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Recruiting authorityGovernment of India, Ministry of Defence – ASC Centre (South), Bangalore (Army Service Corps Centre South)
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  • 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.
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ASC Centre (South) Recruitment 2026 Overview

ParticularsDetails
OrganisationGovernment of India, Ministry of Defence – ASC Centre (South), Bangalore (Army Service Corps Centre South)
Notice TypeEmployment Notice (Civilian Direct Recruitment)
Published InEmployment News, 15–21 August 2026 issue
Posts AdvertisedCCI, Cook, MTS (Chowkidar), Civilian Motor Driver (CMD), Cleaner, Tradesman Mate (Labour), Fire Engine Driver (FED), Fireman, Leading Fireman
Total Vacancies62 (provisional; can change as per notification)
Minimum QualificationMatriculation or equivalent (varies by post; see Eligibility section)
Age Limit18–25 years (18–27 years for Civilian Motor Driver)
Application ModeOffline (by post) only – no online application portal mentioned
Application FeeNot specified in the official notification
Selection ProcessSkill/Physical/Practical Test (as applicable) followed by Written Test
Job LocationMultiple stations across India (details in Vacancy section)
Address for ApplicationThe Presiding Officer, Civilian Direct Recruitment Board, Civ CR, ASC Centre (South), Agram Post, Bangalore – 560007

ASC Centre (South) Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

EventDate/Detail
Notification PublicationEmployment 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 LimitLast date fixed for receipt of application
Written Test / Skill Test / Physical Test DatesNot specified in the official notification – will be intimated to eligible candidates later via Call Letter
  • 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.

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 NamePay Matrix LevelPay (Starting)No. of Posts
1Civilian Catering Instructor (CCI) – Male onlyLevel 2Rs. 19,900 + DA and other allowances3
2Cook – Male onlyLevel 2Rs. 19,900 + DA and other allowances1
3MTS (Chowkidar) – Male onlyLevel 1Rs. 18,000 + DA and other allowances1
4Civilian Motor Driver (OG/CMD) – Male onlyLevel 2Rs. 19,900 + DA and other allowances6
5Cleaner – Male onlyLevel 1Rs. 18,000 + DA and other allowances2
6Tradesman Mate (Labour) – Male onlyLevel 1Rs. 18,000 + DA and other allowances8
7Fire Engine Driver (FED) – Male onlyLevel 3Rs. 21,700 + DA and other allowances3
8Fireman – Male onlyLevel 2Rs. 19,900 + DA and other allowances24
9Leading Fireman – Male onlyLevel 3Rs. 21,700 + DA and other allowances14
Total62
  • All posts advertised in this notice are open to male candidates only, as specified in the official notification.

Category-wise Vacancy Distribution

Post NameURSCSTOBCEWSTotal
CCI-1 (ESM)--23
Cook--1 (ESM)--1
MTS (Chowkidar)--1 (ESM)--1
Civilian Motor Driver1 (ESM)-4 (ESM)-1 (ESM)6
Cleaner--2 (ESM)--2
Tradesman Mate (Labour)--6 (ESM)-2 (ESM)8
Fire Engine Driver--1113
Fireman16 (incl. 1 PWD, 2 ESM, 1 MSP)132224
Leading Fireman1-111 (incl. 1 ESM, 1 MSP)114
Grand Total1831914862
  • 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.
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Location-wise (Station-wise) Vacancy Details

PostStationNo. of Vacancies
CCIBangalore3
CookPune1
MTS (Chowkidar)Mahajan (MFFR)1
CleanerKalka2
Tradesman Mate (Labour)Sikher (Masimpur)2
Narangi1
Gangtok1
Lebong1
Pattan1
Pathankot1
Mahajan (MFFR)1
Civilian Motor DriverSiliguri1
Bengdubi1
Hasimara1
Pathankot3
Fire Engine DriverBD Bari1
Udhampur1
Jaisalmer1
FiremanDelhi2
Agra1
BD Bari3
Bengdubi2
Jhansi3
Narangi1
Rajouri2
Jodhpur5
Udhampur1
Pathankot1
Jaisalmer2
Srinagar1
Leading FiremanKandrori1
Missamari3
Bareilly1
Ferozpur3
Jalandhar1
Rajouri1
Pathankot1
Suratgarh1
Bhatinda1
  • 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).
  • 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

PostQualification & 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.
CookMatriculation 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.
CleanerMatriculation 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.
FiremanMatriculation 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 FiremanMatriculation 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.
  • 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.

Physical Standards & Skill/Endurance Test

PostPhysical/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 FiremanHeight 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.
  • Certain posts require candidates to clear physical fitness and endurance standards before appearing for the written test.

ASC Centre (South) Recruitment 2026 Salary

PostPay LevelStarting Basic Pay
CCI, Cook, Civilian Motor Driver, FiremanLevel 2Rs. 19,900 + DA and other allowances
MTS (Chowkidar), Cleaner, Tradesman Mate (Labour)Level 1Rs. 18,000 + DA and other allowances
Fire Engine Driver, Leading FiremanLevel 3Rs. 21,700 + DA and other allowances
  • 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.

ASC Centre (South) Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

  • The notice does not mention any application fee or fee payment method for any category of candidates.
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ASC Centre (South) Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

PostAge Limit
CCI, Cook, MTS (Chowkidar), Cleaner, Tradesman Mate (Labour), Fire Engine Driver, Fireman, Leading Fireman18 to 25 years
Civilian Motor Driver18 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.
  • Candidates are advised to check whether they satisfy the prescribed age limit before applying. Use our online Age Calculator to calculate your exact age instantly.

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.

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.

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.

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Q2. How many vacancies are available in ASC Centre (South) Recruitment 2026?

  • A total of 62 vacancies are available across all nine posts, though this number is tentative and subject to change as per the notification.

Q4. What is the educational qualification required for ASC Centre (South) posts?

  • Matriculation or equivalent is the minimum qualification for all posts, with additional trade-specific requirements (such as a diploma in catering, a valid driving licence, or trade proficiency) depending on the post applied for.

Q5. What is the age limit for ASC Centre (South) Recruitment 2026?

  • The age limit is 18 to 25 years for most posts and 18 to 27 years for Civilian Motor Driver, with age relaxation applicable for reserved categories, Ex-servicemen, and PWD candidates as per Government rules.

Q7. What is the selection process for ASC Centre (South) Recruitment 2026?

  • Candidates must first qualify a Skill/Physical/Practical test (as applicable to the post), after which they become eligible to appear for a written test. Final selection is made purely on the basis of marks obtained in the written test.

Q8. What is the salary for ASC Centre (South) posts?

  • Starting basic pay ranges from Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 21,700 depending on the Pay Matrix Level of the post, plus Dearness Allowance (DA) and other allowances as admissible.
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