📋 Complete Notification Details
The Directorate General Assam Rifles (Assam Rifles) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 95 Sports Quota Posts for the year 2026. Interested and eligible candidates who have participated in international or national level sports competitions can apply online through the official website starting from 10th January 2026. This recruitment drive is for the post of Rifleman/Riflewomen (General Duty).
Assam Rifles Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | Directorate General Assam Rifles (Assam Rifles) |
| Post Name | Rifleman/Riflewomen (General Duty) under Sports Quota |
| Advertisement No. | Memo No. 1.12016/A Branch (Rect Cell)/2025 |
| 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) |
| Official Website | www.assamrifles.gov.in |
Vacancy Details (Sports Discipline Wise)
Note: The vacancies are distributed across various sports disciplines. The board reserves the right to divert vacancies between male and female candidates if suitable candidates are not available in one category.
| Sports Discipline | Male | Female | 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 Criteria for Rifleman/Riflewomen (General Duty)
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 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).
Selection Process
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.
Important Links
Important Links:
Apply Online: Click here
Official Notification PDF: Click here
Official Website: Click here
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is the last date to apply for Assam Rifles Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date to submit the online application is 09th February 2026.
Q2: Is there any application fee for SC/ST candidates?
Ans: No, SC/ST and Female candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.
Q3: What is the age limit for General category candidates?
Ans: The age limit for General and OBC candidates is 18 to 28 years as on 01 January 2026.
Q4: When will the Recruitment Rally be held?
Ans: The recruitment rally (PST/MAT/Field Trial) is tentatively scheduled between February 2026 and May 2026.
Q5: Is TA/DA admissible for attending the recruitment rally?
Ans: No, No TA/DA is admissible for attending the recruitment rally.