Assam Rifles Compassionate Ground Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline for 117 Rifleman & Tradesman Posts

Post Date / Update: 7 April 2026

Short Information: The Office of the Director General Assam Rifles, Shillong, has published an official employment notification for recruitment under the Compassionate Ground Appointment Scheme 2026. This special recruitment drive is strictly applicable only to the eligible dependent family members of Assam Rifles personnel who were killed in action, died while in service, discharged on medical grounds, or went missing while in service. The department has announced a total of 117 vacancies across various trades, including Rifleman/Riflewoman General Duty (GD), Havildar Clerk, Warrant Officer Cipher, and multiple Technical Tradesman roles. Eligible candidates from across India can submit their applications either offline via registered post or electronically through email. The last date for the receipt of the application forms is 11 May 2026. The recruitment rally is tentatively scheduled to take place at Lokhra, Assam, between July and August 2026. Read the complete article below to find trade-wise vacancy details, the exact postal address, age limit cutoff dates, and the direct link to download the official notification.

Important Dates

Notification Release Date: 06 April 2026
Last Date to Receive Application: 11 May 2026
Tentative Recruitment Rally: July / August 2026
Rally Location: Lokhra (Assam)

Application Fee

General / OBC / EWS Fee: ₹ 0/- (Nil)
SC / ST / Female Fee: ₹ 0/- (Nil)
Application Mode: Offline Post / Email

Who is Eligible to Apply? (Strict Criteria)

●This recruitment is NOT open to the general public. As per the official advertisement, only ONE dependent family member of an ASSAM RIFLES personnel is eligible to apply if the personnel meets any of the following conditions:
●Killed in Action.
●Died while in service.
●Discharged from service on Medical Grounds.
●Missing while in service.

Trade/Post-Wise Vacancy Details (Total: 117 Posts)

Serial No

How to Apply for Assam Rifles Compassionate Ground 2026?

●Eligible candidates must submit their applications via offline post or through email. Follow the steps below to ensure your application is accepted:
●Download the Official Application Format from the important links section below.
●Fill out the application form clearly in block letters.
●Attach self-attested copies of the following documents: Educational Certificates, Domicile Certificate, Caste Certificate, Diploma/ITI/Technical certificate (if applicable for the trade), and one xerox copy of a valid photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, or Driving License).
●Important Instruction: You MUST clearly write "APPLICATION FOR COMPASSIONATE GROUND APPOINTMENT" on the top of the postal envelope in which the application is being submitted.
●Postal Address: Send the completed application and documents to: DIRECTORATE GENERAL ASSAM RIFLES (RECRUITMENT BRANCH), LAITKOR, SHILLONG, MEGHALAYA - 793010.
●Alternative Email Submission: Alternatively, candidates can scan the filled form and all documents into a single PDF and email it to: rectbrdgar@gmail.com

4.1	Rifleman / Riflewoman General Duty (GD)	Male & Female Both	95
4.2	Warrant Officer Cipher	Male Only	06
4.3	Havildar Clerk	Male & Female Both	03
4.4	Rifleman Electrical Fitter Signal (EFS)	Male Only	02
4.5	Rifleman Lineman (Lmn) Field	Male Only	01
4.6	Rifleman Armourer	Male Only	02
4.7	Rifleman Recovery Vehicle Mechanic	Male Only	01
4.8	Rifleman Electrician Mechanic Vehicle (EMV)	Male Only	01
4.9	Rifleman Metalsmith	Male Only	01
4.10	Rifleman Mason	Male Only	02
4.11	Rifleman Store Keeper Technical (EME)	Male Only	01
4.12	Rifleman Vehicle Mechanic (VM)	Male Only	01
4.13	Rifleman Engineer Equipment Mechanic	Male Only	01

Name of Post	Required Educational & Technical Qualification
Rifleman/Riflewoman (General Duty - GD)	Must have passed the 10th standard (Matriculation) from a recognized Board.
Havildar (Clerk)	Must have passed the 12th standard (Intermediate/10+2) from a recognized Board. Must possess prescribed typing speed on a computer.
Warrant Officer (Cipher)	Must have passed the 12th standard (10+2) with Mathematics and Science OR a Diploma in the relevant field.
Technical & Tradesman Posts (Lineman, Electrician, Vehicle Mechanic, Armourer, Mason, etc.)	Must have passed the 10th standard (Matriculation) and possess a valid ITI Certificate or Diploma in the respective trade from a recognized institute.

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Assam Rifles Compassionate Ground Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline for 117 Rifleman & Tradesman Posts

Important Dates

Application Fee

Who is Eligible to Apply? (Strict Criteria)

Trade/Post-Wise Vacancy Details (Total: 117 Posts)

Educational & Technical Qualifications

How to Apply for Assam Rifles Compassionate Ground 2026?

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