| Organization | Army Ordnance Corps (AOC) |
| Name of Post | Group C |
| No of Posts | 2615 posts_ |
| Qualification | 10th/ 12th/ Degree |
| Age Limit | N/A |
| Application Fee | N/A |
| Start Date | 24th August 2026 |
| Last Date | 22nd September 2026 |
Army Ordnance Corps Recruitment 2026
Army Ordnance Corps (AOC) under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India has released the Army Ordnance Corps AOC Recruitment 2026 notification for the recruitment of 2615 Civilian Group C posts. AOC Group C Recruitment 2026 includes the posts of Tradesman Mate, Fireman, Junior Office Assistant (JOA), Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), and others.
AOC Group C Recruitment 2026 Details
Name of post: Group C posts
Name of organization: Army Ordnance Corps (AOC), Ministry of Defence
Advertisement No.: AOC/CRC/2026/AUG
No of posts: 2615 posts
Application mode: Online
Related Article: Indian Army Recruitment 2026
AOC Group C Vacancy Details
| Name of post | No of posts |
|---|---|
| Tradesman Mate | 1799 |
| Fireman | 508 |
| Junior Office Assistant (JOA) | 104 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 142 |
| Material Assistant | 50 |
| Total | 2615 posts |
Educational Qualification of AOC Group C Recruitment
| Name of post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| 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 35 words per minute |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | Matriculation / 10th Pass from a recognized Board |
| Material Assistant | Bachelor's Degree in any stream from a recognized University |
AOC Group C Pay Scale
The pay scale of Army Ordnance Corps AOC Recruitment 2026 as per the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix are as mentioned below.
| Name of post | Pay Matrix |
|---|---|
| Tradesman Mate | Level-1 (₹18,000 – ₹56,900) |
| Fireman | Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) |
| Junior Office Assistant (JOA) | Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | Level-1 (₹18,000 – ₹56,900) |
| Material Assistant | Level-5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300) |
How to Apply for AOC Group C Recruitment ?
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for these vacancy by visiting official AOC Recruitment Portal. Candidates may follow below mentioned steps to apply for AOC Group C Vacancy.
- Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section .
- Click on the "Online Application Form" and complete the registration process.
- In the next stage, click on "Online Application Form" Link and Login.
- Fill your all personal and educational details and upload necessary documents.
- Make payment of application fee as per your category and submit the form.
- At the end, take a print out of the application form .
Important Dates of Army Ordnance Corps Recruitment 2026
- Starting date of submission of application: 24th August 2026
- Last date of submission of application: 22nd September 2026
- Admit card download: October 2026
- Date of written examination: November 2026
Important Web-Links of AOC Vacancy
| Online Application Form | 24/08/2026 |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Selection Process
The selection process of Group C posts under Army Ordnance Corps AOC Recruitment 2026 consists of following stages.
Army AOC Group C Exam Pattern 2026
- Written Examination
- Physical Efficiency Test (As applicable)
- Typing Test (for JOA only)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Army AOC Group C Exam Pattern 2026
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| Numerical Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| English Language | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Note:
- Total duration of exam: 120 minutes.
- All questions will MCQ type.
- Negative marking: 1/4 marks for each wrong answer.
Army AOC Physical Efficiency Test
| Event | Qualifying Standard |
| 1.6 km Run | Within 6 Minutes 30 Seconds |
| Beam (Pull-ups) | Minimum 6 Pull-ups |
| 9 Feet Ditch | Qualifying_ |
| Zig-Zag Balance | Qualifying |
FAQs of AOC Recruitment
What is the starting date to apply online for AOC Recruitment ?
The starting date to apply online for AOC Recruitment is 24th August 2026.
What is the last date to apply online for AOC Recruitment ?
The last date to apply online for AOC Recruitment is 22nd September 2026.
What is the educational qualification for AOC Recruitment?
The minimum educational qualification for AOC Recruitment is Matriculation / 10th Pass.
