Army AOC Recruitment 2026 OUT: The Army Ordnance Corps (AOC), Central Recruitment Cell, Ministry of Defence, will release notification soon for Direct Recruitment to Group ‘C’ Civilian posts. A total of 2,615 vacancies have been announced across five posts. Candidates are advised to apply through the official AOC Recruitment Portal. Read the article below to know more about the Army AOC Recruitment 2026.
Army AOC Recruitment 2026: Overview
The Army AOC Recruitment 2026 notification (Advertisement No. AOC/CRC/2026/AUG) has been published in Employment News (15–21 August 2026). Candidates can check the details of the recruitment in the table given below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Army Ordnance Corps (AOC), Central Recruitment Cell, Ministry of Defence |
| Post Names | Tradesman Mate, Fireman, Junior Office Assistant, Multi-Tasking Staff, Material Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 2,615 (tentative) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Application Start Date | Soon |
| Last Date to Apply Online | Soon |
| Selection Process | Written Examination, Physical Efficiency Test (wherever applicable), Typing Test (JOA only), Document Verification, Medical Examination |
| Official Website | Official AOC Recruitment Portal |
Army AOC Recruitment 2026 Short Notification
Army AOC Vacancy 2026
The recruitment drive includes 2,615 tentative vacancies spread across five posts, as shown below.
| Post Name | 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 (JOA) | 42 | 10 | 28 | 16 | 8 | 104 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 58 | 14 | 38 | 21 | 11 | 142 |
| Material Assistant | 20 | 5 | 14 | 3 | 8 | 50 |
UR – Unreserved; EWS – Economically Weaker Section; OBC – Other Backward Classes; SC – Scheduled Caste; ST – Scheduled Tribe Note: The vacancies indicated above are tentative and subject to change.
Army AOC Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The educational qualification required for each post is given below (as on the closing date of receipt of application).
| 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 w.p.m. or Hindi Typing @ 30 w.p.m. |
| 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 Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for Army AOC Recruitment 2026 comprises the following stages:
- Written Examination
- Physical Efficiency Test (wherever applicable)
- Typing Test (for Junior Office Assistant only)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Army AOC Recruitment 2026 Salary (Pay Matrix)
| Post | Pay Level |
|---|---|
| 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 Army AOC Recruitment 2026?
- Candidates must apply ONLINE only through the official AOC Recruitment Portal. No other mode of application will be accepted.
- Before applying online, read the detailed notification carefully to confirm eligibility.
- Keep scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required documents ready before filling the application.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable, as per Government rules.
- Complete and submit the application before the closing date
