The Assam Rifles Rifleman Recruitment 2026 offers 95 vacancies for Rifleman/Riflewomen posts under the Assam Rifles. Interested candidates can apply online from January 10, 2026, to February 09, 2026, at the Assam Rifleswebsite (assamrifles.gov.in).
Details for Assam Rifles Rifleman Recruitment 2026:
Organization
Directorate General Assam Rifles (Assam Rifles)
Post Name
Rifleman/Riflewomen (General Duty) under Sports Quota
Total Vacancies
95 Posts
Application Mode
Online
Age Limit
18 to 28 years
Online Registration Start Date
10 January 2026
Last Date for Application
09 February 2026
Official Website
assamrifles.gov.in
Eligibility Criteria:
Qualification & Experience:
Matriculation from a recognised Board
Sports Qualifications: Players who have participated in any International Competition/ National Competitions/ Inter-University Tournaments/ National Sports/ Games for Schools/ Khelo India University Games/ Khelo India Youth Games/ Khelo India Winter Games
Age as per Certificate: Only the Matriculation certificate or the Higher Secondary School certificate will be accepted as proof for establishing the age of the candidates
Certificate Requirements: All educational certificates other than Central Board/State Boards should be accompanied by Government notifications declaring the equivalence of such qualification for service under the Central Government
Sports Certificate: Candidates must possess valid sports certificates from competent authorities as specified in the notification
Caste Certificate: Candidates seeking relaxation under the SC/ST/OBC category should submit the certificate as per the prescribed format
Document Possession: The candidates must fulfil all eligibility conditions and should own all sports and education certificates at the time of joining
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026):
For General & OBC Candidates: 18 to 28 years as on 01 Jan 2026. Candidates should have been born earlier than 01 Jan 1998 and later than 01 Jan 2008
For SC/ST Candidates: 18 to 33 years as on 01 Jan 2026. Candidates should have been born earlier than 01 Jan 1993 and later than 01 Jan 2008
Upper Age Relaxation: For Gen/OBC is Five years, and SC/ST is Ten years respectively,y for players who have participated in specified competitions
Application Fee:
Category
Fee
General and OBC
Rs. 100/-
SC/ST and Female
No Fee
Payment Mode
Online payment or deposit at any SBI Branch
Bank Details
SBI Current Account No. 37083046712 in favour of Recruitment Branch, HQ DGAR, Shillong – 793010
IFSC Code
SBIN0013883 (SBI HQ DGAR Laitkor Branch)
Selection Process:
Candidate Verification: Candidates in possession of valid call letters and photo ID proof, like Voter ID, Driving License, Aadhaar Card, will only be permitted to enter the recruitment rally site
Initial Documentation: All candidates will have to undergo documentation, in which candidates will have to produce all original documents/certificates about age, education, caste, sports and domicile/Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC)
RFID-Based Physical Standard Test (PST): PST of candidates will be carried out by using Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFID) with specific height, chest and weight standards
Motor Ability Test (MAT): MAT in all sports disciplines will be conducted by a Board of Officers at the rally site as per the norms of the Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education (LNCPE) manual of the Sports Authority of India (SAI)
Field Trial: Field trials in all disciplines will be conducted by a Board of Officers at the Rally site. Marks will be awarded to candidates as per their performance in the Field Trial
Detailed Medical Examination (DME): Candidates who qualify in the Field Trial in the respective sports discipline will undergo a Detailed Medical Examination with specific visual acuity and medical standards
Review Medical Examination (RME): If a candidate is declared UNFIT in DME, they will be allowed to undergo RME, provided they give written consent
Merit List: Candidates who qualify in all respects will be placed in the Merit List. Final selection will be done based on achievements and performance in Field Trials, and level of participation
Pregnancy Disqualification: Pregnancy at the time of PST, MAT/Field Trial & DME will be considered a disqualification