Army Ordnance Corps (AOC) AOC/CRC/2026/AUG Group C Recruitment 2026

The Army Ordnance Corps (AOC), Central Recruitment Cell, Ministry of Defence, has released a notification for direct recruitment to Group ‘C’ civilian posts. The recruitment is for eligible Indian citizens and covers multiple post categories, including Tradesman Mate, Fireman, Junior Office Assistant, Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), and Material Assistant. Candidates should read the detailed advertisement carefully and apply online within the notified window.

In total, 2,615 vacancies (tentative) have been announced across five posts under the advertisement No. AOC/CRC/2026/AUG. The online application window opens on 24 August 2026 and closes on 23 September 2026 (up to 23:59 hrs). Applications must be submitted through the official AOC Recruitment Portal. Selection will be conducted through a written examination, a Physical Efficiency Test (wherever applicable), a typing test for Junior Office Assistant (JOA) only, followed by document verification and a medical examination.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

UR – Unreserved; EWS – Economically Weaker Section; OBC – Other Backward Classes; SC – Scheduled Caste; ST – Scheduled Tribe. Note: The vacancies indicated above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

The educational qualification required for each post is as follows (as on the closing date of receipt of application):

• Tradesman Mate: Matriculation/10th Pass from a recognized Board.
• Fireman: Matriculation/10th Pass from a recognized Board.
• Junior Office Assistant (JOA): 12th Pass from a recognized Board or University, with English Typing at 35 w.p.m. or Hindi Typing at 30 w.p.m.
• Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): Matriculation/10th Pass from a recognized Board.
• Material Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized University.

Age Limit

Age limit details are not provided in the supplied notification text. Candidates should refer to the official advertisement for post-wise age criteria and any applicable relaxations.

Application Fee

Application fee information is not mentioned in the provided notification text. Candidates should check the official AOC Recruitment Portal/advertisement for fee details, if applicable.

How to Apply

1. Apply online only through the official AOC Recruitment Portal. No other mode of application is accepted.
2. Before submitting the form, read the detailed notification carefully to confirm that you meet the eligibility requirements for the post you intend to apply for.
3. Keep scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents ready before you start filling the online application.
4. If the notification specifies an application fee, pay it as per the Government rules mentioned in the official instructions.
5. Submit the application before the closing date, i.e., 23 September 2026 (up to 23:59 hrs).

Salary & Pay Scale

Selection Process

The selection process for Army AOC Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages: Written Examination, Physical Efficiency Test (wherever applicable), Typing Test for Junior Office Assistant (JOA) only, followed by Document Verification and a Medical Examination.

Eligible candidates should complete their online application on or before 23 September 2026 (up to 23:59 hrs) to avoid last-minute issues and ensure timely participation in the recruitment process.