Army ASC Centre South Bangalore Recruitment 2026; 62 Civilian Posts APPLY FROM 25 Sep 2026

Army ASC Centre (South) Bangalore Recruitment 2026 — 62 Civilian Posts (Fireman, Cook, Driver & More)

🔴 Notification Highlights

• ASC Centre (South), Bangalore, under the Ministry of Defence, has invited applications for 62 civilian posts across 9 trades — Civilian Catering Instructor, Cook, MTS (Chowkidar), Civilian Motor Driver, Cleaner, Tradesman Mate (Labour), Fire Engine Driver, Fireman, and Leading Fireman
• Most posts are open only for male candidates, and this is entirely an offline recruitment — applications must be sent by post, not submitted online
• Candidates can apply for only ONE trade — applying for more than one trade will lead to rejection of the application
• Selection is purely skill/physical/written test based — there is no interview for these Group ‘C’ posts
• Vacancies are spread across multiple stations nationwide, not just Bangalore — from Jammu & Kashmir to the North-East and Rajasthan
• The number of vacancies is provisional and may be revised by the Commandant, ASC Centre (South), if required

Important Dates

• Notification Published in Employment News: 15–21 August 2026
• Application Start: Immediately upon publication
• Last Date for Receipt of Application: 21 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar
• Skill/Physical/Practical Test & Written Test: To be intimated to eligible candidates later via Call Letter
• Exam/Test Venue: ASC Centre (South), Bangalore (Karnataka) ONLY — no request for centre change will be entertained

Note: The application must physically reach ASC Centre (South) within the closing date — applications received after the last date will be rejected. No online submission option is available for this recruitment.

Post-Wise Vacancy, Pay Level & Category Distribution

Horizontal Reservation: 4% for Persons with Disability (PWD), 10% for Ex-Servicemen (ESM), 5% for Meritorious Sports Persons (MSP) — at the Appointing Authority’s discretion.

Note: Physically Handicapped candidates have no vacancies for CCI, Cook, MTS (Chowkidar), Cleaner, Labour, and Civil Motor Driver trades this year. Applying for more than one trade will lead to rejection of all such applications.

Station/Location-Wise Vacancy Details

Vacancies for this recruitment are spread across multiple stations across India — candidates should note that the posting is NOT limited to Bangalore. A summary by post is given below:

• Civilian Catering Instructor (3): Bangalore
• Cook (1): Pune
• MTS Chowkidar (1): Mahajan (MFFR)
• Cleaner (2): Kalka, Sikhar (Masimpur)
• Tradesman Mate/Labour (8): Narangi, Gangtok, Lebong, Pattan, Pathankot, Mahajan (MFFR)
• Civil Motor Driver (6): Siliguri, Bengdubi, Hasimara, Pathankot
• Fire Engine Driver (3): BD Bari, Udhampur, Jaisalmer
• Fireman (24): Delhi, Agra, BD Bari, Bengdubi, Jhansi, Narangi, Rajouri, Jodhpur, Udhampur, Pathankot, Jaisalmer, Srinagar
• Leading Fireman (14): Kandrori, Missamari, Bareilly, Ferozpur, Jalandhar, Rajouri, Pathankot, Suratgarh, Bhatinda

Important: Selected candidates are advised to give their choice of three stations in order of preference on selection, and must be willing to serve anywhere in India, including Hard Areas, High Altitude Areas, Remote Locality Areas, and Field Areas.

Eligibility Criteria — Post-Wise Qualification

Age Limit (As on Closing Date)

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST: 5 Years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
• PwD (UR): 10 Years | PwD (OBC-NCL): 13 Years | PwD (SC/ST): 15 Years
• Ex-Servicemen: Total service rendered in Armed Forces plus 3 years
• Government Servants/Departmental Candidates with 3 Years Continuous Service: Up to 40 years (45 years for SC/ST)
• Crucial date for determining age is the closing date for receipt of applications; date of birth as per Matriculation certificate only will be accepted — no subsequent correction request will be entertained

Selection Process — Step by Step

• Stage 1 — Skill/Physical/Practical Test: Qualifying in nature. Only candidates clearing this stage proceed to the written test
• Stage 2 — Written Test: 2 Hours, Objective Multiple Choice Type, 150 total marks; final merit is prepared solely on marks obtained here
• No Interview is conducted for these Group ‘C’ posts — selection is purely on Skill/Physical/Practical qualification + Written Test merit
• Candidates who do not qualify the Skill/Physical/Practical test will not be permitted to appear for the written test
• There is no provision for re-evaluation or re-checking of scores — no correspondence in this regard will be entertained
• All tests (Skill/Physical/Practical + Written) will be conducted only at ASC Centre (South), Bangalore, Karnataka — no request for change of examination centre will be entertained

Written Test Pattern 2026

Detailed Syllabus Topics

• General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogies, similarities/differences, space visualization, problem solving, judgment, decision-making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, figure classification, arithmetical number series, non-verbal series, and abstract ideas/symbols
• General Awareness: Matriculation-level GK covering current events, India and neighbouring countries, Sports, History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity including Indian Constitution, and Scientific Research
• General English: Matriculation-level vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms, correct usage, and basic writing ability
• Numerical Aptitude: Number Systems, Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals and Fractions, Fundamental Arithmetical Operations, Ratio and Proportion, Averages, Interest, Profit & Loss, Discount, Table and Graphs, Mensuration, Time and Distance, Ratio and Time, Time and Work

