The Directorate General Assam Rifles, Shillong has announced the Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026. It has 354 Group C posts across 17 trades, including Warrant Officer (Cipher), Rifleman (Electrical Fitter Signal), Armourer, Vehicle Mechanic, Mason and Physiotherapist. The posts are for male candidates only. Apply online at assamrifles.gov.in from 28 September to 28 October 2026 (11:59 PM). The rally starts on 23 November 2026 at Jorhat or Diphu in Assam.
Most trades need Class 10 plus a 2-year ITI in the matching trade, or a 3-year diploma. The Warrant Officer posts need Class 12. Candidates from Uttarakhand should note one point: Garhwalis and Kumaonis get a lower minimum height of 165 cm instead of 170 cm, but only with a category certificate from the competent authority. All details below are from the official notice dated 27 August 2026.
Assam Rifles Tradesman 2026 — Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Force | Assam Rifles (Directorate General, Shillong) |
| Recruitment | Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026 |
| Posts | 354 Group C posts in 17 trades (Warrant Officer, Havildar, Rifleman) |
| Who can apply | Male Indian citizens only. Persons with disabilities are not eligible |
| Qualification | Class 10 + ITI/diploma, or Class 12 (+ diploma) depending on the trade |
| Age | 18–23 years (Rifleman/Havildar) or 18–25 years (Warrant Officer) on 1 July 2026 |
| Fee | ₹100; no fee for SC, ST and ex-servicemen |
| Selection | PST/PET → CBT → Trade Skill Test → Document Verification → Medical |
| Rally venue | Jorhat or Diphu (Assam) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice issued | 27 August 2026 |
| Online application starts | 28 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 28 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Recruitment rally (PST/PET) begins | 23 November 2026 onwards (your reporting date will be on the website) |
| Date for age calculation | 1 July 2026 |
Trade-wise Vacancies
| Trade / Post | 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 (Armourer) | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 29 |
| Rifleman (Mason) | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 29 |
| Rifleman (Vehicle Mechanic) | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 23 |
| Rifleman (Electrician Motor Vehicle) | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 22 |
| Rifleman (Lineman Field) | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 21 |
| Rifleman (Metalsmith) | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 19 |
| Rifleman Store Keeper Technical (EME) | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 16 |
| Rifleman (Recovery Vehicle Mechanic) | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 13 |
| Rifleman (Engineer Equipment Mechanic) | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| Havildar (Instrument Mechanic) | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Rifleman (Upholster) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Rifleman (Welder) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Warrant Officer (Draughtsman) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Warrant Officer (Physiotherapist) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Warrant Officer (Operation Theatre Technician) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 53 | 25 | 97 | 34 | 145 | 354 |
Vacancies are filled on an all-India basis for each category, with no state-wise quota. Even so, you must upload a Domicile / Permanent Residence Certificate, and the state you enter in the form cannot be changed later. 10% of the posts in most trades are reserved for ex-servicemen. You can apply for only one trade, and the trade or category cannot be changed at any stage.
Trade-wise Qualification and Age
| Trade | Qualification | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Warrant Officer (Cipher) | Class 12 (Science) with Physics, Maths and English + a 2-year ITI (NSQF level 4+) in IT/ICT, computer, electrical or electronics; or a Bachelor's degree in Electronics or ICT | 18–25 |
| Rifleman (Electrical Fitter Signal) / (Lineman Field) | Class 10 + 2-year ITI or 3-year diploma in electrical, electronics, instrument mechanic, power electronics, home technology, OFC technology or similar | 18–23 |
| Rifleman (Armourer) | Class 10 with an ITI certificate in the trade specified in the notice | 18–23 |
| Rifleman (Engineer Equipment Mechanic) | Class 10 + 2-year ITI or 3-year diploma (Mechanic Diesel, Power Electronic Systems and similar) | 18–23 |
| Rifleman (Recovery Vehicle Mechanic) | Class 10 + 2-year ITI in Recovery Vehicle Mechanic or Transport Vehicle with a heavy motor vehicle / transport licence, or Class 10 with an HMV/transport licence | 18–23 |
