Assam Rifles Recruitment 2023: Assam Rifles is a branch of the Indian Army, under the Ministry of Defence (MoD). Currently, there are 46 battalions of Assam Rifles with a sanctioned strength of 65,143 personnel. The office of the Directorate General Assam Rifles has invited eligible candidates for 161 vacancies for Group B & C Technical and Tradesmen @assamrifles.gov.in. This is the golden opportunity for the 10th & 12th pass candidates as Assam Rifles has announced vacant posts for Group B & C posts. Assam Rifles Recruitment 2023 Online Registration has been started from 21st October 2023 onwards. Assam Rifles Recruitment 2023 Rally to begin from 18th December 2023 2023 onwards. Read the complete article for detailed information about Assam Rifles Recruitment 2023. 

Assam Rifles Recruitment 2023 Notification 

Only the dependent family member of Assam Rifles personnel who was Killed In Action, Died While In Service, were Discharged From Service On Medical Grounds And were Missing While In Service are eligible to apply for Assam Rifles Recruitment through Compassionate Ground Appointment. The direct link to download the Assam Rifles Recruitment Notification 2023 PDF for 161 vacancies for Technical and Tradesmen has been provided below. The candidates are advised to go through the detailed notification to understand the complete selection process and other details. 

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Assam Rifles Recruitment 2023- Overview 

Go through the brief about Assam Rifles Recruitment 2023 from the below table before proceeding to the Assam Rifles Apply Online process. 

Organisation NameOffice of the Directorate General Assam Rifles
Post NamesGroup B & C Technical and Tradesmen
Vacancies161
Application ModeOnline
Online Registration21st October to 19th November 2023
CategoryDefence Jobs
Eligibility 10th/12th pass
Selection Process
  1. Physical Test (PST/PET)
  2. Written test
  3. Skill Test
  4. Medical Test
  5. Merit List
Official Sitewww.assamrifles.gov.in

Assam Rifles Recruitment 2023 Important Dates

Assam Rifles Recruitment 2023 Rally will begin from 18th December 2023 onwards at various centres which will take around 20-30 days to complete the recruitment process. For more details about the important dates for Assam Rifles Recruitment 2023 check the below table.

Assam Rifles Group B & C Recruitment 2023: Important Dates
EventsDates
Assam Rifles Notification Release Date10th October 2023
Assam Rifles Apply Online 2023 Starts21st October 2023
Last date to submit application19th November 2023
Last date to pay the application fee19th November 2023
Assam Rifles Admit Card Release Date--
Assam Rifles Written Test/PST/PT/Skill Test18th December 2023 onwards

Assam Rifles Vacancy 2023

Through Assam Rifles Recruitment 2023, 161 Group B and C post vacancies have been announced to be recruited for Technical and Tradesmen. The details about the Assam Rifles Tradesman and Technical vacancies for each state have been tabulated below. 

Assam Rifles Vacancy 2023
StateVacancy
Andhra Pradesh08
Arunachal Pradesh06
Assam08
Bihar15
Chhattisgarh04
Delhi01
Gujarat04
Haryana02
Himachal Pradesh01
J&K03
Jharkhand08
Karnataka04
Kerala04
Madhya Pradesh05
Maharashtra08
Manipur13
Meghalaya01
Mizoram10
Nagaland13
Odisha06
Punjab02
Rajasthan05
Tamilnadu05
Telangana04
Tripura01
Uttar Pradesh13
Uttarakhand01
West Bengal06 
Total 161

Assam Rifles Online Form 2023

The candidates have to submit their Assam Rifles Recruitment 2023 applications through online mode. The online registration link has been activated on 21st October 2023. The last date to apply for Assam Rifles Recruitment is 19th November 2023. Click on the direct link below and start with the registration process without any delay.

Link to Apply for Assam Rifles Recruitment 2023 [Inactive]

Assam Rifles Recruitment 2023 Application Fee

The candidates have to pay the required non-refundable application fee online mode into SBI Current Account No. 37088046712 in favour of HQ DGAR Recruitment Branch, Shillong-10 at SBI Laitkor Branch, IFSC Code- SBIN0013883. 

