Assam Rifles, the oldest paramilitary force of India functioning under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has announced a Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally for 354 Group C posts across 18 trades, including Warrant Officer (Cipher), Rifleman (Armourer), Vehicle Mechanic and Mason. The vacancies cover technical, workshop and medical support roles within the force, with a portion of posts earmarked for Ex-Servicemen candidates.
Assam Rifles Recruitment 2026 - Warrant Officer, Rifleman and Other Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 2026I.12016/A Branch (Rect Cell)/2026/1310
Total Vacancies
354
Last Date
28 Oct
10 days left
Apply Mode
Online
Permanent
Status
Notification Out
Recruitment status
Applications open
Last date 28 Oct 2026 · 10 days left
- Notification27 Aug
- Applications Open28 Sept
About Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Assam Rifles
- Advertisement No.
- I.12016/A Branch (Rect Cell)/2026/1310
- Post Name
- Warrant Officer (Cipher), Rifleman (Electrical Fitter Signal) and 15 more
- Job Location
- All India
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (All-India recruitment with no state-wise quota)
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Age Limit
- 18–25 years
- Gender
- Male
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Valid Heavy Motor Vehicle/Transport Vehicle Driving Licence for Rifleman (Recovery Vehicle Mechanic)
Vacancy Breakdown
Warrant Officer (Cipher)
124
Rifleman (Electrical Fitter Signal)
32
Rifleman (Lineman Field)
21
Rifleman (Armourer)
29
Rifleman (Engineer Equipment Mechanic)
10
Rifleman (Recovery Vehicle Mechanic)
13
Rifleman (Electrician Motor Vehicle)
22
Havildar (Instrument Mechanic)
06
Rifleman (Metalsmith)
19
Rifleman (Upholster)
03
Rifleman Store Keeper Technical (Electrical Mechanical Engineer)
16
Rifleman (Vehicle Mechanic)
23
Rifleman (Welder)
02
Warrant Officer (Draughtsman)
02
Warrant Officer (Operation Theatre Technician)
01
Warrant Officer (Physiotherapist)
02
Rifleman (Mason)
29
Total354
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Warrant Officer (Cipher) | 124 |
| Rifleman (Electrical Fitter Signal) | 32 |
| Rifleman (Lineman Field) | 21 |
| Rifleman (Armourer) | 29 |
| Rifleman (Engineer Equipment Mechanic) | 10 |
| Rifleman (Recovery Vehicle Mechanic) | 13 |
| Rifleman (Electrician Motor Vehicle) | 22 |
| Havildar (Instrument Mechanic) | 06 |
| Rifleman (Metalsmith) | 19 |
| Rifleman (Upholster) | 03 |
| Rifleman Store Keeper Technical (Electrical Mechanical Engineer) | 16 |
| Rifleman (Vehicle Mechanic) | 23 |
| Rifleman (Welder) | 02 |
| Warrant Officer (Draughtsman) | 02 |
| Warrant Officer (Operation Theatre Technician) | 01 |
| Warrant Officer (Physiotherapist) | 02 |
| Rifleman (Mason) | 29 |
| Grand Total | 354 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Warrant Officer (Cipher)124 posts
- Qualification
- 10+2/Intermediate with Physics, Mathematics and English plus NSQF Level 4 or above course of minimum 2 years in ICT/Electronics Engineering/Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Instrumental Technology from a recognized ITI, OR Bachelor's Degree in Electronics/ICT from a recognized University/Institution
- Age Limit
- 18 to 25 years
Rifleman (Electrical Fitter Signal)32 posts
- Qualification
- Class 10/Matric plus minimum 2 years Technical Training from ITI or 2/3-year 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 to 23 years
Rifleman (Lineman Field)21 posts
- Qualification
- Class 10/Matric plus minimum 2 years Technical Training from ITI or 2/3-year 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 to 23 years
Rifleman (Armourer)29 posts
- Qualification
- 10th pass with ITI certificate in Welding trade from a recognized institute
- Age Limit
- 18 to 23 years
Rifleman (Engineer Equipment Mechanic)10 posts
- Qualification
- Class 10/Matric plus minimum 2/3-year Diploma in Engineer Equipment Mechanic/Power Electric Systems/Mechanic Diesel
- Age Limit
- 18 to 23 years
Rifleman (Recovery Vehicle Mechanic)13 posts
- Qualification
- 10th/Matric plus 2-year ITI certificate in Recovery Vehicle Mechanic plus valid Heavy Motor Vehicle/Transport Vehicle Driving Licence
- Age Limit
- 18 to 23 years
- Note
- A valid Heavy Motor Vehicle/Transport Vehicle Driving Licence is mandatory for this trade
- Driving Licence
- Valid Heavy Motor Vehicle/Transport Vehicle Driving Licence required
Rifleman (Electrician Motor Vehicle)22 posts
- Qualification
- Class 10/Matric plus minimum 2 years Technical Training from ITI or 2/3-year Diploma in Electrician/Electrical Engineering/Technical/Power Electronics/Communication System
- Age Limit
- 18 to 23 years
Havildar (Instrument Mechanic)6 posts
- Qualification
- Class 10/Matric plus 2-year Technical Training from ITI or 2/3-year Diploma in Instrument Mechanic/Electronic Mechanic/Technology
- Age Limit
- 18 to 23 years
Rifleman (Metalsmith)19 posts
- Qualification
- 10th/Matric plus 2-year Technical Training from ITI or 2/3-year Diploma in Metalsmith/Metallurgy
- Age Limit
- 18 to 23 years
Rifleman (Upholster)3 posts
- Qualification
- 10th/Matric plus 2-year Technical Training from ITI or 2/3-year Diploma in Upholster trade
- Age Limit
- 18 to 23 years
Rifleman Store Keeper Technical (Electrical Mechanical Engineer)16 posts
- Qualification
- 10th/Matric pass from a recognized Board
