Army AOC Group C Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 2615 MTS, Fireman and Other Posts, Apply Online

The Army Ordnance Corps (AOC) under the Ministry of Defence has released the Army AOC Group C Recruitment 2026 Notification in the Employment News (15–21 August 2026) for the recruitment of 2,615 Group C civilian posts. Among all the advertised posts, Tradesman Mate has the highest number of vacancies with 1,799 posts, followed by Fireman (520), Multi-Tasking Staff (142), Junior Office Assistant (104), and Material Assistant (50).

In this article, we provide complete details on the Army AOC Group C Notification, including important dates, vacancy, eligibility criteria, selection process, exam pattern, and much more.

Army AOC Group C Recruitment 2026

The vacancies include Tradesman Mate, Fireman, Junior Office Assistant (JOA), Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), and Material Assistant. The online application process will begin on 24 August 2026, while the last date to apply is 23 September 2026 (up to 11:59 PM). Interested candidates can apply through the official AOC recruitment portal after ensuring they meet the prescribed eligibility criteria.

The recruitment process includes a written examination, followed by skill/physical tests (where applicable), document verification, and medical examination.

Army AOC Group C Notification 2026 Overview

Particulars	Details
Recruitment Authority	Army Ordnance Corps (AOC), Ministry of Defence
Advertisement No.	AOC/CRC/2026/AUG
Posts	Tradesman Mate, Fireman, JOA, MTS, Material Assistant
Total Vacancies	2,615
Application Mode	Online
Online Application Starts	24 August 2026
Last Date to Apply	23 September 2026 (11:59 PM)
Admit Card	October 2026
Written Exam	November 2026 (Tentative)
Job Location	Across India
Official Website	aocrecruitment.gov.in

Army AOC Group C Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Published in Employment News	Third Week of August 2026
Online Application Begins	24 August 2026
Last Date to Apply	23 September 2026 (11:59 PM)
Admit Card Release	October 2026
Written Examination	November 2026 (Tentative)

Army AOC Group C Vacancy 2026

A total of 2,615 vacancies have been announced.

Post	Vacancies
Tradesman Mate	1,799
Fireman	520
Junior Office Assistant (JOA)	104
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)	142
Material Assistant	50
Total	2,615

Group C Category-wise Vacancy 2026

Post	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total
Tradesman Mate	728	183	483	270	135	1,799
Fireman	210	52	140	78	40	520
Junior Office Assistant	42	10	28	16	8	104
Multi-Tasking Staff	58	14	38	21	11	142
Material Assistant	20	5	14	8	3	50
Total	1,058	264	703	393	197	2,615

Army AOC Group C Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must satisfy the educational qualification prescribed for the respective post as on the closing date of applications, which is 23 September 2026.

Post	Educational Qualification
Tradesman Mate	Matriculation/10th Pass from a recognized Board
Fireman	Matriculation/10th Pass from a recognized Board
Junior Office Assistant	12th Pass with English Typing @ 35 wpm or Hindi Typing @ 30 wpm
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)	Matriculation/10th Pass from a recognized Board
Material Assistant	Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized University

Army AOC Group C Apply Online 2026

The Army AOC Group C online application window will remain active from 24 August to 23 September 2026. Candidates should complete the registration and submit the application form well before the last date to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Army AOC Group C Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Link

Steps to Apply Online

Candidates can follow these steps to apply online for this opportunity:

Visit the official AOC recruitment portal.
Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
Complete the online application form.
Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature.
Verify all details before submission.
Submit the application and save the confirmation page for future reference.

Army AOC Group C Selection Process 2026

The selection process consists of the following stages:

Written Examination
Physical Efficiency Test (where applicable)
Typing Test (for JOA only)
Document Verification
Medical Examination

Army AOC Group C Exam Pattern 2026

The written examination will be objective in nature, with each question carrying 1 mark, and the duration is 120 minutes. 0.25 marks will be dedcucted for each incorrect attempt. The exam pattern for the Army AOC Group C Recruitment 2026 has been provided below:

Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	25	120 Minutes
General Awareness	25	25
Numerical Aptitude	25	25
English Language	25	25
Total	100	100	120 Minutes

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

Army AOC Group C Salary 2026

Post	Pay Level	Pay Scale
Tradesman Mate	Level 1	₹18,000 – ₹56,900
Fireman	Level 2	₹19,900 – ₹63,200
Junior Office Assistant	Level 2	₹19,900 – ₹63,200
Multi-Tasking Staff	Level 1	₹18,000 – ₹56,900
Material Assistant	Level 5	₹29,200 – ₹92,300

FAQs

How many vacancies are announced under Army AOC Group C Recruitment 2026?

A total of 2,615 vacancies have been announced.

What are the application dates for Army AOC Group C Recruitment 2026?

The online application process will begin on 24 August 2026 and close on 23 September 2026 (11:59 PM).

Which posts are included in Army AOC Group C Recruitment 2026?

The recruitment includes Tradesman Mate, Fireman, Junior Office Assistant (JOA), Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), and Material Assistant.

What is the selection process for Army AOC Group C Recruitment 2026?

The selection process includes a written examination, physical efficiency test (where applicable), typing test (for JOA), document verification, and medical examination.