The Office of the Directorate General Assam Rifles, Shillong, has released the notification (Memo No. I.12016/A Branch (Rect Cell)/2026/1892, dated 3 November 2026, published in Employment News 14–20 November 2026) for the Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026 to fill 354 Group C posts – Warrant Officer, Havildar and Rifleman in 17 trades. Only male candidates can apply. Online applications open on 15 November 2026 and close on 14 December 2026. The recruitment rally is tentatively scheduled from 18 January 2027.
Fee is non-refundable. Pay online or through the SBI bank-counter challan procedure given in the notification.
Payment Mode (Online):
Debit Card
Credit Card
Internet Banking
UPI
Vacancy Details
Post / Trade
Vacancies
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 Mechanic Vehicle)
22
Havildar (Instrument Repairer / Mechanic)
6
Rifleman (Metalsmith)
19
Rifleman (Upholster)
3
Rifleman (Store Keeper Technical)
16
Rifleman (Vehicle Mechanic / Fitter)
23
Rifleman (Welder)
2
Warrant Officer (Draughtsman)
2
Warrant Officer (Operation Theatre Technician)
1
Warrant Officer (Physiotherapist)
2
Rifleman (Mason)
29
Total
354
Age Limit
Minimum Age : 18 Years
Maximum Age : 23 / 25 Years (trade-wise)
Age is calculated as on 1 July 2026.
Age Relaxation : SC / ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, Ex-Servicemen as per rules.
Eligibility Criteria
Only male candidates can apply. Educational qualification varies by trade: 10th pass, 12th pass, ITI certificate, Diploma or Degree as specified for the trade. For example, Warrant Officer (Cipher) needs 12th pass with a two-year ITI certificate in Radio and Television or Electronics, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics or Information Technology; Rifleman (Armourer) and Rifleman (Mason) need 10th pass. A valid domicile / permanent residential certificate is mandatory, and the domicile State/UT entered in the form cannot be changed later. Category-wise distribution: UR 145, OBC 97, SC 53, ST 25, EWS 34 (10% of vacancies are earmarked for Ex-Servicemen).
Selection Process
Online Application Submission
Physical Standard Test (PST) – RFID-based; centres at Jorhat or Diphu, Assam
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Initial Document Verification
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Trade Skill Test
Detailed Document Verification
Detailed Medical Examination (DME) and Review Medical Examination, if applicable
Final Merit List and Training Call
Minimum height is 170 cm for general candidates (165 cm for specified regional categories, 162.5 cm for ST candidates) with chest 80 cm (unexpanded) / 85 cm (expanded). Candidates must qualify at every stage.
How to Apply
Visit the official website assamrifles.gov.in and open the notification for the Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026 (Memo No. I.12016/A Branch (Rect Cell)/2026/1892).
Read the notification carefully, including the trade-wise qualification, age limit, physical standards and fee for your trade.
Click on the online application link, register and fill the form with the correct domicile State/UT and trade.
Upload the required documents and pay the fee of Rs. 100/- online (if applicable).
Submit the form on or before 14 December 2026 (11:59 PM) and keep a printout for the rally.
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