Army AOC Group C Recruitment 2026:Army Ordnance Corps (AOC), Ministry of Defence, has announced Group C recruitment for 2,615 posts. The posts include Tradesman Mate, Fireman, Junior Office Assistant (JOA), Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), and Material Assistant. Eligible Indian citizens can apply online through the AOC recruitment website. The application process is scheduled from 24 August 2026 to 23 September 2026.
Army AOC Group C Recruitment 2026
Army AOC Group C Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Organization Name
Army Ordnance Corps (AOC), Ministry of Defence
Total Posts
2,615
Posts
Tradesman Mate, Fireman, JOA, MTS, Material Assistant
Advertisement No.
AOC/CRC/2026/AUG
Application Start
24 August 2026
Last Date
23 September 2026, 11:59 PM
Official Website
aocrecruitment.gov.in
Army AOC Group C Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
Post
Vacancies
Tradesman Mate
1,799
Fireman
520
Junior Office Assistant (JOA)
104
MTS
142
Material Assistant
50
Total
2,615
The supplied information contains a difference in the JOA category-wise breakup: the post-wise total is 104, while the category figures provided add up to 105.
Candidates should use the final official notification for the correct category-wise vacancy.
Army AOC Group C Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Post
Educational Qualification
Tradesman Mate
10th/Matriculation pass from a recognized Board
Fireman
10th/Matriculation pass from a recognized Board
JOA
12th pass + English typing 35 w.p.m. or Hindi typing 30 w.p.m.
MTS
10th/Matriculation pass from a recognized Board
Material Assistant
Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized University
The qualification must be completed by the application closing date, as stated in the supplied information.
The exact age rules should be checked in the final official notification.
The supplied source labels some age details as expected, so they should not be treated as final until officially confirmed.
Army AOC Group C Recruitment Notification 2026
Army AOC Group C Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
Post
Selection Stages
Tradesman Mate
PET, Written Exam, Document Verification, Medical Examination
Fireman
PET, Written Exam, Document Verification, Medical Examination
JOA
Written Exam, Typing Test, Document Verification, Medical Examination
MTS
Written Exam, Document Verification, Medical Examination
Material Assistant
Written Exam, Document Verification, Medical Examination
Written Examination
Objective-type MCQ examination.
100 questions carrying 100 marks.
Duration: 2 hours.
Hindi and English language.
0.25-mark negative marking for each wrong answer.
Subjects:
General Intelligence & Reasoning – 25 questions
General Awareness – 25 questions
Numerical Aptitude – 25 questions
English Language – 25 questions
Physical Test
Fireman: Physical Measurement and PET are required.
Fireman standards provided include:
Height: 165 cm
Chest: 81.5 cm unexpanded to 85 cm expanded
Minimum weight: 50 kg
1.6 km run and other physical events.
Tradesman Mate:PET is also required.
Candidates should check the final notification for complete and final physical standards.
JOA Typing Test
English typing: 35 words per minute.
Hindi typing: 30 words per minute.
The typing test is qualifying in nature according to the supplied information.
Army AOC Group C Recruitment 2026: Salary Details
Post
Pay Level
Pay Scale
Tradesman Mate
Level 1
₹18,000–₹56,900
Fireman
Level 2
₹19,900–₹63,200
JOA
Level 2
₹19,900–₹63,200
MTS
Level 1
₹18,000–₹56,900
Material Assistant
Level 5
₹29,200–₹92,300
Army AOC Group C Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
Event
Date
Application Start
24 August 2026
Application Last Date
23 September 2026
Admit Card
October 2026
Written Exam
November 2026, tentative
How to Apply for the Army AOC Group C Recruitment 2026