Assam Rifles, Shillong has released an official notification inviting applications from eligible male and female Indian citizens to fill 95 vacancies in various sports disciplines for the posts of Rifleman/Riflewoman (General Duty) under the Sports Quota Recruitment Rally 2026. Interested candidates may apply online from 10 January 2026 to 09 February 2026.
Job Overview
Post Name: Rifleman/ Riflewoman (General Duty)
Total Vacancies: 95
Discipline-wise Vacancies:
- Football: 04
- Cross Country: 05
- Athletics: 04
- Shooting: 08
- Sepak takraw: 04
- Boxing: 05
- Karate: 12
- Judo: 08
- Fencing: 05
- Taekwondo: 06
- Pencak Silat: 05
- Rowing: 04
- Badminton: 04
- Wushu: 09
- Archery: 06
- Polo: 06
Rally Location:
The selection rally will be conducted as follows:
RFID-based PST: Assam Rifles Training Centre & School, Dimapur (Nagaland)
MAT & Field Trial:
- Assam Rifles Training Centre & School, Sukhovi (Nagaland) OR
- HQ DGAR, Laitkor, Shillong (Meghalaya) OR
- HQ IGAR(S), Mantripukhri, Imphal (Manipur)
Candidate reporting venues will depend on discipline and call letter instructions.
Eligibility Criteria
Qualification: Must have passed Matriculation from a recognized board.
Sports Qualification
Candidates should have participated in any of the following:
- International competitions
- National competitions
- Inter-University tournaments
- National school games
- Khelo India University Games
- Khelo India Youth Games
- Khelo India Winter Games
Age Limit
- General & OBC: 18–28 years (born between 01.01.1998 and 01.01.2008).
- SC & ST: 18–33 years (born between 01.01.1993 and 01.01.2008).
- Note: Only Matriculation or Higher Secondary certificate will be accepted as proof of age.
Pay Scale: Salary and allowances will be provided as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) for Assam Rifles personnel.
Selection Process
(a) Candidate Verification:
Only candidates with a valid call letter and a photo ID (such as Voter ID, Driving License, or Aadhaar Card) will be allowed to enter the recruitment rally venue.
(b) Initial Documentation:
Candidates must undergo document verification, where they must present original certificates related to age, educational qualification, caste (if claiming relaxation), sports achievements, and domicile/PRC.
(c) Tests After Verification:
Candidates who are found eligible after verification and documentation will proceed to the RFID-based Physical Standard Test, Medical Assessment Test (MAT), and Field Trial.
Physical Standard Test (PST)
PST will be conducted using RFID (Radio Frequency Identification Devices). Required standards:
For All Categories (All India):
- Male: Height 170 cm
- Female: Height 157 cm
- Chest (Male Only): 80–85 cm (minimum expansion 5 cm)
Relaxation in Height & Chest
| Category | Male Height | Female Height | Chest (Male Only) |
| Scheduled Tribes (All India) | 162.5 cm | 150 cm | 76–81 cm (5 cm expansion) |
| All Scheduled Tribe candidates of NE States | 157 cm | 147.5 cm | 76–81 cm (5 cm expansion) |
| All Scheduled Tribe candidates of Left-Wing Extremism–affected districts | 160 cm | 147.5 cm | 76–81 cm (5 cm expansion) |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas & candidates from UTs of Assam, HP, J&K, Ladakh | 165 cm | 155 cm | 78–83 cm (5 cm expansion) |
| Candidates from NE States (Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura) | 162.5 cm | 152.5 cm | 77–82 cm (5 cm expansion) |
| Candidates from Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) areas | 157 cm | 152.5 cm | 77–82 cm (5 cm expansion) |
Application Fee
- General and OBC candidates: ₹100 (non-refundable)
- SC, ST and Female candidates: No fee
Fee Payment Details:
The fee must be deposited online into the following account:
- Bank: SBI
- Account Name: Recruitment Branch, HQ DGAR, Shillong – 793010
- Account Number: 37083046712
- Branch: SBI HQ DGAR Laitkor
- IFSC Code: SBIN0013883
How to Apply?
1. Go to the official website and click on the “Online Application” link.
2. Fill in all required details in the online application form.
3. After submitting the form, complete the application fee payment through:
- Online payment link OR
- Payment at any SBI branch (using challan/receipt).
4. Upload a copy of the payment receipt/challan on the online portal.
5. Candidates must keep the following documents ready for the recruitment process:
- Original payment receipt/challan
- Printed copy of the submitted application form
- Printed copy of the call letter downloaded from the website
6. Failure to upload the payment receipt/challan or to produce the printed documents at the rally stages may lead to rejection of candidature.
7. The online application portal will remain open from the date of advertisement until the last date mentioned.
Important Links
| Online Apply | Click Here |
| Advertisement | Notification |
| Official Website | assamrifles.gov.in |
Assam Rifles Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
What is the start date to apply online for Assam Rifles Recruitment 2026?
The online application process starts on 10 January 2026.
What is the last date to apply online for Assam Rifles Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 09 February 2026.
How many vacancies are available in Assam Rifles Recruitment 2026?
There are 95 vacancies for Rifleman/Riflewoman (General Duty) under the Sports Quota.
