ASC Centre (South) Bangalore Group C Recruitment 2026

The Army ASC Centre (South), Bangalore has released a Recruitment 2026 employment notice for Group C civilian posts under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. Applications are invited from eligible candidates for multiple trades such as Cook, Civilian Motor Driver, Fireman and Leading Fireman. Candidates must submit their application in the prescribed format through offline/postal mode within the stipulated time window.

This recruitment drive is for a total of 62 vacancies across 9 trades, with reservation as per Government of India rules and horizontal reservation for categories including PWD, Ex-Servicemen (ESM), and Meritorious Sports Persons (MSP). The application must be sent offline (plain paper/Postal) to the specified address. Selection will be based on a Skill/Physical/Practical Test followed by a Written Test; there is no interview. The closing date is 21 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

For all the trades, the basic requirement includes Matriculation or an equivalent qualification, along with trade-specific conditions as mentioned in the notice. For example, the Civilian Catering Instructor (CCI) requires Matriculation with a Diploma/Certificate in Catering, and one year of experience is desirable. The Cook post requires Matriculation with knowledge of Indian cooking, with one year of experience desirable. For MTS (Chowkidar), Cleaner, and Tradesman Mate (Labour), Matriculation is required along with proficiency in the respective trade work. The Civilian Motor Driver (OG) requires Matriculation, a valid driving licence for heavy and light vehicles, and at least 2 years of driving experience. The Fire Engine Driver requires Matriculation with at least 3 years of experience driving heavy vehicles and a valid driving licence. For Fireman and Leading Fireman, Matriculation is required, and candidates must be conversant with fire-fighting equipment and appliances; Leading Fireman additionally must be capable of guiding a crew.

Age Limit

The age limit for most of the listed trades is 18 to 25 years. For the Civilian Motor Driver (OG) post, the age limit is 18 to 27 years. The notice also indicates that applicable age relaxation will be provided for reserved categories as per Government rules; however, the exact relaxation values are not specified in the provided text.

Application Fee

Application fee details are not provided in the supplied notification text. Please refer to the official notification PDF for fee information, if applicable.

How to Apply

1. Download the application proforma provided in the notification and fill it in English or Hindi.
2. Apply for only one trade. If an application is submitted for more than one trade, it will be rejected.
3. Complete the application carefully with personal details, educational details, and category details exactly as required in the format.
4. Attach two self-attested passport-size photographs. Write your name and father’s name on the back of each photograph.
5. Attach self-attested, legible copies of all required certificates, including Matriculation Pass Certificate, Matriculation Mark Sheet, Aadhaar Card, Domicile, Experience Certificate (where applicable), and caste/category certificates as applicable.
6. Enclose a self-addressed registered envelope with appropriate postal stamps affixed on it.
7. On top of the cover envelope, write “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ____” and also mention the percentage of marks in Matriculation using the specified colour ink, as per Appendix-I format.
8. Send the complete application by post to: The Presiding Officer, Civilian Direct Recruitment Board, Civ CR, ASC Centre (South), Agram Post, Bangalore – 560007, ensuring it reaches within the closing date.

Salary & Pay Scale

Selection Process

Selection for the posts will be carried out through a Skill/Physical/Practical Test followed by a Written Test. The notice also states that there is no interview. For Fire Engine Driver, Fireman, and Leading Fireman, candidates must meet the physical standards and clear a Skill/Endurance Test. For Tradesman Mate (Labour), candidates must clear a Physical Endurance Test that includes a 1.5 km run and carrying a 50 kg weight to a specified distance (as mentioned in the notice). The written examination carries 150 marks, comprising 100 questions.

Eligible candidates should prepare their documents and submit the offline application to the prescribed address well before the last date, which is 21 days from the publication of the advertisement in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar.