Assam Rifles Technical & Tradesman Rally 2026: 354 Posts Cancelled, Check Full Details
| Organization Name | Assam Rifles (AR) |
| Job Location |
All India / Across India (Candidates from all States & UTs Eligible)
Main Campus / Office: Shillong
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| Event / Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 01 Nov 2026 |
| Physical Test Date | 23 Nov 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Varies by trade: 10th/12th with ITI/Diploma in relevant fields as specified for each post. | ||||||
| Work Experience | For some posts, experience required as mentioned in detailed notification. | ||||||
| Age Limits Details |
General / UR: 18 to 23 years for Rifleman & Havildar; 18 to 25 years for Warrant Officer (as on 01/07/2026)
OBC Candidates: 18 to 26 years for Rifleman & Havildar; 18 to 28 years for Warrant Officer (with 3 years relaxation)
EWS Candidates: 18 to 23 years for Rifleman & Havildar; 18 to 25 years for Warrant Officer
SC Candidates: 18 to 28 years for Rifleman & Havildar; 18 to 30 years for Warrant Officer (with 5 years relaxation)
ST Candidates: 18 to 28 years for Rifleman & Havildar; 18 to 30 years for Warrant Officer (with 5 years relaxation)
PwBD Candidates: Not eligible
Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Up to 8 years relaxation
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| Age Relaxation Info | SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, Ex-Servicemen: up to 8 years, Departmental: up to 40 years | ||||||
| Nationality / Citizenship | Indian | ||||||
| Domicile Requirements | All India basis; candidates from specified hill areas and North Eastern states have relaxed physical standards. | ||||||
| Other Eligibility Parameters |
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| Eligibility Notes | Only male candidates eligible. Female and PwD candidates not eligible. |
| General / UR | 100 |
| OBC | 100 |
| EWS | 100 |
| Post Name | Total Posts | Description / Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Warrant Officer (Cipher) | 124 | 10+2 with Physics, Math, English and 2-year ITI in relevant field or Bachelor's in Electronics/ICT. |
| Rifleman (Electrical Fitter Signal) | 32 | Class 10th with 2 years ITI or Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation. |
| Rifleman (Lineman Field) | 21 | Class 10th with 2 years ITI or Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation. |
| Rifleman (Armourer) | 29 | Class 10th with ITI in Welding/Metalsmith/Metallurgy. |
| Rifleman (Engineer Equipment Mechanic) | 10 | Class 10th with ITI/Diploma in relevant trade. |
| Rifleman (Recovery Vehicle Mechanic) | 13 | Class 10th with ITI/Diploma in Motor Vehicle/Diesel Mechanic/Automobile Engineering and valid HMV license. |
| Rifleman (Electrician Motor Vehicle) | 22 | Class 10th with ITI/Diploma in relevant trade. |
| Havildar (Instrument Mechanic) | 6 | Class 10th with 2 years ITI or Diploma in Instrument Mechanic/Electronic Mechanic. |
| Rifleman (Metalsmith) | 19 | Class 10th with ITI in Welding/Metalsmith/Metallurgy. |
| Rifleman (Upholster) | 3 | Class 10th with ITI/Diploma in Upholster. |
| Rifleman SKT EME | 16 | Class 10th pass. |
| Rifleman (Vehicle Mechanic) | 23 | Class 10th with ITI/Diploma in Motor Vehicle/Diesel Mechanic/Automobile Engineering. |
| Rifleman (Welder) | 2 | Class 10th with ITI in Welding. |
| Warrant Officer (Draughtsman) | 2 | 10+2 with Diploma in Architectural Assistantship. |
| Warrant Officer (OT Technician) | 1 | 10+2 with 2-year Diploma in OT Technician and 1 year experience. |
| Warrant Officer (Physiotherapist) | 2 | 10+2 with 2-year Diploma in Physiotherapy and 1 year experience. |
| Rifleman (Mason) | 29 | Class 10th with 1-year work experience and qualifying trade test. |
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Assam Rifles Technical & Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026: Vacancy Cancelled
The Directorate General Assam Rifles, Shillong, under the Ministry of Home Affairs, had announced a recruitment rally for 354 Group 'C' technical and tradesman posts. However, the vacancy has now been cancelled. This article provides a complete overview of the original notification, including eligibility, physical standards, selection process, and application details, for candidates who had applied or were preparing for this recruitment.
