Army AOC Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 2615 Tradesman, Fireman, MTS & Other Posts

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The application process for 2,615 Group C Civilian positions at the Army Ordnance Corps will commence on 24 August 2026. The recruitment covers various Group C Civilian posts, including Tradesman Mate, Fireman, Junior Office Assistant (JOA), Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), and Material Assistant. Candidates interested in applying can submit their applications through the official Army Ordnance Corps portal from 24 August 2026 to 23 September 2026.

Before submitting their applications, candidates should carefully review the eligibility criteria, age limit, selection process, salary details, and other important instructions provided in the official notification. The relevant details have also been provided below based on the official notification.

Army Ordnance Corps Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	Army Ordnance Corps
Recruitment Name	Army Ordnance Corps Recruitment 2026
Job Type	Group C Civilian Posts
Total Vacancy	2615 Posts
Departments	Tradesman Mate, Fireman, Junior Office Assistant (JOA), Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), Material Assistant
Application Mode	Online
Online Application Starts	24 August 2026
Last Date to Apply	23 September 2026
Qualification	Matriculation / 10th Pass, 12th Pass, Bachelor's Degree
Salary	As per 7th Pay Commission
Official Website	aocrecruitment.gov.in

Education Qualification

Army Ordnance Corps Recruitment 2026: Post-wise Qualification

Post	No. of Posts	Mandatory Qualification
Tradesman Mate	1,799	Matriculation / 10th Pass from a recognized Board
Fireman	520	Matriculation / 10th Pass from a recognized Board
Junior Office Assistant (JOA)	104	12th Pass from a recognized Board or University, English Typing @ 35 w.p.m. or Hindi Typing @ 30 w.p.m.
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)	142	Matriculation / 10th Pass from a recognized Board
Material Assistant	50	Bachelor's Degree in any stream from a recognized University
Total	2,615	—

Army Ordnance Corps Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Category Wise

A complete list of category-wise qualifications for the Army Ordnance Corps Recruitment 2026 has been included below; this information has been sourced from the official Army Ordnance Corps Recruitment PDF.

Post Name	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	UR	Total Vacancies
Tradesman Mate	270	135	483	183	728	1799
Fireman	78	40	140	52	210	520
Junior Office Assistant (JOA)	16	8	28	10	42	104
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)	21	11	38	14	58	142
Material Assistant	8	3	14	5	20	50
Total	393	197	703	264	1058	2615

Eligibility Criteria :

Army Ordnance Corps Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

The age limits for the Army Ordnance Corps recruitment 2026 (comprising 2,615 posts) are provided in the list  below. Before submitting their applications, candidates should check the specific age-related criteria for the desired post in the official advertisement.

Tradesman Mate: As of 1 August 2026, candidates must be between 18 and 25 years of age.

Fireman: As of 1 January 2026, candidates must not be younger than 18 years or older than 25 years.

Multi-tasking-Staff : As of 1 August 2026, candidates must be between 18 and 25 years of age.

Material Assistant: As of 1 January 2026, candidates must not be younger than 18 years or older than 27 years.

Junior Office Assistant: As of 1 January 2026, candidates must not be younger than 18 years or older than 27 years.

Age Relaxation

For the Army Ordnance Corps recruitment, age relaxation details are provided below.

Category	Age Relaxation
ST	5 Years
SC	5 Years
OBC	3 Years

Army Ordnance Corps Recruitment 2026 Salary Details

Selected candidates will receive a salary in accordance with the Pay Matrix applicable to the respective posts at Army Ordnance Corps.

Scale of Pay

Grade / Scale	Pay Scale
Tradesman Mate	Level-1 (₹18,000–56,900)
Fireman	Level-2 (₹19,900–63,200)
Junior Office Assistant (JOA)	Level-2 (₹19,900–63,200)
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)	Level-1 (₹18,000–56,900)
Material Assistant	Level-5 (₹29,200–92,300)

Application Fee

There is no Application fee for this recruitment.

