officer trades | 18 – 25 years |
Age relaxation is applicable to reserved categories (SC / ST / OBC / EWS) and Ex-Servicemen as per Government of India rules. Candidates should verify the relaxation provisions in the official notification.
Salary / Pay Scale
The posts are Group ‘C’ posts in the Assam Rifles. Pay and allowances are as admissible to Assam Rifles personnel under the 7th Central Pay Commission pay levels, along with the allowances applicable to Central Armed Police Force personnel serving in the North East.
Selection Process
- RFID-based Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — at the recruitment rally centres.
- Documentation — verification of certificates and eligibility documents.
- Computer Based Test (CBT) — 100-mark written examination.
- Trade Skill Test — qualifying in nature, conducted in a 1:4 ratio (four candidates per vacancy).
- Document Verification (DV) — detailed verification of all originals.
- Medical Examination — Detailed Medical Examination (DME) / Review Medical Examination (RME).
The final merit list is prepared after all stages are complete. Candidates must qualify at each stage to proceed to the next.
Exam Pattern
The Computer Based Test (CBT) carries 100 marks. The detailed subject-wise pattern for this rally is given in the official notification. The Trade Skill Test is qualifying in nature and is conducted for candidates shortlisted in the ratio of 1:4 based on CBT performance.
Documents Required
- Recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format
- Domicile / Permanent Residential Certificate (PRC) of the State/UT
- Matriculation / 10+2 / ITI / Diploma / Degree certificates and mark sheets, as applicable to the trade
- Caste certificate (SC / ST / OBC) in the prescribed format, if applicable
- EWS certificate, if applicable
- Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate / service documents, if applicable
- Valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar card / Voter ID / PAN card)
How to Apply
- Read the official notification (Memo No. I.12016/A Branch (Rect Cell)/2026/1310) carefully before filling the form.
- Visit the official Assam Rifles website at www.assamrifles.gov.in.
- Open the “Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026” online application link.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill the online application form with personal, educational and trade details, and choose one trade carefully.
- Upload the photograph, signature and required documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee online (Rs. 100 for UR/OBC/EWS; Nil for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen).
- Submit the form before 28 October 2026 (11:59 PM) and take a printout of the submitted application for the rally.
Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.
Some Useful Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026?
The last date for online application is 28 October 2026 (11:59 PM).
Q2. How many vacancies are there?
A total of 354 Group ‘C’ posts — 219 Rifleman, 129 Warrant Officer and 6 Havildar across 17 technical and tradesman trades.
Q3. Who can apply — are female candidates eligible?
No. This recruitment rally is open to male Indian citizens only.
Q4. What is the age limit?
18–23 years for Rifleman and Havildar trades and 18–25 years for Warrant Officer trades, as on 01 July 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories as per rules.
Q5. What is the application fee?
Rs. 100/- for General / OBC / EWS candidates; no fee for SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen.
Q6. When and where is the recruitment rally?
The rally (PST/PET) is tentatively scheduled from 23 November 2026 onwards at Jorhat and Diphu in Assam.
Q7. What is the selection process?
RFID-based PST/PET, documentation, a 100-mark Computer Based Test, a qualifying Trade Skill Test (1:4 ratio), document verification and medical examination.
Sources: DGAR Memo No. I.12016/A Branch (Rect Cell)/2026/1310 dated 27.08.2026; www.assamrifles.gov.in.
We wish all candidates the best for their application.