Office of the Directorate General Assam Rifles, Shillong has published the detailed notification for the Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026. Online applications are invited from eligible male and female Indian citizens for filling up 354 vacancies in various Group B & C posts on an all-India basis. The online application portal will open on 28 September 2026 and close on 27 October 2026. The recruitment rally is tentatively scheduled from 23 November 2026 onwards.
Important Dates
| Online Application Start Date | 28 September 2026 |
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| Last Date for Apply Online | 27 October 2026 (till 23:59 hrs) |
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| Last Date to Pay Exam Fee | 27 October 2026 |
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| Recruitment Rally Date (Tentative) | 23 November 2026 onwards |
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Application Fee
| For Group B Posts | ₹ 200/- (Expected as per standard rules) |
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| For Group C Posts | ₹ 100/- |
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| SC / ST / Female / Ex-Servicemen | ₹ 0/- (Exempted) |
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| Payment Mode | Online payment into SBI Current Account (No. 37088046712) in favour of HQ DGAR, Recruitment Branch, Shillong - 10. |
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Age Limit (As on 01/07/2026)
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
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| Maximum Age | 23 Years or 25 Years (Varies strictly post-wise). |
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| Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC applies as per government rules. The cut-off date for determining the age is 01 July 2026. |
Physical Standards (PET)
| Male Candidates | 5 Km run to qualify within 24 minutes. |
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| Male (Ladakh Region) | 1.6 Km run to qualify within 7.00 minutes. |
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| (Refer to the detailed notification for post-wise height/chest PST criteria for both males and females). |
Assam Rifles Tradesman Rally 2026: Vacancy & Eligibility Details
- Class 10th (Matriculation) Pass OR Class 12th (Intermediate) Pass from a recognized Board.
- Must have an ITI Certificate OR Diploma in the relevant trade from a recognized Institute (Required for technical trades like Electrician, Mechanic, Plumber, Fitter, etc.).
- Some posts require a Degree/Diploma in Specific Fields (e.g., Pharmacy, Architecture, Physiotherapy).
- Note: Detailed educational qualifications and experience vary heavily by trade. Candidates must read the official notification “Appendix-A” carefully for precise eligibility before applying.
How to Apply Online for Assam Rifles Tradesman Rally 2026
- Candidates must apply via “ONLINE APPLICATION” mode only. No offline application will be accepted.
- The online application server will be functional from 28 September 2026 to 27 October 2026 (23:59 hrs).
- Visit the official Assam Rifles website at www.assamrifles.gov.in and click on the online application link.
- Fill in all the required details carefully. Upload your recent passport-size photograph, signature, and necessary educational/domicile certificates.
- Pay the requisite application fee online via SBI gateway, or manually upload a copy of the challan/receipt if paid offline at an SBI counter.
- After successful submission, take a printout of the online application form and the system-generated acknowledgement/receipt.
- Candidates will be required to produce the printed copy of the online application form along with original documents during the Physical Standard Test (PST) / Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
Important Links
Before Applying
Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
