Tradesman Mate, Fireman, JOA, MTS & Material Assistant Vacancies — Full Details Inside
⏰ Online Applications Open: 24 August 2026 | Last Date: 23 September 2026 (11:59 PM)
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The Army Ordnance Corps (AOC), under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has released a major recruitment notification through its Central Recruitment Cell (CRC), Secunderabad, inviting online applications for 2,615 Group C civilian posts. This is one of the largest defence sector recruitment drives of 2026, published in Employment News (15–21 August 2026 edition) under Advertisement No. AOC/CRC/2026/AUG. The vacancies span five posts — Tradesman Mate, Fireman, Junior Office Assistant (JOA), Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), and Material Assistant — open to candidates from 10th pass to graduate level. Below is the complete, easy-to-read breakdown of eligibility, vacancy distribution, salary, exam pattern, and the application process.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Army Ordnance Corps (AOC), Ministry of Defence |
| Recruiting Authority | Central Recruitment Cell (CRC), Secunderabad |
| Advertisement No. | AOC/CRC/2026/AUG |
| Total Posts | 2,615 (Group C Civilian, tentative) |
| Post Names | Tradesman Mate, Fireman, JOA, MTS, Material Assistant |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Official Website | aocrecruitment.gov.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release (Employment News) | 6–7 August 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 24 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 23 September 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Written Examination (Tentative) | November 2026 |
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Tradesman Mate | 1,799 |
| Fireman | 520 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 142 |
| Junior Office Assistant (JOA) | 104 |
| Material Assistant | 50 |
| Total | 2,615 |
Note: Vacancy numbers are tentative and subject to change. Category-wise (UR/EWS/OBC/SC/ST) breakup is available in the official Employment News notification.
| Post | Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Tradesman Mate | 10th Pass (Matriculation) | 18–25 years |
| Fireman | 10th/12th Pass (as per trade norms) | 18–25 years |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 10th Pass (Matriculation) | 18–25 years |
| Junior Office Assistant (JOA) | 12th Pass + Typing Speed (English/Hindi) | 18–27 years |
| Material Assistant | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university | 18–27 years |
⚠️ Information Awaited: The short notice does not specify exact age relaxation for reserved categories. As per standard Central Government norms, SC/ST candidates usually get 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD 10 years, and Ex-Servicemen relaxation as per rules — but candidates should confirm from the detailed notification once released on aocrecruitment.gov.in.
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Range (₹/month) |
|---|---|---|
| Tradesman Mate / MTS | Level-1 | 18,000 – 56,900 |
| Fireman / JOA | Level-2 | 19,900 – 63,200 |
| Material Assistant | Level-5 | 29,200 – 92,300 |
In addition to basic pay, selected candidates will receive admissible Central Government allowances such as DA, HRA, and other benefits as applicable.
💡 Good to Know: With eligibility open from 10th pass to graduate level and Tradesman Mate offering the highest number of vacancies (1,799 posts), this is one of the most accessible Central Government defence-sector recruitment drives of 2026 for candidates across India, including Assam and the Northeast.
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Official Website | aocrecruitment.gov.in |
| Apply Online (Active from 24 Aug 2026) | aocrecruitment.gov.in |
| Detailed Notification PDF | To be published on the official website — check the “Recruitment / Notifications” section |
| Employment News Reference | 15–21 August 2026 edition, Advt. No. AOC/CRC/2026/AUG |
⚠️ Note: As of publishing this article, only the short notice (Employment News advance notification) has been released. The full detailed notification PDF with fee structure, reservation details, and exact age relaxation is expected on the official AOC Recruitment Portal closer to the application start date (24 August 2026). We will update this article with the direct PDF link as soon as it is officially released — bookmark this page and check back.
A total of 2,615 Group C civilian vacancies (tentative) have been announced across five posts: Tradesman Mate, Fireman, JOA, MTS, and Material Assistant.
The online application window closes on 23 September 2026 at 11:59 PM. Applications open from 24 August 2026.
Tradesman Mate and Fireman candidates must be between 18–25 years, while Material Assistant and JOA candidates must be between 18–27 years. Official age relaxation details are awaited in the detailed notification.
Salary ranges from Pay Level-1 (₹18,000–56,900) to Pay Level-5 (₹29,200–92,300) as per the 7th Pay Commission, depending on the post.
Candidates must apply online only through the official portal: aocrecruitment.gov.in. No offline or manual applications will be accepted.
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