Assam Rifles Tradesman Syllabus 2026: CBT and Trade Skill Test Topics
The Assam Rifles Tradesman syllabus is not published as a topic-wise list. The Directorate General Assam Rifles names the stages of the 2026 cycle (a Computer-Based Test of 100 marks, a qualifying trade skill test and physical tests) but, in the material we reviewed, does not say which topics the CBT will cover.
That is why this page works as a checklist, not an official syllabus. The CBT topics below follow the four-subject structure used in earlier Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesmen written tests, and the trade section is built around the kind of work your ITI or diploma already covers. Use it to plan study time, and confirm the paper details on your admit card.
Table of Contents
What the Notification Confirms
Only a few points are firm. Everything else on this page is a working assumption, and we have labelled it that way.
CBT marks: The Computer-Based Test is for 100 marks, with qualifying percentages of 35% for General and EWS and 33% for SC, ST and OBC.
Trade skill test: It is qualifying in nature and has no merit marks.
No interview: The stages reported do not include a personal interview.
Not stated: The reports reviewed do not give subject names, question count or duration for the 2026 CBT.
Older pages may still show the earlier offline written test. Follow the official notice and your admit card if they differ from what you read elsewhere.
Syllabus at a Glance
Stage | Component | Status of syllabus |
|---|---|---|
PST and PET | Height, chest and a timed run | Standards are official; no topics |
CBT | English, reasoning, quantitative aptitude, general awareness | Indicative, based on earlier cycles |
Trade skill test | Practical work in your trade | No published topic list |
Medical | Fitness against prescribed standards | Not a study component |
For marks, timing and qualifying rules, see the Assam Rifles Tradesman exam pattern page.
CBT Syllabus by Subject
Treat each table as a working list of what to practise. Start with the column on the right if you have limited time.
English Language
Area | Topics to cover | Start with |
|---|---|---|
Grammar | Error spotting, sentence improvement, tenses, articles, prepositions, active and passive voice | Error spotting and prepositions |
Vocabulary | Synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution, idioms and phrases, spellings | Synonyms and antonyms |
Reading and sentences | Comprehension passages, fill in the blanks, sentence rearrangement | Short passages with timed questions |
General Reasoning
Area | Topics to cover | Start with |
|---|---|---|
Verbal reasoning | Analogy, classification, coding-decoding, series, blood relations, direction sense, ranking | Series and coding-decoding |
Non-verbal reasoning | Figure series, pattern completion, embedded figures, mirror and water images | Figure series |
Logic | Syllogism, statements and conclusions, Venn diagrams | Venn diagrams |
Quantitative Aptitude
Area | Topics to cover | Start with |
|---|---|---|
Arithmetic | Percentage, ratio and proportion, profit and loss, simple and compound interest, averages, ages | Percentage and ratio |
Speed topics | Time and work, time and distance, pipes and cisterns, boats and streams | Time and work |
Number system | HCF and LCM, simplification, divisibility, mixtures | Simplification |
Data | Tables, bar graphs and pie charts | Table-based questions |
General Awareness
Area | Topics to cover | Start with |
|---|---|---|
Static GK | Indian history, geography, polity, economy basics, general science | Polity and geography |
Current affairs | Recent events, awards, sports, defence and security news | Last six months |
Assam Rifles and the region | Role of the Assam Rifles, the North-East states, capitals and rivers | Basic facts about the force and the region |
The last row is a practical suggestion because the force recruits for service in the North-East. It is not an official topic.
Trade Skill Test Scope
The trade skill test checks practical ability in the trade you applied for, such as electrical fitting, vehicle repair, welding or masonry. There is no published topic list, so the best preparation is your own trade knowledge.
Tools and safety: Identify tools, measuring instruments and safety rules from your ITI or diploma course.
Standard jobs: Rehearse the jobs you did most often in training, working to time and finishing neatly.
Trade theory: Revise definitions, specifications and basic calculations linked to your trade.
Because it carries no marks, the aim is simply to pass. Do not let it eat into CBT preparation time, but do practise it in the final fortnight.
Physical Tests and Medical
There is no syllabus for these stages, only standards. The run is a qualifying 5 km in 24 minutes (1.6 km in 7 minutes in Ladakh), and the medical follows the force's prescribed guidelines. Details of height, chest and age are on the eligibility page.
Topics That Overlap Across Subjects
Some preparation does double duty, which saves time.
Area | Helps in | How to plan |
|---|---|---|
Simplification and percentages | Quantitative aptitude, data tables | Build calculation speed once and reuse it |
Reading daily news | General awareness, English comprehension | One newspaper, 30 minutes, with notes |
Logical thinking | Reasoning, trade troubleshooting | Treat fault-finding questions as reasoning practice |
How to Cover the Syllabus
A ten-week plan works for most candidates who already hold a trade qualification. Adjust it to the rally date.
Weeks 1 to 3: Cover basic arithmetic, grammar and verbal reasoning, and begin a daily reading habit.
Weeks 4 to 6: Move to speed topics, vocabulary, figure-based reasoning and static general knowledge. Add current affairs notes.
Weeks 7 to 8: Take topic-wise and sectional tests and fix recurring errors.
Weeks 9 to 10: Attempt full-length timed tests, review each one the same day and revisit your error log. Rehearse trade tasks.
You can attempt Assam Rifles Tradesman online tests on Testkart once you finish each subject, and use study notes to condense formulas and facts. Keep running throughout all ten weeks.
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