Indian Army ASC Centre (South) Civilian Recruitment 2026: 31 Fireman, Driver & Librarian Posts on 10th Pass
The Army Service Corps Centre (South), Agram Post, Bangalore has invited applications for 31 Group ‘C’ defence civilian posts under the Ministry of Defence. Fireman, Leading Fireman, Fire Engine Driver and Librarian are all on offer, and Matriculation is the common bar — but Fire Engine Driver also demands three years of heavy-vehicle driving experience and a valid licence. If you want a permanent central government job among defence sector jobs that needs no degree, this one deserves attention. Basic pay starts at Rs. 19,900 a month plus DA.
Two things must be clear first. All four posts are open only to male candidates, and the whole process is offline. The notification prescribes an offline route only — you fill the printed proforma attached to the notification, enclose your documents and post it to Bangalore so that it arrives by 18 September 2026. This guide from GovtJobsAlert.in takes you through the vacancy split, eligibility, physical test, written exam pattern and the strict envelope rules the Army has set.
What are the Key Highlights of Indian Army ASC Centre (South) Civilian Recruitment 2026?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | ASC Centre (South), Agram Post, Bangalore (Ministry of Defence) |
| Advertisement Number | CBC 10602/11/0004/2627 (EN 22/94) |
| Total Vacancies | 31 |
| Post Names | Fireman, Leading Fireman, Fire Engine Driver, Librarian |
| Qualification | Matriculation (Class 10) or equivalent for all four posts, plus trade conversance; Fire Engine Driver also needs 3 years heavy-vehicle driving experience and a valid licence |
| Who Can Apply | Male candidates only |
| Pay Level | Level 2 to Level 4 (7th CPC) |
| Application Mode | Offline, by Registered, Speed or Ordinary Post (all three are printed on the Appendix-I envelope format; use Registered or Speed Post so you hold proof of delivery) |
| Last Date | 18 September 2026 |
| Test Centre | ASC Centre (South), Bangalore only |
Class 10 is the minimum bar, so this sits alongside other 10th pass government jobs and the competition will be heavy.
Indian Army ASC Centre South Fireman Vacancy 2026 — Post and Category Wise Details
The reservation split is completely different for each post, so read the row for your own post rather than the summary row.
| Post | Category-wise Vacancies | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Fireman | UR 11 / SC 4 / ST 2 / OBC 8 / EWS 3 | 28 |
| Leading Fireman | EWS 1 only | 1 |
| Fire Engine Driver | EWS 1 only | 1 |
| Librarian | UR 1 only | 1 |
| All Posts | UR 12 / SC 4 / ST 2 / OBC 8 / EWS 5 | 31 |
| Horizontal reservation (counted within the above) | 4% for Persons with Physical Disability, 10% for Ex-Servicemen, 5% for Meritorious Sports Persons — the MSP share at the discretion of the Appointing Authority | — |
This table hides a trap. Leading Fireman and Fire Engine Driver each carry a single seat reserved for EWS, and nothing else. If you are UR, SC, ST or OBC, those two trades are simply not open to you this time, however good your marks are. In the same way, the lone Librarian seat is Unreserved, so a reserved-category candidate must compete there on open merit with no relaxation. Only Fireman has seats across every category.
Inside the Fireman trade, the horizontal reservation is counted within these numbers, not added to them: one PwBD, one Ex-Servicemen and one Meritorious Sports Person seat sit inside the UR share, and one more Ex-Servicemen seat inside the OBC share. The notification records no PwBD vacancy for Leading Fireman, Fire Engine Driver or Librarian, so the only PwBD-reserved seat is in Fireman — but clause 8.7 still lets a PwBD candidate compete for the other three trades against General vacancies on open merit.