Physical Standards & Endurance Test — Fireman/Leading Fireman/Fire Engine Driver

• Height (without shoes): 165 cms (2.5 cm relaxation for Scheduled Tribe candidates)
• Chest (un-expanded): 81.5 cms | Chest (expanded): 85 cms
• Weight: 50 kgs minimum
• Endurance/Skill Test (Fireman & Leading Fireman):
  • Carrying a man (fireman lift) of 65.5 kgs to a distance of 183 meters within 96 seconds
  • Clearing a 2.7 meter wide ditch, landing on both feet (long jump)
  • Climbing a 3 meter vertical rope using hands and feet
• Fire Engine Driver must additionally be physically fit and pass the same physical fitness/height/chest/weight standards as Fireman

Physical Endurance Test — Tradesman Mate (Labour)

• 1.5 Km run in 6 minutes (general)
• Carrying a weight of 50 Kgs to a distance of 200 meters in 100 seconds
• ESM Category Relaxation by Age Band: Below 40 years — 1.5 Km in 7 min 45 sec (431 sec) and 50 Kgs/200m in 2 min (120 sec); 40–45 years — 1.5 Km in 7 min 48 sec (468 sec) and 50 Kgs/200m in 2 min 10 sec (130 sec); Above 45 years — 1.5 Km in 9 min 22 sec (562 sec) and 50 Kgs/200m in 2 min 40 sec (160 sec)

How to Apply — Step by Step (Offline Application Process)

• Type or neatly handwrite your application strictly in the format (Proforma) given in the official notification
• Mention only ONE post/trade applied for — applying for multiple trades leads to rejection of all applications
• Fill in all personal details: Name, Mobile Number, Email ID, Aadhaar Number, Father’s Name, Date of Birth, Correspondence & Permanent Address, Educational Qualification (with % marks table), Gender, Category, and Ex-Servicemen details (if applicable)
• Mention three station choices in order of preference in case you are selected
• Affix a recent passport-size photograph (self-attested) on the application, and enclose two additional self-attested photographs separately — mobile printouts/selfies are NOT accepted
• Enclose self-attested copies of all required certificates (Matriculation certificate, Class 10 marksheet, Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Domicile, Experience Certificate, Category proof, etc.)
• Enclose the Admit Card in duplicate, filled as per the format given in the notification, with photograph
• Prepare the application cover (envelope) in the exact format specified — write “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ___” and your Matriculation percentage in the specified colour ink (see below)
• Enclose a self-addressed registered envelope with correct postal stamps affixed
• Send the complete application by post to: The Presiding Officer, Civilian Direct Recruitment Board, Civ CR, ASC Centre (South), Agram Post, Bangalore – 560007
• Ensure the application reaches the above address within the closing date — no extension will be granted for postal delay

Envelope Colour-Coding Rule (Very Important)

On top of the application cover (envelope), candidates must write their overall percentage in Matriculation/equivalent in capital letters, using a specific colour of ink based on the percentage range:

• RED INK — for percentage less than or equal to 50%
• BLUE INK — for percentage from 51% to 60%
• BLACK INK — for percentage above 61%

Rounding Rule: Decimal value less than 0.5 is rounded down; 0.5 or above is rounded up (e.g., 48.49% rounds to 48%, and 50.50% rounds to 51%). For CGPA, use (CGPA × 9.5%) or Grade A = 90–100% (minimum % counted).

Warning: Using the wrong colour ink for your percentage bracket, or not writing it at all, can be a ground for improper processing of your application — follow the Appendix-I format exactly.

Documents Required with the Application

• Self-attested legible copies of all required certificates/documents
• Aadhaar Card (prepared below 10 years of age will NOT be accepted)
• Domicile Certificate
• Matriculation Pass Certificate and Class 10 Marksheet
• Experience Certificate (where applicable/desirable)
• Proof of Caste/Category — SC/ST/OBC/PH(PWD)/ESM/EWS — from competent authorities, in the prescribed format
• Admit Card in duplicate (format given in notification)
• Two additional self-attested photographs (with Name & Father’s Name written on the back)
• One self-addressed registered envelope with appropriate postal stamps

Important: Aadhaar Card and PAN must bear the name of the applicant exactly as per the School Certificate.

Category-Specific Requirements

• SC/ST/OBC/EWS 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
• OBC Candidates: Must additionally give an Undertaking in the format specified as Appendix-IV, declaring they do not belong to the Creamy Layer
• Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Must submit ESM certificate issued by Competent Authority, self-attested copy of Discharge Certificate, and an Undertaking as per Appendix-III
• Persons with Disability (PWD): Must enclose a Disability Certificate (format Appendix-V) issued by a Medical Board (CMO/Civil Surgeon of Govt Hospital) certifying at least 40% disability
• Serving Defence/Central Govt Personnel: Must apply through proper channel with No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their establishment/Record Office
• SC/ST/OBC/EWS/ESM/PWD/MSP candidates have the right to compete against General/UR vacancies too — but no age relaxation is given in such cases

Important Instructions & Points to Remember

• No TA/DA is admissible for appearing in the Skill/Physical/Practical or Written Test — candidates must arrange their own lodging/boarding
• Candidates should mention their functional mobile number and e-mail ID, as despatch of call letters for the written test will be by e-mail only; physical copies will also be sent
• All India Service Liability applies to all selected candidates — they may be posted anywhere in India, including Hard/High Altitude/Remote/Field Areas
• Selected candidates will be under a probation period subject to satisfactory performance
• No extra weightage will be given for additional/higher qualifications beyond those prescribed in the Recruitment Rules
• Applications will be summarily rejected if incomplete, unsigned, missing supporting documents/photographs, received after the closing date, from applicants not meeting eligibility, or from candidates applying for more than one trade
• Beware of unscrupulous elements promising jobs through illegal gratification — selection is strictly merit-based and transparent
• Candidature will be terminated at any stage if a candidate is found involved in malpractice, influencing selection, or has an FIR/criminal case lodged against them

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