Overview
Office of the Directorate General Assam Rifles, Shillong – 793010 has released a recruitment notification for the post of Assam Rifles Technical And Tradesman Rally (354 (tentative; no state-wise quota) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only, via assamrifles.gov.in as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Office of the Directorate General Assam Rifles, Shillong – 793010
- Qualification
- Trade / Initial Rank: Educational Qualification | Age Limit Cipher – Warrant Officer: 10+2/Intermediate with Physics, Mathematics & English + NSQF Level 4+ course (min. 2 yrs) in ICT/Electronics Engg./Computer Science/Electrical Engg./Instrumental Technology from a recognized ITI, OR Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics/ICT from a recognized University/Institution | 18–25 years Electrical Fitter Signal – Rifleman: Class 10/Matric + min. 2 yrs Technical Training from ITI or 2/3-yr Diploma in Electrical Engineering/Electrical Power Distribution/Electrician/Instrumental Technology/Instrument Mechanic/Technician Power Electronic System/Technician Electronic System Design and Repair | 18–23 years Lineman Field – Rifleman: Class 10/Matric + min. 2 yrs Technical Training from ITI or 2/3-yr 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 | 18–23 years Armourer – Rifleman: 10th pass with ITI certificate in Welding trade from a recognized institute | 18–23 years Engineer Equipment Mechanic – Rifleman: Class 10/Matric + min. 2/3-yr Diploma in Engineer Equipment Mechanic/Power Electric Systems/Mechanic Diesel | 18–23 years Recovery Vehicle Mechanic – Rifleman: 10th/Matric + 2-yr ITI certificate in Recovery Vehicle Mechanic + valid Heavy Motor Vehicle/Transport Vehicle Driving Licence | 18–23 years El…
- Vacancies
- 354 (tentative; no state-wise quota)
- Posted
- 27 August 2026
- Last date to apply
- 28 October 2026, 23:59 hrs
Important Dates
| Memo Date | 27 August 2026 |
| Memo/Notification Date | 27 August 2026 |
| Online Application Server Starts | 28 September 2026 |
| Last Date of Receipt of Applications | 28 October 2026, 23:59 hrs |
| Recruitment Rally (Tentative) | From 23 November 2026 onwards |
| Cut-off Date for Age | 1 July 2026 (for all candidates) |
Vacancy Details
18 Trades/Posts 10% Ex-Servicemen Quota (in specified trades) 354 Total Posts Sl.: Trade | Total a: Warrant Officer (Cipher) | 124 b: Rifleman (Electrical Fitter Signal) | 32 c: Rifleman (Lineman Field) | 21 d: Rifleman (Armourer) | 29 e: Rifleman (Engineer Equipment Mechanic) | 10 f: Rifleman (Recovery Vehicle Mechanic) | 13 g: Rifleman (Electrician Motor Vehicle) | 22 h: Havildar (Instrument Mechanic) | 06 j: Rifleman (Metalsmith) | 19 k: Rifleman (Upholster) | 03 l: Rifleman Store Keeper Technical (Electrical Mechanical Engineer) | 16 m: Rifleman (Vehicle Mechanic) | 23 n: Rifleman (Welder) | 02 o: Warrant Officer (Draughtsman) | 02 p: Warrant Officer (Operation Theatre Technician) | 01 q: Warrant Officer (Physiotherapist) | 02 r: Rifleman (Mason) | 29 Grand Total: 354 Note: 10% of vacancies are earmarked for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) in Warrant Officer (Cipher), Rifleman (Electrical Fitter Signal), Rifleman (Lineman Field), Rifleman (Armourer), Rifleman (Engineer Equipment Mechanic), Rifleman (Recovery Vehicle Mechanic), Havildar (Instrument Mechanic), Rifleman (Metalsmith), Rifleman (Upholster), Rifleman Store Keeper Technical & Mechanical Engineer, Rifleman (Vehicle Mechanic), Rifleman (Welder), Warrant Officer (Draughtsman), Warrant Officer (Operation Theatre Technician), Warrant Officer (Physiotherapist) and Rifleman (Mason) trades. If suitable ESM candidates are not available, these vacancies will be filled by non-ESM candidates of the respective category. Regular Army, Na…
Eligibility
Trade / Initial Rank: Educational Qualification | Age Limit Cipher – Warrant Officer: 10+2/Intermediate with Physics, Mathematics & English + NSQF Level 4+ course (min. 2 yrs) in ICT/Electronics Engg./Computer Science/Electrical Engg./Instrumental Technology from a recognized ITI, OR Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics/ICT from a recognized University/Institution | 18–25 years Electrical Fitter Signal – Rifleman: Class 10/Matric + min. 2 yrs Technical Training from ITI or 2/3-yr Diploma in Electrical Engineering/Electrical Power Distribution/Electrician/Instrumental Technology/Instrument Mechanic/Technician Power Electronic System/Technician Electronic System Design and Repair | 18–23 years Lineman Field – Rifleman: Class 10/Matric + min. 2 yrs Technical Training from ITI or 2/3-yr 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 | 18–23 years Armourer – Rifleman: 10th pass with ITI certificate in Welding trade from a recognized institute | 18–23 years Engineer Equipment Mechanic – Rifleman: Class 10/Matric + min. 2/3-yr Diploma in Engineer Equipment Mechanic/Power Electric Systems/Mechanic Diesel | 18–23 years Recovery Vehicle Mechanic – Rifleman: 10th/Matric + 2-yr ITI certificate in Recovery Vehicle Mechanic + valid Heavy Motor Vehicle/Transport Vehicle Driving Licence | 18–23 years El…
