Eligibility for Sports Quota – The Assam Rifles has released the Rifleman / Riflewoman (GD) Sports Quota Recruitment Rally 2026 for 95 permanent posts.Complete sports quota eligibility criteria are explained below.
🎯 Eligibility for Sports Quota (Assam Rifles 2026)
To apply under sports quota, candidates must fulfill all four conditions below:
1️⃣ Educational Qualification
- 10th Class Passed from a recognized board
- Must possess a valid Sports Game Certificate
2️⃣ Age Limit Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 28 Years |
| Age As On | 01 January 2026 |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1998 to 01/01/2008 |
| Relaxation | As per Assam Rifles rules |
3️⃣ Sports Certificate Eligibility (Most Important)
Candidates must have represented at least one of the following:
- International Level competition
- National Level Championship
- State Level competition
- Inter-University Tournament
- School Nationals recognized by federation
⚠️ Sports certificates must be:
- Issued by recognized sports authority
- Related to the same discipline applied for
4️⃣ Physical & Medical Standards
Candidates must qualify:
- Physical Standards Test (PST)
- Motor Ability Test
- Field Trial
- Medical Examination
🏛️ Assam Rifles Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Assam Rifles |
| Post Name | Rifleman / Riflewoman (GD) |
| Category | Sports Quota |
| Total Vacancies | 95 |
| Job Location | NER Region |
| Job Basis | Permanent |
| Form Mode | Online |
| Salary | As Per Rules |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 10 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 09 February 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Rally Dates | Feb – May 2026 (Tentative) |
💳 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC | ₹100/- |
| SC / ST | ₹0/- |
| All Female Candidates | ₹0/- |
| Payment Mode | Bank Deposit |
🧪 Selection Process (Sports Quota)
- Physical Standards Test (PST)
- Motor Ability Test
- Field Trial (Sports Performance)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
❌ No written exam
✅ Selection purely based on sports performance & fitness
🧍 Gender Wise Vacancies
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Rifleman (Male) | 45 |
| Riflewoman (Female) | 50 |
| Total | 95 |
🏅 Sports Disciplines Included
Some major disciplines include:
- Football
- Athletics
- Shooting
- Boxing
- Karate
- Judo
- Taekwondo
- Archery
- Badminton
- Rowing
- Wushu
- Polo
- Sepak Takraw
- Fencing
- Pencak Silat
🔗 Important Links
| Content | Date | Link |
| Apply Online | 10/01/2026 | Click Here |
| Full Notification | 08/01/2026 | Click Here |
| Official Website | 08/01/2026 | Click Here |
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❓ FAQs – Eligibility for Sports Quota
Q1. What is the eligibility for sports quota?
👉 10th pass + valid sports certificate + age 18–28 years.
Q2. Is a written exam required for sports quota?
👉 No, selection is based on physical test & sports trial.
Q3. Can female candidates apply under sports quota?
👉 Yes, 50 posts are reserved for female candidates.
Q4. Which sports certificates are valid?
👉 Certificates from recognized national/state federations.
Q5. Is Assam Rifles sports quota a permanent job?
👉 Yes, it is a permanent government defence job.
