Assam Rifles Recruitment 2026 – 117 Rifleman/Riflewomen Posts
The Office of the Director General Assam Rifles, Shillong has released a notification for 117 Rifleman/Riflewomen posts under the Compassionate Ground appointment scheme. Only dependent and eligible family members of Assam Rifles personnel can apply.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Rifleman/Riflewoman General Duty (GD) (Male & Female) | 95 |
| Warrant Officer Cipher (Male only) | 06 |
| Havildar Clerk (Male & Female) | 03 |
| Rifleman Electrical Fitter Signal (EFS) (Male only) | 02 |
| Rifleman Lineman (Lmn) Field (Male only) | 01 |
| Rifleman Armourer (Male only) | 02 |
| Rifleman Recovery Vehicle Mechanic (Male only) | 01 |
| Rifleman Electrician Mechanic Vehicle (EMV) (Male only) | 01 |
| Rifleman Metalsmith (Male only) | 01 |
| Rifleman Mason (Male only) | 02 |
| Rifleman Store Keeper Technical (Electrical Mechanical Engineer) (Male only) | 01 |
| Rifleman Vehicle Mechanic (VM) (Male only) | 01 |
| Rifleman Engineer Equipment Mechanic (Male only) | 01 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Age: 18 to 23 years (as per official notification)
- Educational Qualification: Matriculation/12th pass; required knowledge of respective trades.
- Applicability: Only one dependent family member of Assam Rifles personnel is eligible if the personnel was killed in action, died in service, discharged on medical grounds, or missing in service.
- Eligible Dependents: Spouse, son, daughter, or brother/sister (if unmarried personnel).
How to Apply
Candidates must submit offline applications along with self-attested copies of educational, domicile, caste, and trade certificates. Include one Xerox copy of photo ID (AADHAAR, PAN, Voter ID, or Driving License).
Postal Address:
Directorate General Assam Rifles (Recruitment Branch)
Laitkor, Shillong, Meghalaya – 793010
Email: rectbrdgar@gmail.com
Write “APPLICATION FOR COMPASSIONATE GROUND APPOINTMENT” on the top of the envelope.
Important Dates
- Starting date of submission: April 2026
- Last date of submission: 11th May 2026
- Recruitment Rally: Tentatively Jul/Aug 2026 at Lokhra, Assam
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