PostsApplication Fee
Group BRs. 200/-
Group CRs. 100/-

Note- No fee is charged from candidates belonging to SC, ST, Female, or Ex-servicemen candidates. 

Steps to Apply for Assam Rifles Recruitment 2023

Step 1- Visit the official website of Assam Rifles i.e. www.assamrifles.gov.in

Step 2- Scroll down and click on the “Recruitment” option under Join Assam Rifles Section.

Step 3- A new window will open, select for the post “Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesmen 2023” and fill out the application form.

Step 4- Attach the scanned copy of the required documents, photograph, and signature.

Step 5- Submit the application form and pay the application fee.

Step 6- Take a printout of the application form for future references.

Assam Rifles Recruitment 2023- Eligibility Criteria

The candidates must fulfil the required educational qualification & age limit criteria to get selected for various posts in Assam Rifles. Only the dependent family member of Assam Rifles personnel who was Killed In Action, Died While In Service, who were Discharged From Service On Medical Grounds And Missing While In Service are only eligible to apply for Assam Rifles Recruitment through Compassionate Ground Appointment. Check the post-wise eligibility criteria as mentioned in the below table.

Assam Rifles Recruitment 2023- Eligibility Criteria (as on 01/08/2023)
Name of PostAge LimitEducation Qualification
Personal Assistant18 to 25 years10+2 examination from a recognized Board or University or equivalent. Dictation: 10 min @ 80 wpm Transcription : 50 min English 65 min in Hindi.
Religious Teacher18 to 30 yearsGraduate with Related Subjects
Lineman Field18 to 23 years10th class pass with ITI certificate in Electrician Trade
Recovery Vehicle Mechanic18 to 25 years10th class pass with ITI certificate in Recovery Vehicle Mechanic
Bridge & Road (Male & Female)18 to 23 yearsMatric or equivalent from a recognized Board or University.· Diploma in civil engineering from a recognized institution for Bridge and Road.
Electrical & Mechanical18 to 30 years Graduate in Electrical & Mechanical or Civil Engineering
Draughtsman18 to 25 years10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board and three years diploma in Architectural Assistantship from any recognized Polytechnic College or Institution.
Plumber18 to 23 years10th class pass with ITI certificate n Plumber Trade
Surveyor ITI20 to 28 years10th class pass with ITI certificate in Surveyor Trade
X-Ray Assistant18 to 23 years10+2 pass with Diploma in Radiology
   
   

Assam Rifles Recruitment Age Relaxation 

Age relaxation for reserved category candidates and Ex-servicemen is given below in the table:

Category Age Relaxation 
SC/ST5 Years
OBC3 Years
Serving Assam Rifles Personnel(Gen/OBC)Up to 40 years of age for PA and up to 35 years for Religious Teacher
Serving Assam Rifles Personnel(SC/ST)Up to 45 years of age for PA and up to 35 years for Religious Teacher
Ex-Servicemen(UR)3 Years after the deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age
Ex-Servicemen(OBC)6 Years ( 3 + 3) after the deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age
Ex-Servicemen(SC/ST)8 Years (3 + 5) after the deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age

Note: 10% of vacancies are earmarked for Ex-Servicemen. If suitable  Ex-Servicemen candidates are not available, vacancies reserved for  Ex-Servicemen will be filled by non-Ex-Servicemen candidates of the respective category. 

Assam Rifles Recruitment 2023 Selection Process 

The selection will be based on the following criteria which are as below-  

1. Physical Standard Test(PST)

2. Physical Efficiency Test(PET)

3. Written Examination

4. Trade Test(Skill Test) 

5. Medical Examination

Assam Rifles Physical Standard Test(PST)

In Physical Standard Test, the height of all candidates and the chest of only male candidates will be checked. There is a certain restriction on height which is given below in the table. 