- Age Limit
- 18 to 23 years
Rifleman (Vehicle Mechanic)23 posts
- Qualification
- 10th/Matric plus minimum 2 years Technical Training from ITI or 2/3-year Diploma in Mechanic Motor Vehicle/Mechanic Diesel/Fitter/Mechanic Engineering Technical/Automobile Engineering/Technical
- Age Limit
- 18 to 23 years
Rifleman (Welder)2 posts
- Qualification
- 10th/Matric plus 2-year Technical Training from ITI or Diploma in Welder/Metallurgy
- Age Limit
- 18 to 23 years
Warrant Officer (Draughtsman)2 posts
- Qualification
- 10+2 pass or equivalent plus 3-year Diploma in Architectural Assistantship from a recognized Polytechnic/Institution
- Age Limit
- 18 to 25 years
Warrant Officer (Operation Theatre Technician)1 post
- Qualification
- 10+2 pass plus Diploma in Operation Theatre Technician of minimum 2 years from a recognized Institute/Hospital
- Experience
- Minimum 1 year work experience as OT Technician from a minimum 50-bed recognized Hospital
- Age Limit
- 18 to 25 years
Warrant Officer (Physiotherapist)2 posts
- Qualification
- 10+2 pass plus Diploma in Physiotherapy of minimum 2 years from a recognized Institute/Hospital
- Experience
- Minimum 1 year work experience as Physiotherapist from a minimum 50-bed recognized Hospital/Physiotherapy Centre
- Age Limit
- 18 to 25 years
Rifleman (Mason)29 posts
- Qualification
- 10th pass from a recognized Board plus must qualify trade test plus an undertaking/self-certification of minimum 1 year work experience in the trade
- Experience
- Minimum 1 year work experience in the trade, supported by an undertaking/self-certification
- Age Limit
- 18 to 23 years
- Note
- Candidates must qualify the trade test
- Trade Test
- Must qualify the trade test for the Mason trade
Age Limit
18 to 25 years for Warrant Officer trades; 18 to 23 years for Rifleman and Havildar trades, as on 01-07-2026
Age Relaxation
SC/ST 5 years; OBC 3 years; Ex-Servicemen (UR) 3 years after deduction of military service rendered from actual age as on the cut-off date; Ex-Servicemen (OBC) 6 years (3+3); Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) 8 years (3+5); departmental Assam Rifles serving personnel relaxable up to age 40 for the specified applicable trades
Physical Standards
All India, except Garhwalis/Kumaonis/Dogras/Marathas and candidates from Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and the Kashmir/Leh/Ladakh Divisions of J&K
Gender: Male
Height: 170 cm
Chest: 80 cm / 85 cm (expanded)
All India, except Garhwalis/Kumaonis/Dogras/Marathas and candidates from Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and the Kashmir/Leh/Ladakh Divisions of J&K
Gender: Female
Height: 157 cm
Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, and candidates from Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and the Kashmir/Leh/Ladakh Divisions of J&K
Gender: Male
Height: 165 cm
Chest: 78 cm / 83 cm (expanded)
Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, and candidates from Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and the Kashmir/Leh/Ladakh Divisions of J&K
Gender: Female
Height: 155 cm
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Gender: Male
Height: 162.5 cm
Chest: 76 cm / 81 cm (expanded)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Gender: Female
Height: 150 cm
| Category | Gender | Height | Chest |
|---|---|---|---|
| All India, except Garhwalis/Kumaonis/Dogras/Marathas and candidates from Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and the Kashmir/Leh/Ladakh Divisions of J&K | Male | 170 cm | 80 cm / 85 cm (expanded) |
| All India, except Garhwalis/Kumaonis/Dogras/Marathas and candidates from Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and the Kashmir/Leh/Ladakh Divisions of J&K | Female | 157 cm | — |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, and candidates from Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and the Kashmir/Leh/Ladakh Divisions of J&K | Male | 165 cm | 78 cm / 83 cm (expanded) |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, and candidates from Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and the Kashmir/Leh/Ladakh Divisions of J&K | Female | 155 cm | — |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | Male | 162.5 cm | 76 cm / 81 cm (expanded) |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | Female | 150 cm | — |
Weight: Proportionate to height and age, as per medical standard
Physical Efficiency Test
5 km Run
Standard: Within 24 minutes
Applies to: Male candidates, all India except Ladakh Region
1.6 km Run
Standard: Within 7 minutes
Applies to: Male candidates, Ladakh Region only
| Test | Standard | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 5 km Run | Within 24 minutes | Male candidates, all India except Ladakh Region |
| 1.6 km Run | Within 7 minutes | Male candidates, Ladakh Region only |
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS
Rs. 100
SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen
Nil
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Rs. 100 deposited only via SBI Current Account No. 37088046712, favouring HQ DGAR, Recruitment Branch, Shillong-10, SBI Laitkor Branch, IFSC Code SBIN0013883
Selection Process
- 1Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
RFID-based height, chest and weight measurement followed by the qualifying run, held at Jorhat or Diphu centre.
