| Advt No | EN 20/96 |
| Recruitment Board | ASC Centre South |
| Post Name | Fireman, Tradesman and More |
| Vacancies | 62 |
| Last Date | 04-09-2026 |
| Official Website | www.indianarmy.nic.in |
The Government of India, Ministry of Defence, ASC Centre (South), Bangalore has released an Employment Notice inviting applications for 62 civilian posts across nine trades. The Army Service Corps Centre (South) – commonly referred to as ASC Centre (South) – published this notification in the Employment News issue dated 15–21 August 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the offline (postal) mode as detailed below.
ASC Centre (South) is inviting applications for the following posts: Civilian Catering Instructor (CCI), Cook, MTS (Chowkidar), Civilian Motor Driver (CMD), Cleaner, Tradesman Mate (Labour), Fire Engine Driver (FED), Fireman, and Leading Fireman. A total of 62 vacancies are available across these nine posts, spread across multiple stations in India, including Bangalore, Pune, and several locations in Punjab, Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Sikkim, and the North East. Eligibility ranges from Matriculation with trade proficiency to Matriculation with a valid driving licence, depending on the post. The age limit is 18 to 25 years for most posts and 18 to 27 years for Civilian Motor Driver, with standard government relaxations for reserved categories, Ex-servicemen, and PWD candidates. Applications must be submitted only by post, in the prescribed proforma, within 21 days of the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar. There is no online application mode for this recruitment.
ASC Centre (South) Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Government of India, Ministry of Defence – ASC Centre (South), Bangalore (Army Service Corps Centre South) |
| Notice Type | Employment Notice (Civilian Direct Recruitment) |
| Published In | Employment News, 15–21 August 2026 issue |
| Posts Advertised | CCI, Cook, MTS (Chowkidar), Civilian Motor Driver (CMD), Cleaner, Tradesman Mate (Labour), Fire Engine Driver (FED), Fireman, Leading Fireman |
| Total Vacancies | 62 (provisional; can change as per notification) |
| Minimum Qualification | Matriculation or equivalent (varies by post; see Eligibility section) |
| Age Limit | 18–25 years (18–27 years for Civilian Motor Driver) |
| Application Mode | Offline (by post) only – no online application portal mentioned |
| Application Fee | Not specified in the official notification |
| Selection Process | Skill/Physical/Practical Test (as applicable) followed by Written Test |
| Job Location | Multiple stations across India (details in Vacancy section) |
| Address for Application | The Presiding Officer, Civilian Direct Recruitment Board, Civ CR, ASC Centre (South), Agram Post, Bangalore – 560007 |
ASC Centre (South) Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
The notification does not print exact calendar dates for the start and end of the application window. Instead, it defines the closing date as a period counted from the date of publication of the advertisement.
| Event | Date/Detail |
|---|---|
| Notification Publication | Employment News issue dated 15–21 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (Closing Date) | 21 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar. The exact calendar closing date is not specified in the notification. |
| Crucial Date for Age Limit | Last date fixed for receipt of application |
| Written Test / Skill Test / Physical Test Dates | Not specified in the official notification – will be intimated to eligible candidates later via Call Letter |
ASC Centre (South) Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
ASC Centre (South) has advertised 62 posts in total across nine trades. Vacancies are tentative and the Commandant, ASC Centre (South) reserves the right to change the number if necessary. Candidates can apply for only one trade.
Post-wise Vacancy and Pay Level
| S. No. | Post Name | Pay Matrix Level | Pay (Starting) | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Civilian Catering Instructor (CCI) – Male only | Level 2 | Rs. 19,900 + DA and other allowances | 3 |
| 2 | Cook – Male only | Level 2 | Rs. 19,900 + DA and other allowances | 1 |
| 3 | MTS (Chowkidar) – Male only | Level 1 | Rs. 18,000 + DA and other allowances | 1 |
| 4 | Civilian Motor Driver (OG/CMD) – Male only | Level 2 | Rs. 19,900 + DA and other allowances | 6 |
| 5 | Cleaner – Male only | Level 1 | Rs. 18,000 + DA and other allowances | 2 |
| 6 | Tradesman Mate (Labour) – Male only | Level 1 | Rs. 18,000 + DA and other allowances | 8 |
| 7 | Fire Engine Driver (FED) – Male only | Level 3 | Rs. 21,700 + DA and other allowances | 3 |
| 8 | Fireman – Male only | Level 2 | Rs. 19,900 + DA and other allowances | 24 |
| 9 | Leading Fireman – Male only | Level 3 | Rs. 21,700 + DA and other allowances | 14 |
| Total | 62 |
All posts advertised in this notice are open to male candidates only, as specified in the official notification.
Category-wise Vacancy Distribution
| Post Name | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCI | – | 1 (ESM) | – | – | 2 | 3 |
| Cook | – | – | 1 (ESM) | – | – | 1 |
| MTS (Chowkidar) | – | – | 1 (ESM) | – | – | 1 |
| Civilian Motor Driver | 1 (ESM) | – | 4 (ESM) | – | 1 (ESM) | 6 |
| Cleaner | – | – | 2 (ESM) | – | – | 2 |
| Tradesman Mate (Labour) | – | – | 6 (ESM) | – | 2 (ESM) | 8 |
| Fire Engine Driver | – | – | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Fireman | 16 (incl. 1 PWD, 2 ESM, 1 MSP) | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| Leading Fireman | 1 | – | 1 | 11 (incl. 1 ESM, 1 MSP) | 1 | 14 |
| Grand Total | 18 | 3 | 19 | 14 | 8 | 62 |
Horizontal reservation is applicable as per the notification: 4% reserve for Persons with Disability (PWD), 10% reserve for Ex-servicemen (ESM), and 5% reserve for Meritorious Sports Persons (MSP), at the discretion of the Appointing Authority.
Location-wise (Station-wise) Vacancy Details
The notification also provides a tentative station-wise breakup of vacancies. Candidates give a preference of three stations in their application; final posting is at the discretion of the Commandant, ASC Centre (South).
| Post | Station | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| CCI | Bangalore | 3 |
| Cook | Pune | 1 |
| MTS (Chowkidar) | Mahajan (MFFR) | 1 |
| Cleaner | Kalka | 2 |
| Tradesman Mate (Labour) | Sikher (Masimpur) | 2 |
| Narangi | 1 | |
| Gangtok | 1 | |
| Lebong | 1 | |
| Pattan | 1 | |
| Pathankot | 1 | |
| Mahajan (MFFR) | 1 | |
| Civilian Motor Driver | Siliguri | 1 |
| Bengdubi | 1 | |
| Hasimara | 1 | |
| Pathankot | 3 | |
| Fire Engine Driver | BD Bari | 1 |
| Udhampur | 1 | |
| Jaisalmer | 1 | |
| Fireman | Delhi | 2 |
| Agra | 1 | |
| BD Bari | 3 | |
| Bengdubi | 2 | |
| Jhansi | 3 | |
| Narangi | 1 | |
| Rajouri | 2 | |
| Jodhpur | 5 | |
| Udhampur | 1 | |
| Pathankot | 1 | |
| Jaisalmer | 2 | |
| Srinagar | 1 | |
| Leading Fireman | Kandrori | 1 |
| Missamari | 3 | |
| Bareilly | 1 | |
| Ferozpur | 3 | |
| Jalandhar | 1 | |
| Rajouri | 1 | |
| Pathankot | 1 | |
| Suratgarh | 1 | |
| Bhatinda | 1 |
Note on data accuracy: For Leading Fireman, the notification states the station-wise total as 14, but the individual station figures listed above (Kandrori, Missamari, Bareilly, Ferozpur, Jalandhar, Rajouri, Pathankot, Suratgarh, Bhatinda) add up to 13. This discrepancy exists in the original notification and has been reproduced here without alteration; candidates should verify the exact figure from the official notice or contact ASC Centre (South) directly.
ASC Centre (South) Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility requirements vary by post. All posts require Matriculation (Class 10) or equivalent as the base qualification, with additional trade-specific requirements as listed below.
