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Assam Rifles Selection Process 2025, Check Complete Procedure

Assam Rifles Selection Process 2025

Assam Rifles has released a notification for the recruitment of 215 vacancies. To fill these positions, an open recruitment rally will be conducted for the posts of Rifleman (GD), Havildar, and other roles. The registration process started on 22 February 2025, and will continue until 22 March 2025.

In this article, we will explain the selection process in detail. Understanding these steps will help candidates prepare effectively and increase their chances of securing a place on the final merit list.

Assam Rifles Recruitment 2025 Notification

Assam Rifles Selection Process

Candidates will be selected based on their performance in the Written Examination, Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Trade Test (Skill Test), and Medical Examination. To secure the final selection, applicants must successfully pass each stage of the process.

  • Stage 1: Physical Fitness Test
  • Stage 2: Written Test
  • Stage 3: Trade Test
  • Stage 4: Medical Exam
  • Stage 5: Merit List

Assam Rifles Physical Standard Test(PST)

First, candidates need to clear the physical standard test to go further in the selection process.  In Physical Standard Test, the height of all candidates and the chest of only male candidates will be checked. There is a certain restriction on height which is also given below in the table:

PST for Naib Subedar, Warrant Office (Veterinary Field Assistant, Radio Mechanic), 
Havildar (Operator Radio & Line), Rifleman
Categories/State Regions Height (Male) Chest (Male only)
Normal Expanded
Candidates except those mentioned below 170 cm 80 cm 85 cm
Minimum Height of candidates falling into categories of Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, and Marathas.
Candidates belonging to the states of Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, HP, Arunachal Pradesh,
Meghalaya, Kashmir, Leh & Ladakh divisions of JK states.
165 cm 78 cm 83 cm
Minimum Height of candidates belonging to ST 162.5 cm 76 cm 81 cm
PST for Naib Subedar (Bridge & Road) Only
Categories/State Regions Height
(Male)
Height
(Female)
Chest (Male only)
Normal Expanded
Candidates except those mentioned below 170 cm 155 cm 80 cm 85 cm
Minimum Height of candidates falling into categories of  Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, and Marathas.
Candidates belonging to the states of HP, Leh & Ladakh, Kashmir Valley & North Eastern States
165 cm 155 cm 78 cm 83 cm
Minimum Height of candidates belonging to ST 162.5 cm 150 cm 76 cm 81 cm

For havildar (Clerk) there is different standards of PST, that we have provided in the table below –

PST for Havildar (Clerk) only
Categories/State Regions Height
(Male)
Height
(Female)
Chest (Male only)
Normal Expanded
Candidates except those mentioned below 165 cm 155 cm 77 cm 82 cm
Minimum Height of candidates falling into categories of  Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas.
Candidates belonging to the states of Sikkim,  Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, HP, Arunachal Pradesh,
Meghalaya, Kashmir, Leh & Ladakh divisions of JK states.
162.5 cm 150 cm 77 cm 82 cm
Minimum Height of candidates belonging to ST 162.5 cm 150 cm 76 cm 81 cm

Physical Standard Test for Rifleman (AYA) Para-Medical Female is different from other and this is given below-

PST for Rifleman (AYA) Para-Medical Female only
Categories/State Regions Height
Candidates except those mentioned below 157 cm
The minimum Height of candidates falls into categories of  Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas.
Candidates belonging to the states of Assam, HP & JK.
155 cm
Minimum Height of candidates belonging to ST except for the North Eastern States 150 cm
Minimum Height of candidates from North Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland,
Sikkim, Tripura, Gorkha Territorial Administration comprising of three sub-division of Darjeeling District namely
Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Kuresong.
152.5 cm
Minimum Height of candidates belonging to ST from North Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur,
Meghalaya, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, and Left Wing Extremism affected districts.
147.5 cm

Assam Rifles Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

In the Physical Efficiency Test, the running capability of candidates will be checked. Candidates should clear all the Assam Rifles Physical Efficiency Test in order to proceed to the next rounds of selection process. There are different criteria for running for both male and females which is given below in the table:

Region Gender Distance Time
All India except Ladakh Region Male 5 km 24 min
Female 1.6 km 8.30 min
Ladakh Region Male 1.6 km 6.30 min
Female 800 m 4 min

Assam Rifles Exam Pattern 2025

In Stage 2 candidates have to face a written test, and after clearing it, they will move further in the selection process –

The written examination will be consisted of –

  • 100 multiple-choice type questions will be asked from four sections i.e. English Language, Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness.
  • All sections carry 25 questions each and each question carries one mark.
  • The written examination will be conducted in offline mode.
  • The minimum passing mark for General/EWS candidates is 35%.
  • The minimum passing mark for SC/ST/OBC candidates is 33%.

In the below table, you can check out Assam Rifles Exam Pattern-

Subjects Questions Marks Duration
English Language 25 25 2 hours
(120 minutes)
Reasoning Ability 25 25
Quantitative Aptitude 25 25
General Awareness 25 25
Total 100 100

After you clear these two phases you will further go for a trade test and medical examination. After this, a merit list will be published in which candidates will be able to see their names if they get the final selection.

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FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for Assam Rifles Recruitment 2025?

Ans. The last Date to Apply for Assam Rifles Recruitment Rally is 22nd March 2025.

Q2. What are the various steps of the Assam Rifles Selection Process?

Ans. Assam Rifles Recruitment 2025 Selection Process will consist of various processes like Physical Standard Test(PST), Physical Efficiency Test(PET), Written Examination, Trade Test(Skill Test) and Medical Examination.

Q3. What is the age limit for the recruitment of Assam Rifles Recruitment 2025?

Ans. Minimum Age: 18 Years and Maximum Age: 23 & 25 Years.