Assam Rifles Cut Off 2026: Qualifying Marks and Merit Guide

The Assam Rifles cut off is not a single number. For the 2026 Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally, there is a fixed minimum qualifying mark in the 100-mark CBT, and then a final merit cut-off for each trade and category that depends on how many candidates compete for very few posts. For Rifleman (General Duty), the cut-off comes from the SSC GD examination and varies by state.

This page explains both types, what Assam Rifles has officially fixed for 2026, how to read previous figures and how to set a realistic target score. Cut-offs change every cycle with vacancies, difficulty and the number of applicants, so treat any previous figure as a benchmark, not a promise.

Assam Rifles Qualifying Marks 2026

The 2026 notification sets minimum qualifying marks in the Computer Based Test. Scoring below these marks ends your candidature, whatever your performance in the physical tests.

The qualifying mark only makes you eligible for the next stage. The actual cut-off at which candidates get selected is usually well above it, especially in trades with few posts.

How the Final Cut-off Is Decided

Candidates are shortlisted from CBT merit for the trade skill test at roughly four times the vacancies in each trade and category. After the trade test, document verification and medical examination, the final merit list is prepared on CBT marks. The score of the last selected candidate in a trade and category becomes the effective cut-off for that list.

Assam Rifles publishes results as lists of selected candidates on its official website. A category-wise cut-off table has not been part of the publicly available result notices for recent rallies, so any "official cut-off" figure on an unofficial site should be treated as an estimate. Check results only on the Assam Rifles website.

Why the cut-off differs sharply between trades

Because merit is drawn up trade by trade, the number of posts in your trade matters as much as your score. The 2026 vacancies show how wide the gap is:

In some trade and category combinations, there is no post at all. For example, ST has no vacancy in Welder or Upholsterer in 2026. Check the trade-wise vacancy table before you choose your trade.

Assam Rifles Rifleman GD Cut-off Through SSC GD

For Rifleman and Riflewoman (General Duty), Assam Rifles recruits through the SSC GD Constable examination. SSC publishes final cut-offs force-wise and state-wise in its result write-up, out of 160 marks after normalisation. Each Assam Rifles row is split by state, area type (General, Border or Naxal/Militancy-affected), category and gender.

The official SSC GD 2025 final result write-up, dated 15 January 2026, shows how widely Assam Rifles cut-offs vary between states. A few rows for women candidates illustrate the range:

These rows cover only a handful of seats each and are shown to explain the pattern, not as targets. Your own benchmark is the row for your state, area, category and gender in the latest SSC write-up on the SSC website.

What Affects the Assam Rifles Cut-off

• Vacancies in your trade and category: A trade with one or two posts in a category can have a far higher cut-off than one with 50.

• Number of candidates clearing PST and PET: Only those who pass the physical tests sit the CBT, so a tough rally day can reduce competition.

• Paper difficulty: A harder CBT pushes scores and cut-offs down across trades.

• Trade test results: If many shortlisted candidates fail the trade test, the merit list moves further down the CBT scores.

• Ex-Servicemen reservation: Unfilled Ex-Servicemen posts pass to other candidates of the same category, which can lower the cut-off slightly.

How to Set Your Target Score

Since the final cut-off is not published, plan to finish clearly above the qualifying mark rather than close to it. A practical approach is to track your mock scores against two lines: the qualifying mark for your category, and a personal target at least 20 to 25 marks higher. If you are applying for a trade with very few posts, aim higher still.

• Balance all four sections: English, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and General Awareness are reported to carry 25 marks each, so a weak section is the fastest way to lose ground.

• Protect accuracy: Confirm the negative marking rule on your admit card, and avoid blind guesses until you know it.

• Do not neglect the trade test: A high CBT score is wasted if you fail the practical test that follows.