Army AOC Group C Recruitment 2026 for 2615 MTS, Fireman and Other Posts The Army Ordnance Corps (AOC) under the Ministry of Defence has released the Army AOC Group C Recruitment 2026 Notification in the Employment News (15–21 August 2026) for the recruitment of 2,615 Group C civilian posts. Among all the advertised posts, Tradesman Mate has the highest number of vacancies with 1,799 posts, followed by Fireman (520), Multi-Tasking Staff (142), Junior Office Assistant (104), and Material Assistant (50). In this article, we provide complete details on the Army AOC Group C Notification, including important dates, vacancy, eligibility criteria, selection process, exam pattern, and much more.
The vacancies include Tradesman Mate, Fireman, Junior Office Assistant (JOA), Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), and Material Assistant. The online application process will begin on 24 August 2026, while the last date to apply is 23 September 2026 (up to 11:59 PM). Interested candidates can apply through the official AOC recruitment portal after ensuring they meet the prescribed eligibility criteria. The recruitment process includes a written examination, followed by skill/physical tests (where applicable), document verification, and medical examination.
Army AOC Group C Notification 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruitment Authority |
Army Ordnance Corps (AOC), Ministry of Defence
|
| Advertisement No. |
AOC/CRC/2026/AUG
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| Posts |
Tradesman Mate, Fireman, JOA, MTS, Material Assistant
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| Total Vacancies | 2,615 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Application Starts | 24 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply |
23 September 2026 (11:59 PM)
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| Admit Card | October 2026 |
| Written Exam |
November 2026 (Tentative)
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| Job Location | Across India |
| Official Website |
aocrecruitment.gov.in
|
Army AOC Group C Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Post | Vacancies |
| Tradesman Mate | 1,799 |
| Fireman | 520 |
| Junior Office Assistant (JOA) | 104 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 142 |
| Material Assistant | 50 |
| Total | 2,615 |
Group C Category-wise Vacancy 2026
| Post | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
| Tradesman Mate | 728 | 183 | 483 | 270 | 135 | 1,799 |
| Fireman | 210 | 52 | 140 | 78 | 40 | 520 |
| Junior Office Assistant | 42 | 10 | 28 | 16 | 8 | 104 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff | 58 | 14 | 38 | 21 | 11 | 142 |
| Material Assistant | 20 | 5 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 50 |
| Total | 1,058 | 264 | 703 | 393 | 197 | 2,615 |
Army AOC Group C Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must satisfy the educational qualification prescribed for the respective post as on the closing date of applications, which is 23 September 2026.
| Post |
Educational Qualification
|
| Tradesman Mate |
Matriculation/10th Pass from a recognized Board
|
| Fireman |
Matriculation/10th Pass from a recognized Board
|
| Junior Office Assistant |
12th Pass with English Typing @ 35 wpm or Hindi Typing @ 30 wpm
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| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) |
Matriculation/10th Pass from a recognized Board
|
| Material Assistant |
Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized University
|
Army AOC Group C Apply Online 2026
The Army AOC Group C online application window will remain active from 24 August to 23 September 2026. Candidates should complete the registration and submit the application form well before the last date to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Army AOC Group C Selection Process 2026
The selection process consists of the following stages:
- Written Examination
- Physical Efficiency Test (where applicable)
- Typing Test (for JOA only)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Army AOC Group C Exam Pattern 2026
The written examination will be objective in nature, with each question carrying 1 mark, and the duration is 120 minutes. 0.25 marks will be dedcucted for each incorrect attempt. The exam pattern for the Army AOC Group C Recruitment 2026 has been provided below:
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 120 Minutes |
| General Awareness | 25 | 25 | |
| Numerical Aptitude | 25 | 25 | |
| English Language | 25 | 25 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 120 Minutes |
Army AOC Physical Efficiency Test
| Event |
Qualifying Standard
|
| 1.6 km Run |
Within 6 Minutes 30 Seconds
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| Beam (Pull-ups) |
Minimum 6 Pull-ups
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| 9 Feet Ditch | Qualifying |
| Zig-Zag Balance | Qualifying |
Army AOC Group C Salary 2026
| 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 |
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