🇮🇳 Assam Rifles Recruitment Rally 2025 – 79 Apprentice Posts
The Office of the Director General,
Assam Rifles (Shillong) has announced
a recruitment rally under the Compassionate Ground Appointment Scheme to fill 79 posts in various trades owing to vacancies from firings, disability, retirement, or missing personnel.
The application window runs from 20 June to 21 July 2025
Vacancies & Trade-wise Distribution
79 posts are being filled across various positions, including both combat and technical roles:
Post Vacancies Qualification Age Limit
Rifleman/Riflewoman (General) 69 10th pass 18–23
Warrant Officer – Radio Mechanic 1 10th + Diploma (Radio/TV) or 12th (PCM) 18–25
Warrant Officer – Draftsman 1 10+2 + Diploma in Architectural Assistantship 18–25
Havildar X-Ray Assistant 1 10+2 + Diploma in Radiology 18–23
Rifleman Electrician/Vehicle Mechanic 1 10th + ITI in Motor Mechanic 18–23
Rifleman Vehicle Mechanic Fitter 1 10th + ITI/Diploma + Math & Science 18–23
Rifleman Plumber 1 10th + ITI in Plumber Trade 18–23
Rifleman Safai 4 10th pass 18–23
These details are drawn from multiple sources understanding post-specific eligibility
Key Eligibility Criteria
Education
Combat roles (Rifleman/Woman, Safai): Class 10 pass.
Technical posts require ITI, diploma, or subject-specific qualifications (e.g., radio technology, drafting, mechanics).
Age
General duty and lower-skilled trades: 18–23 years
Technical roles (e.g., Mechanic, Radiology): 18–25 years
Age relaxations: +3 years for OBC, +5 years for SC/ST
Compassionate Ground Eligibility
Only dependent family members (spouse, child, sibling) of deceased,
missing, medically invalided, or taken/discharged Assam Rifles personnel are eligible
Dates & Application Mode
Start Date: 20 June 2025
End Date: 21 July 2025 (applications must be received by this date)
Mode of Application: Offline submission to Assam Rifles HQ Recruitment Branch, Laitkor, Shillong – Meghalaya 793010. Candidates may optionally email scanned copies to [email protected]
No mention of application fees—assumed to be free of cost .
Application Guidelines
Download or procure prescribed form (Annexure-A) from Assam Rifles office.
Fill in personal, academic, and post-choices clearly.
Include self-attested copies of:
Educational certificates
Domicile and caste certificates
Technical/trade certificates (ITI/Diploma)
Dependent relationship proof and service record of deceased personnel
Valid ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter, etc.)
Submit via postal or in-person delivery to the Recruitment Branch, Shillong.
Optional submission of scanned application and documents to the official email.
Only one application per candidate; ensure envelopes are marked with intended trade
Selection Process Outline
Selection is based on the following stages:
Document Verification at Headquarters.
Computer-based trade test for technical posts.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET): 5 km in 24 min for male, 1.6 km in 8:30 min for female (timed relaxation for eligible candidates)
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Written test, where required.
Medical Examination as per norms.
Salary Details
Selected candidates will receive pay and allowances per Assam Rifles personnel scales. Exact details await formal appointment
Final Overview
This recruitment rally offers 79 vacancies exclusively via compassionate appointments for family dependents of eligible Assam Rifles personnel. Key highlights include:
Posts vary from combat roles to specialized technical jobs.
Required qualifications
range from 10th pass to ITI/Diploma holders.
Compassionate ground eligibility is strictly enforced.
Apply offline (or optionally via email) by 21 July 2025.
Selection based on documents,
trade and physical tests, and medical fitness.