- 2Documentation Verification
Conducted alongside PST/PET reporting; candidates must produce the original payment receipt or challan and the printed application form.
- 3Computer Based Test (CBT)
100-mark objective-type paper; minimum 35% for General/EWS and 33% for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
- 4Trade Skill Test
Computer Based Trade Test and Specific Practical Skill Test; purely qualifying with no marks awarded. Shortlisting is at about 1:4 against vacancies per trade and category.
- 5Detailed Medical Examination (DME) and Review Medical Examination (RME)
Conducted as per the Uniform Guidelines for Recruitment Medical Examination for GOs and NGOs in CAPFs and Assam Rifles.
- 6Merit List and Call for Training
Candidates qualifying all stages are placed in a trade and category wise merit list; joining instructions are issued against the vacancies.
Shortlisting ratio: 1:4 (CBT to Trade Skill Test)
Exam Pattern
CBT
How to Apply
- 1Visit assamrifles.gov.in and click on ONLINE APPLICATION
- 2Fill in the requisite details as prescribed in the application form
- 3Pay the fee online through the payment link, or offline at SBI Bank counters using the generated challan
- 4Upload the copy of the payment receipt or challan online
- 5Print the completed online application form and a copy of the notification downloaded from the Assam Rifles website
- 6Carry the printed application form and the original payment receipt or challan to the PST/PET reporting
Reporting Venue
RFID-based PST/PET centre at Jorhat (Assam) or Diphu (Assam); exact reporting date intimated later on the official website
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate (or equivalent) for proof of Date of Birth and Name
•Educational qualification certificate(s)/Diploma/ITI certificate for the trade applied for
•Domicile/Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC)
•SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate in the prescribed format where applicable
•Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate where claiming ESM quota or relaxation
•Relaxed physical standard certificate for Garhwalis/Kumaonis/Gorkhas/Dogras/Marathas
•Valid ST certificate for ST candidates availing relaxation in physical standards
•Printout of the completed online application form
•Original copy of the payment receipt or challan
•Printed copy of the notification downloaded from the Assam Rifles website
•No Objection Certificate for departmental (serving Assam Rifles) candidates
Important Details
- Selected candidates are on probation for 2 years.
- An enrolled candidate who withdraws from the course or resigns prematurely must refund the full cost of training or three months pay and allowances.
- Only a single application per candidate is accepted online and multiple applications will not be accepted.
- Change of category or trade at any stage of the rally is not entertained.
- Mobile phones and other electronic gadgets are banned within rally sites and test centres.
- No TA or DA is paid for any phase of the recruitment.
- The compassionate ground appointment scheme is not applicable to this rally.
- 10% of vacancies are earmarked for Ex-Servicemen in 16 specified trades, and if suitable ESM candidates are not available those vacancies are filled by non-ESM candidates of the respective category.
- Vacancies are tentative and may increase or decrease at the Department's discretion.
Proof of Age and Name
Only the Date of Birth and Name as recorded in the Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate or an equivalent certificate will be accepted. Subsequent requests for change of Date of Birth or Name will not be considered or granted. The cut-off date for age is 1 July 2026.
Relaxed Physical Standards Certificate
Candidates relaxing physical standards as Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras and Marathas must furnish a certificate in the prescribed format issued by the competent authority. ST candidates may avail the relaxation on production of a valid ST certificate at the time of reporting for PST/PET.
Contact
Phone: 0364-2585118, 0364-2585119, 8794101693
Frequently Asked Questions
Can female candidates apply for the Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Rally 2026?
No. All 18 trades in this rally are open to male candidates only, as stated for each trade in the notification.
Can a candidate apply for more than one trade in this rally?
No. Only a single application per candidate is accepted online and multiple applications will not be accepted.
Will travel or daily allowance be paid for attending the rally?
No. No TA or DA is paid for any phase of the recruitment and all travel, boarding and lodging expenses must be borne by the candidate.
Can a candidate change the trade or category after applying?
No. Change of category and trade during any stage of the recruitment rally will not be entertained.
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