Overview of the Recruitment
The Assam Rifles Technical & Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026 was aimed at enrolling eligible Indian male candidates into various technical and tradesman cadres on an All India basis. The posts included Warrant Officer (Cipher, Draughtsman, OT Technician, Physiotherapist), Havildar (Instrument Mechanic), and Rifleman (Electrical Fitter Signal, Lineman Field, Armourer, Vehicle Mechanic, Mason, and others). The online application window was scheduled from 28 September 2026 to 28 October 2026, and the rally was tentatively planned from 23 November 2026 onwards.
Vacancy Details
A total of 354 vacancies were distributed across various trades. The major share was for Warrant Officer (Cipher) with 124 posts, followed by Rifleman (Vehicle Mechanic) with 23 posts, Rifleman (Electrical Fitter Signal) with 32 posts, and Rifleman (Armourer) with 29 posts. Other trades included Lineman Field (21), Engineer Equipment Mechanic (10), Recovery Vehicle Mechanic (13), Electrician Motor Vehicle (22), Havildar Instrument Mechanic (6), Metalsmith (19), Upholster (3), SKT EME (16), Welder (2), Draughtsman (2), OT Technician (1), Physiotherapist (2), and Mason (29). The category-wise breakup was UR 145, EWS 34, OBC 97, SC 53, and ST 25.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational qualifications varied by trade. For Warrant Officer (Cipher), candidates needed 10+2 with Physics, Math, and English, plus a 2-year ITI course in relevant fields or a Bachelor's degree in Electronics/ICT. Rifleman (Electrical Fitter Signal/Lineman Field) required Class 10th with 2 years ITI or Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation. Armourer/Metalsmith/Welder needed Class 10th with ITI in Welding/Metalsmith/Metallurgy. Vehicle Mechanic required Class 10th with ITI/Diploma in Motor Vehicle/Diesel Mechanic/Automobile Engineering. Havildar (Instrument Mechanic) required Class 10th with 2 years ITI or Diploma in Instrument Mechanic/Electronic Mechanic. Other trades had specific requirements as mentioned in the notification.
Age limits were 18 to 23 years for Rifleman and Havildar trades, and 18 to 25 years for Warrant Officer trades, as on 01/07/2026. Age relaxation was applicable: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, up to 8 years for Ex-Servicemen, and up to 40 years for departmental candidates.
Physical Standards and Efficiency Test
Male candidates had to meet specific physical standards. For general/OBC/SC candidates, height required was 170 cms with chest 80-85 cms. For hill areas and North Eastern states, height was 165 cms with chest 78-83 cms. For ST candidates, height was 162.5 cms with chest 76-81 cms. The Physical Efficiency Test (PET) included a 5 km run to be completed in 24 minutes for all India candidates (except Ladakh), and a 1.6 km run in 7 minutes for Ladakh region candidates. The PST/PET was to be conducted at Jorhat or Diphu centers in Assam.
Selection Process
The selection process consisted of four stages: Stage 1: RFID-based PST/PET and initial document verification; Stage 2: Computer Based Test (CBT); Stage 3: Trade Skill Test (qualifying in nature); Stage 4: Detailed Medical Examination (DME)/Review Medical Examination (RME). The CBT was of 100 marks with minimum passing marks of 35% for General/EWS and 33% for SC/ST/OBC. Candidates were to be shortlisted for the Trade Skill Test and Medicals in a 1:4 ratio based on CBT merit. Selected candidates would undergo a 2-year probation and had to refund training costs or 3 months' pay if they resigned prematurely.
Application Fee
The application fee was Rs. 100 for General/OBC/EWS male candidates, while SC/ST and Ex-Servicemen were exempted. Female and PwD candidates were not eligible for this rally. Payment could be made online or through SBI bank deposit into the official account.
Current Status
Candidates are advised to note that the vacancy has been cancelled. They should regularly check the official Assam Rifles website for any updates or future recruitment notifications. This article serves as a reference for the details of the cancelled rally.
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