Army AOC Group C Recruitment 2026 — 2603 Posts, Apply Online by 22 Sep (All India)

Army Ordnance Corps (AOC), under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has released AOC Group C Recruitment 2026 for 2,603 posts. This central government job invites applications for Tradesman Mate, Fireman, Junior Office Assistant, Multi-Tasking Staff and Material Assistant positions across the Corps. The Army Ordnance Corps is responsible for the supply, storage and maintenance of arms, ammunition, vehicles and equipment for the Indian Army, making this recruitment a significant entry point into defence civilian service. Selected candidates will be posted at AOC establishments across the country, supporting ordnance depots and logistics operations. The selection process for AOC Group C 2026 includes a written examination, a physical efficiency test wherever applicable, a typing test for Junior Office Assistant posts, document verification and a medical examination. Pay ranges from Pay Level-1 to Pay Level-5, from ₹18,000 up to ₹92,300 per month depending on the post, along with allowances admissible under central government rules. The maximum age limit is 25 years for most posts and 27 years for Material Assistant, with standard SC/ST/OBC relaxations. The AOC Group C 2026 online application will open at aocrecruitment.gov.in from 24 August 2026. The last date to apply for this recruitment is 22 September 2026. Candidates must read the complete official AOC Group C 2026 Employment News notification before applying to confirm exact post-wise eligibility and fee details.

• Tradesman Mate: Matriculation / 10th Pass from a recognised Board
• Fireman: Matriculation / 10th Pass from a recognised Board
• Junior Office Assistant (JOA): 12th Pass from a recognised Board or University with English Typing speed of 35 words per minute
• Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): Matriculation / 10th Pass from a recognised Board
• Material Assistant: Bachelor's Degree in any stream from a recognised University

• Minimum 18 years for all posts
• Maximum 25 years: Tradesman Mate, Fireman, Junior Office Assistant, Multi-Tasking Staff
• Maximum 27 years: Material Assistant
• Age relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, Ex-Servicemen as per Central Government rules

• Tradesman Mate, Fireman, MTS: Matriculation / 10th Pass from a recognised Board
• Junior Office Assistant: 12th Pass with English Typing speed of 35 words per minute
• Material Assistant: Bachelor's Degree in any stream from a recognised University
• Age 18 to 25 years (18 to 27 years for Material Assistant) as on the closing date
• SC/ST 5 years and OBC 3 years age relaxation as per Central Government rules

• Tradesman Mate: Pay Level-1, ₹18,000 to ₹56,900 per month
• Fireman: Pay Level-2, ₹19,900 to ₹63,200 per month
• Junior Office Assistant (JOA): Pay Level-2, ₹19,900 to ₹63,200 per month
• Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): Pay Level-1, ₹18,000 to ₹56,900 per month
• Material Assistant: Pay Level-5, ₹29,200 to ₹92,300 per month

1. Visit aocrecruitment.gov.in — the official recruitment website of Army Ordnance Corps
2. Read the AOC Group C Recruitment 2026 notification carefully before applying
3. Register with an active email ID and mobile number
4. Complete the online application form with personal, educational and post preference details
5. Upload the required documents, photograph and signature as per specified format
6. Review all filled details carefully before final submission
7. Submit the application form before the last date
8. Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference