Last Date :-15/09/2025
Overview & Important Dates
- Position: Rifleman / Riflewoman (General Duty) via Meritorious Sportspersons (Sports Quota) Recruitment Rally, 2025.
- Total Vacancies: 69 posts.
- Application Window:
- Starts: 16 August 2025
- Ends: 15 September 2025
- Notification Release: Mid-August 2025 (around 14–16 August).
Eligibility Criteria
A. Age
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 23 years (some sources mention up to 28 years—standardize by official notification)
- Relaxation: Applies as per government norms for OBC, SC/ST, etc.
B. Educational Qualification
- Must have passed Matriculation (10th standard) from a recognized board.
C. Sports Qualification
- Only for candidates with participation experience in any of the following:
- International Competitions
- National Competitions
- Inter-University Tournaments
- National Sports/Games for Schools
- Khelo India University Games / Youth Games / Winter Games
Vacancy Breakdown by Sport
Discipline-wise vacancies include both male and female categories:
| Sport Discipline | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Boxing | 3 | 3 |
| Football | 5 | 4 |
| Shooting (Sports) | 2 | 2 |
| Taekwondo (Kyorugi) | 4 | 4 |
| Karate | 4 | 6 |
| Sepaktakraw | 2 | 2 |
| Fencing | 1 | 4 |
| Badminton | 2 | 2 |
| Pencak Silat | 3 | 7 |
| Athletics | 4 | 7 |
This sums to a total of 69 posts across all disciplines.
Application Process
A. Mode
- Online via: Assam Rifles Recruitment Portal at the official website (e.g., assamrifles.gov.in)
B. Steps to Apply
- Register by clicking “New Registration” on the portal.
- Log in using generated credentials and fill the Application Form.
- Upload necessary documents (photos, educational certificates, sports credentials, category certificates).
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the form and take a printout of the final submission.
C. Application Fee
- General / OBC: ₹100/-
- SC / ST / Female: No fee
- Payment Mode: Online methods (e.g., debit/credit card, net banking, e-challan)
Selection Process
The recruitment selection involves multiple stages:
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Motor Ability Test (MAT)
- Field Trials in the candidate’s respective sports discipline
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification
Note: Salary and allowances will follow Assam Rifles norms (likely under the 7th Central Pay Commission).
Remuneration & Benefits
- Includes fixed monthly pay, plus allowances as per central government norms (7th CPC).
- Estimated Pay Range (indicative for GD role): ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 per month.
Additional Context
- According to the Government of India, as of 1 January 2025, there are approximately 110,000 vacancies across various CAPFs and Assam Rifles, which include this sports quota recruitment.
- The Assam Rifles, established in 1835, is India’s oldest paramilitary force, primarily operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs with operational control by the Indian Army, entrusted with border security and internal security roles in Northeast India.
