Assam Rifles Tradesman Eligibility 2026: Age, Education and Physical Standards
Assam Rifles Tradesman eligibility in the 2026 cycle depends on three things: the trade you apply for, your age on 1 July 2026 and the physical standards set for male candidates. A candidate can meet the age limit and still be rejected for a missing trade qualification, so each condition needs a separate check.
This page explains the qualification for each group of trades, age limits with relaxation, physical standards, the PET and common reasons for rejection. The details follow the 2026 advertisement as reported, and the final word rests with the notification on the official recruitment site.
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Eligibility at a Glance
Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
Posts | Warrant Officer, Havildar and Rifleman (Group C, technical and tradesman) |
Qualification | Class 10 or Class 12 plus a trade-specific qualification, depending on the trade |
Age limit | 18 to 25 years for Warrant Officer posts; 18 to 23 years for Havildar and Rifleman posts |
Age reference date | 1 July 2026 |
Gender | Standards in the notification are given for male candidates |
Fee | Rs. 100 for General, OBC and EWS; nil for SC, ST and ex-servicemen |
Educational Qualification by Trade
Qualifications differ by trade. The table groups them, and you must hold the qualification named for the exact trade you applied for. Trades such as Armourer, Metalsmith or Welder have their own prescribed ITI or diploma, so read the entry for your trade in the notification.
Trade group | Qualification (summary) |
|---|---|
Warrant Officer (Cipher) | Class 12 with Physics, Mathematics and English plus a prescribed ITI course (NSQF Level 4 or above), or a Bachelor's degree in Electronics or ICT |
Warrant Officer (Draughtsman) | Class 12 plus a three-year diploma in Architectural Assistantship |
Warrant Officer (Operation Theatre Technician, Physiotherapist) | Class 12 plus the prescribed diploma and one year of experience in a recognised 50-bed hospital or centre |
Havildar (Instrument Mechanic) | Class 10 plus a two-year ITI or a diploma in a relevant instrument or electronics trade |
Rifleman technical trades (for example Electrical Fitter Signal, Lineman Field, Electrician Motor Vehicle, Vehicle Mechanic, Engineer Equipment Mechanic, Metalsmith, Upholsterer, Welder, Armourer) | Class 10 plus the ITI or diploma prescribed for that trade |
Rifleman (Recovery Vehicle Mechanic) | Class 10 plus the prescribed ITI and a valid heavy or transport vehicle driving licence |
Rifleman Storekeeper Technical (EME) | Class 10 from a recognised board |
Rifleman (Mason) | Class 10, success in the prescribed trade test and one year of self-certified trade experience |
Reports differ slightly on the exact subject wording for some trades, such as the Class 12 subjects for Cipher. Verify the wording in the notification before relying on a summary.
Age Limit and Relaxation
Age is counted as on 1 July 2026. Your date of birth therefore has to fall within the window that gives you the minimum and maximum age on that date.
Post group | Age limit |
|---|---|
Warrant Officer | 18 to 25 years |
Havildar and Rifleman | 18 to 23 years |
Category | Upper age relaxation |
|---|---|
General and EWS | Nil |
OBC | 3 years |
SC and ST | 5 years |
Ex-servicemen (General) | 3 years after deducting military service |
Ex-servicemen (OBC) | 6 years after deducting military service |
Ex-servicemen (SC and ST) | 8 years after deducting military service |
Relaxation raises only the upper age limit. It does not lower the minimum of 18 years.
Physical Standards
The notification lists these standards for male candidates. Weight must be proportionate to height and age as per the applicable medical standards, and no fixed figure was found in the reports reviewed.
Group | Minimum height | Chest (normal / expanded) |
|---|---|---|
General, all India | 170 cm | 80 cm / 85 cm |
Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas and candidates from the North-East, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh | 165 cm | 78 cm / 83 cm |
Scheduled Tribes | 162.5 cm | 76 cm / 81 cm |
Some reports show a lower height for certain Scheduled Tribe candidates in specific trades. Check your trade and category entry in the notification.
Physical Efficiency Test
The PET is a qualifying run. Candidates in all regions except Ladakh must complete 5 km within 24 minutes, and in Ladakh the run is 1.6 km within 7 minutes. Practise on a measured track with a stopwatch and aim to finish a few minutes early, because rally-day nerves and weather can cost time.
Fee and Documents
The fee is Rs. 100 for General, OBC and EWS, and nil for SC, ST and ex-servicemen. Keep these documents ready for verification at the rally.
Education proof: Class 10 and Class 12 certificates and the ITI, diploma or degree certificate for your trade.
Date of birth proof: The Class 10 certificate or equivalent.
Category and special claims: Caste, EWS or ex-servicemen documents, where applicable.
Identity and photographs: A valid photo ID and recent photographs.
The rest of the cycle is on the Assam Rifles Tradesman recruitment overview.
Who May Not Be Eligible
Wrong trade qualification: Holding a general ITI or diploma that does not match the trade applied for.
Age outside the window: Being under 18 or above the limit on 1 July 2026, after relaxation.
Below physical standards: Missing the height or chest standard or failing the timed run.
Missing experience or licence: Not holding the one-year experience for Mason or the medical-service posts, or the driving licence for Recovery Vehicle Mechanic.
Multiple applications: Only one application per candidate is allowed.
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