Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Recruitment 2026 Cancelled; Fresh Notification Expected

The Directorate General Assam Rifles has officially cancelled the recruitment advertisement for the Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026. Job seekers who were tracking this employment notification must await a fresh announcement, as the authorities have announced that a revised advertisement will be issued in due course.

Overview of the Cancelled Recruitment

The cancelled recruitment drive was initiated to fill 354 Group C vacancies across 18 technical and tradesman categories. The application window for the earlier notification was originally scheduled to close on 28 October 2026.

• Issuing Authority: Directorate General Assam Rifles
• Notification ID / Reference: Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026 (Cancelled Advertisement)
• Total Vacancies: 354 Group C posts
• Application Status: Cancelled; online portal to reopen for one month upon the release of the new notification

Fee Refund and Application Reopening

According to the official cancellation notice:

• Candidates who already paid the Rs. 100 application fee under the previous notification will receive a refund credited directly to the same account used for the transaction.
• The online application portal is expected to reopen for a duration of one month starting from the publication date of the upcoming fresh advertisement.
• Applicants are advised to monitor the official portal for updated timelines.

Eligibility and Selection Stages (Previous Notice Framework)

While candidates must wait for the fresh notification to verify definitive guidelines, the earlier notification outlined the following parameters:

• Posts/Exams: Technical, Tradesman, Warrant Officer, and Rifleman categories.
• Eligibility: Varying requirements from Class 10, Class 12, ITI, to specialized technical diplomas depending on the trade.
• Age Cut-off Date: Typically calculated as of 1 July 2026, with general limits ranging from 18 to 23 years or 18 to 25 years depending on the specific trade.
• Selection Stages: Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Documentation Verification, Computer Based Test (CBT), Trade Skill Test, and Detailed/Review Medical Examination.

How to Verify and Official Links

Candidates should rely solely on verified channels for official updates regarding the re-notification:

• Official Website: Assam Rifles Official Portal
• Verify all notifications directly through the official announcements section before submitting any personal documents or fees.