The Army Ordnance Corps (AOC), operating directly under the Ministry of Defence, has officially announced its major recruitment drive for the year 2026. Aspiring candidates looking to secure a government career within the defense sector can now apply for 2,615 Group C civilian vacancies. This comprehensive recruitment drive covers multiple pivotal roles, offering structured pay scales and widespread examination centers across the country.
Army AOC Group C Recruitment 2026 Overview
The official notification PDF bears Advertisement Number AOC/CRC/2026/AUG, following the initial short notification release on 8th August 2026. Below is a detailed summary of the recruitment parameters:
| Organisation | Army Ordnance Corps (AOC) |
| Posts | Fireman, Multi-Tasking Staff, Junior Office Assistant, and Material Assistant, etc |
| Vacancies | 2615 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Registration | 24th August to 23rd September 2026 |
| Selection Process | Written Exam Physical Efficiency & Measurement Test (PE&MT) Document Verification Medical Examination |
| Salary | Tradesman Mate - Rs. 18,000/- to Rs. 56,900/- Fireman Rs. 19,900/- to Rs. 63,200/- Junior Office Assistant Rs. 19,900/- to Rs. 63,200/- Multi-Tasking - Rs. 18,000/- to Rs. 56,900/- Material Assistant -Rs. 29,200/- to Rs. 92,300/- |
| Official Website | https://aocrecruitment.gov.in/ |
Important Dates and Schedule
Candidates must adhere to the timeline provided below for the online application process:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| AOC Notification Release Date (Short) | 8th August 2026 |
| AOC Apply Online Starts | 24th August 2026 |
| AOC Apply Online Ends | 23rd September 2026 |
Post-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Salary Details
The recruitment features numerous positions catering to different qualifications. There is no application fee required to apply for the Army AOC Group C Recruitment 2026. Review the post distribution and pay scales below:
| Post | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Tradesman Mate | 1,799 |
| Fireman | 520 |
| Junior Office Assistant | 104 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff | 142 |
| Material Assistant | 50 |
| Total | 2,615 |
Selection Process Checklist
To clear the evaluation stages successfully, candidates must qualify through multiple tiers depending on their applied role:
- Written Exam
- Physical Efficiency & Measurement Test (PE&MT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Typing Test (exclusively for JOA)
Designated Exam Centres by State
The written examination and evaluation tests will be conducted across multiple designated centers pan-India:
| States | Exam Centre |
|---|---|
| Assam | Borjhar (Guwahati) Misamari Narangi (Guwahati) |
| Nagaland | Rangapahar (Dimapur) |
| Delhi | Delhi Cantt |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad Bhuj |
| Haryana | Ambala Hissar |
| Himachal Pradesh | Alhilal (Mandi) |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Akhnoor Jammu Jindra Khundru |
| Jharkhand | Ranchi |
| Madhya Pradesh | Jabalpur Saugor |
| Maharashtra | Mumbai (Kandivali) Pulgaon (Wardha) Pune (Kirkee/ Dehu Road / Talegaon Dabhade) |
| Punjab | Amritsar Baddowal Bhatinda Dappar Firozpur Kandrori (Pathankot) Pathankot Patiala Suranussi (Jalandhar) Unchi Bassi (Hoshiarpur) |
| Rajasthan | Banar (Jodhpur) Bharatpur Bikaner Jaisalmer Kanaser Kota Lal Garh Jattan Nasirabad Sri Ganga Nagar |
| Tamilnadu | Avadi (Chennai) |
| Telangana | Secunderabad |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra Allahabad Bareilly Jhansi Kanpur Mathura Meerut |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun |
| West Bengal | Bengdubi Alipore (Kolkata) Panagarh Sevoke Road |
After reviewing your preferred exam centre and confirming your submission, candidates should monitor the official portal for admit card releases, begin travel arrangements ahead of time, and keep all physical identification and academic certificates organized for document verification stages.
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