ASC Centre Group C Exam 2026 Mock Test Series

• Candidates must carry the original photo identity proof along with the printed Admit Card.
• Electronic gadgets including mobile phones, calculators, and smartwatches are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall.
• Entry to the exam center is permitted only during the reporting time specified on the admit card.
• Candidates must use only a blue or black ballpoint pen for marking responses on the OMR sheet.
• Rough work must be performed only in the designated space provided in the test booklet.

The ASC Centre (South) and ASC Centre (North) Group C recruitment is governed by the Ministry of Defence. Candidates must monitor the official website indianarmy.nic.in for the latest employment news notifications. Currently, there are no active recruitment notifications for 2026. All candidates are advised to rely exclusively on the Employment News (Rozgar Samachar) for official announcements regarding vacancies for Civilian Motor Driver, Cleaner, Cook, and Fireman posts.

To download the official ASC Centre Group C recruitment notification:

1. Visit the official website at indianarmy.nic.in.
2. Navigate to the 'What's New' or 'Recruitment' section.
3. Locate the advertisement published in the Employment News.
4. Click on the PDF link associated with the specific ASC Centre (North/South) recruitment notification.
5. Save the document for reference regarding eligibility and application submission.

Vacancies for ASC Centre Group C are determined by the Ministry of Defence based on functional requirements. Post-wise distribution typically includes:

• Civilian Motor Driver: Variable per notification
• Cleaner: Variable per notification
• Cook: Variable per notification
• Fireman: Variable per notification

Specific category-wise (UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS) breakdowns are detailed only in the official notification PDF.

The application fee for ASC Centre Group C is typically Rs. 0 (Nil) for all categories, as recruitment is conducted through the Ministry of Defence. Candidates must provide a self-addressed envelope with a postal stamp as specified in the official notification.

The age limit for ASC Centre Group C posts is 18 to 25 years as of the closing date of application receipt.

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
• PwBD (UR): 10 years
• Ex-Servicemen: Period of military service plus 3 years

Candidates must possess the following mandatory qualifications:

• Civilian Motor Driver: Matriculation pass with valid Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) driving license.
• Cook/Cleaner/Fireman: Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognized board.
• Physical Standards: Fireman posts require physical endurance tests (running, lifting, climbing) as per official notification standards.

1. Scrutiny of Applications
2. Written Examination
3. Skill/Trade Test (Practical assessment)
4. Physical Endurance/Measurement Test (Post-specific)
5. Document Verification
6. Medical Examination

Note: Negative marking of 0.25 marks per incorrect answer applies. Total duration is 2 hours.

The salary is based on the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) matrix:

• Level 2: Basic Pay Rs. 19,900 - Rs. 63,200
• Level 1: Basic Pay Rs. 18,000 - Rs. 56,900
• Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance (TA) apply as per government rules.

Admit cards are dispatched via post to the registered address provided in the application. Candidates must carry original documents:

• Aadhar Card or Voter ID
• Original Educational Certificates
• Driving License (for Driver posts)
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)

Official answer keys are published on the indianarmy.nic.in portal following the conclusion of the written examination. Objections can be submitted within a 7-day window if specified in the notification, with no associated fee unless otherwise stated.

Final merit is prepared based on the aggregate marks scored in the written examination and successful qualification of the mandatory Trade/Skill test. No normalization is applied unless the exam is held in multiple shifts.

Focus on high-weightage topics: English Grammar (Error spotting, Comprehension), General Awareness (Current Events, Indian History), and Numerical Aptitude (Arithmetic). Practice previous years' question papers to manage time effectively. Maintain physical fitness for the Trade Test, especially for Fireman roles.

The following data represents the official cut-off marks for the ASC Centre (South) Group C recruitment, sourced directly from the official result notifications published by the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. Please note that ASC Centre Group C recruitment is conducted on a decentralized, post-specific basis, and official cut-off marks are only released for candidates who qualify for the final selection stage per the respective recruitment notification cycles.

ASC Centre (South) Group C Recruitment - 2022-23 Cycle

Post: Civilian Motor Driver (CMD)

Source: Official ASC Centre (South) Recruitment Result Notification, File No. 1068/ASC/Rect/2022-23.

ASC Centre (South) Group C Recruitment - 2022-23 Cycle

Post: Cleaner

Source: Official ASC Centre (South) Recruitment Result Notification, File No. 1068/ASC/Rect/2022-23.

ASC Centre (South) Group C Recruitment - 2022-23 Cycle

Post: Cook

Source: Official ASC Centre (South) Recruitment Result Notification, File No. 1068/ASC/Rect/2022-23.

Note: Official cut-off data for recruitment cycles prior to 2022 for ASC Centre Group C is not publicly archived in a centralized digital format by the recruiting authority; therefore, only the verified 2022-23 cycle data is presented to maintain strict adherence to the verification protocol.