The Office of the Directorate General Assam Rifles, Shillong has announced the Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026 (Memo No. I.12016/A Branch (Rect Cell)/2026/1310, dated 27 August 2026) for 354 Group C posts across 17–18 trades — including Warrant Officer (Cipher, Draughtsman, OT Technician, Physiotherapist), Havildar (Instrument Mechanic) and Rifleman trades such as Electrical Fitter Signal, Lineman Field, Armourer, Electrician Motor Vehicle, Vehicle Mechanic, Metalsmith, Mason and more. This is an all-India recruitment open to male candidates only, with no state-wise quota. Online applications run from 28 September 2026 to 28 October 2026 on the official website assamrifles.gov.in. Candidates with 10th/Matric plus ITI/Diploma in the relevant trade can apply for Rifleman and Havildar posts, while the Cipher Warrant Officer post needs 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics and English plus an NSQF Level-4 course. The application fee is ₹100 for UR/OBC/EWS candidates and nil for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen. Selection includes PST/PET, document verification, CBT, trade/skill test and medical examination. Read on for the complete trade-wise vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, important dates, how to apply and important links for this Defence Government Jobs 2026 opportunity.

Quick Overview

Organization	Office of the Directorate General Assam Rifles, Shillong
Notification	Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026 (Memo No. I.12016/A Branch (Rect Cell)/2026/1310, dated 27-08-2026)
Post Names	Warrant Officer (Cipher, Draughtsman, OT Technician, Physiotherapist), Havildar (Instrument Mechanic), Rifleman (Electrical Fitter Signal, Lineman Field, Armourer, Engineer Equipment Mechanic, Recovery Vehicle Mechanic, Electrician Motor Vehicle, Metalsmith, Upholster, Store Keeper Technical, Vehicle Mechanic, Welder, Mason)
Total Vacancies	354 — Warrant Officer: Cipher 124, Draughtsman 2, OT Technician 1, Physiotherapist 2; Havildar: Instrument Mechanic 6; Rifleman: Electrical Fitter Signal 32, Lineman Field 21, Armourer 29, Engineer Equipment Mechanic 10, Recovery Vehicle Mechanic 13, Electrician Motor Vehicle 22, Metalsmith 19, Upholster 3, Store Keeper Technical 16, Vehicle Mechanic 23, Welder 2, Mason 29
Qualification	10th/Matric pass with ITI/Diploma in the relevant trade (trade-specific for Rifleman/Havildar). Cipher Warrant Officer: 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics and English plus NSQF Level-4 course.
Age Limit	18–23 years (Rifleman/Havildar), 18–25 years (Warrant Officer), as on 01-07-2026
Application Fee	₹100 (UR/OBC/EWS); Nil for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen
Last Date to Apply	28 October 2026
Official Website	assamrifles.gov.in

Eligibility Criteria

• Male candidates only — this is an all-India recruitment with no state-wise quota.
• Rifleman/Havildar trades: 10th/Matric pass from a recognized board with ITI/Diploma in the relevant trade.
• Warrant Officer (Cipher): 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics and English, plus an NSQF Level-4 course in the relevant field.
• Age limit: 18–23 years for Rifleman/Havildar posts and 18–25 years for Warrant Officer posts, as on 01-07-2026. Age relaxation as per government rules.
• Selection process: Physical Standard Test / Physical Efficiency Test (PST/PET) → Document Verification → Computer Based Test (CBT) → Trade/Skill Test → Medical Examination.
• Nationality: Candidate must be an Indian citizen and fulfil the physical standards prescribed for Assam Rifles.

Important Dates

Online Application Starts	28 September 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	28 October 2026

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website assamrifles.gov.in and look for the Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026 notice.
2. Read the full official notification carefully and check your eligibility for the trade you want to apply for.
3. Click the apply-online link and complete the one-time registration with your details.
4. Select your trade, fill in the application form and upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
5. Pay the application fee online — ₹100 for UR/OBC/EWS candidates (nil for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen).
6. Submit the form before 28 October 2026 and take a printout of the submitted application for the rally and future reference.
7. Keep checking the official website for the rally/PET schedule and admit card updates.

Important Links

Apply Online	The apply-online link is published on the official website assamrifles.gov.in for the Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026.
Official Notification	The detailed notification (Memo No. I.12016/A Branch (Rect Cell)/2026/1310) is available on assamrifles.gov.in. A direct PDF URL could not be confirmed at the time of writing, so please use the official website.
Official Website	assamrifles.gov.in

FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are there in Assam Rifles Recruitment 2026?
A: There are 354 Group C vacancies across 17–18 trades, including 124 Cipher Warrant Officer posts.

Q2. What is the last date to apply?
A: The last date to submit the online application is 28 October 2026.

Q3. Who can apply for Assam Rifles Technical & Tradesman posts?
A: Male candidates from all over India (no state-wise quota) with 10th/Matric plus ITI/Diploma in the relevant trade. Cipher Warrant Officer needs 10+2 with Physics, Maths, English plus an NSQF Level-4 course.

Q4. What is the application fee?
A: ₹100 for UR/OBC/EWS candidates; no fee for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen.

Q5. What is the selection process?
A: PST/PET, document verification, CBT, trade/skill test and medical examination.

Q6. What is the age limit?
A: 18–23 years for Rifleman/Havildar and 18–25 years for Warrant Officer, as on 01-07-2026.

Candidates are advised to read the official notification on assamrifles.gov.in carefully before applying, and follow Job Ready Portal for the latest Sarkari Naukri 2026 updates, results, admit cards and answer keys.