AOC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 2615 Tradesman Mate, Fireman, MTS, JOA, MA Posts; Apply Online

AOC Recruitment 2026: Army Ordnance Corps (AOC) has officially released the recruitment advertisement notice for 2,615 Group ‘C’ Civilian posts, including Tradesman Mate, Fireman, Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), Junior Office Assistant (JOA), and Material Assistant (Advt No. AOC/CRC/2026/AUG). A total of 2,615 vacancy seats are available for Indian nationals across various Ordnance Depots. The official notification will be published in the Employment News (15–21 August 2026) edition. Interested candidates can apply online starting from August 24, 2026, with the final last date to apply online set for September 23, 2026.

This recruitment offers a great opportunity for candidates seeking civilian jobs within the Ministry of Defence. Posts like Tradesman Mate, Fireman, and MTS require a 10th-grade qualification, while JOA requires 12th pass with typing, and Material Assistant requires a graduation or relevant diploma. Make sure to review the complete eligibility rules, physical endurance requirements, and age relaxations prior to submitting your application online.

AOC Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates

Application Fees

Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification

Age Limit: The age limit for AOC Recruitment 2026 is 18-25 Years for Tradesman Mate, Fireman, and MTS, and 18-27 Years for JOA and Material Assistant. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 23.09.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the government rules.

Physical Standards & Endurance Tests (PET / PMT)

Note: Physical tests are qualifying in nature and applicable for Tradesman Mate and Fireman posts.

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• Fireman Physical Standards:
  • Height: 165 cm (2.5 cm concession for ST category)
  • Chest: 81.5 cm unexpanded, 85 cm expanded
  • Weight: Minimum 50 kg
  • Endurance Test: 1.6 Km run in 6 minutes (08 min 26 sec for Females), carrying a person of 63.5 kg for 183 meters within 96 seconds, clearing a 2.7 m wide ditch, and climbing 3 meters vertical rope.
• Tradesman Mate Physical Endurance Test:
  • 1.5 Km Run: 6 minutes for General males; 8 min 26 sec for Females.
  • Weight Carrying: 50 kg weight carrying to a distance of 200 meters in 100 seconds (225 seconds for Females).

Detailed Written Exam Syllabus

The written test consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions (150 questions, 150 marks, 2 Hours duration) with 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer:

• General Intelligence & Reasoning: 50 Questions (50 Marks)
• Numerical Aptitude: 25 Questions (25 Marks)
• General English / English Language: 25 Questions
• General Awareness: 50 Questions

AOC Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process for AOC Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:

• Physical Endurance / Skill Test (Where Applicable)
• Written Examination
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination

How to Apply for AOC Recruitment 2026

Follow these steps to apply for AOC Recruitment 2026:

• Visit the official web portal at aocrecruitment.gov.in.
• Complete the mandatory online registration using your active Mobile Number and Email ID.
• Fill out the online application form and choose your preferred post and exam centers.
• Upload scanned copies of required documents, photo, ID proof, and signature.
• Submit the application form and print out the acknowledgment copy for future reference.

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