Army AOC Group C Recruitment 2026 – 2,615 Posts
Army Ordnance Corps (AOC), Ministry of Defence, Government of India has announced 2,615 tentative Group C civilian vacancies for Tradesman Mate, Fireman, Junior Office Assistant (JOA), Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) and Material Assistant posts. The recruitment is on an All India basis and applications are to be submitted online through the official AOC recruitment portal.
Important: The 2026 recruitment information has some inconsistencies across early/secondary reproductions. The post below uses the latest widely reported 2,615-post breakup (including 520 Fireman) and 23 September 2026 closing date. Candidates should rely on the final official AOC notification/portal if any detail changes.
Army AOC Group C Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Army Ordnance Corps (AOC) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Defence, Government of India |
| Advertisement No. | AOC/CRC/2026/AUG |
| Recruitment | Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 2,615 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | All India |
| Application Start Date | 24 August 2026 |
| Last Date | 23 September 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
| Written Exam | November 2026 – Tentative |
| Official Website | aocrecruitment.gov.in |
The 24 August–23 September application schedule is reported by several current recruitment sources, including sources reproducing the Employment News notice.
AOC Group C Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| Tradesman Mate | 1,799 | Level-1 |
| Fireman | 520 | Level-2 |
| Junior Office Assistant (JOA) | 104 | Level-2 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 142 | Level-1 |
| Material Assistant | 50 | Level-5 |
| Total | 2,615 | — |
The 520 Fireman figure is the currently reported figure that makes the five-post total exactly 2,615.
Category-wise Vacancy
| Post | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesman Mate | 728 | 183 | 483 | 270 | 135 | 1,799 |
| Fireman | 210 | 52 | 140 | 78 | 40 | 520 |
| JOA | 42 | 10 | 28 | 16 | 8 | 104 |
| MTS | 58 | 14 | 38 | 21 | 11 | 142 |
| Material Assistant | 20 | 5 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 50 |
| Total | 1,058 | 264 | 703 | 393 | 197 | 2,615 |
These category-wise figures are reported in current 2026 recruitment coverage.
Educational Qualification
1. Tradesman Mate
10th Pass / Matriculation from a recognized Board.
2. Fireman
10th Pass / Matriculation from a recognized Board.
3. Junior Office Assistant (JOA)
12th Pass from a recognized Board/University with:
- English Typing: 35 words per minute, OR
- Hindi Typing: 30 words per minute
4. Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)
10th Pass / Matriculation from a recognized Board.
5. Material Assistant
Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized University.
The current 2026 recruitment information indicates 10th Pass for Tradesman Mate and Bachelor’s Degree for Material Assistant.
Age Limit
The currently reported post-wise age limits are:
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Tradesman Mate | 18–25 Years |
| Fireman | 18–25 Years |
| MTS | 18–25 Years |
| JOA | 18–27 Years |
| Material Assistant | 18–27 Years |
Age relaxation: applicable to reserved categories as per Government of India rules, including SC/ST, OBC and Ex-Servicemen where applicable.
Candidates should check the detailed official notification for the exact cut-off date and applicable relaxation.
Salary / Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Tradesman Mate | Level-1 | ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 |
| MTS | Level-1 | ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 |
| Fireman | Level-2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
| JOA | Level-2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
| Material Assistant | Level-5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
The pay scales are based on the 7th CPC pay matrix.
Application Fee
Application Fee: Check the official AOC recruitment portal/notification before payment.
There are conflicting fee claims across secondary websites, so PunjabJobPortal.com should not publish an exact fee amount unless it is confirmed by the official application portal.
Selection Process
The reported selection process consists of:
- Written Examination
- Physical Efficiency Test / Physical Test, wherever applicable
- Typing Test for JOA
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Written Examination
The written examination is reported to cover:
- General Intelligence & Reasoning
- General Awareness
- Numerical Aptitude
- English Language
The exact examination pattern should be checked in the detailed notification.
Physical Test
Physical requirements apply to relevant posts, particularly Fireman and other posts where prescribed.
Some secondary sources are publishing physical standards based on earlier AOC recruitment material. Because those standards have not been clearly confirmed in the current 2026 short notice, do not treat older figures as the final 2026 PET/PST requirements.
Candidates should check the detailed AOC notification for the applicable physical standards.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 24 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 23 September 2026 |
| Last Time | 11:59 PM |
| Written Examination | November 2026 – Tentative |
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official AOC recruitment portal:
- Visit the AOC recruitment website.
- Register using the required details.
- Login to your account.
- Select the eligible Group C post.
- Enter personal and educational details.
- Upload the required documents.
- Complete the application/payment process, if applicable.
- Submit the application.
- Download and save the submitted application for future reference.
Official Website
Army Ordnance Corps Official Recruitment Portal
Important Note
Vacancies are tentative and may be changed by the Army Ordnance Corps. Candidates must carefully read the official notification and satisfy all eligibility conditions before applying.
PunjabJobPortal.Com recommends applying only through the official AOC recruitment portal and avoiding unauthorized agents or third-party payment links.
