Army ASC Centre (South) Bangalore Recruitment 2026: 62 Vacancies for Fireman, Cook, Driver & More

The Ministry of Defence, ASC Centre (South), Bangalore, has released an Employment Notice for 62 civilian posts, including Fireman, Leading Fireman, Cook, Civilian Catering Instructor (CCI), and Civilian Motor Driver. Applications must be sent by post. Here is the complete details.

ASC Centre (South) Recruitment 2026

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ASC Centre (South) Recruitment 2026 Overview

ASC Centre (South) Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Note: The exact last date should be verified from the original Employment News advertisement dated 15–21 August 2026.

ASC Centre (South) Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

As per the official notification, no application fee has been mentioned. Candidates need to send their duly filled application in a self-addressed registered envelope along with the required documents.

ASC Centre (South) Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

Age Relaxation:

• Govt servants and Ex-servicemen: as per existing Govt rules (total Armed Forces service + 3 years)
• SC/ST candidates (reserved post): up to 5 years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): up to 3 years
• PwD candidates: UR – 10 years, OBC – 13 years, SC/ST – 15 years
• Departmental candidates with 3 years continuous service: up to 40 years (45 years for SC/ST)

Crucial date for age calculation: last date of receipt of application.

ASC Centre (South) Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria

Category-wise Distribution

Note: Only male candidates are eligible for all the above posts as per the official notification.

ASC Centre (South) Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The ASC Centre (South) selection process has two stages:

1. Skill/Physical/Practical Test (Qualifying in nature) – includes physical endurance tests such as running, weight carrying, rope climbing, and long jump for trades like Fireman, Leading Fireman, Fire Engine Driver, and Tradesman Mate.
2. Written Test – Conducted only for candidates who clear the Skill/Physical/Practical test. Final selection is based purely on written test marks.

Written Test Pattern

• The question paper will be bilingual (English & Hindi), except the English Language section, which will be in English only.
• Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.

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ASC Centre (South) Recruitment 2026 Salary / Pay Scale

How to Apply for ASC Centre (South) Recruitment 2026

1. Download/collect the application proforma given in the official notification.
2. Fill the form neatly by hand or typed on plain paper.
3. Paste a recent passport-size self-attested photograph and attach two extra photographs.
4. Attach self-attested copies of Matriculation certificate, mark sheet, Aadhaar, PAN, caste/category certificate, and experience certificate.
5. Write "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ___" on top of the envelope along with the percentage of marks in the specified ink colour (Red for up to 50%, Blue for 51–60%, Black for above 61%).
6. Enclose a self-addressed registered envelope with proper postage.
7. Send the complete application by post to: The Presiding Officer, Civilian Direct Recruitment Board, Civ CR, ASC Centre (South), Agram Post, Bangalore-560007, within 21 days of publication.

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FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are announced in ASC Centre South Recruitment 2026?

A total of 62 vacancies are announced across nine posts, including Fireman, Cook, and Civilian Motor Driver.

Q2. What is the mode of application for ASC Centre South Recruitment 2026?

Applications must be sent by post only, in the prescribed proforma, to the address given in the official notification. Online application is not available.

Q3. 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, as on the last date of receipt of application.

Q4. Is there negative marking in the ASC Centre South written test?

Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer in the written test.

Q5. Are women eligible to apply for ASC Centre South Recruitment 2026?

As per the official notification, all the listed posts are open only to male candidates.