Indian Army ASC Centre South Recruitment 2026 Begins: 62 Group C Civilian Vacancies to be Filled

• ASC Centre (South), Bangalore has announced 62 Group C civilian vacancies for Fireman, Leading Fireman, Tradesman Mate, Driver, Cook, Cleaner and other posts.
• Most posts require Matriculation, while specific roles also need a catering diploma, driving licence, experience or prescribed physical standards.
• Offline applications are being accepted from August 15, 2026 and must reach the recruitment board by 5:00 PM on September 4, 2026.

The Ministry of Defence’s ASC Centre (South), Bangalore has invited offline applications for 62 Group C civilian posts under Employment Notice EN 20/96. The recruitment covers Fireman, Leading Fireman, Fire Engine Driver, Civilian Motor Driver, Tradesman Mate, Cook, Cleaner, MTS and Civilian Catering Instructor positions.

The advertisement appears in the August 15–21, 2026 issue of Employment News, and applications can be submitted from August 15. The closing date is September 4, 2026 up to 5:00 PM. Most positions require a Class 10 qualification, while certain posts have additional trade, driving, experience or physical eligibility requirements.

Fireman and Leading Fireman account for the largest share of the recruitment, with 24 and 14 vacancies respectively. Candidates applying for designated fire-related and labour posts must also meet the notified physical or endurance standards.

ASC Centre South Recruitment 2026 Notification

The recruitment is for Indian Army civilian Group C posts under the Ministry of Defence at ASC Centre (South), Bangalore. Applications must be submitted in the prescribed offline format through Registered Post or Speed Post.

ASC Centre South Vacancy 2026

Note: The vacancy figures listed above add up to 63, while the source states a total of 62 vacancies. Candidates should verify the final post-wise count from the official Employment News notification before applying.

Age Limit

The age will be calculated as of September 4, 2026.

Relaxation in the upper age limit will be applicable to eligible categories according to Government rules.

Physical Standards

The prescribed physical measurements apply to Fireman, Fire Engine Driver and Leading Fireman posts.

Physical Endurance and Skill Tests

Tradesman Mate candidates are required to complete a 1.5 km run in six minutes and carry a 50 kg load over 200 metres within 100 seconds.

For Fireman, Fire Engine Driver and Leading Fireman posts, the prescribed tests include carrying a 65.5 kg person for 183 metres within 96 seconds, clearing a 2.7-metre-wide ditch and climbing a three-metre vertical rope using hands and feet.

Pay Scale

The notified Group C posts fall under Pay Levels 1 and 2, with basic pay beginning from ₹18,000 or ₹19,900 depending on the post.

The provided recruitment details indicate a range of approximately ₹18,000 to ₹21,700 at the starting basic pay level, along with admissible allowances according to Central Government rules.

Selection Process

The selection process may include the following stages depending on the post:

1. Skill Test / Physical Endurance Test / Practical Test
2. Written Examination
3. Document Verification
4. Medical Examination

Candidates should check the official notification to confirm which skill or physical test applies to their selected post.

Application Fee

No application fee has been prescribed for candidates in any category.

How to Apply for Army ASC Centre South Recruitment 2026

Applications must be submitted offline in the prescribed format.

1. Read the official Employment News notification and confirm eligibility for the selected post.
2. Print the prescribed application form and admit card format on plain paper.
3. Fill the application in English or Hindi using capital letters.
4. Attach self-attested copies of the required certificates, including Matriculation documents, category certificate, domicile, experience certificate and identity proof, as applicable.
5. Attach two recent self-attested passport-size photographs.
6. Include a self-addressed Registered Post envelope with the prescribed postal stamps.
7. Write “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ______” on the main envelope along with the Matriculation percentage.
8. Follow the prescribed ink-colour requirement for indicating Matriculation percentage: Red for 50% or below, Blue for 51–60% and Black for 61% or above.
9. Send the completed application through Registered Post or Speed Post to:

The Presiding Officer
Civilian Direct Recruitment Board
CHQ, ASC Centre (South)
Agram Post
Bangalore – 560007

The application must reach the board by 5:00 PM on September 4, 2026.

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