PST for Naib Subedar, Warrant Office (Veterinary Field Assistant, Radio Mechanic), 
Havildar (Operator Radio & Line), Rifleman
Categories/State RegionsHeight (Male)Chest (Male only)
NormalExpanded
Candidates except those mentioned below 170 cm80 cm85 cm
Minimum Height of candidates falling into categories of Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, and Marathas. 
Candidates belonging to the states of Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, HP, Arunachal Pradesh, 
Meghalaya, Kashmir, Leh & Ladakh divisions of JK states.
165 cm78 cm 83 cm
Minimum Height of candidates belonging to ST162.5 cm76 cm81 cm
PST for Naib Subedar (Bridge & Road) Only
Categories/State RegionsHeight 
(Male)
Height 
(Female)
Chest (Male only)
NormalExpanded
Candidates except those mentioned below 170 cm155 cm80 cm85 cm
Minimum Height of candidates falling into categories of  Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, and Marathas. 
Candidates belonging to the states of HP, Leh & Ladakh, Kashmir Valley & North Eastern States
165 cm155 cm78 cm 83 cm
Minimum Height of candidates belonging to ST162.5 cm150 cm76 cm81 cm
PST for Havildar (Clerk) only
Categories/State RegionsHeight 
(Male)
Height 
(Female)
Chest (Male only)
NormalExpanded
Candidates except those mentioned below 165 cm155 cm77 cm82 cm
Minimum Height of candidates falling into categories of  Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas. 
Candidates belonging to the states of Sikkim,  Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, HP, Arunachal Pradesh, 
Meghalaya, Kashmir, Leh & Ladakh divisions of JK states.
162.5 cm150 cm77 cm 82 cm
Minimum Height of candidates belonging to ST162.5 cm150 cm76 cm81 cm
PST for Rifleman (AYA) Para-Medical Female only
Categories/State RegionsHeight 
Candidates except those mentioned below 157 cm
The minimum Height of candidates falls into categories of  Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas. 
Candidates belonging to the states of Assam, HP & JK.
155 cm
Minimum Height of candidates belonging to ST except for the North Eastern States150 cm
Minimum Height of candidates from North Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, 
Sikkim, Tripura, Gorkha Territorial Administration comprising of three sub-division of Darjeeling District namely 
Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Kuresong. 
152.5 cm
Minimum Height of candidates belonging to ST from North Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, 
Meghalaya, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, and Left Wing Extremism affected districts. 
147.5 cm

Assam Rifles Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

In the Physical Efficiency Test, the running capability of candidates will be checked. There are different criteria for running for both male and females which is given below in the table:

RegionGenderDistanceTime
All India except Ladakh RegionMale5 km24 min
Female1.6 km8.30 min
Ladakh RegionMale1.6 km6.30 min
Female800 m4 min

Assam Rifles Exam Pattern 2023

  1. In a written examination, 100 multiple choice type questions will be asked from four sections i.e. English Language, Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness.
  2. All sections carry 25 questions each and each question carries one mark.
  3. The written examination will be conducted in offline mode.
  4. The minimum passing mark for General/EWS candidates is 35%.
  5. The minimum passing mark for SC/ST/OBC candidates is 33%.

In the below table we have simplified the Assam Rifles Exam Pattern-

SubjectsQuestionsMarksDuration 
English Language2525

2 hours 

(120 minutes)

Reasoning Ability2525
Quantitative Aptitude2525
General Awareness2525
Total100100

Assam Rifles Detailed Exam Pattern 2023- Click Here

Assam Rifles Syllabus 2023

Though the syllabus for Assam Rifles written exam is not vast, however, for scoring good marks the candidates must have proper knowledge about the syllabus. The detailed Assam Rifles Syllabus 2023 for English Language, Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness has been given below:

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Assam Rifles Recruitment 2023 Admit Card

The office of the Directorate General Assam Rifles will be releasing admit card on their official website @www.assamrifles.gov.in. The admit card is an entry pass to the examination and it has all the important information about the candidate and exam centre. 

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Assam Rifles Recruitment 2023 Result

The result will be published after the successful completion of all the tests. Candidates have to score maximum marks to ensure their names into the final merit list. Assam Rifles Results for Rifleman & Other posts will be announced on its official website @www.assamrifles.gov.in.

Assam Rifles Recruitment 2023: FAQs

Ans. Assam Rifles Assam Rifles Written Test/PST/PT/Skill Test will begin from 18th December 2023 onwards

Ans. Assam Rifles has released 161 vacancies for Technical and Tradesmen posts

Ans. The last date to apply online is 19th November 2023 for 161 posts of Group B & C Technical and Tradesmen though Assam Rifles Recruitment 2023.

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