Assam Rifles Tradesman Cut Off 2026: Qualifying Marks and Target Score

The Assam Rifles Tradesman cut off has two layers. The first is the qualifying mark in the Computer-Based Test, which is fixed in the notification. The second is the merit cut-off for each trade and category, which depends on how many candidates score well and how many vacancies exist, and which is known only after the results.

This page separates what is official from what is not, so you can set a realistic target. It does not list past merit cut-off marks, because no verified, official figures for earlier cycles were available in the sources we could confirm. We would rather show you nothing than a number that misleads your planning.

Qualifying Marks in the 2026 CBT

These are the only cut-off figures reported for the 2026 advertisement. They are minimums to stay in the process, not selection marks.

Merit Cut-Off and Past Figures

The final merit list is prepared trade-wise and category-wise against the vacancies in each. A trade with few posts, such as Welder or Upholsterer, can close at a different score from a large trade such as Cipher, even in the same cycle.

Past merit cut-offs for Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesmen recruitment, where published, appear in the results section of the official website. Cut-offs change every year with difficulty, vacancies and the number of applicants. Treat last year's figures as a benchmark only, and aim for a clear margin above them rather than a bare pass. Once the 2026 result and merit list are released, this page can be updated with the official figures.

What Affects the Cut-Off

• Paper difficulty: A harder CBT lowers the scores of most candidates and with them the merit cut-off.

• Vacancies in your trade: Fewer posts push the closing score up, because fewer candidates can be placed.

• Number of competitors: Trades with many applicants, such as Cipher, tend to be more competitive.

• Category: Each category has its own list, so the closing score differs for UR, OBC, SC, ST and EWS.

• Attendance: Candidates who fail the physical stages or do not appear reduce the pool that is ranked.

How to Set Your Target

Your goal should sit well above the qualifying mark, because the minimum only keeps your candidature alive.

1. Know your floor: 35 or 33 marks out of 100, depending on your category.

2. Aim for a buffer: As a practical suggestion, not an official figure, try to score at least 20 marks above the floor in your mocks before the real test.

3. Track accuracy: Check that your accuracy stays steady when you attempt more questions.

4. Check section balance: A very weak subject can cost more marks than a strong one can recover.

5. Review the trend: Look at your last five mocks, not your best one.

You can benchmark yourself with Assam Rifles Tradesman mock tests on Testkart, and the section-wise analysis shows where marks are slipping. To understand how the paper is scored, see the exam pattern page. For official updates, visit assamrifles.gov.in.