The Office of the Directorate General Assam Rifles, Shillong has released the official recruitment notification for 354 posts of Warrant Officer, Rifleman (Technical), Havildar and other technical and tradesman positions under the Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026. The online application window opens on 28 September 2026 and closes on 28 October 2026. Applications must be submitted through the official Assam Rifles website at assamrifles.gov.in. The recruitment covers 17 posts across various technical trades. Selection involves an RFID-based Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Computer Based Test (CET), Trade Skill Test, Document Verification and Detailed Medical Examination.
Important Note: Four things every applicant must check before applying. First, the online application opens today (28 September 2026). Candidates can start applying right now. Second, physically handicapped (PwD) candidates are NOT eligible to apply for any post under this recruitment. Third, after submission of the online application form, no change, correction or modification will be allowed under any circumstances. Fourth, candidates must produce the original printed copy of the online application form, the original payment receipt and the certificate downloaded from the Assam Rifles website at the time of RFID-based PST/PET. Keep these ready.
Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Office of the Directorate General Assam Rifles, Shillong |
| Posts | Warrant Officer, Rifleman (Technical), Havildar and Other Tradesman Posts |
| Total Vacancies | 354 |
| Number of Post Categories | 17 |
| Application Mode | Online at assamrifles.gov.in |
| Application Opens | 28 September 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 28 October 2026 |
| PST/PET Centres | Jorhat (Assam) and Dibrugarh (Assam) |
| Application Fee | Rs. 100 (General/EWS) |
| Fee Exemption | SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen |
| PwD Eligible | No (Physically Handicapped candidates NOT eligible) |
| Official Website | assamrifles.gov.in |
| Helpline | 0364-2565118, 0364-2565119, 6794101693 (9:00 AM to 5:30 PM on working days) |
Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | 28 September 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 28 October 2026 |
| PST/PET/CET/Trade Test | To be notified on assamrifles.gov.in |
Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
| # | Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warrant Officer (Cipher) | 124 |
| 2 | Rifleman (Electrical Field Signal) | 32 |
| 3 | Rifleman (Lineman Field) | 21 |
| 4 | Rifleman (Armourer) | 29 |
| 5 | Rifleman (Engineer Equipment Mechanic) | 10 |
| 6 | Rifleman (Recovery Vehicle Mechanic) | 13 |
| 7 | Rifleman (Electrician Motor Vehicle) | 22 |
| 8 | Havildar (Instrument Mechanic) | 06 |
| 9 | Rifleman (Metalsmith) | 19 |
| 10 | Rifleman (Upholster) | 03 |
| 11 | Rifleman Store Keeper (Technical and Mechanical Engineer) | 16 |
| 12 | Rifleman (Vehicle Mechanic) | 23 |
| 13 | Rifleman (Welder) | 02 |
| 14 | Warrant Officer (Draughtsman) | 02 |
| 15 | Warrant Officer (Operation Theatre Technician) | 01 |
| 16 | Warrant Officer (Physiotherapist) | 01 |
| 17 | Rifleman (Mason) | 29 |
| Total | 354 |
Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Salary 2026
All posts carry pay as per the 7th Pay Commission scales applicable to Assam Rifles posts. The exact pay level and pay band for each post are available in the official notification PDF at assamrifles.gov.in.
Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Eligibility 2026
Post-wise Qualification and Age Limit
| Post | Essential Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Warrant Officer (Cipher) | 10+2 from a recognised board + 3-year Diploma in Cipher/Cryptography from a recognised institution + 1 year work experience as Cipher Operator | 18-25 years |
| Rifleman (Electrical Field Signal) | Class 10 from a recognised board + 2-year ITI in Electronics/Electrical/Engineering/Electronic Mechanic/Technical Power Electronics/Electronic System Design and Repair/Fridge to Home Technology/Digital Electronics | 18-23 years |
| Rifleman (Lineman Field) | Class 10 from a recognised board + 2-year ITI in Lineman/Wireman/Electrician OR Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognised Polytechnic | 18-23 years |
| Rifleman (Armourer) | Class 10 from a recognised board + 2-year ITI in Ammunition/Ordnance | 18-23 years |
| Rifleman (Engineer Equipment Mechanic) | Class 10 from a recognised board + 2-year ITI in Engineer Equipment Mechanic/Power Electronics Systems Mechanic/Diesel Mechanic | 18-23 years |
| Rifleman (Recovery Vehicle Mechanic) | Class 10 from a recognised board + 2-year ITI in Automotive Vehicle Mechanic/Motor Vehicle Mechanic OR Transport Vehicle Driving Licence | 18-23 years |
| Rifleman (Electrician Motor Vehicle) | Class 10 from a recognised board + 2-year ITI in Electrical/Electronics/Engineering/Computer/System | 18-23 years |
| Havildar (Instrument Mechanic) | Class 10 from a recognised board + 2-year ITI in Instrument Mechanic/Technology Electronics Mechanic/Technology | 18-23 years |
| Rifleman (Metalsmith) | Class 10 from a recognised board + 2-year ITI in Metalsmith/Sheet Metal Worker | 18-23 years |
| Rifleman (Upholster) | Class 10 from a recognised board + 2-year ITI in Upholstery from an Industrial Training Institute | 18-23 years |
| Rifleman Store Keeper (Technical and Mechanical Engineer) | Class 10 from a recognised board + 2-year ITI in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering from a recognised Polytechnic or Institution | 18-23 years |
| Rifleman (Vehicle Mechanic) | Class 10 from a recognised board + 2-year ITI in Automotive Vehicle Mechanic/Motor Mechanic/Mechanic Operator Heavy Motor Vehicle/Transport Vehicle | 18-23 years |
| Rifleman (Welder) | Class 10 from a recognised board + 2-year ITI in Welder | 18-23 years |
| Warrant Officer (Draughtsman) | 10+2 from a recognised board + 2-year Diploma in Draughtsmanship | 18-25 years |
| Warrant Officer (Operation Theatre Technician) | 10+2 from a recognised board + 2-year Diploma in Operation Theatre Technician + 1 year experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital | 18-25 years |
| Warrant Officer (Physiotherapist) | 10+2 from a recognised board + 2-year Diploma in Physiotherapy + 1 year experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital/Physiotherapy Centre | 18-25 years |
| Rifleman (Mason) | Class 10 from a recognised board + must qualify trade test + self-certification of 1 year experience in the trade | 18-23 years |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR) | 3 years after deducting military service period |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC) | 6 years (3+3) after deducting military service period |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 8 years (3+5) after deducting military service period |
| Departmental Candidates (Rifleman posts) | Up to 40 years |
| Departmental Candidates (Warrant Officer posts) | Up to 30 years |
Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Physical Standards 2026
| Category | Minimum Height | Chest (Unexpanded/Expanded) |
|---|---|---|
| General candidates | 163 cm | 80 cm / 85 cm |
| Gorkhas, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas; candidates from Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, HP, Kashmir, Leh and Ladakh | 160 cm | 78 cm / 83 cm |
| Scheduled Tribes | 76 cm | 81 cm |
Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Application Fee 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | Rs. 100 |
| SC / ST | Nil (exempt) |
| Ex-Servicemen | Nil (exempt) |
Payment can be made online at the time of application or at an SBI branch. The original payment receipt must be produced at the time of PST/PET.
Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Selection Process 2026
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1: RFID-Based PST/PET | Initial document verification + Physical Standard Test (height, chest, weight) + Physical Efficiency Test at Jorhat or Dibrugarh. PET: 5 km run within 24 minutes (All India except Ladakh); 1.6 km run within 7 minutes (Ladakh region only) |
| Stage 2: Computer Based Test (CET) | 100-mark objective test. Minimum pass: 35% for General/EWS; 33% for SC/ST/OBC |
| Stage 3: Trade Skill Test | Practical trade skill test based on CET merit (no marks allotted; qualifying in nature). Candidates shortlisted at 1:4 ratio against vacancies in each category |
| Stage 4: Document Verification | Original documents verified for all candidates who pass Trade Skill Test |
| Stage 5: Detailed Medical Examination (DME) and Review Medical Examination (RME) | Conducted as per Uniform Guidelines for COs and NCOs in CAPFs and AR |
Important Conditions
- Candidates must be Indian citizens with a valid Domicile/Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) issued by the competent authority of the concerned State/UT.
- Physically handicapped (PwD) candidates are NOT eligible to apply.
- 10% vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen in specified trades. If suitable ESM candidates are not available, vacancies revert to non-ESM candidates of the respective category.
- No TA/DA is admissible. All travel, boarding and lodging expenses must be borne by the candidate.
- Mobile phones and electronic gadgets are banned within rally site and test centre premises.
- Change of category or trade during any stage of the recruitment will not be permitted.
- After submission of the online application form, no change, correction or modification will be allowed.
- Compassionate ground appointment scheme is not applicable.
- If a selected candidate withdraws from training or resigns prematurely, they must refund the pay and allowances received during training.
How to Apply for Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official Assam Rifles website at assamrifles.gov.in.
- Click on the ONLINE APPLICATION option.
- Fill in all required details in the prescribed application form.
- Pay the fee of Rs. 100 online (if applicable) or at an SBI branch and upload the payment receipt.
- Review all details carefully. No corrections are allowed after submission.
- Submit the online application before 28 October 2026.
- Download and print the submitted application form and the certificate from the Assam Rifles website.
- Keep the printed application, original payment receipt and certificate ready for production at the time of PST/PET.
Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Recruitment 2026: Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Assam Rifles Official Website | Click Here |
Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Recruitment 2026: FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are there in Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Recruitment 2026?
354 vacancies across 17 post categories including Warrant Officer (Cipher), Riflemen in various technical trades, Havildar (Instrument Mechanic) and Rifleman (Mason).
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
28 October 2026 through the official Assam Rifles website at assamrifles.gov.in.
Q3. When does the application window open?
28 September 2026 – today. Candidates can start applying immediately.
Q4. What is the application fee?
Rs. 100 for General and EWS candidates. SC, ST and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempt.
Q5. Are PwD/Physically Handicapped candidates eligible?
No. Physically handicapped candidates are explicitly NOT eligible to apply for any post in this recruitment.
Q6. Where will the PST/PET be conducted?
At Jorhat (Assam) or Dibrugarh (Assam) centres.
Q7. What is the PET standard?
For all India (except Ladakh Region): 5 km run within 24 minutes. For Ladakh Region only: 1.6 km run within 7 minutes.
Q8. What is the minimum CET pass mark?
35% for General/EWS candidates and 33% for SC/ST/OBC candidates in the 100-mark Computer Based Test.
Q9. Is the Trade Skill Test scored?
No marks are allotted for the Trade Skill Test. It is qualifying in nature. Candidates are shortlisted for it at 1:4 ratio (against vacancies per category) based on CET merit.
Q10. Can candidates apply for more than one trade?
Only a single application per candidate will be accepted. Multiple applications will not be accepted.
Disclaimer
The information in this article is based on the official notification published by the Office of the Directorate General Assam Rifles, Shillong on assamrifles.gov.in. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF carefully before applying. JobShouter is not associated with Assam Rifles or the Ministry of Home Affairs. This article is for informational purposes only.
