DefenceAll IndiaChecked 16 Jul 2026

Assam Rifles Havildar Clerk, Rifleman (GD), Rifleman (Technical Trades) – Compassionate Ground Appointment 2026 Recruitment 2026

Assam Rifles — the oldest paramilitary force in India, functioning under the Ministry of Home Affairs and administratively controlled by the Indian Army — recruitment for 117 vacancies of Rifleman (General Duty), Rifleman (Technical Trades), Havildar Clerk, and Warrant Officer (Cipher) under the Compassionate Ground Appointment (CGA) Scheme for dependents of deceased/disabled Assam Rifles personnel. A distinct central paramilitary organisation not covered elsewhere in this list.

Official NotificationApply Online (Official Site)Assam Rifles Website

Recruitment Summary

Organization
Assam Rifles
Post Name
Havildar Clerk, Rifleman (GD), Rifleman (Technical Trades) – Compassionate Ground Appointment 2026
Total Vacancies
117
Qualification
10th Pass (Rifleman GD/trades) to 12th Pass with typing (Havildar Clerk), post-wise
Last Date
11-05-2026
Location
All India
Age Limit
18 to 23 years for most posts (18–25 years for Warrant Officer Cipher, Havildar Clerk, and Rifleman Recovery Vehicle Mechanic). Additional CGA relaxation up to 15 years on upper age (up to 40 years for widows).
Salary / Pay
Rifleman (GD/Trades): Pay Level 3, Rs. 21,700 – Rs. 69,100. Havildar Clerk: Pay Level 4, Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100. Warrant Officer (Cipher): Pay Level 5, Rs. 29,200 – Rs. 92,300. Plus DA, ration, and other paramilitary allowances.
Application Fee
Nil — no application fee under the Compassionate Ground Appointment Scheme.

Vacancy Details

PostVacancies
Rifleman (General Duty)95
Warrant Officer (Cipher)6
Havildar Clerk3
Rifleman (Technical Trades — Mason, Armourer, Recovery Vehicle Mechanic, etc.)13

Selection Process

  1. 1Eligibility & Document Verification (dependent status under CGA Scheme)
  2. 2Physical Standards Test (PST)
  3. 3Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
  4. 4Trade Skill Test (for technical trade posts) / Typing Test (for Havildar Clerk)
  5. 5Medical Examination

How to Apply

  1. 1.Download the application form from assamrifles.gov.in.
  2. 2.Fill in details establishing dependent status under the CGA Scheme.
  3. 3.Attach self-attested documents proving relationship to the deceased/disabled Assam Rifles personnel.
  4. 4.Submit offline before 11 May 2026 as per the notification's instructions.

Important Notes

  • This is a Compassionate Ground Appointment (CGA) recruitment — eligibility is restricted to dependent family members of deceased or medically-boarded-out Assam Rifles personnel, not an open competitive exam.
  • Written test is exempted; selection rests on physical tests, trade/typing skill tests, and medical fitness at the Lokhra rally.