| Post | Station | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Fireman | Bareilly | 4 |
| Fireman | Bengdubi | 4 |
| Fireman | Udhampur | 2 |
| Fireman | Delhi | 2 |
| Fireman | Suratgarh | 2 |
| Fireman | Jaisalmer | 2 |
| Fireman | Bhalukmara Jorhat | 1 |
| Fireman | Nasirabad | 1 |
| Fireman | Roorkee | 1 |
| Fireman | Chandimandir | 1 |
| Fireman | Ambala | 1 |
| Fireman | Fatehgarh | 1 |
| Fireman | Lucknow | 1 |
| Fireman | Narangi, Guwahati | 1 |
| Fireman | Budkharbu | 1 |
| Fireman | Missamari | 1 |
| Fireman | Kirkee | 1 |
| Fireman | Rajouri | 1 |
| Leading Fireman | Amritsar | 1 |
| Fire Engine Driver | Devlali | 1 |
| Librarian | Bangalore | 1 |
| Total | All stations listed above | 31 |
What is the Eligibility for Indian Army ASC Centre (South) Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Post | Essential Requirement |
|---|---|
| Fireman | Matriculation or equivalent from a recognised board; must know the use and upkeep of all types of extinguishers, hose fittings, fire appliances, fire engines, trailer, pumps and foam branches, plus first-aid fire fighting appliances, the Trailer Fire Pump, elementary fire fighting principles and foot and appliance Fire Service Drills |
| Leading Fireman | Matriculation or equivalent from a recognised board; the same fire appliance knowledge, and must be able to train, guide and control the working of B crane and take independent charge of a shift |
| Fire Engine Driver | Matriculation or equivalent from a recognised board; proficient in trade work, at least three years experience of driving heavy vehicles and holding a valid driving licence; preferably certified by a reputed institution after attending a fireman course |
| Librarian | Matriculation or equivalent from a recognised board; should be proficient in trade |
Read the trade knowledge lines properly — they are essential requirements, not extras, and the trade test is built on them. No extra weightage is given for a higher qualification beyond the Recruitment Rules, so a degree will not help you here.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit or Relaxation |
|---|---|
| All candidates (base limit) | 18 to 25 years as on the last date for receipt of application |
| SC / ST against own reserved post | 5 years |
| OBC non-creamy layer against own reserved post | 3 years |
| Persons with Disability (UR) | 10 years |
| Persons with Disability (OBC non-creamy layer) | 13 years |
| Persons with Disability (SC / ST) | 15 years |
| PwBD — what the relaxation is worth | Only the Fireman trade carries a PwBD vacancy, so these relaxations are of no use in the other three trades. The disability must be 40% or more, certified in the Appendix-V format by a Central or State Government Medical Board of at least three members with at least one specialist in the relevant field, over and above the disability certificate from the CMO or Civil Surgeon of a Government hospital |
| Govt servants and Ex-Servicemen | As per Govt rules (service in the Armed Forces plus 3 years) |
| Departmental candidates with 3 years continuous central service | Up to 40 years (45 years for SC / ST) |
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One line here catches people out every year: SC, ST and OBC candidates who apply against an unreserved post will not be given the age and other concessions meant for their category. Choose your post and your category box carefully, because you cannot switch later. Your date of birth will be taken only from the Matriculation certificate, and no request to change it will be considered or granted afterwards.
Physical Standards and Endurance Test
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Height without shoes | 165 cm (2.5 cm concession for Scheduled Tribe candidates) |
| Chest unexpanded | 81.5 cm |
| Chest expanded | 85 cm |
| Minimum weight | 50 kg |
| Endurance test 1 | Carry a man (fireman lift) of 65.5 kg over 183 metres within 96 seconds |
| Endurance test 2 | Clear a 2.7 metre wide ditch, landing on both feet |
| Endurance test 3 | Climb a 3 metre vertical rope using hands and feet |
Physical standards and the endurance test are prescribed only for Fireman, Leading Fireman and Fire Engine Driver. For the Librarian post the notification lays down none of them.
What is the Salary for Indian Army ASC Centre (South) Fireman and Librarian Posts 2026?
| Post | Pay Level | Basic Pay per Month |
|---|---|---|
| Fireman | Level 2 | Rs. 19,900 |
| Leading Fireman | Level 3 | Rs. 21,700 |
| Fire Engine Driver | Level 3 | Rs. 21,700 |
| Librarian | Level 4 | Rs. 25,500 |
On top of the basic pay you get Dearness Allowance and the other allowances admissible to central government employees. Selected candidates serve a probation period subject to satisfactory performance, and anyone joining government service on or after 01 January 2004 comes under the New Defined Contribution Pension System.
