Assam Rifles Technical & Tradesman Rally 2026 — 354 Posts, Apply by 28 Oct

Directorate General Assam Rifles, Shillong, has released Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally Notification 2026 under Memo No. I.12016/A Branch (Rect Cell)/2026/1310, dated 27 August 2026, for 354 all-India Group C posts across 18 technical trades — Warrant Officer, Rifleman and Havildar categories in Cipher, Electrical Fitter Signal, Lineman Field, Armourer, Vehicle Mechanic and other technical disciplines. Only male Indian citizens aged 18 to 25 years, holding 10th/12th pass with ITI/Diploma qualifications specific to each trade, can apply online at assamrifles.gov.in from 28 September 2026 to 28 October 2026, 23:59 hrs. Selected candidates will serve in technical and tradesman roles across Assam Rifles units. The selection process is a multi-stage RFID-Based Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Documentation Verification, a Computer Based Test (100 marks, minimum 33-35% qualifying), a qualifying Trade Skill Test, and Detailed/Review Medical Examination, culminating in a trade- and category-wise Merit List. Application fee is ₹100 for Group C posts, with no fee for SC/ST and Ex-Servicemen candidates, and 10% of vacancies reserved for Ex-Servicemen in most trades. Candidates for Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Recruitment 2026 must apply online at assamrifles.gov.in, pay the fee online or via SBI Bank Counter challan, print the application and notification copy, and report for RFID-based PST/PET at the rally venue with all original documents — only a single application per candidate is accepted. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF before applying, since selected candidates undergo a 2-year probation, and premature withdrawal or resignation requires refunding the full training cost or 3 months' pay and allowances.

Varies by trade: 10th/12th pass + ITI/Diploma in the relevant technical discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, Welding, etc.). Cipher accepts 12th (PCM) + NSQF Level 4 ITI or Bachelor's in Electronics/ICT. Male candidates only for all trades.

18-23 years (most trades) | 18-25 years (Cipher, Draughtsman, OT Technician, Physiotherapist)

Warrant Officer, Cipher (124 posts) — 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics & English + NSQF Level 4+ course (min. 2 yrs) in ICT/Electronics/Computer Science/Electrical Engg./Instrumental Technology from a recognised ITI, OR Bachelor's Degree in Electronics/ICT; age 18-25 years Rifleman, Electrical Fitter Signal (32 posts) / Lineman Field (21 posts) / Electrician Motor Vehicle (22 posts) — Class 10 + min. 2 yrs Technical Training from ITI or 2/3-yr Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumental Technology and allied trades; age 18-23 years Rifleman, Armourer (29 posts) — 10th pass with ITI certificate in Welding trade; age 18-23 years Rifleman, Engineer Equipment Mechanic (10 posts) — Class 10 + 2/3-yr Diploma in Engineer Equipment Mechanic/Power Electric Systems/Mechanic Diesel; age 18-23 years Rifleman, Recovery Vehicle Mechanic (13 posts) — 10th/Matric + 2-yr ITI certificate in Recovery Vehicle Mechanic + valid Heavy Motor Vehicle/Transport Vehicle Driving Licence; age 18-23 years Havildar, Instrument Mechanic (6 posts) — Class 10 + 2-yr Technical Training from ITI or 2/3-yr Diploma in Instrument Mechanic/Electronic Mechanic/Technology; age 18-23 years Rifleman, Metalsmith (19 posts) / Upholster (3 posts) — 10th/Matric + 2-yr Technical Training from ITI or 2/3-yr Diploma in the respective trade; age 18-23 years Rifleman, Store Keeper Technical, Electrical Mechanical Engineer (16 posts) — 10th/Matric pass from a recognised Board; age 18-23 years Rifleman, Vehicle Mechanic (23 posts) — 10th/Matric + min. 2 yrs Technical Training from ITI or 2/3-yr Diploma in Mechanic Motor Vehicle/Mechanic Diesel/Fitter/Automobile Engineering; age 18-23 years Rifleman, Welder (2 posts) — 10th/Matric + 2-yr Technical Training from ITI or Diploma in Welder/Metallurgy; age 18-23 years Warrant Officer, Draughtsman (2 posts) — 10+2 + 3-yr Diploma in Architectural Assistantship from a recognised Polytechnic; age 18-25 years Warrant Officer, Operation Theatre Technician (1 post) — 10+2 + Diploma in OT Technician (min. 2 yrs) + min. 1 yr work experience from a min. 50-bed recognised Hospital; age 18-25 years Warrant Officer, Physiotherapist (2 posts) — 10+2 + Diploma in Physiotherapy (min. 2 yrs) + min. 1 yr work experience from a min. 50-bed recognised Hospital; age 18-25 years Rifleman, Mason (29 posts) — 10th pass + trade test qualification + self-certification of min. 1 year work experience in the trade; age 18-23 years Common Conditions — All 18 trades open to male candidates only; must be an Indian citizen; age reckoned as on 1 July 2026 Age Relaxation — 5 years (SC/ST); 3 years (OBC); 3 years post-military-service-deduction (Ex-Servicemen UR); 6 years (Ex-Servicemen OBC); 8 years (Ex-Servicemen SC/ST); departmental Assam Rifles serving personnel relaxable up to age 40 Physical Standards — Height 170cm/157cm (Male/Female, general); 165cm/155cm (Garhwalis/Kumaonis/Dogras/Marathas/NE states); 162.5cm/150cm (ST); Chest 80cm/85cm (normal/expanded, general category) Physical Efficiency Test — 5km run within 24 minutes (all-India except Ladakh); 1.6km within 7 minutes (Ladakh region only) Reservation — 10% of vacancies earmarked for Ex-Servicemen in most trades; if unavailable, filled by non-ESM candidates of the same category Selection Process — RFID-Based PST & PET → Documentation Verification → Computer Based Test (100 marks, min. 35% UR/EWS, 33% SC/ST/OBC) → Trade Skill Test (qualifying, 1:4 shortlisting ratio) → Detailed/Review Medical Examination → Merit List

Not specified in the notification — governed by Assam Rifles pay scale applicable to the rank

1. Visit assamrifles.gov.in and click on "ONLINE APPLICATION."
2. Fill in the requisite details as prescribed in the application form.
3. Pay the application fee online, or offline through SBI Bank Counters using the generated challan.
4. Upload the copy of the payment receipt/challan online.
5. Print the completed Online Application Form and a copy of the downloaded notification.
6. Keep these ready to carry to the PST/PET reporting venue.
7. Submit the application well before the closing date — the portal stops functioning after the last date of receipt.
8. Report for RFID-based PST/PET with the original payment receipt/challan, printed application, and notification copy.