About Assam Rifles
The Assam Rifles is the oldest branch of the Indian Army, dating back to 1835 under the British Raj, raised under the name Cachar Levy. The present name of "Assam Rifles" has been used since 1917. Similar to the Rashtriya Rifles in Jammu and Kashmir, in the Northeastern States the Assam Rifles is the specialised force that carries out anti-insurgency operations in difficult terrain of the region.[5] Over the course of its history, the Assam Rifles have served in a number of roles, conflicts and theatres including World War I, where they served in Europe and the Middle East, and World War II, where they served mainly in Burma. After the Chinese annexation of Tibet, the Assam Rifles were tasked with manning the Tibetan border of Assam Himalayan region. They were also instrumental in maintaining law and order in Arunachal Pradesh.
Assam Rifles Job Recruitment 2022
Assam Rifles is inviting candidates for the post of Rifleman. Interested candidates can check out the relevant details given below:
Assam Rifles Job Openings |
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| About Assam Rifles Job | Requirement Details | ||
| Post Name | Rifleman |
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| No. of Post | 104 | ||
| Salary | Pay scale and other allowance will be as admissible to Assam Rifles personnel as per 7th CPC. |
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| Job Location | Manipur | ||
| Age Limit | 18 to 23 years. The upper age relaxation is up to 5 years for Gen/OBC and years for SC/ST candidates |
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| Application Fee | For Gen/OBC candidates: Rs 100/- For SC/ST candidates: Nil |
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| Selection Process | Not mentioned | ||
| Last Date | 30th April 2022 |
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| Website | assamrifles.gov.in | ||
Sports Discipline wise vacancy list
1. Football: 20 Posts [Male:10, Female:10]
2. Boxing: 21 Posts [Male:11, Female:10]
3. Rowing: 18 Posts [Male:8, Female:10]
4. Archery: 15 Posts [Male:9, Female:6]
5. Cross Country: 10 Posts [Male:10, Female:0]
6. Athletics: 10 Posts [Male:10, Female:0]
7. Polo: 10 Posts [Male:4, Female:6]
Educational Qualification
Matriculation from a recognized Board
Sports Qualification
Players who have participated in any International Competition/ National Competitions/ Inter-University Tournaments/ National, Sports/ Games for Schools National award winner in National Physical Efficiency Drive.
How to apply for Assam Rifles Recruitment 2022 @Rifleman/Riflewoman under Sports Quota?
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online through the Assam Rifles Vacancy recruitment portal https://www.assamrifles.gov.in/onlineapp/
The Recruitment Rally will be held at Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (South), Mantripukri (Manipur). The Recruitment Rally is tentatively scheduled with effect from 04 Jul 2022 onwards Depending upon the COVID pandemic situation, the exact date of reporting at the rally site will be mentioned in calling letters.
The fee will be deposited online by the candidates into SBI Current Account No. 37088046712 in favor of Recruitment Branch, HQ DGAR, Shillong – 793010 payable at SBI HQ DGAR Laitkor Branch IFSC Code – SBIN0013883.