The Assam Rifles, recognized as India's oldest paramilitary force operating under the Ministry of Defence (MoD) with 46 active battalions, announced a crucial recruitment notification on 10th October 2023. This specialized drive offers 161 vacancies for Group B & C Technical and Tradesman positions. Designed exclusively for eligible dependent family members under the Compassionate Ground Appointment scheme, candidates can review the official Official Assam Rifles Recruitment 2023 Notification PDF to get comprehensive guidance regarding the openings.
1. Physical Test (PST/PET)
2. Written test
3. Skill Test
4. Medical Test
5. Merit List
Official Site
www.assamrifles.gov.in
Important Dates
Events
Dates
Assam Rifles Notification Release Date
10th October 2023
Assam Rifles Apply Online 2023 Starts
21st October 2023
Last date to submit application
19th November 2023
Last date to pay the application fee
19th November 2023
Assam Rifles Admit Card Release Date
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Assam Rifles Written Test/PST/PT/Skill Test
18th December 2023 onwards
State-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
State
Vacancy
Andhra Pradesh
08
Arunachal Pradesh
06
Assam
08
Bihar
15
Chhattisgarh
04
Delhi
01
Gujarat
04
Haryana
02
Himachal Pradesh
01
J&K
03
Jharkhand
08
Karnataka
04
Kerala
04
Madhya Pradesh
05
Maharashtra
08
Manipur
13
Meghalaya
01
Mizoram
10
Nagaland
13
Odisha
06
Punjab
02
Rajasthan
05
Tamilnadu
05
Telangana
04
Tripura
01
Uttar Pradesh
13
Uttarakhand
01
West Bengal
06
Total
161
Application Fee Structure
Application fees stand at Rs. 200/- for Group B positions and Rs. 100/- for Group C posts. Candidates from SC, ST, female categories, and Ex-servicemen are fully exempted. Payments must be routed through online transfer to SBI Current Account No. 37088046712, held under HQ DGAR Recruitment Branch, Shillong-10, at the SBI Laitkor Branch (IFSC: SBIN0013883).
Posts
Application Fee
Group B
Rs. 200/-
Group C
Rs. 100/-
Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits
Eligibility rules vary across individual posts. For example, Personal Assistants need 18-25 years with a 10+2 qualification and shorthand dictation/transcription, Religious Teachers require 18-30 years with a graduate degree, and Lineman Fields require 18-23 years with a 10th pass and ITI in Electrician trade. Relaxations apply for various categories such as SC/ST (5 years) and OBC (3 years).
Name of Post
Age Limit
Education Qualification
Personal Assistant
18 to 25 years
10+2 examination from a recognized Board or University or equivalent. Dictation: 10 min @ 80 wpm Transcription : 50 min English 65 min in Hindi.
Religious Teacher
18 to 30 years
Graduate with Related Subjects
Lineman Field
18 to 23 years
10th class pass with ITI certificate in Electrician Trade
Recovery Vehicle Mechanic
18 to 25 years
10th class pass with ITI certificate in Recovery Vehicle Mechanic
Bridge & Road (Male & Female)
18 to 23 years
Matric or equivalent from a recognized Board or University.· Diploma in civil engineering from a recognized institution for Bridge and Road.
Electrical & Mechanical
18 to 30 years
Graduate in Electrical & Mechanical or Civil Engineering
Draughtsman
18 to 25 years
10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board and three years diploma in Architectural Assistantship from any recognized Polytechnic College or Institution.
Plumber
18 to 23 years
10th class pass with ITI certificate n Plumber Trade
Surveyor ITI
20 to 28 years
10th class pass with ITI certificate in Surveyor Trade
X-Ray Assistant
18 to 23 years
10+2 pass with Diploma in Radiology
Age Relaxations
Category
Age Relaxation
SC/ST
5 Years
OBC
3 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
Selection Process Stages
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Written Examination
Trade Test (Skill Test)
Medical Examination
Physical Standards & Efficiency Test (PST/PET)
Categories/State Regions
Height (Male)
Chest (Male only) Normal
Chest (Male only) Expanded
Candidates except those mentioned below
170 cm
80 cm
85 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 cm
78 cm
83 cm
Minimum Height of candidates belonging to ST
162.5 cm
76 cm
81 cm
Categories/State Regions
Height (Male)
Height (Female)
Chest (Male only) Normal
Chest (Male only) Expanded
Candidates except those mentioned below
170 cm
155 cm
80 cm
85 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 cm
155 cm
78 cm
83 cm
Minimum Height of candidates belonging to ST
162.5 cm
150 cm
76 cm
81 cm
Categories/State Regions
Height (Male)
Height (Female)
Chest (Male only) Normal
Chest (Male only) Expanded
Candidates except those mentioned below
165 cm
155 cm
77 cm
82 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 cm
150 cm
77 cm
82 cm
Minimum Height of candidates belonging to ST
162.5 cm
150 cm
76 cm
81 cm
Categories/State Regions
Height
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 States
150 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.