| Post | Qualification & Experience Required |
|---|---|
| Civilian Catering Instructor (CCI) | Matriculation or equivalent; Diploma/Certificate in catering from a recognised institution; one year of experience in catering as an instructor is desirable. |
| Cook | Matriculation or equivalent; knowledge of Indian cooking and proficiency in the trade; one year of trade experience is desirable. |
| MTS (Chowkidar) | Matriculation or equivalent; should be proficient in trade work. |
| Civilian Motor Driver (CMD) | Matriculation or equivalent; must possess a valid driving licence for both heavy and light motor vehicles; should have at least two years of driving experience. |
| Cleaner | Matriculation or equivalent; should be proficient in trade work. |
| Tradesman Mate (Labour) | Matriculation or equivalent; should be proficient in trade. |
| Fire Engine Driver (FED) | Matriculation or equivalent; should be proficient in trade work; at least three years’ experience driving heavy vehicles and a valid driving licence; preferably certified after attending a fireman course. |
| Fireman | Matriculation or equivalent; must be conversant with the use and maintenance of extinguishers, hose fittings, fire engines, trailers, pumps and foam branches; familiar with first-aid fire fighting appliances and trailer fire pump; must know elementary fire fighting principles and be able to perform assigned fire crew duties. |
| Leading Fireman | Matriculation or equivalent; must be conversant with the use and maintenance of all types of extinguishers, hose fittings and fire equipment; must be capable of training, guiding and controlling the working of the B crane, and capable of taking independent charge of a shift. |
Physical Standards & Skill/Endurance Test
Certain posts require candidates to clear physical fitness and endurance standards before appearing for the written test.
| Post | Physical/Endurance Requirement |
|---|---|
| Tradesman Mate (Labour) | 1.5 km run in 6 minutes and carrying a 50 kg weight to a distance of 200 metres in 100 seconds. Relaxed timings apply for Ex-servicemen by age band (below 40, 40–45, and above 45 years) as specified in the notification. |
| Fire Engine Driver, Fireman & Leading Fireman | Height without shoes: 165 cm (2.5 cm concession for ST candidates); Chest un-expanded: 81.5 cm; Chest expanded: 85 cm; Weight: 50 kg minimum. Endurance/Skill Test: carrying a man (fireman lift of 65.5 kg) a distance of 183 metres within 96 seconds; clearing a 2.7-metre-wide ditch landing on both feet (long jump); and climbing a 3-metre vertical rope using hands and feet. |
ASC Centre (South) Recruitment 2026 Salary
Pay is based on the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix Level applicable to each post, along with Dearness Allowance (DA) and other allowances as admissible. Exact allowance percentages and total gross pay are not specified in the official notification.
| Post | Pay Level | Starting Basic Pay |
|---|---|---|
| CCI, Cook, Civilian Motor Driver, Fireman | Level 2 | Rs. 19,900 + DA and other allowances |
| MTS (Chowkidar), Cleaner, Tradesman Mate (Labour) | Level 1 | Rs. 18,000 + DA and other allowances |
| Fire Engine Driver, Leading Fireman | Level 3 | Rs. 21,700 + DA and other allowances |
ASC Centre (South) Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
The notice does not mention any application fee or fee payment method for any category of candidates.
ASC Centre (South) Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| CCI, Cook, MTS (Chowkidar), Cleaner, Tradesman Mate (Labour), Fire Engine Driver, Fireman, Leading Fireman | 18 to 25 years |
| Civilian Motor Driver | 18 to 27 years |
Age Relaxation
- Government servants and Ex-servicemen candidates: relaxable as per existing Government rules (total service rendered in the Armed Forces plus 3 years).
- SC/ST candidates applying for reserved posts: age relaxation up to 5 years.
- OBC (Non-creamy layer) candidates: age relaxation up to 3 years.
- Persons with Disability (PWD): 10 years for UR category, 13 years for OBC (Non-creamy layer), 15 years for SC/ST category.
- SC/ST/OBC candidates who apply against an unreserved post will not be given age relaxation or other concessions meant for SC/ST/OBC.
- Departmental candidates with three years’ continuous service in Central Government: up to 40 years of age (45 years for SC/ST).
The crucial date for determining the age limit is the last date fixed for receipt of applications.
ASC Centre (South) Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Selection to all Group C posts under this recruitment is made solely on the basis of marks obtained by candidates in the written test, subject to qualifying in the Skill/Physical/Practical test, as applicable to the post.
- Skill/Physical/Practical Test: All candidates are first examined for their technical trade skill and physical fitness (as applicable to the post). This test is qualifying in nature.
- Written Test: Only candidates who clear the technical trade and physical test are eligible to appear for the written test. The written test consists of four objective-type papers, conducted over a duration of 2 hours, with negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Written Test Pattern
| Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part I | General Intelligence & Reasoning (Objective MCQ) | 25 | 25 |
| Part II | General Awareness (Objective MCQ) | 50 | 50 |
| Part III | General English (Objective MCQ) | 50 | 50 |
| Part IV | Numerical Aptitude (Objective MCQ) | 25 | 25 |
Total duration for all four parts combined is 2 hours. Question papers will be bilingual (English & Hindi), except for the General English paper, which will be in English only.
