Applications are open. Apply before 22 Sept 2026 — 40 days left. Read the official notification in full before you submit the form.
About This Recruitment
Indian Army has notified recruitment for 2,615 posts. Applications are accepted online from 24 Aug 2026 to 22 Sept 2026. The prescribed qualification is Matriculation for most posts; Class 12 with typing for Junior Office Assistant; a degree for Material Assistant. The vacancies are spread across 5 distinct posts, and the category-wise split for each is set out in the vacancy table below.
Selection is made through Written Examination, Physical Efficiency Test and Typing Test, followed by the remaining stages set out below. Selected candidates are placed in the pay scale of ₹18,000 – ₹92,300 depending on the pay level of the post. The place of posting is All India — Army Ordnance Corps depots and units.
The entire process is completed online, from registration through to fee payment and the final printout of the confirmation page. Check the notification for whether a correction window is offered, because most fields cannot be amended once the form is submitted.
Read the official notification in full before you begin the form. Eligibility, fees and dates are revised through corrigenda more often than candidates expect, and an application submitted against the wrong criteria is rejected at document verification rather than at submission — by which point the cycle is over.
Key Highlights
- 2,615 vacancies notified
- Qualification: Matriculation for most posts; Class 12 with typing for Junior Office Assistant; a degree for Material Assistant
- Pay scale: ₹18,000 – ₹92,300 depending on the pay level of the post
- Last date to apply: 22 Sept 2026
- Application mode: online
Quick Overview
The notification's own particulars, at a glance.
- Organization
- Indian Army
- Total Vacancies
- 2,615
- Job Location
- All India — Army Ordnance Corps depots and units
- Qualification
- Matriculation for most posts; Class 12 with typing for Junior Office Assistant; a degree for Material Assistant
- Age Limit
- As per notification
- Salary
- ₹18,000 – ₹92,300 depending on the pay level of the post
- Application Mode
- Online
- Official Website
- joinindianarmy.nic.in
Important Dates
Every date below is taken from the official notification. Portals close at the time stated in the notification, not at midnight, and the fee payment window often closes a day after the form does.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification published in Employment News | 15 Aug 2026 |
| Online application opens | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 22 Sept 2026 |
| Written examination | November 2026Tentative, per the notification |
Vacancy Details
The posts below are the ones named in the notification. They account for most but not all of the 2,615 vacancies — the remainder sit in smaller trades listed in the detailed advertisement.
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Tradesman Mate | 1,799 |
| Fireman | 508 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 142 |
| Junior Office Assistant | 104 |
| Material Assistant | 50 |
Educational Qualification
The qualification must be held on or before the cut-off date stated in the notification. Final-year candidates should check whether provisional applications are permitted for this recruitment.
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Tradesman Mate | Matriculation or Class 10 pass from a recognised board. |
| Fireman | Matriculation or Class 10 pass from a recognised board, subject to the physical standards prescribed for the post. |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | Matriculation or Class 10 pass from a recognised board. |
| Junior Office Assistant | Class 12 pass, with English typing at 35 words per minute on a computer. |
| Material Assistant | A bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognised university. |
- The qualification bar differs by post — Matriculation for Tradesman Mate, Fireman and MTS, Class 12 with typing for Junior Office Assistant, and a degree for Material Assistant.
- Fireman carries physical standards and a physical efficiency test over and above the written paper.
- This notification is published in Employment News on 15 August 2026; the application window opens nine days later.
Pay Scale
Figures are the pay scale, not take-home pay. Dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other allowances are paid over and above the basic pay shown.
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Tradesman Mate | Level 1 | ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | Level 1 | ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 |
| Fireman | Level 2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
| Junior Office Assistant | Level 2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
| Material Assistant | Level 5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
Selection Process
Each stage is qualifying for the next. Clearing a stage does not carry marks forward unless the notification says so.
- 1Written Examination — an objective paper of 100 marks covering reasoning, general awareness, numerical aptitude and English
- 2Physical Efficiency Test — for Fireman and other posts where physical standards are prescribed
- 3Typing Test — for the Junior Office Assistant post only
- 4Document Verification — original certificates checked against the form
- 5Medical Examination — against the standard prescribed for the post
Exam Pattern
Understanding the marking scheme is worth as much as the syllabus — attempt strategy depends on the negative marking below.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | — |
| General Awareness | 25 | 25 | — |
| Numerical Aptitude | 25 | 25 | — |
| English Language | 25 | 25 | — |
| Total | 100 | 100 | — |
How to Apply
Complete the form in one sitting where possible, and check the preview page carefully. Most fields cannot be changed once submitted, except during the correction window.
- 1Open the Army Ordnance Corps recruitment portal at aocrecruitment.gov.in once the window opens on 24 August 2026.
- 2Read the notification and confirm the post you are eligible for before registering.
- 3Complete the online form with details exactly as they appear on your certificates.
- 4Upload the photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed format.
- 5Submit before 22 September 2026 and print the acknowledgement.
Important Links
Official Links
Links go to the recruiting body’s own website- AOC recruitment portalVisit
Verify before you apply. Eligibility, vacancy counts, fees and dates change through corrigenda. Job Times 24 is an information service, not a recruiter, and never charges candidates. Always confirm every detail in the official notification above.
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I apply for the Army AOC Group C recruitment 2026?
The online window runs from 24 August 2026 to 22 September 2026.
What is the minimum qualification?
Matriculation is enough for Tradesman Mate, Fireman and MTS. Junior Office Assistant needs Class 12 with 35 wpm English typing, and Material Assistant needs a degree.