Assam Police Recruitment 2026

Eligibility Criteria of Assam Police Recruitment

Nationality: Applicant must be a Citizen of India and Permanent Resident of Assam. Selected Applicants will have to submit Proof of Residence after publication of the Final Select List. However, Applicants belonging to SC, ST, OBC/MOBC are exempted from submitting such Certificates.

Age Limit of Assam Police Recruitment

• Constable (UB & AB): The age of the Applicant must be between 18-25 years as on 1 January 2026 (born not before 1 January 2001 and not later than 1 January 2008).
• Driver Constable, Constable (Dispatch Rider/Messenger/Handymen) in APRO, Driver and Driver Operator in F&ES, and Driver Constable in Forest Department: The age of the Applicant must be 18-25 years as on 1 January 2026 (born not before 1 January 2001 and not later than 1 January 2008).
• Driver in Forest Department: The age of the Applicant must be 18-40 years as on 1 January 2026 (born not before 1 January 1986 and not later than 1 January 2008).
• Sub Inspector (UB) and Sub Inspector of Police (Communication): The age of the Applicant must be 20-26 years as on 1 January 2026 (born not before 1 January 2000 and not later than 1 January 2006).
• Station Officer and Squad Commander: Age must be 20-24 years as on 1 January 2026 (born not before 1 January 2002 and not later than 1 January 2006).
• Assistant Jailor: The age of the Applicant must be 21-40 years as on 1 January 2026 (born not before 1 January 1986 and not later than 1 January 2005).
• Sub Inspector (AB) in Commando Battalions: The age of the Applicant must be 20-24 years as on 1 January 2026 (born not before 1 January 2002 and not later than 1 January 2006).
• Constable (AB) in Commando Battalions: The age of the Applicant must be 18-21 years as on 1 January 2026 (born not before 1 January 2005 and not later than 1 January 2008).
• Safai Karmachari: The age of the Applicant must be 18-40 years as on 1 January 2026 (born not before 1 January 1986 and not later than 1 January 2008).

Educational Qualification of Assam Police Recruitment

Sub Inspector of Police Communication:
B.Sc. (Electronics Science/ IT/ Computer Science) (10+2+3 duration)
or
3-year Diploma from State Polytechnic in Electronics and Tele Communication, or Electronics or Information Technology, or Instrumentation or Computer Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent with 2 years work experience in the field of Electronics, Telecom, IT or allied environment.
or
3-year Diploma from State Polytechnic in Electronics and Tele Communication, or Electronics or Information Technology, or Instrumentation or Computer Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent and 2 years additional course/courses in Telecommunication /IT /Computer Science/ Computer Engineering or equivalent.
or
Master of Computer Application (MCA)
or
B.E./ B. Tec. in E & TC or Computer or Instrumentation or IT or equivalent qualification in same discipline.

Sub Inspector (AB): The Applicant must be a graduate in Arts /Science/Commerce or equivalent stream from a recognized College/Institution affiliated to a recognized University.

Driver Constable, Constable (Dispatch Rider/ Messenger/ Handymen), Driver, Driver Operator, Driver Constable: 

#  HSLC or equivalent examination passed from a recognized Board or Council.
#  For the post of Driver Constable in Assam Police, Constable (Dispatch Rider), Constable
(Messenger) & Constable (Handymen) in APRO and Driver and Driver Constable in Forest Department, Applicant must possess valid driving license for LMV or MMV or HMV.
# For the post of Driver and Driver Operator in F & ES, Applicant must possess valid driving license for HMV.

Safai Karmachari: 

Minimum Class VI passed from a recognized School or Institution and maximum qualification will be HSSLC or Class XII passed from recognized Board or Council.

Note: Applicants having educational qualification of Higher Secondary and above may apply for both Armed Branch & Unarmed Branch. In such cases, Applicant has to clearly mention his/her preferences for the posts.

Physical Standard for Assam Police Recruitment

Candidates must maintain minimum following physical standard to be eligible for Assam Police Recruitment. Following is the minimum physical standard for Constable (AB) and Constable (UB)posts under Assam Police. For other posts, pl visit official notifications carefully.

Medical Standards

General Health: Applicant must be in good mental and bodily health. They must be free from any physical deformities and free from diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, hernia, piles, respiratory diseases, knock-knee, flat foot or any other physical deformity that is likely to interfere with the efficient performance of duties. Applicants should not be colour blind or be squint eyed.

Eye Sight: The distance vision should be 6/6 for at least one eye and not poorer than 6/9 for the other without correction. Near vision should be normal.

Varicose Vein: Varicose vein shall be considered as temporary disqualification.