ASC Centre South Group C Recruitment 2026: 31 Posts Offline

The Government of India, Ministry of Defence, ASC Centre (South), Bangalore, has advertised 31 Group ‘C’ civilian posts in Employment News dated 29 August – 4 September 2026 (pages 36–40). The trades are Fireman (28), Leading Fireman (1), Fire Engine Driver (1) and Librarian (1). Only male Indian citizens who meet the trade rules may apply. Age is 18 to 25 years on the last date of receipt. Apply offline only on the prescribed proforma to the Civilian Direct Recruitment Board, Agram Post, Bangalore – 560007. Several listings give the receipt cut-off as 18 September 2026 (about 21 days from the first day of that Employment News issue) — confirm the last-date line on indianarmy.nic.in or the Employment News pages before you post. This page covers stations, physical tests, written paper and how to pack the envelope.

ASC Centre South Group C Notification 2026 Out @indianarmy.nic.in

This is a separate cycle from the earlier 62-post ASC Centre (South) advertisement in Employment News 15–21 August 2026 (that receipt window has already closed). Apply for one trade only; a second trade form is rejected. Vacancies are tentative. The Commandant may change numbers or cancel the process. Selected staff have all-India service liability, including hard, high-altitude and remote stations. New entrants from 1 January 2004 come under the New Pension Scheme. There is no interview.

Read the advertisement on employmentnews.gov.in (29 August – 4 September 2026) and check updates on indianarmy.nic.in.

Official links

• indianarmy.nic.in

• joinindianarmy.nic.in

• Employment News — issue 29 August – 4 September 2026, pages 36–40

Highlights

Post-wise vacancy

Horizontal reservation on the board: 4% PwD, 10% Ex-Servicemen, 5% Meritorious Sports Persons (MSP) at the appointing authority’s discretion. There is no PwD vacancy in Leading Fireman, Fire Engine Driver or Librarian.

Station-wise (tentative)

Give three station preferences on the form. Posting can still be anywhere in India.

Important dates

Eligibility

Age relaxation

SC/ST/OBC candidates who apply on an unreserved seat do not get reserved-category age or other concessions. PwD needs a disability certificate from a GMO / Civil Surgeon of a Government hospital (40% and above; format Appendix-V).

Physical / endurance (Fireman, Leading Fireman, Fire Engine Driver)

Selection process

Written exam pattern

Paper is bilingual (Hindi and English) except the English-language part. Negative marking is 0.25 for each wrong answer. Standard is Matriculation. Extra or higher degrees do not add marks.

How to apply

1. Copy the proforma from Employment News (pages 38–40). Fill in English or Hindi. Affix a self-attested passport photograph.

2. Apply for one trade only. Enclose two extra self-attested photographs (name and father’s name on the back), Admit Card in duplicate (Appendix-VI), self-attested matriculation certificate and mark sheet, Aadhaar, PAN, domicile, experience, caste / EWS / ESM / PwD as applicable.

3. Aadhaar made below 10 years of age is not accepted. Aadhaar and PAN names must match the school certificate.

4. Central / State / PSU staff apply through proper channel with an NOC dated on or after the advertisement, stating no disciplinary case is pending.

5. On the cover, in capitals: APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF …… and the overall matriculation percentage in the colour given — red if 50% or less, blue if 51–60%, black if 61% and above. Round decimals (48.49% → 48%; 50.50% → 51%). Government employees write GOVT. EMPLOYEES on the envelope. Appendix-I is the cover layout.

6. Add one self-addressed registered envelope with the correct stamps.

7. Post it to: The Presiding Officer, Civilian Direct Recruitment Board, CHQ, ASC Centre (South), Agram Post, Bangalore – 07 (PIN 560007).

Late, incomplete or unsigned forms, missing documents or photos, or more than one trade are rejected. The Centre is not responsible for postal delay. No TA/DA. You arrange stay for the tests in Bangalore.

Application fee

Pay

Fireman is Level 2 (₹19,900 + DA). Leading Fireman and Fire Engine Driver are Level 3 (₹21,700 + DA). Librarian is Level 4 (₹25,500 + DA). Other allowances follow Government rules. There is a probation period. Do not pay anyone who promises a job — the notice says selection is only on merit.

Confirm the last date of receipt and any unit PDF on indianarmy.nic.in and the Employment News pages before you post. Only male Indian citizens who meet the notice should apply.