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Army Ordnance Corps Group C 2026 – 2,615 Posts

Army Ordnance Corps Group C 2026

Army Ordnance Corps (AOC), under the Ministry of Defence, has announced recruitment for 2,615 Group C civilian posts. The reported vacancies include Tradesman Mate, Fireman, Junior Office Assistant (JOA), Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) and Material Assistant.

Latest Update: The reported online application window is from 24 August 2026 to 23 September 2026, 11:59 PM. Candidates should verify the application status and detailed notification on the official AOC recruitment portal before applying.

Army Ordnance Corps Group C 2026 – Overview

Organization

Army Ordnance Corps (AOC)

Ministry

Ministry of Defence, Government of India

Recruitment

Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026

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AOC/CRC/2026/AUG

Total Vacancies

2,615

Application Mode

Online

Application Start Date

24 August 2026

Last Date

23 September 2026, 11:59 PM

Job Location

Various AOC units across India

Job Type

Central Government Civilian Job

Vacancy Details

Post Name

Vacancies

Tradesman Mate

1,799

Fireman

520

Junior Office Assistant (JOA)

104

Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)

142

Material Assistant

50

Total

2,615

Post-wise Pay Scale

Post

Pay Level

Pay Scale

Tradesman Mate

Level 1

₹18,000 – ₹56,900

Fireman

Level 2

₹19,900 – ₹63,200

Junior Office Assistant

Level 2

₹19,900 – ₹63,200

Multi-Tasking Staff

Level 1

₹18,000 – ₹56,900

Material Assistant

Level 5

₹29,200 – ₹92,300

Educational Qualification

Post

Qualification

Tradesman Mate

Matriculation / 10th Pass from a recognized Board.

Fireman

Matriculation / 10th Pass from a recognized Board.

Junior Office Assistant

12th Pass from a recognized Board or University. English typing at 35 words per minute or Hindi typing at 30 words per minute.

Multi-Tasking Staff

Matriculation / 10th Pass from a recognized Board.

Material Assistant

Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University.

ITI Candidates – Important Information

This recruitment is particularly relevant to candidates looking for Central Government civilian employment after 10th or ITI. The Tradesman Mate and Fireman posts have 10th-level educational eligibility, while candidates should carefully check the complete notification for any additional post-specific requirements.

ITI Candidates: Having an ITI certificate does not automatically make a candidate eligible for every AOC Group C post. Candidates must check the exact educational, age, physical and other requirements for the post they select.

Important Dates

Event

Date

Recruitment Notification

August 2026

Online Application Starts

24 August 2026

Last Date to Apply

23 September 2026

Application Closing Time

11:59 PM

Written Examination

Tentatively November 2026

Selection Process

The reported selection process includes a written examination followed by post-specific qualifying stages wherever applicable.

  1. Written Examination
  2. Physical Efficiency Test for posts where applicable
  3. Typing Test for Junior Office Assistant
  4. Document Verification
  5. Medical Examination

Written Examination

Subject

Questions

Marks

General Intelligence & Reasoning

25

25

General Awareness

25

25

Numerical Aptitude

25

25

English Language

25

25

Total

100

100

Candidates should verify the final examination scheme and any negative marking provisions from the detailed official notification before preparing for the examination.

Age Limit

Candidates should check the detailed AOC notification for the applicable minimum and maximum age limits and category-wise relaxation. The short-notice information available for this recruitment does not provide enough detail to safely state all age limits and relaxations.

Application Fee

Candidates should check the official recruitment portal and detailed notification for the applicable application fee, exemptions and payment instructions before submitting the application.

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official Army Ordnance Corps recruitment portal.
  2. Read the complete recruitment notification carefully.
  3. Check the eligibility requirements for your selected post.
  4. Complete the online registration using your valid mobile number and email address.
  5. Enter your personal and educational details carefully.
  6. Upload the required documents and photograph/signature as specified.
  7. Review the application form before final submission.
  8. Submit the application before the closing date and time.
  9. Save or print the application acknowledgement for future reference.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many vacancies are available in AOC Group C Recruitment 2026?

The reported recruitment contains 2,615 Group C civilian vacancies.

Which posts are included in this recruitment?

The reported posts are Tradesman Mate, Fireman, Junior Office Assistant, Multi-Tasking Staff and Material Assistant.

Can ITI candidates apply?

ITI candidates may be eligible for posts for which they satisfy the prescribed educational and other requirements. Candidates should check the exact notification before applying.

What is the last date to apply?

The currently reported last date is 23 September 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Is this a Government job?

The reported recruitment is for civilian Group C posts under the Army Ordnance Corps, Ministry of Defence.

Is this an Army soldier recruitment?

No. These are reported as civilian Group C posts under the Army Ordnance Corps. They are not Army soldier/enrolled military posts.

Where should candidates check the recruitment?

Candidates should use the official AOC recruitment portal and verify the latest notification and application status before submitting any application.

Important Candidate Notice:

Recruitment information can change. Candidates should not rely only on third-party job websites. Before submitting an application, verify the vacancy, eligibility, dates, application link and other conditions on the official Army Ordnance Corps recruitment website.

Source: Army Ordnance Corps recruitment portal and published recruitment information. Candidates should read the complete official notification before applying.