The Assam Rifles Recruitment 2026 for posts of 95 Sports Quota. Candidates with 10TH Can Apply Online. The online application opens on 10-01-2026, and closes on 09-02-2026. The candidate shall apply online through Assam Rifles website, assamrifles.gov.in.
Assam Rifles has released an official notification for the recruitment of 95 Sports Quota Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official Assam Rifles website. The last date to submit the application form is 09-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the Assam Rifles Sports Quota Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
Essential Education Qualification: Matriculation from a recognised Board
Sports Qualifications: Players who have participated in any International Competition/ National Competitions/ Inter-University Tournaments/ National Sports/ Games for Schools/ Khelo India University Games/ Khelo India Youth Games/ Khelo India Winter Games
Age as per Certificate: Only Matriculation certificate or Higher secondary school certificate will be accepted as proof for establishing age of the candidates
Certificate Requirements: All educational certificates other than Central Board/State Boards should be accompanied with Government notifications declaring the equivalence of such qualification for service under Central Government
Sports Certificate: Candidates must possess valid sports certificates from competent authorities as specified in the notification
Caste Certificate: Candidates seeking relaxation under SC/ST/OBC category should submit the certificate as per prescribed format
Document Possession: The candidates must fulfil all eligibility conditions and should be in possession of all sports and education certificates at the time of joining
Salary/Stipend
Pay scale and other allowances will be as admissible to Assam Rifles personnel as per 7th CPC
Candidates Provisionally Selected will be covered under New Pension Scheme (NPS)
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
For General & OBC Candidates: 18 to 28 years as on 01 Jan 2026. Candidates should have not been born earlier than 01 Jan 1998 and later than 01 Jan 2008
For SC/ST Candidates: 18 to 33 years as on 01 Jan 2026. Candidates should have not been born earlier than 01 Jan 1993 and later than 01 Jan 2008
Upper Age Relaxation: For Gen/OBC is Five years and SC/ST is Ten years respectively for players who have participated in specified competitions
Application Fee
Category
Fee Amount
General and OBC Category
Rs. 100/- (Rupees One Hundred Only) - Non-refundable
SC/ST and Female Candidates
No Fee
Payment Mode
Online payment or deposit at any SBI Branch
Bank Details
SBI Current Account No. 37083046712 in favour of Recruitment Branch, HQ DGAR, Shillong - 793010
IFSC Code
SBIN0013883 (SBI HQ DGAR Laitkor Branch)
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Date
01/12/2025
Online Application Start Date
10/01/2026
Last Date for Online Application
09/02/2026
Recruitment Rally Period (Tentative)
Feb 2026 to May 2026
Age Criteria Date
01/01/2026
Selection Process
Candidate Verification: Candidates in possession of valid call letters and photo ID proof like Voter ID, Driving License, Aadhaar Card will only be permitted to enter the recruitment rally site
Initial Documentation: All candidates will have to undergo documentation, in which candidates will have to produce all original documents/certificates pertaining to age, education, caste, sports and domicile/Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC)
RFID Based Physical Standard Test (PST): PST of candidates will be carried out by using Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFID) with specific height, chest and weight standards
Motor Ability Test (MAT): MAT in all sports disciplines will be conducted by a Board of Officers at rally site as per norms of Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education (LNCPE) manual of Sports Authority of India (SAI)
Field Trial: Field Trial in all disciplines will be conducted by a Board of Officers at Rally site. Marks will be awarded to candidates as per their performance in the Field Trial
Detailed Medical Examination (DME): Candidates who qualify in Field Trial in respective sports discipline will undergo Detailed Medical Examination with specific visual acuity and medical standards
Review Medical Examination (RME): If a candidate is declared UNFIT in DME, they will be allowed to undergo RME provided they give written consent
Merit List: Candidates who qualify in all respects will be placed in Merit List. Final selection will be done on the basis of achievements and performance in Field Trials and level of participation
Pregnancy Disqualification: Pregnancy at the time of PST, MAT/Field Trial & DME will be considered a disqualification
General Information/Instructions
Online applications are invited from eligible male and female Indian citizens for filling up vacancies for the Post of Rifleman/Riflewomen (General Duty) under Sports Quota recruitment in Assam Rifles for the Year 2026
