Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026 - Apply Online 354 Warrant Officer, Rifleman and Other Posts

Assam Rifles Technical & Tradesman Recruitment 2026 – Important Links

• Only male Indian citizens are eligible for the advertised trades.
• Only one application per candidate is permitted.
• Candidates should select their trade carefully because changes to category or trade are not permitted during the recruitment process.
• Mobile phones and electronic gadgets are not permitted at the rally/test centres.
• Candidates must meet the prescribed physical and medical standards.
• No TA/DA will be provided for attending the recruitment stages.
• Candidates are responsible for their own travel, boarding and lodging expenses.
• False information in the application can lead to cancellation of candidature.
• Vacancies are tentative and may be changed by Assam Rifles.

A total of 354 vacancies are available across 18 technical and tradesman posts. The trade-wise distribution is as follows:

The notification also provides a 10% Ex-Servicemen reservation in specified trades, subject to the conditions mentioned in the recruitment notification.

Age Limit

The age requirement depends on the post:

For Most Trades

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 23 Years

For Selected Warrant Officer Posts

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 25 Years

The age is calculated as of 1 July 2026. The 18–25 age group applies to posts such as Cipher, Draughtsman, Operation Theatre Technician and Physiotherapist.

Age Relaxation

Applicable age relaxation is provided according to government rules.

*Ex-Servicemen relaxation is subject to deduction of the period of military service as specified in the notification.

There are also specific provisions for eligible serving Assam Rifles personnel.

Physical Standards

Candidates appearing for applicable trades must meet the prescribed physical standards.

For the general category of candidates covered by the standard, the notification specifies:

• Male Height: 170 cm
• Male Chest: 80 cm unexpanded and 85 cm expanded
• Weight: Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards

Relaxed standards are prescribed for specified categories and regions, including certain candidates from the North-Eastern states, specified hill communities, Marathas and Scheduled Tribes.

Physical Efficiency Test

The recruitment includes an RFID-based Physical Efficiency Test (PET).

For candidates from areas other than Ladakh

• 5 km running: To be completed within 24 minutes

For Ladakh Region

• 1.6 km running: To be completed within 7 minutes

The RFID-based PST/PET is scheduled to be conducted at Jorhat or Diphu in Assam. Candidates will receive information regarding their reporting date through the official recruitment process.

The required qualification varies according to the trade.

Candidates may be required to have 10th pass, 10+2, ITI qualification, Diploma or Bachelor's Degree, depending on the post. Some positions also require relevant technical training, trade certification, driving licence or work experience.

For example:

• Cipher: 10+2 with relevant subjects and technical qualification, or a relevant Bachelor's Degree.
• Electrical/Technical Trades: 10th pass with relevant ITI training or Diploma.
• Vehicle Mechanic: 10th pass with relevant ITI/Diploma qualification.
• Draughtsman: 10+2 with a 3-year Diploma in Architectural Assistantship.
• Operation Theatre Technician: 10+2 with relevant Diploma and required experience.
• Physiotherapist: 10+2 with Diploma in Physiotherapy and relevant experience.
• Mason: 10th pass with relevant trade experience and trade-test qualification.

Candidates should check the post-wise qualification requirements before applying.

Age Limit

The age requirement depends on the particular trade:

• 18–23 Years: Applicable to most Rifleman/Havildar technical and tradesman posts.
• 18–25 Years: Applicable to selected Warrant Officer posts such as Cipher, Draughtsman, Operation Theatre Technician and Physiotherapist.

The age cut-off date for this recruitment is 1 July 2026. Age relaxation will be provided to eligible categories according to applicable rules.

Physical Standards and PET

Candidates must satisfy the prescribed physical standards and qualify in the Physical Efficiency Test.

The recruitment includes an RFID-based PST/PET. For candidates outside the Ladakh region, the prescribed physical efficiency requirement includes a 5 km run within 24 minutes. For the Ladakh region, the requirement is a 1.6 km run within 7 minutes.

The Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally consists of several stages:

1. Physical Standard Test (PST)
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
3. Document Verification
4. Computer Based Test (CBT)
5. Trade Skill Test
6. Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
7. Review Medical Examination (RME), where applicable
8. Trade- and category-wise Merit List

The CBT carries 100 marks. The minimum qualifying marks are 35% for General/EWS candidates and 33% for SC/ST/OBC candidates.

The Trade Skill Test is qualifying in nature and does not carry additional marks.

Candidates should keep the following documents ready, as applicable:

• Educational qualification certificates
• ITI/Diploma certificates
• Matriculation/10th certificate
• Date of birth proof
• Valid identity proof
• Caste certificate, if applicable
• Ex-Servicemen documents, where applicable
• Experience certificate for posts requiring experience
• Driving licence for applicable vehicle-related posts
• Application form
• Payment receipt/challan
• Other documents specified in the official notification

Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official Assam Rifles website.
2. Open the Online Application section.
3. Select the Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026.
4. Enter the required personal and educational details.
5. Select the applicable trade.
6. Upload the required documents.
7. Pay the application fee, if applicable.
8. Upload the payment receipt/challan.
9. Submit the completed application form.
10. Download and print the submitted application for future use.

Candidates should also keep a copy of the recruitment notification and payment receipt ready for the PST/PET reporting process.