The Office of the Director General, Assam Rifles, Shillong has released the official notification inviting applications from eligible candidates for Rifleman/Riflewoman, Havildar, Warrant Officer and various Technical Trade posts under the Compassionate Ground Appointment Scheme. There are 117 vacancies available under this recruitment.
This recruitment is meant only for eligible dependent family members of Assam Rifles personnel who were killed in action, died in service, discharged on medical grounds or missing while in service. The application process will be conducted in offline mode and the last date to submit applications is 11 May 2026. Required qualification, eligibility conditions and other details are given below, check all the details before applying for the mentioned posts —
Overview of Assam Rifles Compassionate Recruitment 2026
All the important details regarding this recruitment are given in this article. Read further to know more about the recruitment process, important dates, eligibility and application details.
| Organisation | Directorate General Assam Rifles, Shillong |
| Scheme | Compassionate Ground Appointment Scheme |
| Post Name | Rifleman/Riflewoman GD, Warrant Officer, Havildar and Technical Trades |
| No. of Posts | 117 |
| Category | Government Job |
| Type | Compassionate Recruitment |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Application Mode | Offline (By Post or Email) |
| Selection Process | Recruitment Rally and Tests |
Important Dates of Assam Rifles Compassionate Recruitment 2026
Below is the table for the important dates.
| Notification Release Date | April 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Applications | 11 May 2026 |
| Recruitment Rally (Tentative) | July / August 2026 |
| Rally Venue | Lokhra, Assam |
Vacancy Details of Assam Rifles Compassionate Recruitment 2026
| Post Name | No. of Vacancies | Gender Eligibility |
| Rifleman/Riflewoman General Duty (GD) | 95 | Male & Female |
| Warrant Officer (Cipher) | 06 | Male |
| Havildar (Clerk) | 03 | Male & Female |
| Rifleman Electrical Fitter Signal (EFS) | 02 | Male |
| Rifleman Lineman (Lmn) Field | 01 | Male |
| Rifleman Armourer | 02 | Male |
| Rifleman Recovery Vehicle Mechanic | 01 | Male |
| Rifleman Electrician Mechanic Vehicle (EMV) | 01 | Male |
| Rifleman Metalsmith | 01 | Male |
| Rifleman Mason | 02 | Male |
| Rifleman Store Keeper Technical (EME) | 01 | Male |
| Rifleman Vehicle Mechanic (VM) | 01 | Male |
| Rifleman Engineer Equipment Mechanic | 01 | Male |
Eligibility Criteria of Assam Rifles Compassionate Vacancies 2026
| Post | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
| Rifleman/Riflewoman GD | As per Assam Rifles GD standards (typically 10th pass) | As per Assam Rifles norms |
| Warrant Officer (Cipher) | Relevant qualification as per cipher trade requirements | As per Assam Rifles norms |
| Havildar Clerk | 10+2 pass with typing/computer knowledge preferred | As per Assam Rifles norms |
| Technical Trade Posts | ITI or Diploma in respective trade from recognized institution | As per Assam Rifles norms |
Who Can Apply:
This recruitment is applicable only for dependent family members of Assam Rifles personnel belonging to the following categories:
Killed in Action
Died while in Service
Discharged on Medical Grounds
Missing while in Service
Only one dependent family member per eligible personnel is allowed to apply.
Selection Process of Assam Rifles Compassionate Recruitment 2026
The selection process will be conducted through a recruitment rally and will include the following stages:
| Stage | Details |
| Stage 1 | Document Verification |
| Stage 2 | Physical Efficiency Test (PET) / Physical Standard Test (PST) |
| Stage 3 | Trade Test (for technical posts) |
| Stage 4 | Written Examination (as applicable) |
| Stage 5 | Medical Examination |
Assam Rifles Official Notification & Apply Details
Official Website: www.assamrifles.gov.in
Application Mode: Offline (By Post or Email)
Postal Address:
DIRECTORATE GENERAL ASSAM RIFLES
(RECRUITMENT BRANCH), LAITKOR, SHILLONG
MEGHALAYA – 793010
Email Submission: rectbrdgar@gmail.com.