Selection Process
Selection proceeds through several sequential stages; only candidates qualifying each stage move to the next. • RFID-Based Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Height/chest/weight measurement and the qualifying run, as detailed above. • Documentation Verification (DV): Conducted alongside PST/PET reporting; candidates must produce the original of the payment receipt/challan and the printed application form/notification copy. • Computer Based Test (CBT): 100-mark objective-type question paper. Minimum pass marks: 35% for General/EWS candidates; 33% for SC/ST/OBC candidates. Candidates successful in the RFID PET/PST, Documentation Verification and CBT are shortlisted to the Trade Skill Test. • Trade Skill Test: Based on a Computer Based Trade Test and a Specific Practical Skill Test; no marks are awarded (purely qualifying – pass/fail). Shortlisting for the Skill Test is based on merit in the CBT, at roughly 4 times the number of vacancies (1:4 ratio) per trade/category. • Detailed Medical Examination (DME) & Review Medical Examination (RME): Conducted as per the Uniform Guidelines for Recruitment Medical Examination for GOs and NGOs in CAPFs and AR (MHA UO No. A.VI-1/2014-Rectt(SSB) dated 20 May 2015, and MHA OM No. E.32012/ADG(Med)/DME&RME-DA-1/2020(Part File)/1166 dated 31 May 2021, as amended). • Merit List & Call for Training: Candidates qualifying in all stages (PST, PET, CBT/Trade Skill Test, and Medical Examination) are placed in a trade- and c…
How to Apply
• Visit assamrifles.gov.in and click on “ONLINE APPLICATION”. • Fill in the requisite details as prescribed in the application form. • Make the online payment via the link given for online payment, or alternatively pay offline through SBI Bank Counters using the generated challan. • Upload the copy of the payment receipt/challan online. • Print the completed Online Application Form and a copy of the notification downloaded from the Assam Rifles website; keep these ready to carry to the PST/PET reporting. • Submit the application well before the closing date – the portal stops functioning from the day of publication of the advertisement to the last date of receipt of applications. Important: Only a single application per candidate is accepted online; multiple applications will not be accepted. While reporting for RFID-based PST/PET, candidates must produce the original copy of the payment receipt/challan for official records; failure to submit it, or the printed application form/notification copy, may lead to rejection of candidature.
Required Documents
• 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), issued by the competent authority • Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Other Backward Classes (OBC)/Economically Weaker Section (EWS) certificate, in the prescribed format, where applicable • Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate, where claiming ESM quota/relaxation • Relaxed physical standard certificate, for candidates belonging to Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras and Marathas categories, issued by the competent authority • Valid ST certificate, for ST candidates availing relaxation in physical standards • Printout of the completed Online Application Form • Original copy of the payment receipt/challan • Printed copy of the notification downloaded from the Assam Rifles website • No Objection Certificate (NOC), for departmental (serving Assam Rifles) candidates, issued by the Commanding Officer/Officer Commanding of the Unit through the Colonel (Record), HQ DGAR
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Assam Rifles Technical And Tradesman Recruitment Rally Notification 2026 Out - Apply Online 354 Warrant Officer, Rifleman and Other Posts?
Memo Date: 27 August 2026; Memo/Notification Date: 27 August 2026; Online Application Server Starts: 28 September 2026; Last Date of Receipt of Applications: 28 October 2026, 23:59 hrs; Recruitment Rally (Tentative): From 23 November 2026 onwards; Cut-off Date for Age: 1 July 2026 (for all candidates)
What is the selection process?
Selection proceeds through several sequential stages; only candidates qualifying each stage move to the next. • RFID-Based Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Height/chest/weight measurement and the qualifying run, as detailed above. • Documentation Verification (DV): Conducted alongside PST/PET reporting; candidates must produce the original of the payment receipt/challan and the printed application form/notification copy. • Computer Based Test (CBT): 100-mark objective-type question paper. Minimum pass marks: 35% for General/EWS candidates; 33% for SC/ST/OBC candidates. Candidates successful in the RFID PET/PST, Documentation Verification and CBT are shortlisted to the Trade Skill Test. • Trade Skill Test: Based on a Computer Based Trade Test and a Specific Practical Skill Test; no marks are awarded (purely qualifying – pass/fail). Shortlisting for the Ski…