Assam Rifles Sportsperson Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 69 Rifleman/Riflewoman (GD) Posts!
The Office of the Director General Assam Rifles, Shillong, has released a notification for the Assam Rifles Meritorious Sportspersons Recruitment Rally 2025. Online applications are invited from eligible male and female Indian citizens for 69 vacancies for the post of Rifleman / Riflewoman (General Duty) under the Sports Quota.
Vacancy Details
- Post Name: Rifleman / Riflewoman (General Duty) – Sports Quota
- Total Vacancies: 69 (Male: 30, Female: 39)
- Discipline-wise Vacancy Breakdown:
- Boxing: 06 (Male-03, Female-03)
- Football: 09 (Male-05, Female-04)
- Shooting (Sports): 04 (Male-02, Female-02)
- Taekwondo (Kyorugi): 08 (Male-04, Female-04)
- Karate: 10 (Male-04, Female-06)
- Sepaktakraw: 02 (Male-02, Female-00)
- Fencing: 05 (Male-01, Female-04)
- Badminton: 04 (Male-02, Female-02)
- Pencak Silat: 10 (Male-03, Female-07)
- Athletics: 11 (Male-04, Female-07)
- Pay Scale / Remuneration: Pay scale and other allowances will be as admissible to Assam Rifles personnel as per 7th CPC.
- Official Website: www.assamrifles.gov.in
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Matriculation (10th Class) from a recognised Board.
- Sports Qualification: Players who have participated in any of the following:
- International Competition
- National Competitions
- Inter-University Tournaments
- National Sports / Games for Schools
- Khelo India University Games
- Khelo India Youth Games
- Khelo India Winter Games
- Age Limit (as on 01 Aug 2025):
- For Gen & OBC candidates: 18 to 28 years (should not have been born earlier than 01 Aug 1997 and later than 01 Aug 2007).
- For SC & ST candidates: 18 to 33 years (should not have been born earlier than 01 Aug 1992 and later than 01 Aug 2007).
- Physical Standard Test (PST):
Categories/Regions Male Height (cms) Female Height (cms) Male Chest (cms) For all categories / All over India 170 157 80 (5cm expansion) All candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes 162.5 150 76 (5cm expansion) All ST candidates of North-Eastern States & Left Wing Extremism affected Districts 160/157 147.5 76 (5cm expansion) Candidates from Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas and States/UTs of Assam, HP, J&K, Ladakh 165 155 78 (5cm expansion) Candidates from North-Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim & Tripura 162.5 152.5 77 (5cm expansion) Candidates from Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) 157 152.5 77 (5cm expansion)
Selection Process
The selection process for the recruitment rally involves the following stages:
- Candidate Verification & Initial Documentation: Candidates must produce a valid call letter, photo ID, and all original documents (age, education, caste, sports, domicile/PRC).
- Physical Standard Test (PST): Candidates found correct in documentation will undergo PST.
- Motor Ability Test (MAT) and Field Trial: Candidates qualifying PST will undergo MAT and a Field Trial in their respective sports discipline. Performance in the Field Trial will be marked and used for the merit list.
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME): Candidates who qualify in the Field Trial will undergo a medical examination.
- Final Selection & Merit List: The final selection will be based on the level of sports participation, achievements, and performance in the Field Trials. A merit list will be prepared accordingly.
Order of Preference for Merit List:
1. International Competition participants.
2. National Championship/National Games medal winners (up to 3rd place).
3. Inter-University Competition medal winners (up to 3rd place).
4. State/UT/University/State Schools Team representatives.
5. National sports/games for Schools medal winners (up to 3rd place).
6. National Physical Efficiency Drive awardees.
Application Process
- Application Fee:
- General/OBC: Rs. 100/-
- SC/ST/Female: No Fee
- How to Apply:
- Candidates must apply online at the official Assam Rifles website: www.assamrifles.gov.in by clicking on “ONLINE APPLICATION”.
- The application fee must be deposited online into the specified SBI account.
- Bank Details:
Account Name: Recruitment Branch, HQ DGAR, Shillong-793010
Account No: 37088046712
Bank: SBI, HQ DGAR Laitkor Branch
IFSC Code: SBIN0013883 - A copy of the payment receipt/challan must be uploaded during the online application process.
- Candidates must bring the original payment receipt and a printed copy of the online application form to the rally site.
- Official Application Link: www.assamrifles.gov.in
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 16 August 2025
- Application Last Date: 15 September 2025
- Recruitment Rally (Tentative): October 2025 to December 2025