Skill/Physical/Practical tests and the written examination are scheduled to be conducted at ASC Centre (South), Bangalore (Karnataka) only. Requests for change of examination centre will not be entertained. No TA/DA is admissible for any stage of the selection process.
Documents Required for ASC Centre (South) Recruitment 2026
Candidates must submit self-attested legible copies of the following documents along with their application:
- Aadhaar Card
- Domicile certificate
- Matriculation Pass Certificate
- Mark sheet of Class X or Matriculation
- Experience Certificate (where applicable to the post)
- Proof of caste/category (SC/ST/OBC/PH/ESM/EWS) from competent authorities
- Admit Card (in duplicate, as per the format given in the notification)
- Two additional self-attested passport-size photographs, besides one pasted on the application form
How to Apply for ASC Centre (South) Recruitment 2026
This recruitment does not have an online application process. Applications must be submitted only by post, in the prescribed proforma given in the notification.
Steps to Apply Offline
- Download or note the application proforma (Appendix format) provided at the end of the official notification.
- Fill the application on plain paper, either typed or neatly handwritten, in English or Hindi.
- Paste one recent passport-size photograph (self-attested) on the form, and enclose two additional self-attested photographs separately (mobile printouts/selfies are not accepted).
- Attach self-attested copies of all required certificates and documents listed in the Documents section above.
- Enclose one self-addressed envelope duly affixed with the appropriate postal stamp.
- On the application cover envelope, write “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ____” in capital letters, along with the overall percentage of marks obtained in Matriculation/equivalent, written in the specified colour ink: Red ink for 50% or below, Blue ink for 51% to 60%, and Black ink for 61% and above.
- Send the completed application by post to: The Presiding Officer, Civilian Direct Recruitment Board, Civ CR, ASC Centre (South), Agram Post, Bangalore – 560007.
Candidates should apply for only one trade; applications from candidates found applying for more than one trade will be rejected. All correspondence, including despatch of call letters for the written test, will be through e-mail only; the physical copy of the call letter will be sent separately by post. Candidates must therefore ensure their functional mobile number and e-mail address are mentioned in the application.
Important Instructions
- Physically handicapped (PWD) candidates have no reserved vacancies in the following trades: CCI, Cook, MTS (Chowkidar), Cleaner, Labour, and Civil Motor Driver.
- Aadhaar Card prepared below 10 years of age will not be accepted; Aadhaar and PAN must bear the applicant’s name exactly as per the School Certificate.
- OBC, SC, ST, and EWS category candidates must submit legitimate certificates issued by the competent authority as prescribed under DoPT O.M. No. 36039/1/2019-Estt (Res) dated 31-01-2019.
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS/ESM/PWD/MSP candidates have the right to compete for General/unreserved vacancies; in such cases, no concession or relaxation applicable to their category will be provided.
- OBC candidates must submit an additional undertaking (Non-Creamy Layer declaration) in the format given in the notification (Appendix-IV).
- Ex-servicemen (ESM) candidates must submit an Ex-servicemen certificate along with a self-attested copy of the Discharge Certificate and an Undertaking in the format given in the notification (Appendix-III).
- Serving Defence personnel (Army/Navy/Air Force) and Defence Civilian Employees currently in service must enclose a “No Objection Certificate” (NOC) issued by their Record Office.
- Persons already employed in Central/State Government or a PSU must apply through proper channel, along with a certificate from their establishment confirming no disciplinary action is pending and no objection to their release if selected.
- Meeting the basic eligibility criteria does not automatically entitle a candidate to be called for the Skill/Physical/Practical and written test; shortlisting may be resorted to if the number of applications is large.
- All selected candidates are liable for All India service and may be posted to Hard Areas, High Altitude Areas, Remote Locality Areas, or Field Areas. Selected candidates are advised to give a choice of three stations in order of preference; final posting will be subject to administrative requirements.
- There is no provision for re-evaluation or re-checking of scores; no correspondence in this regard will be entertained.
- The number of vacancies mentioned in the notification is provisional and can be changed by the Commandant, ASC Centre (South), if necessary. The recruitment process can also be cancelled, suspended, or terminated at any stage for administrative reasons.
- Candidates are cautioned against unscrupulous elements offering assurance of appointment through illegal gratification; selection is made purely on merit through a transparent process.
ASC Centre South Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
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