About Job
The Directorate General Assam Rifles (Assam Rifles) has announced an exciting recruitment drive for the year 2026, inviting applications for 95 Sports Quota Posts of Rifleman/Riflewomen (General Duty). This is a fantastic opportunity for dedicated athletes who have excelled in national or international sports competitions to secure a prestigious position within the Assam Rifles organization. Eligible candidates should review the official notification and apply online starting from 10th January 2026.
Table of Contents
- Job Summary
- Details of Position
- Eligibility Details
- Application Details
- Important Conditions
- Mode of Selection
- Important Links
Job Summary
Organization: Directorate General Assam Rifles (Assam Rifles)
Job Position: Rifleman/Riflewomen (General Duty) under Sports Quota
Total Vacancies: 95
Apply Start Date: 10/01/2026
Last Date to Apply: 09/02/2026
Job Location: Recruitment Rally at Dimapur (Nagaland), Shillong (Meghalaya), Imphal (Manipur)
Details of Position
The recruitment is for 95 vacancies across various sports disciplines for Male and Female candidates:
| Sports Discipline | Male Vacancies | Female Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Football | 02 | 02 | 04 |
| Cross Country | 01 | 03 | 04 |
| Cross Country | 01 | - | 01 |
| Athletics | 01 | 01 | 02 |
| Athletics | 01 | 01 | 02 |
| Shooting | 01 | 01 | 02 |
| Shooting | 01 | - | 01 |
| Shooting | 01 | - | 01 |
| Shooting | - | 01 | 01 |
| Shooting | 01 | - | 01 |
| Shooting | 01 | 01 | 02 |
| Sepak Takraw | 01 | 01 | 02 |
| Sepak Takraw | 01 | - | 01 |
| Sepak Takraw | 01 | - | 01 |
| Boxing | 01 | 01 | 02 |
| Boxing | 02 | - | 02 |
| Karate | 01 | - | 01 |
| Karate | - | 01 | 01 |
| Karate | 04 | 04 | 08 |
| Karate | - | 01 | 01 |
| Judo | - | 01 | 01 |
| Judo | 01 | - | 01 |
| Judo | 02 | - | 02 |
| Judo | - | 02 | 02 |
| Judo | - | 01 | 01 |
| Fencing | 01 | 01 | 02 |
| Fencing | 01 | - | 01 |
| Fencing | - | 01 | 01 |
| Taekwondo | - | 01 | 01 |
| Taekwondo | 01 | - | 01 |
| Taekwondo | - | 01 | 01 |
| Taekwondo | 01 | - | 01 |
| Taekwondo | 01 | 01 | 02 |
| Pencak Silat | 01 | - | 01 |
| Pencak Silat | 01 | - | 01 |
| Pencak Silat | - | 01 | 01 |
| Rowing | 02 | 02 | 04 |
| Badminton | 02 | 02 | 04 |
| Wushu | - | 01 | 01 |
| Wushu | 01 | - | 01 |
| Wushu | - | 01 | 01 |
| Wushu | 01 | - | 01 |
| Wushu | 01 | 01 | 02 |
| Wushu | - | 01 | 01 |
| Wushu | 01 | 01 | 02 |
| Archery | 02 | 02 | 04 |
| Archery | 02 | - | 02 |
| Polo | 04 | 02 | 06 |
| Grand Total | 45 | 50 | 95 |
Eligibility Details
Essential Qualification
- Education: Matriculation (10th Class) from a recognised Board.
- Sports Qualification: Candidates must have participated in International Competitions, National Competitions, Inter-University Tournaments, National Sports/Games for Schools, Khelo India University Games, Khelo India Youth Games, or Khelo India Winter Games.
- Age Proof: Only Matriculation or Higher Secondary School certificate will be accepted as proof of age.
- Equivalence: Educational certificates other than Central/State Boards must be accompanied by Government notifications declaring the equivalence.
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
- General/OBC: 18 to 28 years (Born between 01 Jan 1998 and 01 Jan 2008).
- SC/ST: 18 to 33 years (Born between 01 Jan 1993 and 01 Jan 2008).
- Age Relaxation: Upper age relaxation of 5 years for Gen/OBC and 10 years for SC/ST is applicable for players who have participated in specified competitions.
Salary
- Pay scale and allowances are admissible as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) for Assam Rifles personnel.
- Selected candidates will be covered under the New Pension Scheme (NPS).
Application Details
Application Fee:
- General/OBC: Rs. 100/- (Non-refundable).
- SC/ST/Female: No Fee.
- Payment Mode: Online payment or deposit at any SBI Branch (Account No: 37083046712, IFSC: SBIN0013883).
Last Date to Apply: 09/02/2026.
Application Method: Online application via the official website.
Required Documents: Age proof (Matriculation certificate), Educational certificates, Sports achievements certificates, Caste certificate (if applicable), Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC).
Important Conditions
- The recruitment is strictly under the Sports Quota for those with proven competitive experience.
- Only those who meet the specified sports qualification criteria are eligible to apply.
- Age calculation is based on the cut-off date of 01/01/2026.
- Original documents must be presented during the initial verification stage.
Mode of Selection
The selection process involves the following stages:
- Documentation: Verification of original documents (Age, Education, Caste, Sports, PRC).
- Physical Standard Test (PST): RFID based measurement of height, chest, and weight.
- Motor Ability Test (MAT): Conducted as per LNCPE/SAI norms.
- Field Trial: Performance evaluation in the specific sports discipline.
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME): Visual acuity and general medical standards.
- Review Medical Examination (RME): For candidates declared unfit in DME (with written consent).
- Merit List: Based on sports achievements, Field Trial performance, and level of participation.
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