The Recruitment Rally will be held at various locations. RFID Based PST, MAT & Field Trial will be conducted at Assam Rifles Training Centre and School Dimapur (Nagaland), Sukhovi (Nagaland), HQ DGAR Laitkor Shillong (Meghalaya), and HQ IGAR(S) Mantripukhri, Imphal (Manipur)
Assam Rifles reserves the right to divert vacancies, wherein, in case of non availability of suitable candidates against the vacancies of male candidates, the same may be filled up by suitable female candidates in the same sports discipline and vice versa
Candidates should be in possession of personal sports dress/gear, kit, equipment and tools which are requisite for Field Trial in the sports discipline they applied for. No dress and kits will be provided by the Recruitment Agency
Candidates will not be considered for recruitment if involved/convicted/arrested in any criminal case under IPC or any other Act
Candidate belonging to the physically handicapped category is not eligible to apply for this recruitment
Mobiles and other electronic gadgets are banned within the premises of recruitment rally sites/trial centres
Assam Rifles authorities are not responsible for any type of arrangement of accommodation/food/transportation for the candidates during the recruitment process
Assam Rifles authorities will not be held responsible for any damage/injury/death/loss to the individual sustained during the entire recruitment process
Compassionate ground appointment scheme is not applicable to this Recruitment Rally
The first phase of the recruitment may take 40 to 60 days to complete
No TA/DA is admissible
To avoid over-crowding, only candidates will be permitted to enter Recruitment Rally Site. Parents/friends are advised not to accompany candidates
Providing functional/in use Email ID and mobile phone number in Online Application Form by the applicants is mandatory. The mobile phone number should not be DND activated
All further information regarding conduct of various events will be intimated through notification on website and email only
How to Apply
Application Mode: Online applications only
Application Portal: Visit the official website www.assamrifles.gov.in
Steps to Apply:
Click on "ONLINE APPLICATION" option on the web page
Fill up the online application with requisite details as prescribed in the application form
After filling the application, make online payment via the link given or alternatively payment can be made at any SBI Branch
Upload copy of the challan or receipt online
Download and print the completed Online Application Form and Call Letter
Documents Required While Reporting: Candidates must produce original copy of payment receipt/challan, printed copy of online Application Form duly completed, and copy of Call Letter downloaded from the website
Original Documents: During PST, MAT, Field Trial, DME & RME, candidates must produce all original documents/certificates pertaining to age, education, caste, sports and domicile/PRC
Important Note: In case of non uploading of receipt/challan during online registration, the candidature of such applicants will be rejected
Application Validity: The online applications portal will be functioning from 10 Jan 2026 to 09 Feb 2026
Late Applications: Applications received thereafter will not be entertained
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies for Assam Rifles Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
There are 95 vacancies available under Sports Quota for Rifleman/Riflewomen (General Duty) posts, with 45 positions for male and 50 positions for female candidates across 16 different sports disciplines including Football, Athletics, Shooting, Boxing, and more.
Q2. What is the age limit for Assam Rifles Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
For General and OBC candidates, the age limit is 18 to 28 years as on 01 Jan 2026. For SC/ST candidates, the age limit is extended to 18 to 33 years. Upper age relaxation of five years for Gen/OBC and ten years for SC/ST is provided for meritorious sportspersons.
Q3. What is the application fee for Assam Rifles Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
General and OBC category candidates need to pay a non-refundable fee of Rs. 100 only. SC/ST and Female candidates are exempted from paying any application fee. Payment can be made online or at any SBI Branch.
Q4. What is the educational qualification required for this recruitment?
The essential educational qualification is Matriculation from a recognised Board. Additionally, candidates must have participated in International, National, Inter-University competitions, National Sports/Games for Schools, or Khelo India Games in their respective sports disciplines.
Q5. When is the last date to apply for Assam Rifles Sports Quota Recruitment 2026?
The online application process starts from 10 Jan 2026 and the last date for submission of applications is 09 Feb 2026. The online server will function only during this period and late applications will not be entertained under any circumstances.
