Jobs: Assam Rifles recruitment for 10th and 12th pass candidates; applications open for 354 posts..

Assam Rifles Recruitment 2026: Assam Rifles has released the notification for the Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 354 Group C Technical and Tradesman posts, including positions for Warrant Officer, Rifleman, and Havildar.

The online application process for these posts commenced on September 28, 2026. Eligible candidates can apply until 11:59 PM on October 28, 2026. The recruitment rally is likely to begin on November 23, 2026. Jorhat or Dibrugarh (Assam) has been designated as the rally center.

What are the posts?

This recruitment covers various technical and trade-related positions. The highest number of vacancies—124—is for the post of Warrant Officer (Cipher). Additionally, there are vacancies for roles such as Electrical, Signal, Mechanic, Welder, Mistri (Technician/Artisan), Storekeeper, Physiotherapist, and Operation Theatre Technician. Post    Number of Posts
Warrant Officer (Cipher)    124
Rifleman (Electrical Fitter Signal)    32
Rifleman (Lineman Field)    21
Rifleman (Armourer)    29
Rifleman (Engineer Equipment Mechanic)    10
Rifleman (Recovery Vehicle Mechanic)    13
Rifleman (Electrician Motor Vehicle)    22
Havildar (Instrument Mechanic)    6
Rifleman (Metalsmith)    19
Rifleman (Upholsterer)    3
Rifleman Store Keeper Technical (EME)    16
Rifleman (Vehicle Mechanic)    23
Rifleman (Welder)    2
Warrant Officer (Draftsman)    2
Warrant Officer (Operation Theatre Technician)    1
Warrant Officer (Physiotherapist)    2
Rifleman (Mason)    29
Total    354

What are the important application dates?
Details    Date
Application Start    28 September 2026
Last Date to Apply    28 October 2026, up to 11:59 PM
Date for Age Calculation    1 July 2026
Recruitment Rally    From 23 November 2026 (Tentative)
PST/PET Centre    Jorhat or Dibrugarh, Assam

Who can apply?
All posts offered in this Assam Rifles recruitment drive are for male candidates. Age limits vary for different posts.
The age limit for Warrant Officer posts is 18 to 25 years. Meanwhile, the age limit for most Rifleman and Havildar posts is set at 18 to 23 years. Age will be calculated as of July 1, 2026.

For many technical trades, a 10th-grade pass along with the relevant ITI or trade qualification is required. Separate educational qualifications are prescribed for Warrant Officer and medical-related posts.

For instance, relevant technical or trade qualifications are mandatory for posts such as Rifleman Electrical Fitter Signal, Lineman Field, Armourer, Vehicle Mechanic, and Welder. For the Storekeeper Technical post, matriculation is required, along with prescribed qualifications in English, Mathematics, and Science/Physics.

Relevant medical or technical qualifications are mandatory for posts such as Warrant Officer (Operation Theatre Technician) and Warrant Officer (Physiotherapist).

How will the selection take place?
Candidates for this Assam Rifles recruitment drive will have to go through several stages. The selection process will be as follows:

RFID-based Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Trade Skill Test
Detailed Medical Examination (DME) and Review Medical Examination (RME)
Final Merit List
Call-up for training
What is the application fee?
Details regarding the application fee are as follows:

Category    Fee
General/Other eligible candidates    ₹100
SC    No fee
ST    No fee
Ex-servicemen    No fee

How to apply?
Applications for the Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026 must be submitted online. Candidates need to visit the official Assam Rifles website at assamrifles.gov.in.
Next, open the recruitment application link and register. Fill in the application form with details regarding personal information, educational background, and technical qualifications.
Then, upload the necessary documents. Pay the fee where applicable.
Thoroughly check all information before submitting the form. After submitting the application, keep a copy of it safe with you.

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