Army Ordnance Corps (AOC), Ministry of Defence, has announced AOC Group C Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. AOC/CRC/2026/AUG for Tradesman Mate, Fireman, Junior Office Assistant (JOA), Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) and Material Assistant posts.
A total of 2,615 tentative vacancies have been announced. Online registration is scheduled to start on 24 August 2026 and candidates can apply up to 23 September 2026 at 11:59 PM.
AOC Group C Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Army Ordnance Corps (AOC) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Defence |
| Advertisement No. | AOC/CRC/2026/AUG |
| Posts | Tradesman Mate, Fireman, JOA, MTS, Material Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 2,615 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Start Date | 24 August 2026 |
| Last Date | 23 September 2026 at 11:59 PM |
| Official Portal | aocrecruitment.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Employment News Issue | 15–21 August 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 24 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 23 September 2026 at 11:59 PM |
| Admit Card | To be notified |
| Written Exam | To be notified officially |
AOC Group C Vacancy Details 2026
| Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| Tradesman Mate | 1,799 | Level-1 |
| Fireman | 520 | Level-2 |
| Junior Office Assistant | 104 | Level-2 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff | 142 | Level-1 |
| Material Assistant | 50 | Level-5 |
| Total | 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 |
Vacancy Note: Vacancies are tentative and may change according to the recruiting authority’s requirements.
Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Tradesman Mate | 10th / Matriculation pass from a recognized Board. |
| Fireman | 10th / Matriculation pass from a recognized Board plus prescribed physical standards. |
| Junior Office Assistant | 12th Pass with typing speed of 35 WPM in English or 30 WPM in Hindi on computer. |
| MTS | 10th / Matriculation pass from a recognized Board. |
| Material Assistant | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline or eligible Diploma in Material Management / Engineering, subject to detailed notification conditions. |
Age Limit
| Post | Basic Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Tradesman Mate | 18–25 Years |
| Fireman | 18–25 Years |
| MTS | 18–25 Years |
| Junior Office Assistant | 18–27 Years |
| Material Assistant | 18–27 Years |
Age relaxation is applicable to SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and other eligible categories as per Government of India rules.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | ₹0/- (No Fee) |
AOC Group C Salary 2026
| Post | 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 |
| MTS | Level-1: ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 |
| Material Assistant | Level-5: ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
Selection Process
- Written Examination
- Physical Efficiency / Measurement Test for applicable posts
- Typing / Skill Test for Junior Office Assistant
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Documents Required
- Class 10 certificate and marksheet
- Class 12 certificate for JOA
- Graduation / Diploma documents for Material Assistant
- Recent photograph and signature
- Aadhaar / valid photo ID
- Category / EWS / PwBD certificates, if applicable
- Ex-Servicemen documents, if applicable
How to Apply
- Visit aocrecruitment.gov.in.
- Open the AOC Group C Recruitment 2026 registration link.
- Complete new candidate registration.
- Login and select the eligible post.
- Fill personal, educational and category details.
- Upload the required documents.
- Preview the application carefully.
- Submit the form before 23 September 2026 at 11:59 PM.
- Save / print the submitted application form.
Important Instructions
- Apply only through the official AOC recruitment portal.
- Check post-wise qualification and age before submitting the form.
- JOA candidates should prepare for the computer typing test.
- Applicable candidates should prepare for physical tests.
- Vacancies are tentative and may change.
- Read the detailed recruitment instructions when the registration portal opens.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online – From 24 August 2026 | AOC Recruitment Portal |
| AOC Notification / Updates | Check Official Portal |
| Ministry of Defence | Visit Website |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are there in AOC Group C Recruitment 2026?
A total of 2,615 tentative vacancies have been announced.
When will online applications start?
Online registration is scheduled to start on 24 August 2026.
What is the last date?
The last date is 23 September 2026 at 11:59 PM.
How many Tradesman Mate vacancies are there?
There are 1,799 Tradesman Mate posts.
How many Fireman vacancies are there?
There are 520 Fireman posts.
What is the JOA qualification?
12th Pass with typing speed of 35 WPM in English or 30 WPM in Hindi on computer.
Is there an application fee?
No application fee is indicated for this recruitment.
What is the official website?
The recruitment portal is aocrecruitment.gov.in.