Army ASC Centre South Recruitment 2026 Notification OUT For Various Posts, Offline Form Download

ASC Centre South Recruitment 2026: Ministry of Defence, ASC Centre (South) – Bangalore has officially released the recruitment notification for various Group ‘C’ civilian positions. The notification carries the Employment Notice reference EN 20/96 for the 15–21 August 2026 issue of Employment News, offering a total of 62 vacant posts across various trades. The Army ASC Centre South Recruitment 2026 Notification has been published in the 15- 21 August 2026 Employment Newspaper, and eligible candidates can submit their offline application forms within 21 days, making 04 September 2026 the final date to apply.

This recruitment drive provides a key opportunity for candidates looking to join the Ministry of Defence in civilian roles such as Fireman, Tradesman Mate, Leading Fireman, Civil Motor Driver, Cook, Cleaner, and others. Applicants are strongly advised to thoroughly review the physical standards, trade qualifications, and age limits before submitting their applications via registered post.

ASC Centre South Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates

Application Fees

Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification

Age Limit: The age limit for ASC Centre South Recruitment 2026 is 18-25 Years for most posts and 18-27 Years for Civil Motor Driver. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 04.09.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.

Physical Standards and Skill Test (PET/PMT)

Physical Measurements (For Fireman, Fire Engine Driver & Leading Fireman)

• Height: 165 cm (Concession of 2.5 cm for ST candidates)
• Chest (Un-expanded): 81.5 cm
• Chest (Expanded): 85 cm
• Weight: Minimum 50 kg

Endurance Test / Skill Test

• Tradesman Mate (Labour): 1.5 Km run in 6 minutes; Carrying 50 kg weight to a distance of 200 meters in 100 seconds.
• Fireman / FED / Leading Fireman:
  • Fireman Lift: Carrying a man (65.5 kg) to a distance of 183 meters within 96 seconds.
  • Ditch Jump: Clearing a 2.7-meter wide ditch landing on both feet.
  • Rope Climbing: Climbing 3 meters vertical rope using hands and feet.

ASC Centre South Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process for ASC Centre South Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:

• Skill Test / Physical Endurance Test / Practical Test
• Written Examination
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination

How to Apply for ASC Centre South Recruitment 2026

Follow these steps to apply for ASC Centre South Recruitment 2026:

• Check the eligibility criteria in the official notification.
• Print the prescribed application form and admit card format on plain paper.
• Fill out the form accurately in English or Hindi using capital letters.
• Attach self-attested copies of required certificates (10th marksheet, category certificate, domicile, experience, identity proof, etc.).
• Include two recent self-attested passport-size photographs and one self-addressed registered envelope with proper postal stamps affixed.
• Write on the top of the main cover envelope: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF _______” along with your Matriculation percentage signed in the specific ink color (Red for $\le$50%, Blue for 51–60%, Black for $\ge$61%).
• Send the completed envelope via registered post/speed post to:The Presiding Officer, Civilian Direct Recruitment Board, CHQ, ASC Centre (South) – Agram Post, Bangalore – 560007

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