Army Ordnance Corps (AOC), Ministry of Defence, has released an advertisement (AOC/CRC/2026/AUG.) for 2,615 Group C civilian vacancies. The recruitment is open to candidates ranging from 10th pass to graduate level, depending on the post. The application process will be conducted online through the official AOC recruitment portal for which dates will be announced soon.
AOC has announced 2,615 vacancies for Tradesman Mate, Fireman, Junior Office Assistant, MTS and Material Assistant posts. Candidates can check the notification, vacancies, eligibility, application dates, selection process, salary and other details here.
Army Ordnance Corps (AOC) Recruitment 2026 Out
The AOC selection process includes a physical efficiency test (PET) along with a written examination to assess the physical fitness and aptitude of the candidates. Interested candidates must have a look at the overview details about the recruitment which are shared in the table below.
| Army Ordnance Corps Recruitment 2026- Highlights | |
| Organization Name | Army Ordnance Corps (AOC), Ministry of Defence |
| Post Name | Tradesman Mate, Fireman, Multitasking Staff, Junior Office Assistant, and Material Assistant |
| Vacancies | 2615 |
| Advt. No. | AOC/CRC/2026/AUG |
| Registration Dates | Soon |
| Admit Card Date | October 2026 |
| Exam Date | November 2026 |
| Selection Process | Written Examination Physical Efficiency Test (wherever applicable) Typing Test (JCST only) Document Verification Medical Examination |
| Salary | Material Assistant: Rs. 29,200/- to Rs. 92,300/- Fireman, Junior Office Assistant: Rs. 19,900/- to Rs. 63,200/- Tradesman Mate, Multi-Tasking: Rs. 18,000/- to Rs. 56,900/- |
| Official Website | https://aocrecruitment.gov.in/ |
Latest Update: As per the notification released in employment newspaper, the apply online was to start on 24th August 2026 but the link was not activated, and now it is expected to begin in September 2026. Any update will be shared in this article after the officials announce.
AOC Notification 2026 Out
Candidates interested in the Army AOC Group C vacancy must go through the notification to know the eligibility and other required information. The short Army Ordnance Corps Recruitment 2026 notification has been released in the Employment News, and the same is also attached here.
Detailed Notification: The official notification PDF will be released soon at https://aocrecruitment.gov.in/ along with application forms.
Which AOC Post Should You Apply For?
Army Ordnance Corps (AOC) Recruitment 2026 includes multiple posts, candidates must make a wise choice when choosing the post they wish to apply for.
| Posts | Nature of Work | Who should consider it? |
| Tradesman Mate | Stores/support duties | 10th-pass candidates meeting conditions |
| Fireman | Fire & emergency duties | Candidates meeting physical requirements |
| MTS | General support work | Candidates seeking Group C support roles |
| JOA | Office/clerical work | Candidates with relevant qualification/typing skills |
| Material Assistant | Material/store management | Candidates meeting higher educational requirements |
AOC Vacancy 2026 (Post-wise)
The Army Ordnance Corps (AOC) has announced a total of 2615 vacancies for various Group C civilian posts. The vacancies are released for the posts of Tradesman Mate, Fireman, Junior Office Assistant, Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), and Material Assistant.
| Post | Vacancies | Share of 2615 Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Tradesman Mate | 1,799 | 68.8% |
| Fireman | 520 | 19,9% |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 142 | 5.4% |
| Junior Office Assistant (JOA) | 104 | 4% |
| Material Assistant | 50 | 1.9% |
| Total | 2615 | 100% |
Category-wise Vacancies
- UR – 1058
- EWS – 264
- OBC -703
- SC – 393
- ST – 197
| Post | Total | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
| Tradesman Mate | 1,799 | 728 | 183 | 483 | 270 | 135 |
| Fireman | 520 | 210 | 52 | 140 | 78 | 40 |
| Junior Office Assistant | 104 | 42 | 10 | 28 | 16 | 08 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff | 142 | 58 | 14 | 38 | 21 | 11 |
| Material Assistant | 50 | 20 | 05 | 14 | 08 | 03 |
| Total | 2,615 | 1,058 | 264 | 703 | 393 | 197 |
AOC Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who wish to apply for the Army AOC recruitment must meet all the post-wise age limits and educational qualifications for the posts. The eligibility will then be verified during the document verification process. Applicants should also make sure that they satisfy all the requirements before submitting their online application.
