Army AOC Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 2615 Group C Civilian Posts
The Ministry of Defence, Army Ordnance Corps (AOC), through its Central Recruitment Cell at Secunderabad, has released the official notification under Advertisement No. AOC/CRC/2026/AUG inviting applications from eligible Indian citizens for 2,615 Group C Civilian posts on a Direct Recruitment basis. This recruitment drive covers posts of Tradesman Mate, Fireman, Junior Office Assistant (JOA), Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), and Material Assistant, offering a wide range of opportunities for candidates with qualifications ranging from Matriculation to a Bachelor's Degree. The online application process will begin on 24 August 2026 and continue until 23 September 2026 (up to 23:59 Hrs), and interested candidates must apply only through the official AOC Recruitment Portal. Candidates are strongly advised to read the detailed notification thoroughly, keep scanned copies of their photograph, signature, and required documents ready in advance, and ensure they fulfil all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of application before applying.
Army AOC Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Ministry of Defence – Army Ordnance Corps (AOC) |
| Conducting Body | Central Recruitment Cell, AOC Centre, Secunderabad |
| Advertisement No. | AOC/CRC/2026/AUG |
| Post Category | Group 'C' Civilian Posts |
| Post Names | Tradesman Mate, Fireman, Junior Office Assistant (JOA), Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), Material Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 2,615 (Tentative) |
| Recruitment Basis | Direct Recruitment |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | aocrecruitment.gov.in |
Army AOC Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Publication in Employment News | Third Week of August 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 24 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Application | 23 September 2026 (up to 23:59 Hrs) |
| Admit Card Download | October 2026 (Tentative) |
| Date of Written Examination | November 2026 (Tentative) |
Note: All dates mentioned above are tentative.
Army AOC Recruitment 2026 Tentative Vacancies (Category-Wise)
| Sl. No. | Name of Post | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total | Pay Matrix (Level) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tradesman Mate | 728 | 183 | 483 | 270 | 135 | 1,799 | Level-1 (₹18,000–56,900) |
| 2 | Fireman | 210 | 52 | 140 | 78 | 40 | 520 | Level-2 (₹19,900–63,200) |
| 3 | Junior Office Assistant (JOA) | 42 | 10 | 28 | 16 | 8 | 104 | Level-2 (₹19,900–63,200) |
| 4 | Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 58 | 14 | 38 | 21 | 11 | 142 | Level-1 (₹18,000–56,900) |
| 5 | Material Assistant | 20 | 5 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 50 | Level-5 (₹29,200–92,300) |
| Total | 1,058 | 264 | 703 | 393 | 197 | 2,615 |
Note: The vacancies indicated above are tentative and subject to change.
Army AOC Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification
(As on closing date of receipt of application)
| Sl. No. | Name of Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tradesman Mate | Matriculation/10th Pass from a recognized Board |
| 2 | Fireman | Matriculation/10th Pass from a recognized Board |
| 3 | Junior Office Assistant (JOA) | 12th Pass from a recognized Board or University. English Typing @ 35 w.p.m. or Hindi Typing @ 30 w.p.m. |
| 4 | Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | Matriculation/10th Pass from a recognized Board |
| 5 | Material Assistant | Bachelor's Degree in any stream from a recognized University |
Army AOC Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process includes the following stages:
- Written Examination
- Physical Efficiency Test (wherever applicable)
- Typing Test (JOA only)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
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Army AOC Recruitment 2026 Written Examination Pattern
The written examination will consist of the following:
| Sl. No. | Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | |
| 2 | General Awareness | 25 | 25 | 02 Hours |
| 3 | Numerical Aptitude | 25 | 25 | |
| 4 | English Language | 25 | 25 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Notes:
- All questions will be of objective multiple-choice type.
- There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Army AOC Recruitment 2026 Syllabus
(a) General Intelligence & Reasoning Analogy, Coding-Decoding, Series, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Classification, Venn Diagram, Non-Verbal Series, Shuffle Test, etc.
(b) General Awareness Indian History, Geography, Indian Polity, Indian Economy, General Science, Current Affairs, National & International, Defence Related News.
(c) Numerical Aptitude Number System, Simplification, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Data Interpretation, etc.
