Directorate General Assam Rifles invites online applications for 354 Group C vacancies under the Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026. Applications are open from 28-09-2026 to 28-10-2026 (11:59 PM) and the rally is tentatively scheduled from 23-11-2026. Posts include Warrant Officer, Rifleman and various technical trades; qualifications range from Class 10/12 to ITI/diploma or relevant technical/medical qualifications depending on the trade. Selection includes document checks, PET, PST, a 100-mark CBT, trade skill test and medical exams. Application fee is Rs.100 for UR/OBC/EWS; SC/ST and Ex-Servicemen are exempted.
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Vacancy Details
- Warrant Officer (Cipher): 124 vacancies
Qualification: 10+2 with English and Mathematics plus prescribed technical/computer/IT-related diploma qualification - Rifleman (Electrical Fitter Signal): 32 vacancies
Qualification: As per notification: Class 10 / Class 12 / ITI / Diploma / Relevant technical qualification depending on trade - Rifleman (Lineman Field): 21 vacancies
Qualification: As per notification: Class 10 / Class 12 / ITI / Diploma / Relevant technical qualification depending on trade - Rifleman (Armourer): 29 vacancies
Qualification: As per notification: Class 10 / Class 12 / ITI / Diploma / Relevant technical qualification depending on trade - Rifleman (Engineer Equipment Mechanic): 10 vacancies
Qualification: As per notification: Class 10 / Class 12 / ITI / Diploma / Relevant technical qualification depending on trade - Rifleman (Recovery Vehicle Mechanic): 13 vacancies
Qualification: As per notification: Class 10 / Class 12 / ITI / Diploma / Relevant technical qualification depending on trade - Rifleman (Electrician Motor Vehicle): 22 vacancies
Qualification: As per notification: Class 10 / Class 12 / ITI / Diploma / Relevant technical qualification depending on trade - Havildar (Instrument Mechanic): 6 vacancies
Qualification: As per notification: Class 10 / Class 12 / ITI / Diploma / Relevant technical qualification depending on trade - Rifleman (Metalsmith): 19 vacancies
Qualification: As per notification: Class 10 / Class 12 / ITI / Diploma / Relevant technical qualification depending on trade - Rifleman (Upholster): 3 vacancies
Qualification: As per notification: Class 10 / Class 12 / ITI / Diploma / Relevant technical qualification depending on trade - Rifleman Store Keeper Technical (Electrical Mechanical Engineer): 16 vacancies
Qualification: As per notification: Class 10 / Class 12 / ITI / Diploma / Relevant technical qualification depending on trade - Rifleman (Vehicle Mechanic): 23 vacancies
Qualification: As per notification: Class 10 / Class 12 / ITI / Diploma / Relevant technical qualification depending on trade - Rifleman (Welder): 2 vacancies
Qualification: As per notification: Class 10 / Class 12 / ITI / Diploma / Relevant technical qualification depending on trade - Warrant Officer (Draughtsman): 2 vacancies
Qualification: Class 12 or equivalent with the specified architectural or draughtsmanship-related technical diploma - Warrant Officer (Operation Theatre Technician): 1 vacancies
Qualification: 10+2 with Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology of at least two years or an accepted equivalent qualification - Warrant Officer (Physiotherapist): 2 vacancies
Qualification: 10+2 with Diploma in Physiotherapy of at least two years and the prescribed experience or an accepted equivalent qualification - Rifleman (Mason): 29 vacancies
Qualification: Class 10 Pass and prescribed trade test / trade experience conditions
Qualification Requirements
Qualifications vary by trade and include Class 10, Class 12, relevant ITI certificates, diplomas and technical or medical qualifications as prescribed for each post. Warrant Officer (Cipher) requires 10+2 with English and Mathematics plus prescribed computer/IT-related diploma qualifications. Warrant Officer (Operation Theatre Technician) requires 10+2 with a two-year Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology or equivalent. Warrant Officer (Physiotherapist) requires 10+2 with a two-year Diploma in Physiotherapy or equivalent. Many technical trades require Matriculation with relevant ITI certification, technical training or a recognized diploma.
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 25 years
Application Fees
- UR / OBC / EWS: ₹100
- SC / ST: ₹0
- Ex-Servicemen: ₹0
Selection Process
- Document Screening / Initial document verification: Candidates’ submitted documents are checked first to confirm eligibility and required certificates.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): A running test is conducted; for general All India male candidates it is 5 km in 24 minutes (regional variations apply).
- Physical Standard Test (PST): Height, chest and weight measurements are checked against prescribed standards with relaxations for specified categories.
- Computer Based Test (CBT): A 100-mark multiple-choice CBT of two hours is held; negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer applies and qualifying marks vary by category.
- Trade Skill Test: A practical test to assess trade-specific skills; this test is qualifying in nature.
- Document Verification: Original certificates and documents are verified prior to final medicals.
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME): A full medical exam is conducted for medically fit candidates as per recruitment rules.
- Review Medical Examination (RME): A review medical is conducted where applicable after the DME.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Assam Rifles website at https://www.assamrifles.gov.in/.
- Open the Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026 notification.
- Read the complete eligibility requirements for the relevant post or trade.
- Select the Online Application option and complete personal, educational, contact and domicile details.
- Select the appropriate trade and reservation category.
- Complete the prescribed fee payment if applicable via online payment or SBI challan.
- Review the application carefully before submission and submit the application.
- Download and print the acknowledgement and retain the fee receipt or challan.
- Carry the application printout and required original documents when reporting for the recruitment rally.
- note: Only one online application may be submitted. Requests to change trade, category or submitted information after final submission will not be accepted.
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Important Dates
- Recruitment Memo Date:
- Online Application Start Date:
- Online Application Last Date:
- Recruitment Rally Start Date (Tentative):
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility and qualification requirements?
Qualifications vary by trade and include Class 10, Class 12, relevant ITI certificates, diplomas and technical or medical qualifications as prescribed for each post. Specific posts list requirements, for example Warrant Officer (Cipher) requires 10+2 with English and Mathematics plus a prescribed IT/computer diploma.
How do I apply for the Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Recruitment 2026?
Apply online through the Assam Rifles official website (https://www.assamrifles.gov.in/) between 28 September 2026 and 28 October 2026. Complete the online form, select your trade and category, pay the fee if applicable, submit, download the acknowledgement and retain the fee receipt or challan.
What is the last date to apply?
Online applications close on 28 October 2026 at 11:59 PM. Applications must be submitted through the official Assam Rifles website before this deadline.
What is the selection process for these posts?
The selection process includes document screening, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST), a 100-mark Computer Based Test (CBT), Trade Skill Test, document verification and Detailed Medical Examination (DME), with a Review Medical Examination (RME) where applicable. Shortlisting for further stages is based on CBT merit and applicable conditions.
What are the application fees and pay scale information?
The application fee is Rs.100 for UR/OBC/EWS candidates; SC, ST and Ex-Servicemen are exempted. Pay and allowances are as per applicable Assam Rifles pay scales and government rules (specific pay scale details are as per Assam Rifles rules).
