Assam Rifles Rally 2026 : Apply for 354 Tradesmen

Assam Rifles has invited online applications from Indian male citizens for 354 Technical and Tradesman vacancies across 18 distinct trades. Candidates with 10th, 12th, ITI, or engineering diploma credentials can apply at assamrifles.gov.in by 28 October 2026.

Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Rally 2026 Overview

The Directorate General Assam Rifles, operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has announced Memo No. I.12016/A Branch (Rect Cell)/2026/1310 for 354 Group C posts. Selected soldiers serve in the oldest paramilitary force of India, safeguarding border security and internal stability across the North Eastern region.

The recruitment rally is scheduled to commence on 23 November 2026 onwards at designated military rally centres in Diphu and Jorhat in Assam. Successful recruits join with full central government pay perks, ration money, uniform allowance, and military housing.

Important Dates Schedule

Keep note of these official rally deadlines:

• Online Application Start: 28 September 2026

• Online Application Deadline: 28 October 2026 (11:59 PM)

• Recruitment Rally Commencement Date: 23 November 2026 (Tentative)

• Physical Test Locations: Diphu and Jorhat, Assam

Vacancy Breakdown Across Trades

The 354 vacancies cover diverse technical, clerical, and medical trades:

• Warrant Officer (Cipher): 124 Posts

• Rifleman (Electrical Fitter Signal): 32 Posts

• Rifleman (Lineman Field): 21 Posts

• Rifleman (Armourer): 29 Posts

• Rifleman (Electrician Motor Vehicle): 22 Posts

• Rifleman (Vehicle Mechanic): 23 Posts

• Rifleman (Mason): 29 Posts

• Rifleman (Metalsmith): 19 Posts

• Rifleman Store Keeper Technical: 16 Posts

• Rifleman (Recovery Vehicle Mechanic): 13 Posts

• Havildar (Instrument Mechanic): 6 Posts

• Medical and Allied Trades: Operation Theatre Technician (1), Physiotherapist (2), Draughtsman (2), Welder (2), Upholster (3)

Category Reservation Summary

Vacancies are reserved as follows: Unreserved: 145, Other Backward Classes: 97, Scheduled Caste: 53, Economically Weaker Section: 34, Scheduled Tribe: 25.

Eligibility Norms & Age Limits

Candidates must fulfill trade-specific requirements as of 01 July 2026:

• Educational Standards: 10th pass for Rifleman (Mason, Metalsmith, Armourer); 12th pass with mathematics/science for Warrant Officer (Cipher); ITI certificate in relevant trade for Electrician, Lineman, and Mechanics; Diploma in OT Technology or Physiotherapy for paramedical posts.

• Age Bracket: 18 to 23 years for most trades, and 18 to 25 years for technical warrant officer cadres. Upper age relaxations apply: 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC.

• Physical Standards: Male candidates must run 5 kilometres within 24 minutes during the physical efficiency test.

Application Fee Breakdown

Pay the nominal application fee online or through SBI challan:

• UR / OBC / EWS Male Applicants: Rs. 100.

• SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen Applicants: Rs. 0 (Nil/Exempted).

Selection Process Stages

Selection involves five sequential phases:

1. Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET): 5 km run in 24 minutes and biometric verification at rally grounds.

2. Computer Based Written Test (CBT): 100 multiple choice questions covering General Awareness, Mathematics, Reasoning, and English.

3. Trade Skill Test: Practical trade performance test, qualifying in nature.

4. Detailed Medical Examination (DME): Comprehensive assessment by military medical boards.

5. Final Merit List: Prepared trade-wise on CBT scores of medically fit candidates.

How to Apply Online at assamrifles.gov.in

1. Navigate to the official portal at assamrifles.gov.in.

2. Click on Join Assam Rifles and select Technical and Tradesman Rally 2026.

3. Choose your applied trade, enter personal and educational details, and upload scanned documents.

4. Submit the online fee of Rs. 100 through the SBI payment link.

5. Download and print the acknowledgment slip containing your rally reporting ID.