What is the Selection Process for Indian Army ASC Centre South Fireman Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Skill / Physical / Practical Test | Technical trade test and physical test, wherever necessary for the trade |
| Written Test | Only candidates who clear the trade and physical tests appear for it |
| Document Verification | Originals plus biometric attendance, before you are allowed to sit the test |
| Medical Examination | As applicable; the schedule is given in the call letter |
| Part | Subject | Questions / Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part-I | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 / 25 |
| Part-II | General Awareness | 50 / 50 |
| Part-III | General English | 50 / 50 |
| Part-IV | Numerical Aptitude | 25 / 25 |
| Total | Objective type, 2 hours | 150 / 150 |
The paper is of Matriculation standard and there is negative marking — 0.25 marks are cut for every wrong answer, so guessing blindly will pull your score down. Question papers are bilingual in English and Hindi, except the English section, which is in English only. Interview for these posts will not be conducted, and the final merit is prepared purely on written test marks, subject to qualifying the skill, physical or practical test. If a very large number of applications come in for one trade, shortlisting may be done on your Matriculation marks. There is no re-evaluation or re-checking of scores. Work through the exam syllabus and pattern guides on our site while you wait for the call letter.
What Conditions Can Get Your ASC Centre South Recruitment 2026 Application Rejected?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Incomplete or unsigned form | An incomplete application, or one you forgot to sign, is rejected outright — sign the declaration on the proforma and the percentage block on the envelope |
| Not meeting QR | Applicants who do not meet the qualitative requirements laid down for the trade are rejected |
| Aadhaar prepared below 10 years of age | An Aadhaar card prepared below 10 years of age will not be accepted |
| Name mismatch on Aadhaar or PAN | Aadhaar and PAN must bear your name exactly as it reads on the School Certificate |
| EWS claim without Appendix-II | An EWS claim counts only with an Income & Asset Certificate in the Appendix-II format from the Competent Authority — gross annual family income below Rs. 8 lakh, and the family must own none of 5 acres of agricultural land or more, a residential flat of 1000 sq ft or more, a residential plot of 100 sq yd or more in a notified municipality, or 200 sq yd or more elsewhere. “Family” here is you, your parents, siblings below 18, spouse and children below 18 |
| Missing category annexure | OBC candidates must enclose the declaration at Appendix-IV; Ex-Servicemen the undertaking at Appendix-III together with the ESM certificate from the competent authority and a self-attested discharge certificate |
| One trade only | Apply for more than one trade and your application will be rejected |
| Late delivery | An application reaching ASC Centre (South) after the last date is rejected |
| Two extra photographs | An application without two extra self-attested photographs is summarily rejected and no correspondence is entertained |
| Missing documents | Your candidature is liable to be rejected summarily, or at any stage, if the listed certificates are not attached |
| Unreserved seat | SC / ST / OBC applying against an unreserved post get no age or other concession |
| False information | If anything is found false or incorrect at any stage, your appointment is liable to be cancelled or terminated |
| Malpractice or a case | Candidature is terminated at any stage for malpractice, influencing selection, or if a civil or criminal case or FIR exists against you |
| Ex-Servicemen bar | An ESM must understand that if he has already secured civil employment by availing ESM reservation, he shall not be eligible to be appointed to a vacancy reserved for Ex-Servicemen in this recruitment |
| Postal delay | The Commandant is not responsible for any postal delay or failure |
| Decision is final | The Civil Recruitment Cell’s decision on eligibility, acceptance or rejection, penalty for false information, malpractice and the allotment of post is final and binding, and no enquiry or correspondence is entertained |
| Touts and agents | The notification warns that unscrupulous elements may offer to procure an appointment through illegal gratification — selection is purely on merit, so pay nobody |
| Tentative vacancies | The count can change and the process can be cancelled, suspended or terminated at any stage for administrative reasons |
| No TA / DA | No travel or daily allowance is paid; arrange your own stay for the tests |
| Test centre | Tests are held at Bangalore only and no request for a change of centre is entertained |
| All India liability | You will be liable to serve in Hard Area, High Altitude or Remote Locality stations irrespective of the vacancies and of the Depot or Unit you applied against — clause 8.12 only invites selected candidates to give three station choices in order of preference |
