ASC Centre South Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline for 62 Group C Vacancies, Eligibility & PET Details

ASC Centre South Recruitment 2026: The Ministry of Defence, ASC Centre (South) – Bangalore has officially published the recruitment notification for various Group ‘C’ Civilian positions in the Employment Newspaper (Employment Notice EN 20/96). This recruitment drive offers a key opportunity for candidates seeking civilian employment within the Indian Army across multiple trades, including Fireman, Tradesman Mate, Leading Fireman, Civil Motor Driver, Cook, Cleaner, and others.

Eligible candidates can submit their applications offline through registered or speed post. The application window opened on 15 August 2026 and will remain active for 21 days, making 04 September 2026 the final date for receipt of application forms. Read this detailed article to review physical efficiency standards, trade qualifications, age criteria, and step-by-step submission guidelines.

ASC Centre South Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview

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ASC Centre South Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

• Payment Mode: Not Applicable (No fee is charged for any category).

ASC Centre South Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details & Trade-Wise Qualifications

A total of 62 vacancies are distributed across various trades as follows:

ASC Centre South Recruitment 2026 Age Limit & Relaxations (As on 04 September 2026)

The age calculation cutoff date for all posts is 04 September 2026:

• For Most Posts: 18 to 25 Years
• For Civilian Motor Driver (OG): 18 to 27 Years

(Note: Upper age relaxations apply for SC, ST, OBC, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen categories as per Central Government norms).

ASC Centre South Recruitment 2026 Physical Standards & Endurance Test (PET / PMT)

Physical measurement and endurance tests are mandatory for operational posts such as Fireman, Fire Engine Driver, Tradesman Mate, and Leading Fireman.

1. Physical Measurements (PMT)

• Height: 165 cm (Concession of 2.5 cm permitted for ST candidates)
• Chest (Un-expanded): 81.5 cm
• Chest (Expanded): 85 cm
• Weight: Minimum 50 kg

2. Physical Endurance / Skill Test (PET)

• Tradesman Mate (Labour):
  • 1.5 Km run to be completed in 6 minutes.
  • Carrying a 50 kg sandbag to a distance of 200 meters within 100 seconds.
• Fireman / Fire Engine Driver / Leading Fireman:
  • Fireman Lift: Carrying a man (65.5 kg) over a distance of 183 meters within 96 seconds.
  • Ditch Jump: Clearing a 2.7-meter wide ditch landing on both feet.
  • Rope Climbing: Climbing 3 meters vertical rope using hands and feet.

ASC Centre South Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection for Ministry of Defence ASC Centre South recruitment involves four distinct stages:

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply Offline

Candidates must carefully prepare and send their offline application packages before the closing date:

1. Download and print the prescribed Application Form and Admit Card format on plain paper.
2. Fill out the application form legibly in English or Hindi using CAPITAL LETTERS.
3. Attach self-attested copies of required testimonials:
   • 10th Class Marksheet & Passing Certificate
   • Experience Certificates (where applicable)
   • Category / Caste Certificate
   • Domicile & Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card / Voter ID)
4. Include two recent self-attested passport-size photographs and one self-addressed envelope with requisite postal stamps affixed.
5. On top of the main cover envelope, clearly write: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF _______”.
6. Ink Color Protocol for Envelope: Mention your Matriculation percentage signed in the specific ink color based on your score:
   • Red Ink: Less than or equal to 50%
   • Blue Ink: From 51% to 60%
   • Black Ink: Above 61%
7. Dispatch the envelope via Registered Post or Speed Post to the official address:The Presiding Officer, Civilian Direct Recruitment Board,CHQ, ASC Centre (South) – Agram Post,Bangalore – 560007

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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