Army Ordnance Corps Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process will consist of multiple stages: Written Examination, followed by Physical Efficiency Test wherever applicable, Typing Test for JOA only, Document Verification, and Medical Examination. The details are provided in the table below:

Stage	Details
Written Examination	Written Examination
Physical Efficiency Test	Wherever applicable
Typing Test	JOA only
Document Verification	Document Verification
Medical Examination	Medical Examination

Army AOC Exam Pattern 2026 

Details regarding the Army AOC exam are provided in the table below, based on the official PDF. The exam will consist of 100 objective-type questions worth 100 marks; there is a negative marking of 1/4 mark per incorrect answer, and the duration of the exam is 2 hours.

Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	25
General Awareness	25	25
Numerical Aptitude	25	25
English Language	25	25
Total	100	100

Army AOC Group C Physical test 2026 

Army AOC 2026 Recruitment – ​​Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Candidates applying this year will be required to undergo the Physical Efficiency Test as part of the Army AOC Group C Recruitment 2026. All important details, such as the physical events and their qualifying standards, are provided below.

Physical Event	Qualifying Standard
1.6 km Run	Complete the run within 6 minutes 30 seconds
Beam (Pull-ups)	Minimum 6 Pull-ups
9 Feet Ditch	Qualifying
Zig-Zag Balance	Qualifying

How to Apply for Army Ordnance Corps Recruitment 2026?

Eligible candidates can apply online through the official Army Ordnance Corps recruitment portal. Follow these simple steps:

1. Visit the official Army Ordnance Corps Recruitment Portal.
2. Click on the Online Application Form link.
3. Enter your personal, educational, and other required details.
4. Upload the required documents.
5. Pay the application fee, if applicable.
6. Check all details and submit the application form.
7. Save or print a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

Army Ordnance Corps Recruitment 2026 Important Dates:

Online Application Starting date : 24th August 2026

Last date for online application : 23rd September 2026

Admit Card Download : October 2026

Date of Written Examination : November 2026

Army Ordnance Corps Recruitment 2026 Important Links:

Particulars	Link
Advertisement Notification PDF	NOTIFICATION LINK
Online Application Form	24-8-2026
Official Website	Click Here

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total vacancy for Army Ordnance Corps Recruitment 2026?

Army Ordnance Corps Recruitment 2026 has a total of 2615 Group C Civilian vacancies.

What are the posts available under Army Ordnance Corps Recruitment 2026?

The available posts are Tradesman Mate, Fireman, Junior Office Assistant (JOA), Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), and Material Assistant.

When will the online application process start?

The online application process will start from 24 August 2026.

What is the last date to apply for Army Ordnance Corps Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 23 September 2026.

What is the educational qualification required?

The educational qualification varies according to the post. Candidates can apply with Matriculation/10th Pass, 12th Pass, or Bachelor's Degree, depending on the post.

What is the selection process for Army Ordnance Corps Recruitment 2026?

The selection process includes Written Examination, Physical Efficiency Test wherever applicable, Typing Test for JOA only, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.

What is the pay scale for Army Ordnance Corps posts?

The pay scale varies by post. Tradesman Mate and MTS are under Level-1, Fireman and JOA are under Level-2, while Material Assistant is under Level-5 of the 7th Pay Commission.

When will the written examination be conducted?

As per the provided notification, the written examination is tentatively scheduled for November 2026.

Final Note

The Army Ordnance Corps Recruitment 2026 offers 2615 vacancies across various Group C Civilian posts. These openings are specifically for candidates who meet the prescribed educational qualifications. Candidates can submit their online applications between August 24 and September 23. This opportunity is particularly relevant for those who fulfill the stipulated criteria regarding education and other requirements. Candidates should carefully review the educational qualifications before applying, as the eligibility criteria may vary for each post. Candidates should regularly check the Army Ordnance Corps official website for any updates or changes.

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