The Assam Rifles has released an official notification for Compassionate Ground Appointment Recruitment 2026. This recruitment is specifically for eligible dependent family members of Assam Rifles personnel who were killed in action, died in service, medically discharged, or missing.
Candidates can apply offline or via email before the last date. The recruitment rally is expected to be conducted in July/August 2026.
📅 Important Dates
- Notification Release: March 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 11 May 2026
- Recruitment Rally: July/August 2026 (Tentative)
- Venue: Lokhra, Assam
📊 Total Vacancies
- Total Posts: 117 (Tentative)
- Vacancies may increase or decrease as per requirement.
🪖 Post-wise Vacancy Details
Key Positions:
- Rifleman/Riflewoman General Duty (GD)
- Havildar Clerk
- Warrant Officer Cipher
- Rifleman Electrical Fitter Signal (EFS)
- Rifleman Lineman Field
- Rifleman Armourer
- Rifleman Vehicle Mechanic
- Rifleman Electrician Mechanic Vehicle (EMV)
- Rifleman Mason
- Rifleman Metalsmith
- Rifleman Store Keeper Technical
- Engineer Equipment Mechanic
🎯 Eligibility Criteria
✔ Who Can Apply?
Only one dependent family member of Assam Rifles personnel who are:
- Killed in action
- Died while in service
- Discharged on medical grounds
- Missing while in service
👨👩👧 Eligible Family Members:
- Spouse
- Son / Daughter (including adopted)
- Dependent brother/sister (in specific cases)
🎓 Educational Qualification
- General Duty (GD): 10th Pass
- Clerk: 12th Pass + Typing Skills
- Technical Posts: ITI/Diploma in relevant trade
- Cipher Post: 12th + ITI / Degree in Electronics/IT
🎂 Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 23–25 years (depending on post)
- Age Cut-off Date: 01 January 2026
💰 Salary & Benefits
- Pay scale as per Assam Rifles norms
- Allowances include:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- Medical facilities
- Pension under NPS
📝 Selection Process
Candidates will be selected based on:
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Trade/Skill Test (for technical posts)
- Medical Examination
👉 No Written Exam Required under Compassionate Appointment Scheme.
🏃 Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
For Male Candidates:
- 2.4 km run in 12 minutes
For Female Candidates:
- 1.6 km run in 9.30 minutes
📏 Physical Standards (GD Post)
| Category | Male Height | Female Height |
|---|---|---|
| General | 170 cm | 157 cm |
| ST (Relaxed) | 162.5 cm | 150 cm |
📬 How to Apply?
Candidates must apply offline or via email:
📮 Postal Address:
Directorate General Assam Rifles
Recruitment Branch, Laitkor
Shillong, Meghalaya – 793010
📧 Email:
Required Documents:
- Educational Certificates
- Domicile Certificate
- Caste Certificate
- ID Proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Driving License)
- Trade Certificate (if applicable)
👉 Write “Application for Compassionate Ground Appointment” on the envelope.
⚠️ Important Instructions
- Only one application per candidate is allowed
- Incomplete applications will be rejected
- Fake documents will lead to cancellation and legal action
- No TA/DA will be provided for the recruitment process
📞 Helpline Numbers
- 0364-2585118
- 0364-2585119
- 8794101693
🌐 Official Website
For updates, visit:
👉 Download Official Notification PDF
👉 Visit Assam Rifles Official Website
📌 Conclusion
The Assam Rifles Compassionate Ground Recruitment 2026 is a valuable opportunity for eligible family members of service personnel. With no written exam and multiple posts available, candidates should apply before 11 May 2026 and prepare for the physical and skill tests.
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