Assam Rifles Recruitment 2026

🎖️ Defence Jobs Ministry of Defence 10th / 12th / ITI

Assam Rifles
Recruitment 2026

Compassionate Ground Appointment Scheme

117 Total Posts

95 Rifleman GD

06 WO Cipher

NIL App Fee

📅 Last Date to Apply

11 May 2026

📮 Apply Offline / Email

📋 About This Recruitment

Assam Rifles, under the Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India, has released a recruitment notification for 117 posts including Rifleman (GD), Havildar Clerk, Warrant Officer Cipher, and various trade posts. This is exclusively for dependent family members of AR personnel killed in action, died in service, medically discharged, or declared missing. All posts are Group C with zero application fee.

📊 Post-wise Vacancy

Post NameVacancies

Rifleman / Riflewoman (GD)95

Warrant Officer Cipher06

Havildar Clerk03

Rifleman Electrical Fitter Signal02

Rifleman Armourer02

Rifleman Mason02

Other Trade Posts07

Total Vacancies117

ℹ️ Other trade posts include: Lineman Field (1), Recovery Vehicle Mechanic (1), EMV (1), Metalsmith (1), Store Keeper Technical (1), Vehicle Mechanic (1), Engineer Equipment Mechanic (1). All 117 posts are Unreserved (UR) category.

⚡ Key Highlights

📚 Qualification

10th / 12th + ITI (trade posts)

🎂 Age Limit

18 – 25 yrs (as on 01 Jan 2026)

💰 Application Fee

₹0 No Fee (All Categories)

📍 Job Location

Pan India AR units across India

📅 Important Dates

Notification Published 06 April 2026 (Employment News)

Application Start Now Open 🟢 Active

Last Date to Apply (Post / Email) 11 May 2026 ⏰ Deadline

Recruitment Rally (Tentative) July / August 2026 📍 Lokhra, Assam

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

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Who Can Apply Dependent family members of AR personnel only Eligible if AR personnel was Killed in Action, Died in Service, Medically Discharged, or Declared Missing. Only ONE dependent per family can apply (spouse or unmarried son/daughter).

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Education (Post-wise) Rifleman GD: 10th Pass Havildar Clerk: 12th + Typing (35 wpm English / 30 wpm Hindi) | WO Cipher: 12th + 2-yr ITI (Electronics/Radio) or Degree | Trade Posts: 10th + ITI in relevant trade.

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Age Limit (as on 01 Jan 2026) Minimum: 18 Years | Maximum: 25 Years Relaxation: SC/ST — 5 yrs | OBC — 3 yrs | PwBD — 10 yrs | Ex-Servicemen as per Govt. rules.

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Physical Standards (Male) Height: 165 cm | Chest: 77 cm (5 cm expansion) Relaxed to 160–162.5 cm for NE states, Garhwali, Kumaoni, Dogra, Marathi & ST candidates.

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Physical Standards (Female) Height: 157 cm Relaxed to 150–152 cm for ST and LWE district candidates.

⬆️ Age Relaxation

CategoryRelaxation

SC / ST+5 Years

OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)+3 Years

PwBD / Divyang+10 Years

Ex-ServicemenAs per Govt. Rules

💰 Application Fee

CategoryFee

All Categories (UR / SC / ST / OBC / PwBD)NIL (Free)

✅ No application fee for any candidate. Simply fill the form and send by post or email before 11 May 2026. No bank challan or payment required.

💵 Salary (7th Pay Commission)

Rifleman (GD) — Pay Level 3 ₹21,700 – ₹69,100

Havildar Clerk — Pay Level 4–5 ₹25,500 – ₹81,100

Warrant Officer Cipher — Pay Level 5 ₹29,200 – ₹92,300

+ Free Ration, Accommodation, Medical, Uniform Allowance, Risk Allowance & Defence Benefits

🔍 Selection Process

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Physical Standard Test (PST)

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Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

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Trade / Skill Test

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Written Test (if reqd.)

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Medical Examination (DME)

📍 Recruitment Rally tentatively scheduled at Lokhra, Assam in July / August 2026. Trade test applicable for Electrical Fitter, Armourer, Mason, Vehicle Mechanic, and other trade posts.

📝 How to Apply (Offline)

01 Download Form

02 Fill & Attach Docs

Post or Email

11
May Last Date

📮 Send completed application to: Directorate General Assam Rifles (Recruitment Branch), Laitkor, Shillong, Meghalaya – 793010
📧 Email: rectdrdgar@gmail.com
📎 Attach: Educational Certificates, ITI (if applicable), Relationship Proof, Death/Discharge Certificate, Caste Certificate (if applicable), 4 Passport Photos.

🔗 Quick Links

📄 Download Official Notification PDF Published in Employment News — 06 April 2026 🌐 Official Website — assamrifles.gov.in Download Application Form from Official Websi

⚠️ Apply before 11 May 2026. Recruitment Rally: July / August 2026 at Lokhra, Assam. Only ONE dependent per family eligible. Always verify at assamrifles.gov.in.