Assam Rifles Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 95 Posts
Assam Rifles will open entry for Meritorious sportspersons Recruitment Rally- 2026 for eligibility of male and female citizens of India. That makes 95 vacancies as under the Sports Quota available for the post of Rifleman/Riflewoman, General Duty. Eligible applicants with the required qualification and sports achievement may apply online before the last date February 09, 2026. Recruitment activity will be conducted between February 2026 to May 2026 at different designated Assam Rifles centers. This notification has opened up excellent opportunities for aspirants looking for Government Defence Jobs in India.
Category Wise Vacancy Details
| Discipline | Category / Event | Male | Female | No. of Posts |
| Football | Striker | 02 | 02 | 04 |
| Cross Country | 10 Kms / 21 Kms | 02 | 03 | 05 |
| Athletics | 400 Mtrs / 800 Mtrs | 02 | 02 | 04 |
| Shooting | Multiple categories | 05 | 03 | 08 |
| Sepak Takraw | Striker / Service / Supply | 01 | 03 | 04 |
| Boxing | 69.5 Kg / 72.5 Kg | 03 | 02 | 05 |
| Karate | Kumite / Kata / Weight categories | 07 | 05 | 12 |
| Judo | Multiple weight categories | 03 | 05 | 08 |
| Fencing | Foil / Epee / Sabre | 02 | 03 | 05 |
| Taekwondo | Kyorugi (Fighting) | 02 | 04 | 06 |
| Pencak Silat | Tending / Artistic | 02 | 03 | 05 |
| Rowing | Sculler | 02 | 02 | 04 |
| Badminton | – | 02 | 02 | 04 |
| Wushu | Sanda (various weights) | 04 | 05 | 09 |
| Archery | Recurve / Indian Round | 02 | 04 | 06 |
| Polo | Ball Hitting | 04 | 02 | 06 |
| Total Posts | 45 | 50 | 95 | |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Education Qualification |
| Rifleman / Riflewoman |
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Important Dates
- Application Begin: January 10, 2026
- Last Date for Apply: February 09, 2026
Age Limit (as on Jan 01, 2026)
- General / OBC: 18 – 28 Years
- SC / ST: 18 – 33 Years
Application Fee
- General / OBC: Rs. 100/-
- SC / ST / Female: No Fee
Application mode
- Online
Pay Scale
- Level‑3 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Rs. 21,700 – Rs. 69,100/-)
Selection Process
- Valid call letter and photo ID proof for candidate verification.
- Original documents for proofs of age, education, caste, sports and domicile.
- Conducted Physical Standard Test with the help of RFID devices as per standard requirements.
- Motor Ability Test and Field Trial to evaluate ability in respective sports disciplines.
- Medical Examination followed by preparation of Merit List for Final Selection.
How to Apply for Assam Rifles Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official Assam Rifles recruitment website at https://assamrifles.gov.in/
- Navigate to the “Recruitment” section and find the Meritorious Sportspersons Quota Rally 2026 notification.
- Read the entire notification and see eligibility criteria before applying.
- Click on the ‘Apply Now’ link to initiate the online application procedure.
- Fill all of the obligatory information in the application form accurately.
- Upload your photograph, signature, sports certificates and educational certificates to submit with the application.
- Application fees can be remitted either online or through SBI challan.
- Finally, submit the form and print the copy for future reference.
FAQs
Special recruitment of the Assam Rifles Sports Quota 2026 is a vacancy with 95 posts of Rifleman and Riflewoman General Duty. It requests eligible sportspersons nationwide to put in applications online by February 09, 2026. Recruitment also involves the use of documentation, physical tests, field trials and medical examination, so is a golden chance to the athletes who are in need of Government Defence Jobs in India.
Both males and females of Indian origin who are between the ages of 18 and 23 years and are eligible as male and female Indian citizens. SC, ST and OBC candidates are to be allowed to relax in accordance with the government rules. The applicants should have successfully completed matriculation and must have attained sports success, whether in national or international levels.
The process includes candidate selection, checking of documentation of the candidate, RFID-based Physical Standard Test, Motor Ability Test and Field Trials. The successful candidates are then subjected to an elaborate medical check-up. Merit lists are finalized as per performance and achievements; this is done to enable only the best sportspersons to be selected.
Important Links
| Official Notification | www.assamrifles.gov.in |
| Official Website | www.assamrifles.gov.in |
| Apply Online | www.assamrifles.gov.in (Activate on Jan 10, 2025) |
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