How to Apply Offline for Indian Army ASC Centre (South) Civilian Recruitment 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fill the application proforma annexed to the notification on plain paper, typed or neatly handwritten, in English or Hindi |
| 2 | Paste a recent self-attested passport size photograph, and keep two more self-attested photographs with your name and father’s name written on the back |
| 3 | Fill the Admit Card at Appendix-VI in duplicate and enclose it |
| 4 | Attach self-attested copies of the Matriculation certificate and marksheet, Aadhaar, PAN, domicile, experience certificate and your category proof — an Aadhaar card prepared below 10 years of age will not be accepted, and the name on both Aadhaar and PAN must read exactly as it does on your School Certificate. Add the category annexures printed inside the notification: Appendix-IV for OBC, Appendix-III plus the ESM and discharge certificates for Ex-Servicemen, and the Appendix-II Income & Asset Certificate for EWS |
| 5 | Enclose one self-addressed registered envelope with appropriate postal stamps affixed |
| 6 | Write “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ______” and your overall Matriculation percentage on top of the envelope in capital letters, in the ink colour shown below |
| 7 | Central Government, State Government and PSU employees mark the envelope “GOVT. EMPLOYEES”, apply through proper channel and enclose a certificate from their establishment stating both that no disciplinary action is contemplated or pending against them and that it has no objection to releasing them on selection, dated on or after the advertisement date. Serving Army, Navy, Air Force and Defence Civilian employees must additionally enclose an NOC issued by their Record Office, duly sanctioned by the Officer-in-Charge of Records |
| 8 | Send it by Registered or Speed Post, so you hold proof of delivery, to The Presiding Officer, Civilian Direct Recruitment Board, Civ CR, ASC Centre (South), Agram Post, Bangalore 560007, Karnataka |
| Overall Matriculation Percentage | Ink Colour on Envelope |
|---|---|
| 50% or less | Red ink |
| 51% to 60% | Blue ink |
| 61% and above | Black ink |
| How to Work Out That Percentage | Rule in the Notification |
|---|---|
| From marks | (Marks obtained ÷ Maximum marks) × 100 |
| From CGPA | CGPA × 9.5 |
| From grades | A = 90–100%, and the minimum percentage of the band is the one counted |
| Rounding (clause 8.3) | Below 0.5 rounds down, 0.5 and above rounds up — so 48.49% becomes 48% (red ink) and 50.50% becomes 51% (blue ink), not red |
| Signature | The percentage written on the envelope must be signed by the candidate |
Give three station choices in order of preference in the form, and fill in an email address and mobile number you will still be using months from now, because every call letter goes out by email only. The two enclosures that quietly forfeit your claim are the two extra self-attested photographs and the duplicate Admit Card at Appendix-VI — an application short of either is thrown out without any correspondence.
What are the Important Dates for Indian Army ASC Centre (South) Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 29 August 2026 |
| Offline application starts | No separate opening date is prescribed; the notice appears in the Employment News issue of 29 August – 4 September 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of application | 18 September 2026 — as tracked by GovtJobsAlert.in. The notification itself prints no last date anywhere, so treat this as our tracked date, post well before it, and watch this page for a corrigendum |
| Skill, physical and written test | To be intimated later by email |
| Call letter / admit card | Despatched by email only |
Post at least a week early. The Centre takes no responsibility for postal delay, so a form posted on 17 September that reaches on 20 September is a wasted effort.
What is the Application Fee for ASC Centre South Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR, OBC and EWS | Not mentioned in the notification |
| SC, ST, PwBD and ESM | Not mentioned in the notification |
The notification does not prescribe any application fee, payment mode or exemption clause anywhere in its pages. The application travels by post, so there is no payment gateway either. Do not send a demand draft or money order on your own — wait for an official corrigendum if any charge is ever announced.
Essential Links for Indian Army ASC Centre (South) Fireman Recruitment 2026
There is no apply-online link for this recruitment. The application proforma, the envelope format and the admit card proforma are all annexed inside the notification PDF itself, so download it and print the pages you need.
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Visit Indian Army Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If you are a male candidate who has passed Class 10 and can carry a 65.5 kg man for 183 metres inside 96 seconds, the Fireman trade is a reachable central government job with 28 of the 31 seats behind it. Start the paperwork this week rather than in the second week of September, because caste, EWS, domicile and NOC certificates all take time at the counter. Keep checking GovtJobsAlert.in for more defence recruitment updates and make sure your envelope reaches Bangalore before 18 September 2026.