Assam Rifles opens recruitment process for meritorious athletes
Shillong, Jun 27: The Assam Rifles has invited online applications for 131 vacancies under the sports quota for 2021. The online application server opened yesterday and the last date to receive applications will be 25th July.
VACANCIES
Male
Female
Archery
2
6
Karate
4
4
Taekwondo
3
6
Judo
6
12
Equestrian
10
4
Fencing
2
2
Wushu
12
6
Football
8
6
Boxing
8
6
Sepak Takraw
4
0
Polo
4
0
Athletics:
400m
1
1
3000m
1
0
5000m
1
1
Long Jump
1
0
Shooting:
Pistol
3
2
Rifle
5
0
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