Assam Rifles is one of the oldest paramilitary forces in India, dating back to the early 19th century. It is responsible for guarding the northeastern borders of India and has been involved in several counter-insurgency operations in the region. The Assam Rifles is also known for its humanitarian and community development work in the region. The force has announced Assam Rifles Recruitment 2023, and this article will provide all the necessary details regarding the recruitment process, eligibility criteria, and other relevant information.
Recruitment Process of Assam Rifles Recruitment 2023
Written Examination
The written examination will be conducted in two parts – Part I and Part II. Part I will consist of questions on General Awareness, Mathematics, and the English Language, while Part II will focus on questions related to the trade for which the candidate has applied. The duration of the written examination will be 2 hours.
Physical Fitness Test
Candidates who qualify in the written examination will be called for a physical fitness test. The physical fitness test will consist of a race, long jump, high jump, and other physical activities to test the candidate’s physical fitness.
Medical Examination
Candidates who clear the physical fitness test will be called for a medical examination. The medical examination will be conducted to check the candidate’s physical fitness and overall health.
Document Verification
Candidates who clear the medical examination will be called for document verification. In this stage, the candidate’s documents will be verified to ensure that all the information provided by the candidate is correct.
Assam Rifles recruitment 2023, candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria
- Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of India.
- Age Limit: The minimum age limit is 18 years, and the maximum age limit is 23 years. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.
- Educational Qualification: The candidate must have passed 10th/12th standard or equivalent from a recognized board or university.
- Physical Standards: The candidate must meet the following physical standards:
- Height: Minimum 165 cm for male candidates and 157 cm for female candidates.
- Chest: Minimum 78 cm (with a minimum of 5 cm expansion) for male candidates.
- Weight: Proportionate to height and age as per the medical standards.
Trade-wise Vacancies
- Technical and Tradesman: 750 vacancies
- General Duty: 200 vacancies
- Clerk: 100 vacancies
- Personal Assistant: 20 vacancies
- Electrical Fitter Signal: 21 vacancies
- Upholster: 7 vacancies
- Plumber: 8 vacancies
- Blacksmith: 2 vacancies
- Electrician Mechanic Vehicle: 2 vacancies
- Draftsman: 1 vacancy
- Female Attendant/ Aya: 1 vacancy
Application Process
Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria can apply online through the official website of Assam Rifles. The application fee for the recruitment process is Rs. 200/- for general and OBC candidates, while there is no fee for SC/ST candidates. The application fee can be paid online using a debit card/credit card/net banking.
Important Dates
The important dates related to Assam Rifles recruitment 2023 are as follows:
- Application Start Date: To be announced
- Application End Date: To be announced
- Admit Card Release Date: To be announced
- Written Exam Date: To be announced