Assam Rifles Compassionate Ground Recruitment 2026 Out for 117 Vacancies

The Directorate General of Assam Rifles, Shillong, has initiated a recruitment process under the Compassionate Ground Appointment Scheme for 117 posts across Rifleman/Riflewoman GD, Warrant Officer, Havildar Clerk, and Technical Trades. Candidates who are dependents of Assam Rifles Personnel, as well as those who are not dependents, must download their application form from www.assamrifles.gov.in and submit it offline by 11th May 2026.

Assam Rifles Compassionate Ground Recruitment 2026

Through this recruitment, candidates will be selected based on a four-step recruitment process, which includes PET & PST, written exam, skill test, and medical exam.

Assam Rifles Recruitment 2026- Important Dates

Candidates who wish to participate in the recruitment must keep themselves updated with all the important dates. Candidates must complete their application form on or before 11th May 2026.

Assam Rifles Compassionate Ground Notification 2026

The Office of the Director General, Assam Rifles, has released a short notice for Assam Rifles Compassionate Ground Recruitment on its official website www.assamrifles.gov.in. Candidates who are interested in the recruitment must check the vacancy details, eligibility requirements, application process, and selection process before applying for any posts. The detailed notification will be released soon.

Assam Rifles Compassionate Ground Vacancy 2026

The vacancy details have been released under Compassionate Ground Appointment Recruitment Rally 2026. A total of 117 vacancies have been announced for both technical and non-technical posts. Candidates must check the post-wise vacancy distribution, gender eligibility, and number of seats available in this recruitment.

Assam Rifles Compassionate Ground Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must check the eligibility conditions of the recruitment in terms of educational qualification, age limit, and special conditions for dependents of Assam Rifles Personnel. Candidates must meet all the eligibility requirements to be considered for the recruitment process.

Educational Qualification

• Candidates applying for Rifleman/Riflewoman GD must have completed Class 10th.
• For the Warrant Officer Cipher post, candidates must have acquired a relevant qualification in the cipher trade.
• Havildar Clerk posts require candidates to have completed Class 10th. They must also have knowledge of computers or have typing skills.
• Candidates who want to apply for any of the trade posts, such as Rifleman EFS, Lineman, Armourer, Recovery Vehicle Mechanic, EMV, Metalsmith, Mason, Store Keeper Tech, Vehicle Mechanic, Engineer Equipment Mechanic, must have done ITI / Diploma in the respective trade from a recognized institution.

Age Limit

Candidates must be above the age of 18 years. But they should not have completed their 28th year of age. For this recruitment, the cut-off age is on 1st January 2026.

Special Conditions

Under this condition, only one family member of the Assam Rifles Personnel who was killed in action, died while in service, has been discharged from the service on medical grounds, or those who are missing while in service are eligible to apply.

Assam Rifles Application Form 2026

The application process for this recruitment is being conducted through offline mode only. Eligible candidates must complete the application form and submit it with the self-attested documents either by post or by email. As per the official short notice of the Assam Rifles Recruitment, no application fee is required. The link to download the application form has not been activated. Once the application form is available online, we will provide the direct link here.

Steps to Apply for Assam Rifles Compassionate Ground Recruitment 2026

Candidates must fill out the application form with their personal, academic qualifications, and family details, attach self-attested copies, and send it to the recruitment branch of Assam Rifles. Candidates must follow the steps given below to complete the application process:

1. Candidates must first download the application form from the official website www.assamrifles.gov.in.
2. Enter your personal information and educational qualifications, which include trade/technical qualifications.
3. Then, candidates must attach the self-attested documents of educational certificates (Class 10th certificate), domicile certificate, category certificate (if required), diploma/Technical/ITI certificate (as per trade requirements), photo ID proof (include only one xerox copy of Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, or Driving License), proof of relation with Assam Rifle Personnel, and relevant certificates which proves the death/discharge/missing status of the Assam Rifles personnel.
4. Now, candidates must clearly mention “APPLICATION FOR COMPASSIONATE GROUND APPOINTMENT” at the top of the application form.
5. There is no application fee for any category of candidate.
6. To submit the application form, candidates must scan all the documents and send them as an email to rectbrdgar@gmail.com.
7. Candidates can also send their filled-out application form and documents by post to the “DIRECTORATE GENERAL ASSAM RIFLES (RECRUITMENT BRANCH), LAITKOR, SHILLONG, MEGHALAYA – 793010”.

Assam Rifles Selection Process 2026

The selection process for the Assam Rifles is covered through multiple stages. It begins with a recruitment rally, during which candidates undergo PET/PST, a written exam, a skill or trade test, and then a medical exam.

1. PST & PET: In the Physical Standard Test (PST), candidates’ physical measurements are checked in terms of height, weight, and chest measurement (male only). While in the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), candidates have to cover a certain distance by running within a specified time limit.
2. Written Exam: Physical test qualified candidates will be called for a written exam. Candidates must secure minimum qualifying marks as per their category to be called for the next round.
3. Skill/Trade Test: Candidates who have opted for trade posts must appear for the skill test. The details of this stage will be provided in the detailed notification.
4. Document Verification: Candidates will be required to appear before the office of the Director General of Assam Rifles, Shillong, to verify the original documents. In case of any mismatch, candidates will lose their candidature.
5. Medical Examination: Candidates who qualify for the document verification will be called to undergo the medical exam round. This ensures that only medically fit candidates get the final appointment.

Assam Rifles PET PST Details 2026

Candidates who have successfully applied for the recruitment will be called for the Physical Test. This test has two parts: the Physical Standard Test (PST) and the Physical Efficiency Test (PET). In PST, candidates are evaluated based on the physical measurements set by the Assam Rifles. While in PET, the candidate’s endurance is checked through running.

Assam Rifles Physical Standard Test 2026

For Male Candidates Only

For Female Candidates Only

Assam Rifles Physical Efficiency Test 2026

Assam Rifles Exam Pattern 2026

Assam Rifles will conduct an offline written examination in an objective-type format. The exam has 4 sections and carries a total of 100 marks. Candidates need to finish their exam in a duration of 2 hours. Each question carries 1 mark, and there is no negative marking.

Assam Rifles Compassionate Ground Salary 2026

Candidates who are selected through this recruitment will receive a monthly salary as per the 7th Pay Commission. As this recruitment includes both technical and non-technical positions, the salary will vary. The basic pay starts at Rs. 21,700, and the monthly in-hand salary ranges between Rs. 18,000 and Rs. 70,000 or more. Along with a stable salary, selected candidates are also eligible for DA, hardship allowance, risk allowance, and other service-related benefits as per Assam Rifles rules.