| Rifleman (Electrician Motor Vehicle) | Class 10 + 2-year ITI or 3-year diploma in electrician, electrical engineering, power electronics or communication systems | 18–23 |
| Havildar (Instrument Mechanic) | Class 10 + 2-year ITI or 3-year diploma in instrument mechanic / technology | 18–23 |
| Rifleman (Metalsmith) / (Welder) / (Upholster) | Class 10 + 2-year ITI or 3-year diploma in the same trade or metallurgy | 18–23 |
| Rifleman Store Keeper Technical (EME) | Class 10 | 18–23 |
| Rifleman (Vehicle Mechanic) | Class 10 + 2-year ITI or 3-year diploma (Motor Vehicle Mechanic, Diesel, Fitter, Mechanical / Automobile Engineering) | 18–23 |
| Rifleman (Mason) | Class 10 + a pass in the trade test + an undertaking of one year's work experience in the trade | 18–23 |
| Warrant Officer (Draughtsman) | Class 12 + 3-year diploma in Architectural Assistantship | 18–25 |
| Warrant Officer (Operation Theatre Technician) | Class 12 + 2-year diploma in OT Technician + 1 year of experience in a hospital with at least 50 beds | 18–25 |
| Warrant Officer (Physiotherapist) | Class 12 + 2-year diploma in Physiotherapy + 1 year of experience in a hospital or physiotherapy centre with at least 50 beds | 18–25 |
Age relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years · OBC: 3 years
- Ex-servicemen: 3 years (UR), 6 years (OBC) or 8 years (SC/ST) after deducting military service from actual age
- Serving Assam Rifles personnel (departmental candidates): up to 40 years, in the trades listed in the notice, with an NOC from their unit
Your date of birth and name are taken only from your Class 10 certificate. Requests to change them later are not accepted.
Physical Standards (PST)
| Category | Height | Chest (normal / expanded) |
|---|---|---|
| All India (general) | 170 cm | 80 / 85 cm |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, and candidates from Assam, the North-East states, Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir, Leh and Ladakh | 165 cm | 78 / 83 cm |
| Scheduled Tribes | 162.5 cm | 76 / 81 cm |
Weight must be in proportion to height and age as per medical standards. To claim the Garhwali or Kumaoni relaxation, bring a category certificate in the prescribed format from the competent authority to the PST. ST candidates must bring a valid ST certificate. PST applies to all trades except the Operation Theatre Technician, Physiotherapist and Draughtsman posts, as listed in the notice.
Selection Process
- RFID-based PST and PET at Jorhat or Diphu (Assam), with initial document checks. PET: a 5 km run in 24 minutes (Ladakh region: 1.6 km in 7 minutes).
- Computer Based Test (CBT): 100 marks. Pass marks are 35% for General/EWS and 33% for SC, ST and OBC.
- Trade Skill Test: a computer test plus a practical test in your trade. It is qualifying only. Candidates are shortlisted at about 4 times the vacancies in each trade and category, based on CBT merit.
- Document Verification and Detailed Medical Examination (DME), with a Review Medical (RME) for those declared unfit.
- Merit list by trade and category, followed by joining instructions for training.
Mobile phones and other electronic gadgets are not allowed at the rally site.
Application Fee
- ₹100 for UR, OBC and EWS candidates. It can be paid online through the link on the form, or at any SBI branch into the account given in the notice (HQ DGAR, Recruitment Branch, Shillong).
- No fee for SC, ST and ex-servicemen.
- Upload the receipt or challan with the form, and carry the original to the PST/PET. The fee is not refundable.
How to Apply
- Go to assamrifles.gov.in and click Online Application.
- Fill in your details exactly as they appear in your Class 10 certificate. Choose one trade, and upload your domicile certificate and your caste or EWS certificate if applicable.
- Give your own working email and mobile number. The mobile number must not be on DND, because all rally updates come only by email and SMS.
- Pay the fee and upload the receipt, then check every field. No correction is allowed after submission.
- Print the completed form. Bring it signed, with a copy of your Class 10 marksheet, to the rally.
Things to Know Before You Apply
- The EWS certificate must be for 2025-26, based on income for FY 2024-25.
- The probation period is 2 years. If you leave during training, you must repay the full training cost and the pay and allowances you received.
- No TA/DA is paid for attending any stage. Candidates take part at their own risk.
- Pay and allowances are as applicable to Assam Rifles personnel. The notice does not give pay levels.
- Helpline (9 AM–5:30 PM, working days): 0364-2585118, 0364-2585119, 8794101693.
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Apply online, notice and rally schedule | assamrifles.gov.in |
| More defence jobs | Defence jobs |
This page is based on the official Assam Rifles notice dated 27 August 2026. UttarakhandJobs.in is not affiliated with Assam Rifles.