SBC Visakhapatnam Group C Recruitment 2026 — 9 Fitter, Electrician, Driver Posts

Ship Building Centre (SBC), Visakhapatnam, a work centre under the Ministry of Defence (Research & Development), has released Advertisement No. 3201/2026 inviting online applications for 9 General Central Service Group C Technical and Non-Technical posts. Is SBC Visakhapatnam Recruitment 2026 out? Yes, the notification for Construction Assistant A (Fitter), Construction Handler (Electrician), Fire Engine Driver and Civilian Motor Transport Driver posts is officially live, and online applications open on 22 August 2026. Ship Building Centre Visakhapatnam is a specialised work centre functioning under the Ministry of Defence's Research and Development wing, involved in shipbuilding and related defence infrastructure work at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Through Advertisement No. 3201/2026, the organisation is recruiting for four distinct trades: Construction Assistant A in the Fitter trade (3 posts), Construction Handler in the Electrician trade (2 posts), Fire Engine Driver Ordinary Grade (3 posts) and Civilian Motor Transport Driver Ordinary Grade (1 post). All positions are General Central Service, Group C, Non-Gazetted and Non-Ministerial in nature, carrying All India Service liability. Selected candidates will be posted at Ship Building Centre, Visakhapatnam, and will draw pay as per the 7th Central Pay Commission matrix, with Construction Assistant A placed at Level 2, Construction Handler at Level 1, Fire Engine Driver at Level 3 and Civilian Motor Transport Driver at Level 2. The roles involve hands-on technical work, from assembling and maintaining plant equipment and pressure vessels for the Fitter trade, to electrical maintenance of switchboards and power transformers for the Electrician trade, to operating fire tenders and driving heavy or light motor vehicles for the two driver posts. Selection for all four posts will be through a Computer Based Test, with Fire Engine Driver and Civilian Motor Transport Driver candidates additionally required to clear a qualifying Endurance Test and Skill Test in Visakhapatnam. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online at sbcrecruitment.in from 22 August 2026 to 14 September 2026 (11:00 PM), pay the requisite fee, and appear for the Computer Based Examination tentatively scheduled for October 2026. The Ship Building Centre Visakhapatnam Group C Recruitment 2026 offers a stable entry point into Ministry of Defence service for 10th-pass, ITI-qualified candidates and those holding valid heavy or light motor vehicle driving licences with the required years of experience.

• Construction Assistant A (Fitter): 10th Standard pass plus ITI/NAC in Fitter trade, with 2 years relevant experience
• Construction Handler (Electrician): 10th Standard pass plus ITI certificate in Electrician trade
• Fire Engine Driver (Ordinary Grade): 10th Standard pass, valid heavy motor vehicle driving licence, knowledge of motor mechanism, minimum 3 years heavy vehicle driving experience
• Civilian Motor Transport Driver (Ordinary Grade): 10th Standard pass, valid driving licence for motor cars/light motor vehicles, minimum 3 years driving experience; heavy vehicle licence desirable

• Minimum: 18 years; Maximum: 27 years, as on 14 September 2026
• ST candidates: 5 years relaxation (reserved posts only)
• PwBD candidates: 10 years relaxation
• Departmental candidates (3+ years continuous Central Govt service): relaxation up to 40 years (45 for ST)

Applicants must be Indian citizens meeting the post-wise educational qualification, trade certification, and experience norms exactly as prescribed in Advertisement No. 3201/2026. Fire Engine Driver and Civilian Motor Transport Driver candidates must additionally hold a valid, currently effective driving licence in the relevant category before applying. Candidates must be physically fit to perform strenuous, round-the-clock shift duties, since the Fire Engine Driver and Civilian Motor Transport Driver roles involve emergency response and heavy vehicle operation. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities are not eligible for the Fire Engine Driver or Civilian Motor Transport Driver posts, as both are officially identified as unsuitable for PwBD candidates. Reservation for SC, ST, OBC and EWS categories applies as per extant Government of India orders, with PwBD and Ex-Servicemen reservation treated as horizontal (interlocking) reservation. Only the matriculation or SSC certificate issued by the concerned Education Board will be accepted as proof of date of birth.

• UR/OBC/EWS: Rs. 350 (excluding applicable taxes), payable online via net banking/card/UPI
• SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Women: Exempted

• Construction Assistant A (Fitter): 7th CPC Pay Level 2
• Construction Handler (Electrician): 7th CPC Pay Level 1
• Fire Engine Driver (Ordinary Grade): 7th CPC Pay Level 3
• Civilian Motor Transport Driver (Ordinary Grade): 7th CPC Pay Level 2

1. Visit the official Ship Building Centre recruitment portal at sbcrecruitment.in.
2. Locate the notification for Advertisement No. 3201/2026 and read it thoroughly before proceeding.
3. Complete the one-time registration using a valid, active email ID and mobile number, since these cannot be changed later.
4. Log in and fill in personal, educational and category details accurately in the online application form.
5. Upload a recent passport-size colour photograph (100–150 KB) and a scanned signature on plain white paper (80–150 KB).
6. Upload supporting documents such as caste certificate, birth certificate or matriculation certificate, and educational qualification proof as applicable.
7. Select up to three preferred examination cities from the list provided in the application form.
8. Pay the examination fee of Rs. 350 online through net banking, card, or UPI, if not exempted.
9. Review all entered details carefully, since corrections are not permitted after final submission.
10. Submit the application and save a printout for personal records; the printed admit card must be carried to the examination venue.