Educational Qualification
| Posts | Education Qualification | Age Limit (as on 23/09/2026) |
| Tradesman Mate | 10th pass | 18 to 25 years |
| Fireman | 10th pass | 18 to 25 years |
| Junior Office Assistant | 12th pass + typing | 18 to 27 years |
| Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) | 10th pass | 18 to 27 years |
| Material Assistant | Bachelor’s degree | 18 to 27 years |
Age Relaxation Applicable for Reserved Categories
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD (Unreserved) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Serviceman (ESM) | 03 Years after deduction of military service rendered from the actual age as on closing date of receipt of online application |
| Defence Personnel are disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof. | 3 years |
| Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ST). | 8 years |
| Central Government Civilian Employees: who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continue service as on the closing date of receipt of online applications | up to 40 years |
| Central Government Civilian Employees: who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continues service as on closing date of receipt of online applications (SC/ST). | up to 45 years |
| Widows/Divorced Women/ Women Judicially Separated and who are not remarried. | up to 35 years |
| Widows/Divorced Women/ Women Judicially Separated and who are not remarried (SC/ST). | up to 40 years |
| Meritorious Sports Persons (MSP) | 05 years |
Army AOC Apply Online 2026
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for Army Ordnance Corps (AOC) Recruitment through the official website https://aocrecruitment.gov.in/ (after activation). The application dates will be released soon on the AOC official portal. Interested candidates must keep important documents handy while completing the online form.
Documents Required tp Apply
Before opening the application form, candidates should keep their basic information and documents ready.
- Application checklist
- Matriculation/10th certificate
- 12th certificate, wherever applicable
- Degree/diploma certificate, wherever applicable
- Date of birth proof
- Category certificate, if applicable
- Photograph
- Signature
- Valid mobile number
- Valid email ID
- Other documents prescribed for the selected post
Q. Can candidates apply for multiple posts in the AOC 2026 recruitment?
Ans.- Yes, candidates can apply for more than one post in the Army Ordnance Corps (AOC) recruitment, provided they meet the separate age and educational requirements for each specific role.
How to Apply Online for Army Ordnance Corps Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can follow these steps during the time of registration for the posts of material assistants, firemen, tradesmen, etc. under Army Ordnance Corps (AOC) Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website of the Army Ordnance Corps (AOC) at https://aocrecruitment.gov.in/.
- On the homepage, click on ‘Sign up’ if a new user or ‘Candidate Login’ if you are already registered.
- If you are a new user, click on the “New Registration” button to register yourself. Otherwise, fill in your details and click on the “SIGN IN” button.
- Now fill in your educational details, the most recent qualification you hold, your percentage, etc.
- Thereafter, you are required to provide your communication address, phone number, and email ID.
- Upload your photo and signature. Both images must be in JPG/JPEG format and must have a white background.
- Pay the application fee as per their category.
- Click on the “SUBMIT” button. Download the application forms for future reference.
AOC Application Fee 2026
There is no application fee required for submitting application forms for Army Ordnance Corps (AOC) Vacancy 2026
Army AOC Group C Selection Process
The selection stages for each post are different, and candidates interested in their respective posts can check and prepare accordingly.
Stage 1 – Written Examination
- Objective-type test consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 Marks
- Covers 4 subjects: General Intelligence & Reasoning, Numerical Aptitude, General English, and General Awareness
Stage 2 – Physical Test / Skill Test (Qualifying)
- Tradesman Mate & Fireman – Physical Efficiency Test (PET), including running (1.6 Km within 6 min 30 sec), weight carrying, ditch jump, and climbing
- Junior Office Assistant (JOA) – Computer skill/typing proficiency test
Stage 3 – Document Verification and Medical Test
Candidates who qualify for the required stages will be called to appear for document verification. They will also have to meet the required medical standards.
| Post Name | Selection Stages |
| Tradesman Mate | Written Examination ⇒ Physical Endurance/Efficiency Test (PET/PMT) |
| Fireman | Written Examination ⇒ Physical Endurance/Efficiency Test (PET/PMT) |
| Junior Office Assistant | Written Examination ⇒ Typing/Practical Test |
| Multi-Tasking Staff | Written Examination ⇒ DV ⇒ DME |
| Material Assistant | Written Examination ⇒ DV ⇒ DME |
Q. Is there any probation period for AOC Tradesman?
Yes, candidates selected for Army Ordnance Corps (AOC) Group C civilian posts are placed on a two-year probation period or training starting from their initial date of employment. During this term, they must complete designated departmental training and pass required evaluations to qualify for permanent confirmation.
Army AOC Exam Pattern 2026
- An objective-type test covering subjects like general intelligence & reasoning, numerical aptitude, general English, and general awareness.
- Mode of Exam – Offline
- Type of Questions – Objective-Type Multiple-Choice Questions
- Negative Marking – 0.25 marks
| Topics Asked in Exam | Total Questions/Total Marks | Exam Duration |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25/25 | 02 hours |
| General Awareness | 25/25 | |
| Numerical Aptitude | 25/25 | |
| General English | 25/25 | |
| Total | 100/100 |
Tradesman Physical Endurance Test
| Category | Physical Endurance Test |
| General | a) 1.5 Km run in 6 mins b) Carrying a weight 50 Kg to a distance of 200 mtr in 100 secs |
| For ESM (Below 40 yrs) | a) 1.5 Km run in 7 min 11 sec (431 secs) b) Carrying a weight 50 Kg to a distance of 200 Mtr in 2 mins (120 secs) |
| For ESM (Below 40-45 yrs) | a) 1.5 Km run in 7 min 48 Secs (468 Sec) b) Carrying a weight 50 Kg to a distance of 200 mtr in 2 min 10 Secs (130 Sec) |
| For ESM (Above 45 yrs) | a) 1.5 Km run in 9 min 22 secs (562 secs) b) Carrying a weight 50 Kg to a distance of 200 mtr in 2 min 40 secs (160 secs) |
| For Female Candidates | a) 1.5 Km run in 8 min 26 secs (b) Carrying a weight 50 Kg to a distance of 200 mtr in 3 min 45 secs (225 secs) |
Fireman Physical Endurance Test
| Physical Measurements (Qualifying) | |
| Height | without shoes – 165 cms (A concession of 2.5 cms shall be allowed for members of ST cat) |
| Chest | Unexpanded- 81.5 cms Expanded- 85 cms |
| Weight | 50 Kg (minimum) |
| Physical Endurance Test | |
| Candidates other than ESM/Female candidates | 1.6 Km in 06 mins |
| Female Candidates | 1.6 Km in 08 mins 26 seconds |
| ESM Candidates | Below 40 yrs – 7 min 11 secs Between 40-45 yrs – 7 min 48 secs Above 45 Yrs – 9 min 22 secs |
| Carrying a person of 63.5 Kgs to a distance of 183 meters within 96 seconds | |
| Clearing 2.7 meters wide ditch landing on both feet (long jump) | |
| Climbing 3 meters vertical rope using hands and feet | |
Army Ordnance Corps (AOC) Salary Structure (Post-wise)
Candidates selected for Tradesman Mate, Fireman, Multi-Tasking Staff, Junior Office Assistant, and Material Assistant will be offered the monthly salary along with various allowances and perks.
| Posts | Pay Scale |
| Material Assistant | Rs. 29,200/- to Rs. 92,300/- |
| Fireman, Junior Office Assistant | Rs. 19,900/- to Rs. 63,200/- |
| Tradesman Mate, Multi-Tasking | Rs. 18,000/- to Rs. 56,900/- |
Army Ordnance Corps (AOC) Exam Centre List 2026
The written test will be held at the following exam centres and the candidates have to choose centres of their choice at the time of form filling.
| States | Exam Centre |
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| Nagaland | Rangapahar (Dimapur) |
| Delhi | Delhi Cantt |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad |
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| Haryana |
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| Himachal Pradesh | Alhilal (Mandi) |
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| Jharkhand | Ranchi |
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| Punjab |
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| Rajasthan |
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| Tamilnadu | Avadi (Chennai) |
| Telangana | Secunderabad |
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| Uttarakhand | Dehradun |
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Important Links
| Particular | Links |
| AOC Notification PDF | To be released |
| Apply Online Link | Link Active Soon |
| Syllabus | Click to Check |
| Previous Year Papers | Click to Practice |
| AOC Official Website | https://aocrecruitment.gov.in/ |