Assam Rifles Rifleman 2026 Recruitment: Check Eligibility & Apply Online for 95 Posts

The Assam rifles recruitment for 2026 for 95 vacancies from sports quota . The online registration starts from 10th of  January 2026 till 9th of February 2026. The interested and eligible students can fill this form. The candidates who have a passed of class 10th are eligible for the examination and can apply for the examination. You can fill the form on its official website https.assamrifles.gov.in. This article explains all the key details of Assam Rifles Recruitment, such as eligibility, age limit, selection process, salary, and how to apply. Always check the official notification before submitting the form.

Assam Rifles Recruitment 2026: Overview 

Company Name Directorate General Assam Rifles (Assam Rifles)
Post Name Rifleman/Riflewoman (General Duty) under Sports Quota.
Total Posts95
Salary As per 7th CPC
Qualification Matriculation from a recognised board 
Age Limit 18 to 28 years for (General/OBC), 18 to 33 years for (SC/ST)
Start Date for Apply 10 January 2026
Last Date for Apply 09 February 2026
Official Website www.assamrifles.gov.in 

Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)

  • For General/OBC : 18 years to 28 years the candidate should match the age limit as per this information the candidates should not have more age as on 01 Jan 1998 and later than 01 Jan 2008 .
  • For SC/ST : The candidates who have an age limit of 18 years to 33 years. The candidates should match the following age criteria as 01 Jan 1993 and later than 01 Jan 2008.
  • Upper Age Relaxation :  The upper age relaxation for the category of General/OBC  is for 5 years relaxation. For SC/ST  the age relaxation is for 10 years  respectively for the players who have played or participated in specified competitions.

Important Dates 

EVENT DATES 
Notification date 01 December 2025
Start Date for Apply10 January 2026
Last Date for Apply09 February 2026
Age criteria date As on 1st January 2026 
Recruitment Rally Period (Tentative)February 2026 to May 2026

Assam Rifles Rifleman/Riflewoman (General Duty) Under Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details 

Sports DisciplineMale VacanciesFemale VacanciesTotal Posts
Football224
Cross Country134
Cross Country11
Athletics112
Athletics112
Shooting112
Shooting11
Shooting11
Shooting11
Shooting11
Shooting112
Sepak Takraw112
Sepak Takraw11
Sepak Takraw11
Boxing112
Boxing22
Karate11
Karate11
Karate448
Karate11
Judo11
Judo11
Judo22
Judo22
Judo11
Fencing112
Fencing11
Fencing11
Taekwondo11
Taekwondo11
Taekwondo11
Taekwondo11
Taekwondo112
Pencak Silat11
Pencak Silat11
Pencak Silat11
Rowing224
Badminton224
Wushu11
Wushu11
Wushu11
Wushu11
Wushu112
Wushu11
Wushu112
Archery224
Archery22
Polo426
Grand Total455095

Eligibility Criteria

  • Essential Education Qualification: The candidate has a certificate of a matriculation from a recognised board.
  • Sports Qualification: The players who have played or participated in International / National/District/State/National Sports/Games for School/Khelo India University Games /Khelo India Youth Games, are required.
  • Age as per the Certificate: The age of the candidate is described only by the certificate of matriculation or intermediate certificate and as accepted as proof of your age.
  • Certificate Requirements: The candidates who have a certificate of matriculation or intermediate from a recognised board CBSE/UP/NIOS.
  • Sports Requirements: The candidates must have sports certificates of an authorised  as described in the notification.
  •  Caste Certificate: The relaxation is also applied as per the caste certificate as category wise relaxation SC / ST / OBC and should be submitted in a prescribed format.
  • Documents: The candidate must touch all the eligibility criteria and sports certificates,matriculation certificate and should submit at the time of joining.

Application Fee

Category Fee Amount 
General and OBC Candidates100 Rupees (Non-Refundable)
ST/SC and Female Candidates  No fee 

Payment Mode: The candidate can pay the fee through Online Banking / UPI, and also submit the money at any SBI branch.

Salary/Stipend 

  • As per the 7th CPC the candidates got their salary on behalf of this and other allowance also be granted as per the rules of Assam Rifles.
  • As the New Pension Scheme (NPS) candidates provisionally selected.

Selection Process

  • Candidate Verification: Entry to the rally site is allowed only with a valid call letter and photo ID proof such as Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Driving Licence.
  • Document Verification: Candidates must produce original documents related to age, educational qualification, caste, sports certificates, and domicile/PRC.
  • RFID-Based Physical Standard Test (PST): Height, chest, and weight measurements will be taken using RFID technology as per prescribed standards.
  • Motor Ability Test (MAT): MAT for all sports disciplines will be conducted at the rally site as per LNCPE and Sports Authority of India (SAI) norms.
  • Field Trial: Candidates’ sports performance will be assessed by a Board of Officers, and marks will be awarded based on performance.
  • Detailed Medical Examination (DME): Candidates qualifying the Field Trial will undergo a detailed medical test as per medical standards.
  • Review Medical Examination (RME): Candidates declared unfit in DME may appear for RME with written consent.
  • Merit List: Final selection will be based on performance in Field Trials and sports achievements.
  • Pregnancy Clause: Pregnancy at the time of PST, MAT/Field Trial, or DME will lead to disqualification.

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official website of www.assamrifles.gov.in .
  2. If you are a new candidate ,then click on the new registration and fill in all the needed documents such as photo, name, mobile number, E-mail address and then set a password etc.
  3. Then go back and login with the user name and password and then after selecting the post which you want to apply for and give the basic details such as Marksheet, ID Proof, Photo, Signature and more which will be needed.
  4. After that pay the admission fee and submit the form.
  5. After filling the form candidate must check the date of examination whenever the datesheet will be released.

Important Links

Apply Online: Click here
Notification: Check here
Official Website: Click here

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