Assam Rifles Recruitment 2026: Assam Rifles, Shillong has released an employment notification for the recruitment of 117 Rifleman & Riflewomen Posts under Compassionate Ground appointment scheme. Only dependent and eligible family members of Assam Rifles Personnel can apply for these posts. Interested and eligible candidates may apply here though Offline mode/ Through email.
Assam Rifles Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Clerk, Rifleman & Riflewomen Constable |
| Total Posts | 117 Vacancy |
| Defence Name | Assam Rifles – AR |
| Qualification | 10th Passed |
| Salary | Rs. 69,100/- Per Month |
| Application Date | 6th Apr – 11th May 2026 |
Assam Rifles Recruitment Details
The Assam Rifles Compassionate Ground Appointment Notification 2026 has been officially released by the Directorate General Assam Rifles, Shillong. As per the official notification, offline applications are invited from eligible candidates from across the country. The recruitment rally will tentatively be held between July/August 2026 at Lokhra, Assam. Candidates must check the detailed notification for eligibility, trade-wise vacancies, age limit, and application process.
Post Name: Rifleman & Riflewoman (General Duty)
Total Posts: 117 Vacancy
Organization: Directorate General Assam Rifles
Pay Scale: The pay scale and other allowances will be as admissible to Assam Rifles personnel as per the 7th CPC.
Assam Rifles Recruitment Qualification
- Rifleman & Riflewoman Candidates must have passed Matriculation or Class 10 from a recognised Board.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Rifleman/Riflewoman GD | As per Assam Rifles GD standards (typically 10th pass) |
| Warrant Officer (Cipher) | Relevant qualification as per cipher trade requirements |
| Havildar Clerk | 10+2 pass with typing/computer knowledge preferred |
| Rifleman EFS / Lineman / Armourer / Recovery Vehicle Mechanic / EMV / Metalsmith / Mason / Store Keeper Tech / Vehicle Mechanic / Engineer Equipment Mechanic | ITI / Diploma in respective trade from a recognized institution |
Assam Rifles Recruitment Age Limit
- Age of the candidates should be between 18 to 23 years . More details will be available once detailed official notification releases.
Assam Rifles Salary Details
Pay Scale: Pay scale and other allowance will be as admissible to Assam Rifles personnel as per 7th CPC.
Assam Rifles Recruitment Vacancy
A total of 117 vacancies have been announced under the Compassionate Ground Appointment Scheme in Assam Rifles. These vacancies are tentative and may increase or decrease. The Assam Rifles reserves the right to modify or cancel the advertisement without assigning any reason. Check the post-wise vacancy details below.
Post-wise vacancy:
- Rifleman/Riflewoman General Duty (GD) (Male & Female): 95
- Warrant Officer Cipher (Male only): 06
- Havildar Clerk (Male & Female): 03
- Rifleman Electrical Fitter Signal (EFS) (Male only): 02
- Rifleman Lineman (Lmn) Field (Male only): 01
- Rifleman Armourer (Male only): 02
- Rifleman Recovery Vehicle Mechanic (Male only): 01
- Rifleman Electrician Mechanic Vehicle (EMV) (Male only): 01
- Rifleman Metalsmith (Male only): 01
- Rifleman Mason (Male only): 02
- Rifleman Store Keeper Technical (Electrical Mechanical Engineer) (Male only): 01
- Rifleman Vehicle Mechanic (VM) (Male only): 01
- Rifleman Engineer Equipment Mechanic (Male only): 01
Assam Rifles Selection Process
The selection process will be conducted through a recruitment rally tentatively scheduled between July/August 2026 at Lokhra, Assam. Eligible candidates will be intimated of the firm date of reporting by: Registered Post & Email
- Document Verification: At rally site with original certificates.
- RFID-based Physical Standard Test (PST): Height, Chest (for males), Weight.
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME) & Review Medical Examination (RME).
- Merit List Preparation: Based on Field Trial performance and level of participation/preference.
- Provisional Appointment Letter to meritorious candidates.
The final selection will be based on achievements, performance in Field Trials and level of participation.
Physical Standard Test (PST)
| Category | Male Height | Female Height | Male Chest (Normal/Expanded) |
|---|---|---|---|
| For all Categories / All over India | 170 cms | 157 cms | 80 / 85 cms |
| All candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes | 162.5 cms | 150 cms | 76 / 81 cms |
| All ST candidates of North-Eastern States | 157 cms | 147.5 cms | 76 / 81 cms |
| All ST candidates of Left Wing Extremism affected Districts | 160 cms | 147.5 cms | 76 / 81 cms |
| Candidates from Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas | 165 cms | 155 cms | 78 / 83 cms |
| Candidates from North-Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim & Tripura | 162.5 cms | 152.5 cms | 77 / 82 cms |
| Candidates hailing from Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) | 157 cms | 152.5 cms | 77 / 82 cms |
Assam Rifles Recruitment Application Fee
The complete details regarding the fee are given below.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General | Rs. 100/- |
| SC/ST | Exemted |
| PwD | Exempted |
Payment Mode: The fee must be deposited online into SBI Current Account No. 37088046712 in favour of Recruitment Branch, HQ DGAR, Shillong – 793010, payable at SBI HQ DGAR Laitkor Branch (IFSC Code: SBIN0013883).
Important Dates of Assam Rifles Recruitment
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | April 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Applications | 11 May 2026 |
| Recruitment Rally (Tentative) | July / August 2026 |
| Rally Venue | Lokhra, Assam |
How To Apply for Assam Rifles Recruitment
Candidates must submit their offline applications as per the prescribed format attached to the official notification. Follow the steps below:
- Download the Application Format from the official website: www.assamrifles.gov.in.
- Fill in all details carefully – personal information, educational qualifications, trade/technical qualifications, and dependent family member details.
- Attach self-attested copies of the following documents:
- Educational certificates (10th, 12th, etc. as applicable)
- Domicile certificate
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Diploma / Technical / ITI certificate (as per trade requirements)
- Photo ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, Driving License – one xerox copy)
- Relevant certificates proving the death/discharge/missing status of the Assam Rifles personnel
- Dependent family member relationship proof
- Write “APPLICATION FOR COMPASSIONATE GROUND APPOINTMENT” prominently on top of the postal envelope.
- Send the completed application along with all enclosures to the following address:
DIRECTORATE GENERAL ASSAM RIFLES
(RECRUITMENT BRANCH), LAITKOR, SHILLONG
MEGHALAYA – 793010
Email Submission: Candidates may also send scanned copies of the application and documents to: rectbrdgar@gmail.com
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